Elise Keller Editor-in-Chief Mary Claire Wolk received the Dotty DeLassus Award for her 1,239.9 hours of service and was involved in almost everything at the high school. “What drove me to be so involved in service at WGHS was the… Read More ›
Senior Issue
Senior to continue swimming at University of Nebraska
As co-captain of the women’s swim team, senior Parker Hagemann has been a valuable asset for her whole high school swim career.
Eagle award winner to major in broadcast journalism
Elise Keller Editor-in-Chief Senior Jessica Peterson, Eagle Award winner, was involved in sports, theater, social justice, THRIVE business incubator and academics at Webster. “I was involved in the softball program, Nation Honor Society, the drama department, and Speak Up,” Peterson… Read More ›
Business student to attend Indiana University
“Quinton (Nehring) is the type of person who lights up a room when he enters. He is driven, competitive, smart, kind, patient, humble, respectful and a leader. He constantly goes out of his way to learn and improve his craft. He has demonstrated this drive in sports, academics and his pursuit of his future,” DECA advisor, former Marketing teacher and current WG Thrive Entrepreneurship Incubator Program Director Kara Siebe said.
After College, Parks will get off at bus stop in D.C.
I joined the staff of the WG Echo in my sophomore year of high school. I was going through some things. I was struggling to figure out who I was; I was lost in a sea of confusion. I was incredibly soft spoken, I didn’t want to talk up in class, or defend myself, and I let people treat me as if I was trash.
Senior musician plays flute into college
Graduate Myah Frank, renowned musician, completely immersed herself into music during her four years.
Eagle Award nominee: Senior hopes to keep Webster tradition
Ashli Wagner Video Editor Mitchell Lazarow, senior and Eagle Award nominee, has been a part of several sports and activities at WGHS. Lazarow has played football for four years, two on Varsity, and has played volleyball for four years. Apart… Read More ›
Editor-in-chief leaves legacy
Caroline Fellows Editor-in-Chief “Have I ever told you how awesome you are?” Class of 2016 editor-in-chief Jack Killeen would be so upset right now. After seeing “DSWAQ!!!!!” written across the entire header of one of my articles sophomore year, I… Read More ›
Video editor will stay classy
Ashli Wagner Video Editor I was asked the other day what was my favorite memory of the ECHO, and I couldn’t just pick one. How do you sum up four years you’ve dedicated your life to find one thing that… Read More ›
Eagle Award Winner: Citizen of the Year plans to attend Kansas State
Natalie Johnson Social Media Manager “There are two types of people: There are spoons, and there are casseroles,” said band director Dane Williams, and Thomas Putnam is more definitely a casserole. There are the people who volunteer to bring the… Read More ›
Activist to continue throwing career at UMKC
Natalie Johnson Social Media Manager Hunting for one of the last open spots in the Robert’s Gym parking lot, senior Jamie Tabron’s long day at WGHS begins at 7:53 a.m. “I try my hardest to get to school on time,”… Read More ›
Eagle Award nominee: Softball star takes smarts, skills to Mizzou
Riley Mullgardt Print Editor Senior Grace Behrle is set to go to Mizzou to major in business and minor in French and psychology. With a 4.07 GPA and a 30 on the ACT, she was also accepted into the Honors… Read More ›
Artistic senior enjoys drawing, friends
Leor Shomroni Contributing Writer Martez Marti is very popular at WGHS, among his peers and teachers alike. About Marti, SSD teacher Jannie Robinson said, “Martez is a very independent young man. He will let you know when you’re wrong. He… Read More ›
Varsity cheerleaders recollect childhood
Caroline Fellows Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Egley and Riley Mullgardt have been best friends for 16 years, ever since they started to dance together at Laurie Stream Dance Inc. at age two. “Our parents knew each other in high school, and we… Read More ›
Triplets reminisce on their high school career
Trinity Madison Ads/Business Manager Seniors Britney, Daria and Taylor Clark are sister triplets graduating with the Class of 2018. Each has a strong legacy and fingerprint at WGHS. Taylor Clark said, “My biggest takeaway [from highschool] is to really focus… Read More ›
Faculty members, administrators to retire at end of 2017-2018 school year
Caroline Fellows Editor-in-Chief Ashli Wagner Video Editor Thomas O’Toole Thomas O’Toole is an industrial tech teacher who started at WGHS in August of 2002. About his years at WGHS, O’Toole said “Talk to the students; don’t talk to me, because… Read More ›
Female commencement speaker makes history
Caroline Fellows Editor-in-Chief Senior Annalise Gogarty is the first female commencement speaker since 2009. “I don’t know why it’s taken so long for a female,” Gogarty said, “but I think it’s neat that it can be me to break that… Read More ›
STUCO vice president, Eagle nominee, graduate shares advice
Sean Mullins Technology Columnist Graduate Adi Johnson was the vice president of student council and on the student board for Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and she was the first runner-up in Missouri Girls State, a mock government in… Read More ›
Closest of friends: graduating triplets part ways
Bennett Durando Sports Editor As the 2017-18 school year begins at WGHS, the missing presence of one family in the student body is especially felt. Senior triplets Andy, Will and Mary Kimball are among the graduating Class 2017. All three… Read More ›
Thespian shines in WGHS drama, will pursue theater
Bennett Durando Sports Editor Senior Hannah Leatherbarrow takes the stage. Falling into character, she prepares to show the audience the product of her hard work and experience. It’s showtime. Leatherbarrow’s performances have wowed Webster playgoers for four years. The senior… Read More ›
Dancer, Eagle Award winner will attend Kentucky
Elenor Marshall Contributing Writer When students hear the name “Cianna Vo,” they think of cheerleading. Funny enough, senior Duyen-Anh Vo decided last minute to even try out for cheer. Vo said, “Molly Clark (head cheerleading coach) was my ac lab… Read More ›
Buck will continue to advocate for change
Caleb Bolin Feature/News Editor “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”–Mahatma Ghandi Graduate Annie Buck has done her best to be the change she wishes to see in the world. As a student, she has sought to… Read More ›
