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

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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 2019 print editor Ellie Marshall is a copy editor for the Maneater.
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*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.
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Category: Turkey Day

Slideshow: Spirit Week activities bring community together
Slideshow, Turkey Day

Slideshow: Spirit Week activities bring community together

Spirit Week featured activities including two pep rallies, Chili Fest and a bonfire. Continue reading Slideshow: Spirit Week activities bring community together

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Slideshow: Community gathers for Turkey Day Game
Slideshow, Turkey Day

Slideshow: Community gathers for Turkey Day Game

The 114th annual Webster Groves and Kirkwood Turkey Day game took place Thursday, Nov. 25, on Moss Field. The game had a final score of 65-0 Kirkwood. Continue reading Slideshow: Community gathers for Turkey Day Game

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Cheer captains share anticipation for Turkey Day
Turkey Day

Cheer captains share anticipation for Turkey Day

“Excitement. Anticipation. Celebration. Inspiring.”
All words Varsity cheer captains use to describe the “most important responsibility” they hold. Turkey Day. Continue reading Cheer captains share anticipation for Turkey Day

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After 17-6 loss, Turkey Day may be headed down slippery slope
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After 17-6 loss, Turkey Day may be headed down slippery slope

Bennett Durando Sports Columnist Of all the Thanksgiving traditions that are practiced nationwide, perhaps none is so sacred and holy … Continue reading After 17-6 loss, Turkey Day may be headed down slippery slope

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Bennett from the Bleachers: Math doesn’t lie; here’s why Webster will win
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Bennett from the Bleachers: Math doesn’t lie; here’s why Webster will win

Bennett Durando Webster Groves High School Mathisfun.com defines the Transitive Property of Inequalities as stating that “If a > b … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers: Math doesn’t lie; here’s why Webster will win

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Slideshow: WGHS celebrates spirit at Turkey Day assembly
Slideshow, Turkey Day

Slideshow: WGHS celebrates spirit at Turkey Day assembly

WGHS’s Turkey Day assembly was Nov. 25, during seventh hour in Roberts Gym. Photos by Cole Schnell Continue reading Slideshow: WGHS celebrates spirit at Turkey Day assembly

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Slideshow: Kirkwood wins Turkey Day 3rd year in row
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Slideshow: Kirkwood wins Turkey Day 3rd year in row

Kirkwood defeated Webster Groves in the Turkey Day football game 42-13 on Nov. 26, 2015. The Statesmen’s defense was able … Continue reading Slideshow: Kirkwood wins Turkey Day 3rd year in row

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Bennett from the Bleachers: Pioneers shut down Statesmen
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Bennett from the Bleachers: Pioneers shut down Statesmen

Bennett Durando Sports Columnist The déjà vu began to set in for the Statesmen faithful before the 2014 Turkey Day … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers: Pioneers shut down Statesmen

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Features, Turkey Day

WGHS Friendship Royalty crowned

Willie Zempel Feature/Entertainment Editor Football candidates DJ Johnson and Lonita Benson were elected Webster’s King and Queen at the Friendship … Continue reading WGHS Friendship Royalty crowned

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Turkey Day brings celebration

Aerin Johnson Editor-in-Chief WGHS football will play this year’s Turkey Day Game at Kirkwood’s Lyon Field at noon. Turkey Day … Continue reading Turkey Day brings celebration

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Opinion, Turkey Day

These are a few of my favorite things!: Writer speaks on love for T-Day, Webster

Addie Conway Co-Editor of Turkey Day Program Orange and red leaves, hot chocolate burning the roof of my mouth, and … Continue reading These are a few of my favorite things!: Writer speaks on love for T-Day, Webster

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Turkey Day Photo Wrapup–DECA Bungee Run

Continue reading Turkey Day Photo Wrapup–DECA Bungee Run

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WGHS assistant coaches give experience

DJ Johnson Webster ECHO Scott Gillian Offensive Line Scott Gillian has been coaching since 1987. Through the 26 years that … Continue reading WGHS assistant coaches give experience

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Senior line dance takes it back to 90s

DJ Johnson Staff Writer Kyman Caviness, Gabbi Enyard and Nubari Kanee are this year’s instructors for the senior line dance, … Continue reading Senior line dance takes it back to 90s

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Features, Turkey Day

Bell celebrates 60th birthday as T-Day prize

Webster Groves and Kirkwood’s coveting of the Frisco Bell began in 1952, when it was offered for the first time … Continue reading Bell celebrates 60th birthday as T-Day prize

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News, Turkey Day

Big River Running sponsors 30th annual run

Chris Palmquist Staff Writer For some, Thanksgiving morning is their chance to compete in the 30th annual Turkey Day Run. … Continue reading Big River Running sponsors 30th annual run

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Webster chooses Friendship royalty

Brittany Patton and Mikkel Sandberg Staff Writers Seniors DaRisha Heavens and Kevin Killeen were crowned king and queen at the … Continue reading Webster chooses Friendship royalty

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