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Women's Swim and Dive celebrated Senior Night on Thursday, Jan. 26 at Webster University. The Statesmen lost to the Parkway North Vikings. Photos by Maren DeMargel Advanced Drama rehearses 'Dracula' on Monday, Jan. 23 in Knight Auditorium. Opening night was Thursday, Jan. 26, and upcoming performances include Friday, Jan. 27 and a possible third showing on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Photos by Luca Giordano Sophomore Sam Osdieck realizes he won a bout against his opponent during a men's wrestling quad meet on Wednesday, Jan. 11 in Roberts Gym. Photo by Izzy Poole Senior Lily Petersen, performs a stunt for men’s basketball vintage night on Tuesday, Jan. 10, in Roberts Gym. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva Seniors Silas Garrett, Maddie Wood and Katie Downey play cello at the Webster Groves High School Orchestra Winter Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 13, in Knight Auditorium. “We worked really hard to prepare for it. It’s been a lot of extra rehearsals after school, but it’s been really fun, and everybody had a good time,” Downey said. Photo by Arianna Peper Freshman Jeni Carr-Schwartz performs at the WGHS A Cappella Winter Concert on Friday, Dec. 9 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva Black team Statesbots drivers freshmen Beckett Smutz-Ulmer, senior Micheal Tetreault and freshmen Russell Hoskins wait for their next match on Saturday, Dec. 3, in Roberts Gym. Read more at the link in bio. Photo by Margaret Oliphant Sophomore Carl Whitehead dribbles the ball down the court during the men's basketball home opener against Father Tolton on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Roberts Gym. The Statesmen lost 56-44. Photo by Maren DeMargel Juniors Gah Life Kaanagbara, Tyrese Reid and Deshawn Buford set up for a play during the annual Turkey Day Game played on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 12 p.m. on Moss Field. The Statesmen lost to the Kirkwood Pioneers with a score of 56-7. Photo by Dakota Motley

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*Former entertainment editor Abby Botan interned with the St. Louis Post Dispatch during the summer of 2016. Here are a few of her published works.
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--"Historic Front Pages"
--"Charles Lindbergh"
*Class of 2009 former business/advertising manager Caitlyn Davis is a public relations strategist.
*Class of 2017 former sports editor/columnist Bennett Durando is a Auburn beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser and USA Today Network
*Class of 2018 editor-in-chief Caroline Fellows is a attractions cast member at Walt Disney World
*Former editor-in-chief Kate Grumke is a a freelance reporter who also served as political producer for PBS and an Edward R. Murrow Award winner.
*Former sports editor Roy Harris is the author of Pulitzer's Gold.
*Class of 2015 former ECHO editor Ariel Johnson is a producer at KTVI Channel 2.
*Class of 2017 former ECHO editor Andy Kimball is a sports journalist for the Decatur Herald and Review.
*Class of 2019 print editor Ellie Marshall is a copy editor for the Maneater.
*Class of 2008 news editor Kate Midden is the communications director at the Global Health Advocacy Incubator.
*Class of 1978 ECHO staffer Russ Mitchell is an anchor for WKYC in Cleveland.
*Former technology columnist Sean Mullins is at Webster University and continuing his blog "Electric Retrospective."
*Former web editor Phoebe Mussman is a videographer/photographer at Lindenwood University and won the Jury Award for Best Cinematography and Sound at the Stronger Than Fiction Film Fest for her documentary "Qualm and Quietus."
*Class of 2021 entertainment editor Addie Palmquist is working for the University of Arizona's The Daily Wildcat.
*Class of 2019 editor-in-chief Cole Schnell is a youth reporter for the Columbia Missourian.
*Class of 2009 web and podcast editor Kathryn Wolterman is a senior consultant at CGI

Category: Sports

Soccer team brings home awards after winning State
Sports

Soccer team brings home awards after winning State

Varsity men’s soccer team took home the MHSAA Class 3 State Championship on Nov. 19. Along with becoming state champions, members of the team took home other awards. Continue reading Soccer team brings home awards after winning State

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Junior verbally commits to D1 school for soccer
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Junior verbally commits to D1 school for soccer

Junior Kameran Bluette announced her verbal commitment to the University of Tennessee on Oct. 25, to play D1 soccer. Continue reading Junior verbally commits to D1 school for soccer

