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

Upcoming Events

April 20-24
EOC Week

April 25
Prom
Saint Louis Science Center  7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

April 27
Statesmen Coffee Hour Showcase
8:30-9:30 a.m.

April 28
Special Olympics

April 29
Kirkwood/Webster Fashion Show
Kirkwood High School 6-8 p.m.

April 30
Senior Awards Night
Auditorium  7-8 p.m.

May 1
Senior Decision Day
Roberts Gym 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Buddy Ball
PV Commons / Courtyard 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Short Film Festival
Auditorium 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

May 2
Jim Schoemehl Run for ALS
WGHS  7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

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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*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

Men’s golf team wins State
News Brief, Sports

Men’s golf team wins State

Mens golf won Class 4 at State this year finishing with 639 points and beating out seven different teams on May 5.
The students who participated were seniors Max Boland, Ben Allison, Dean Schwager and Dane Houseman. Continue reading Men’s golf team wins State

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Lacrosse captains build team spirit
Sports

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
News, Sports

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
Sports

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
Sports

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
Sports

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
Sports

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
Opinion, Sports

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
Sports

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
News Brief, Sports

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
News Brief, Sports

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
Sports

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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Women’s swim prepares for state
Sports

Women’s swim prepares for state

Women’s swim and dive team recently placed second at the 2022 Suburban Red Swimming and Diving championship meet. They continue to prepare for the State meet on Feb. 18 and 19, in St. Peters. Continue reading Women’s swim prepares for state

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Student athletes advocate for mental health
Features, Mental Health Issue, Sports

Student athletes advocate for mental health

Student athletes get put under a lot of pressure when it comes to juggling their school work and their sports.  Continue reading Student athletes advocate for mental health

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Women’s golf team reflects on season
Features, Sports

Women’s golf team reflects on season

Women’s golf ended its season undefeated and first in its District. Five members went to State and placed second by one stroke. Continue reading Women’s golf team reflects on season

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News Brief: Admission to basketball games change
News Brief, Sports

News Brief: Admission to basketball games change

Tickets to basketball games will not be available to the general public due to rising COVID cases for at least the rest of this week and the next. Continue reading News Brief: Admission to basketball games change

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