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

Upcoming Events

April 15
NHS Induction
Roberts Gym   6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

April 16
Spring Musical
Auditorium 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

April 17
Statesmen Service Awards
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Spring Musical
Auditorium 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

April 18
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April 25
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Planetarium 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

April 27
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April 28
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April 29
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Photo of the Week

Students are honored during the Spring Sports Assembly on Friday, March 27, in Roberts Gym. The assembly highlighted spring sports and activities, and the seniors participating in each sport. Photo by William McEneny
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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Category: Sports

Senior cross country runner breaks 5-year-old record
Sports

Senior cross country runner breaks 5-year-old record

Men’s cross country started the season breaking records with senior Dominic Buckman in the 5K. Buckman broke it at the Missouri Southern Stampede alongside teammate senior Corbin Cole, who finished .19th of a second behind. Continue reading Senior cross country runner breaks 5-year-old record

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Men’s swim goes nearly undefeated in regular season
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Men’s swim goes nearly undefeated in regular season

As of Oct. 25, the men’s swim and dive team has gone nearly undefeated in its regular season with a record of 10 to 1. The team won the Summit Quad and placed second in the Summit Invitational. Continue reading Men’s swim goes nearly undefeated in regular season

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New movement recognizes popularity of women’s sports
Sports

New movement recognizes popularity of women’s sports

“Everyone watches women’s sports,” is a phrase born out of the movement to increase awareness about the disparities between men’s and women’s sports, which has recently been popularized by the company Togethxr. Continue reading New movement recognizes popularity of women’s sports

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Ritenour defeats Webster
Sports

Ritenour defeats Webster

Statesmen took on Ritenour High School on Friday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. at Moss Field. The Statesmen lost the game 0-43 and fell to 2-4 on the season. Continue reading Ritenour defeats Webster

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Cross Country prepares for Blackburn home meet
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Cross Country prepares for Blackburn home meet

Men’s and women’s cross country teams kicked off their Blackburn home meet on Oct.12. Blackburn has been Webster’s cross country home meet for 20 plus years. Continue reading Cross Country prepares for Blackburn home meet

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Football team wins 1st game on Moss Field after renovations
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Football team wins 1st game on Moss Field after renovations

Webster’s football team played its first home game on Moss Field, after the renovations were completed, on Friday, Sept. 6. Webster defeated Hazelwood West High School with a score of 15-13. Continue reading Football team wins 1st game on Moss Field after renovations

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Men’s volleyball aims to win State
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Men’s volleyball aims to win State

Men’s volleyball aims to take home the State Championship this 2024 season. The men’s team commented on the tough loss in the State Championship last year and shared goals for this season. Continue reading Men’s volleyball aims to win State

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Athletic training class provides hands-on experience
Features, Sports

Athletic training class provides hands-on experience

At almost every home sporting event, the Athletic Training program can be found on the sidelines, ready to help injured players. Continue reading Athletic training class provides hands-on experience

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Blues Special Hockey face off against Skatesmen in friendly match
Sports

Blues Special Hockey face off against Skatesmen in friendly match

Players from Varsity and JV Skatesmen teams were part of a round of friendly matches against various levels of the Blues Special hockey teams on Saturday, Feb. 17. Continue reading Blues Special Hockey face off against Skatesmen in friendly match

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Kopplin Home Run: Baseball team anticipates victory on new turf field
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Kopplin Home Run: Baseball team anticipates victory on new turf field

Kopplin Field has served as the baseball field since 1947 and has always been a dirt and grass field. Since 2021 improvements have slowly been made: new netting, dugout systems, and now a new turf field, which will be ready for the 2024 spring season. Continue reading Kopplin Home Run: Baseball team anticipates victory on new turf field

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Community honors former athlete
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Community honors former athlete

Contributing writers Sam Enlund and Karson Bluette reports on efforts to honor former basketball player Adam Mallette and to raise funds for his children’s college fund. Continue reading Community honors former athlete

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Winter sports athletes share perspectives
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Winter sports athletes share perspectives

Contributing writers Ryan DeMargel, Thomas Sullivan and David Trampe talk to winter sports athletes. Continue reading Winter sports athletes share perspectives

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Skatesmen rally to tie chippy game
Sports

Skatesmen rally to tie chippy game

Despite the hard hits and a standout fight, the Skatesmen came back to tie John Burroughs High School in the final minutes of the third period, ending the game at a score of 4-4. Continue reading Skatesmen rally to tie chippy game

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Wrestling team creates unity
Features, Sports

Wrestling team creates unity

Wrestling is a sport traditionally participated in by men, but the women’s wrestling team is on the rise with eight members total and seven of them being underclassmen. Continue reading Wrestling team creates unity

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Men’s basketball looks for sixth State win
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Men’s basketball looks for sixth State win

Men’s basketball team is looking to claim its sixth State title this year. Continue reading Men’s basketball looks for sixth State win

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Varsity Skatesmen look to regain .500
News Brief, Sports

Varsity Skatesmen look to regain .500

Varsity Skatesmen aim to get back to .500 by beating St. Dominic this Saturday, 8:45 p.m. at the Webster Rec Center. Continue reading Varsity Skatesmen look to regain .500

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Men’s swim, dive team places 6th in state
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Men’s swim, dive team places 6th in state

“The team’s work ethic, determination and overall grit has really grown over the season, and I think it will continue to grow throughout the State process,” senior and team captain Calum Shank said. Continue reading Men’s swim, dive team places 6th in state

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