WG Echo Senior Issue 2026
This is the ninth issue of the 110th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo Senior Issue 2026
Category: Senior Issue
Swimmer to continue making waves
Senior Emmett Shank has been swimming since he was six years old, due in part to the fact that his dad swam in college. Continue reading Swimmer to continue making waves
State champ to continue basketball journey
Senior and state champion Brady Schuettpelz plans to play men’s basketball at Grinnell College next year where he will major in Economics. Continue reading State champ to continue basketball journey
Men’s lacrosse player commits to Lewis University
Senior William Blew plans to play men’s lacrosse at Lewis University next year. He will major in electrical engineering. Continue reading Men’s lacrosse player commits to Lewis University
Eagle Award nominee: Editor-in-chief to pursue career in political science
Ali Schulz, senior, plans to pursue political science at Florida State University as a Presidential Scholar. Continue reading Eagle Award nominee: Editor-in-chief to pursue career in political science
Senior to pursue acting in New York
“(Parker Collier, junior) does all the things that other theater kids do as well … but he’s a very unique writer. He kind of writes at a level that I don’t see quite a lot,” Todd Schaefer, theater teacher, said. Continue reading Senior to pursue acting in New York
Eagle Award winner: STUCO President to study at Purdue
Eagle Award winner Emma Patneau, senior, plans to study aerospace engineering and physics at Purdue University. Continue reading Eagle Award winner: STUCO President to study at Purdue
Softball player commits to Rockhurst University
Emery McReynolds has played softball since she was seven years old. Now, she is taking her career to new heights, committing to play at Rockhurst, a Division II university. Continue reading Softball player commits to Rockhurst University
Artist to continue career in Chicago
Gracie Giles, senior, plans to attend The School of the Art Institute in Chicago starting in the fall to pursue her passion in art. Continue reading Artist to continue career in Chicago
Eagle Award nominee: Student to pursue passion in equity, social justice
Addison Simpson, senior, committed to University of Michigan. Starting in the fall she plans to major in law, justice and social change with a minor in political science and statistics. Continue reading Eagle Award nominee: Student to pursue passion in equity, social justice
Baker finds recipe for success
Senior Cate Nakatani started baking with her Nana and has taken what she learned to start her own successful baking business, The Baker’s Oven. Continue reading Baker finds recipe for success
Eagle Award nominee: Singer to attend Millikin University
Senior Cami Smith plans to attend Millikin University, where she will major in vocal music education. Continue reading Eagle Award nominee: Singer to attend Millikin University
Yes, this story is political
I have thought long and hard about how to say, “Goodbye,” to the Echo Newspaper. It’s hard to sum up my experience in just a few hundred words. Continue reading Yes, this story is political
Local girl gets unexpectedly sad about leaving
For most of my life I have looked forward to leaving. Leaving school, and leaving home. However as I sit here writing this, I can’t help but feel a little bittersweet. Continue reading Local girl gets unexpectedly sad about leaving
Social media editor logs out
Throughout my experience on the Echo, I’ve been so used to writing in third person that I’m not sure where to start. Continue reading Social media editor logs out