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

Upcoming Events

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May 7
Statesmen Sports Award
Robert’s Gym  7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

May 8
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10:00 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.

May 16
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Auditorium 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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May 26
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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

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Athletics come with mental health consequences
Features, Sports

Athletics come with mental health consequences

Starting in kindergarten Physical Education (P.E.) class, students learn that there are countless benefits from being physically active; however, the negatives are never mentioned. Continue reading Athletics come with mental health consequences

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Despite spring obstacles, team has 11-9 record
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Despite spring obstacles, team has 11-9 record

Isabella Ferrell Contributing Writer With five regular season games left, five postponed and three cancelled, the men’s baseball team has … Continue reading Despite spring obstacles, team has 11-9 record

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Golf teams freshmen make difference
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Golf teams freshmen make difference

Last year the team had three students including freshman Will Ireland go to the Sectional tournament. Ireland was accompanied by then-junior Drew Schwager and then-senior Charlie Scheipeter.A new season also means new players. Continue reading Golf teams freshmen make difference

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Men’s tennis is back in swing: Season begins 4-2 record
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Men’s tennis is back in swing: Season begins 4-2 record

Tennis season began Feb. 25-March 1 with tryouts lasting the whole week with Coach Terry Verstrate.There were no cuts from the team. Challenge matches were played to find spot numbers on the team. Its first game is on March 26, v.s Rockwood Summit at their courts. Continue reading Men’s tennis is back in swing: Season begins 4-2 record

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Women’s swim team places 3rd overall

Women’s swim went to State for the second year in a row and finished third overall, scoring 188 points, the highest score ever from WGHS. Continue reading Women’s swim team places 3rd overall

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Fishing club begins spring competitions
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Fishing club begins spring competitions

On Sundays in the spring, a group of Webster Groves High School students meet around lakes in St. Louis for competition and sharing the activity that unites them. This group is fishing club. Continue reading Fishing club begins spring competitions

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McClure reflects on high school lacrosse career, looks toward future
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McClure reflects on high school lacrosse career, looks toward future

Gretchen Skoglund Contributing Writer         Senior lacrosse player Kelly McClure is optimistic about what’s to come.  The Varsity … Continue reading McClure reflects on high school lacrosse career, looks toward future

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Wrestling finishes season at State
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Wrestling finishes season at State

Ethan Ryan and Elise Wilke-Grimm Contributing Writers “No matter what the outcome is, you know you put everything on the … Continue reading Wrestling finishes season at State

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Frazier from the Field: Men’s Basketball approaches 3rd consecutive State title
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Frazier from the Field: Men’s Basketball approaches 3rd consecutive State title

Men’s basketball is on it’s way to winning it’s third consecutive State championship. Who might stop the Statesmen? Continue reading Frazier from the Field: Men’s Basketball approaches 3rd consecutive State title

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 Women’s lacrosse hits fields with tryouts
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 Women’s lacrosse hits fields with tryouts

Women’s lacrosse has just ended preseason and has tryouts this week after school from 3:15-5:30 p.m. It is a no cut team sport and will have tryouts to see who will qualify for a Varsity spot. Continue reading  Women’s lacrosse hits fields with tryouts

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Women’s basketball head to District championship game
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Women’s basketball head to District championship game

Women’s basketball will play against Nerinx Hall on Mar. 1, at 6 p.m. for the District 5 tournament championship, hosted … Continue reading Women’s basketball head to District championship game

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Frazier from the Field: Jay Blossom hangs up whistle after 20 years
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Frazier from the Field: Jay Blossom hangs up whistle after 20 years

Men’s head Varsity coach, three-time State champion and owning a ridiculous career mark of 486 wins 189 losses. Can you … Continue reading Frazier from the Field: Jay Blossom hangs up whistle after 20 years

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Varsity basketball remains strong
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Varsity basketball remains strong

Varsity basketball has had massive success (i.e. winning back-to-back State Championships) in the past years, but after losing star players: … Continue reading Varsity basketball remains strong

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Frazier from the Field: Women’s basketball offers young team
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Frazier from the Field: Women’s basketball offers young team

While many are awaiting the men’s basketball season, the women’s season is well underway with a total of five games … Continue reading Frazier from the Field: Women’s basketball offers young team

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Slideshow: Women’s Basketball play Parkway South on Dec. 10
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Slideshow: Women’s Basketball play Parkway South on Dec. 10

Webster Groves plays Parkway South on Dec. 10 in the Roberts gym. Parkway South won 46-38.

Photos by Greg Frazier Continue reading Slideshow: Women’s Basketball play Parkway South on Dec. 10

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Soccer persists despite season losses
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Soccer persists despite season losses

After losing six consecutive games prior to Districts, it may come as surprise to some that men’s soccer was not … Continue reading Soccer persists despite season losses

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Senior football players, coach express feelings of assuredness going in to Turkey Day
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Senior football players, coach express feelings of assuredness going in to Turkey Day

With the celebration of Turkey Day comes the last game for football players of the Class of 2019. This was … Continue reading Senior football players, coach express feelings of assuredness going in to Turkey Day

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