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Cross Country team reflects on season
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Cross Country team reflects on season

Cross Country finished sixth this year at State on Nov. 4. This race took place at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course. Continue reading Cross Country team reflects on season

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News Brief: Statesmen soccer wins State championship
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News Brief: Statesmen soccer wins State championship

Men’s soccer won the MHSAA Class 3 State Championship on Saturday, Nov, 20, in a game against East Kansas City High School. The score was 3-2 after going into penalty kicks. Continue reading News Brief: Statesmen soccer wins State championship

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Statesmen soccer scores
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Statesmen soccer scores

“It’s very exciting, but we’ve gotta stay humble,” senior Oliver Doyle said about being ranked number one in the state for men’s Varsity soccer. Continue reading Statesmen soccer scores

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Slideshow: Women’s JV softball plays Kirkwood
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Slideshow: Women’s JV softball plays Kirkwood

Women’s JV Softball team defeated Kirkwood 17-7 on Sept. 8. Photos by Arianna Peper Continue reading Slideshow: Women’s JV softball plays Kirkwood

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Lacrosse captains build team spirit
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Lacrosse captains build team spirit

Women’s Lacrosse team recently started its spring season. The team is currently 1-8 and looks to build upon a foundation of unity and having fun despite their record.  Continue reading Lacrosse captains build team spirit

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Men’s volleyball gets off to rapid start
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Men’s volleyball gets off to rapid start

Once again, the men’s volleyball team is off to a rapid start to the season, starting the year off with a 11-2-1 record. The team finished second in the State tournament in the previous season. Continue reading Men’s volleyball gets off to rapid start

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Women’s Varsity soccer kicks off season
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Women’s Varsity soccer kicks off season

Tryouts for spring sports have ended, and the players are looking forward to making an impact during this year and improving on their past. Continue reading Women’s Varsity soccer kicks off season

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Baseball team kicks off new season
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Baseball team kicks off new season

Varsity baseball looks to build off of last season and improve in 2022. The team’s season ended last year at Districts. Its final record was 12-18.  Continue reading Baseball team kicks off new season

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Tennis team supports community
Sports

Tennis team supports community

People have enjoyed playing sports for not only the competition, but for the sense of comradery that being a part of a team is all about. Continue reading Tennis team supports community

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Statesmen men’s basketball win 2022 Show-Me Showdown
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Statesmen men’s basketball win 2022 Show-Me Showdown

Statesmen men’s basketball won the 2022 Show-Me Showdown, the State championship tournament for Missouri. This is the team’s third State title in six years. Continue reading Statesmen men’s basketball win 2022 Show-Me Showdown

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WGHS women’s basketball takes third
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WGHS women’s basketball takes third

After a difficult 55-42 loss to the unbeatable communication, defensive power and drive of Whitfield, the WGHS women’s basketball team made a comeback, defeating Smithville 54-33 and securing third place in the 2022 Show-Me Showdown. Continue reading WGHS women’s basketball takes third

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Students notice lack of support in women’s sports
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Students notice lack of support in women’s sports

Students have noticed a difference in crowd size and support between men’s and women’s sports.  Continue reading Students notice lack of support in women’s sports

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Freshmen play Varsity women’s basketball
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Freshmen play Varsity women’s basketball

Varsity women’s basketball welcomed six freshmen to its roster this year – Chloe Forsee, Emery McReynolds, Ava Marsh, Addison Simpson, Jayla Hawkins and Ainsley Kniker. Continue reading Freshmen play Varsity women’s basketball

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Statesmen advance to Final Four
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Statesmen advance to Final Four

Varsity women’s and men’s basketball will advance to Final Four in the Missouri Class Five State Championship on Friday, March 18, at Missouri State University. Continue reading Statesmen advance to Final Four

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Varsity basketball competes for State championship
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Varsity basketball competes for State championship

Varsity basketball will compete in the State Quarterfinals on Saturday, March 12, at St. Louis Community College – Meramec. Continue reading Varsity basketball competes for State championship

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Women’s basketball aims to make history…again
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Women’s basketball aims to make history…again

“The goal is to win state,” Senior Jenna Clark said. Clark is one of 5 seniors on the women’s basketball team this year, and she has ambitions for another record-shattering season. Continue reading Women’s basketball aims to make history…again

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