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Webster Groves High School
100 Selma Ave.
Webster Groves, MO 63119

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Photo of the Week

Varsity Webster Groves Men's Lacrosse player fights over the ball with an opponent during Webster's game against Seckman High School. The game was held on Moss Field and ended in a 14-5 win for Webster. Photo by Karter Groskie
Webster Groves High School students watched and participated in the Spring Sports Assembly held on Friday, March 27, in Roberts Gym. The assembly highlighted spring sports and activities, and the seniors participating in each activity. Photos by William McEneny Webster Groves High School hosted six Japanese exchange students and two teachers on Friday, March 6. The group was led on a tour throughout the school as the beginning of their stay. The students arrived as a part of the St. Louis–Suwa Sister Cities exchange program. Photos by Sam Enlund Women's basketball held its senior night on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and played against Seckman High School. The game ended in a 56-51 win for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Students across the Webster Groves School District walked out on Friday, Jan. 30 in protest of ICE and current events happening across the United States. Photos by Arianna Peper Webster's theater department performs "Six: Teen Edition," from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17. The performance took place in the Jerry R. Knight auditorium. Photo by Lucy Fish. Men's basketball traveled to Highland, Illinois to compete in the Highland Shootout on Saturday, Jan. 10. The Statesmen played against Inglewood High School from California. The game ended in a 76-77 loss for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Men’s and women’s basketball played against Kirkwood high school on Friday, Jan. 9 in Roberts Gym. The women’s team lost 27-37 and the men’s team won 66-46. The basketball program also honored past basketball alum and the men’s championship team from 1996. Photos by Sam Enlund All Webster Groves School District schools and district offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to weather. All Webster Groves School District schools and offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to severe weather.

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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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*Class of 2009 former business/advertising manager Caitlyn Davis is a public relations strategist.
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*Class of 2018 editor-in-chief Caroline Fellows is an admissions representative at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
*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-in-chief Ariel Johnson is a producer at KNWA Fox24 and a Edward R. Murrow Award winner.
*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 Roxie Mullins is senior editor at "Faces Magazine."
*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 2018 Social Media Manager Rosa Parks is communications coordinator for Action St. Louis!
*Class of 2019 editor-in-chief Cole Schnell is a data reporter for the Memphis Business Journal.
*Class of 2001 photographer Andrea Speth runs Speth Photography and photographs for the Emissourian.
*Class of 2009 web and podcast editor Kathryn Wolterman is a senior consultant at CGI

Category: Sports

Frazier from the Field: Football flops this season
Sports

Frazier from the Field: Football flops this season

Let’s talk about stats for one second, specifically the ratio of 318:59. This heavy ratio represents the number of points … Continue reading Frazier from the Field: Football flops this season

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Underclassmen move to women’s golf Sectionals
Sports

Underclassmen move to women’s golf Sectionals

Three underclassmen competed in the women’s golf District tournament: sophomore Anna Hauser and freshmen Jenna Clark and Sarah Ewing. Continue reading Underclassmen move to women’s golf Sectionals

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Women’s tennis celebrates winning season
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Women’s tennis celebrates winning season

For the first time in 25 years, women’s tennis has a winning season. Continue reading Women’s tennis celebrates winning season

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Slideshow: Ladue defeats Varsity football 38-7
Slideshow, Sports

Slideshow: Ladue defeats Varsity football 38-7

Ladue Rams defeated the Statesmen in Varsity football 38-7 on Sept. 6, at Moss Field. Continue reading Slideshow: Ladue defeats Varsity football 38-7

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Softball head coach emphasizes community
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Softball head coach emphasizes community

Coaching softball was not alum Bryan Gibson’s original plan. Graduating in 1993, Gibson pursued an education degree following high school. … Continue reading Softball head coach emphasizes community

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Slideshow: Women’s softball defeats Kirkwood 5-4
Slideshow, Sports

Slideshow: Women’s softball defeats Kirkwood 5-4

Varsity women’s softball won 5-4 against Kirkwood High School Sept. 6, on Plymouth Field.  Photos by Lindsey Bennett Continue reading Slideshow: Women’s softball defeats Kirkwood 5-4

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Men’s soccer team learns important skills on Netherlands trip
Sports

Men’s soccer team learns important skills on Netherlands trip

Men’s soccer took a trip to the Netherlands over the summer, but it was no vacation. This trip prepared the team for the season to come. Continue reading Men’s soccer team learns important skills on Netherlands trip

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Frazier from the Field: Men’s volleyball seeks State title
Sports

Frazier from the Field: Men’s volleyball seeks State title

Greg Frazier Sports Columnist Senior season. Men’s volleyball plays in an ever changing spring with scattered showers of grit, perseverance … Continue reading Frazier from the Field: Men’s volleyball seeks State title

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Women’s track encourages team-building, family
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Women’s track encourages team-building, family

Ethan Weihl News Editor Women’s track is off to a winning season this year. At the Charlie Beck Invitational at … Continue reading Women’s track encourages team-building, family

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Voices of Webster: April 13, 2018
Podcasts, Sports

Voices of Webster: April 13, 2018

This week’s ECHO Podcast is introduced by technology columnist Sean Mullins and was edited by Eleanor Marshall,   Maeve Taylor and Trinity Madison. Contributing … Continue reading Voices of Webster: April 13, 2018

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Frazier from the Field: Soccer team struggles to replace goalie
Column, Sports

Frazier from the Field: Soccer team struggles to replace goalie

Greg Frazier Sports Columnist Despite expectations from fellow goalkeepers and herself, freshman Sonia Bergfeld took to the pitch to play … Continue reading Frazier from the Field: Soccer team struggles to replace goalie

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Men’s basketball wins back-to-back State championships
Sports

Men’s basketball wins back-to-back State championships

Riley Mullgardt Print Editor Varsity men’s basketball proved its well deserved ranking of eighth in the state by winning the … Continue reading Men’s basketball wins back-to-back State championships

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Frazier from the Field: Megan McClure is gone
Sports

Frazier from the Field: Megan McClure is gone

Greg Frazier Sports Columnist Stateswomen Varsity soccer’s first game is against Liberty (Wentzville) at Lou Fusz Soccer Park on March … Continue reading Frazier from the Field: Megan McClure is gone

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‘Wrestling is not a casual sport,’ coach says
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‘Wrestling is not a casual sport,’ coach says

Maeve Taylor Contributing Writer When one thinks of wrestling, what may be pictured is the over dramatic, WWE-type scenes, with … Continue reading ‘Wrestling is not a casual sport,’ coach says

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Breaking News: Men’s basketball captures 4th State title
News, Sports

Breaking News: Men’s basketball captures 4th State title

Caroline Fellows Editor-in-Chief Webster Groves High School men’s basketball captured its fourth State title tonight by defeating Chaminade High School … Continue reading Breaking News: Men’s basketball captures 4th State title

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Varsity basketball loses to Vashon 75-70
Sports, Videos

Varsity basketball loses to Vashon 75-70

Contributing writers Ryan Waelterman and Jack McKittrick report on Varsity basketball’s 75-50 loss to the Vashon Wolverines on Feb. 15. Continue reading Varsity basketball loses to Vashon 75-70

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Frazier from the Field: Women’s swim places 7th at State
Sports

Frazier from the Field: Women’s swim places 7th at State

Greg Frazier Sports Columnist In December, my prediction for women’s swim was placing them in the top 20; however, its … Continue reading Frazier from the Field: Women’s swim places 7th at State

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