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

Upcoming Events

May 4-15
AP Exam Week

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

May 8
Senior Checkout
10:00 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.

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

May 19-22
Final Exam Week

May 26
Summer School Begins

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Summer School Ends

July 13-16 
Future Leaders Program
Roberts Gym 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Photo of the Week

Runners move to the start line before the beginning of the Jim Schoemehl Run for ASL awareness, where they will ran a 5k on May 2, 7:30 a.m. at Webster Groves High School.
Varsity men’s lacrosse player, freshman Jack Arnold, gets ready to make a pass during Webster’s game against Seckman High School. The game was held at Moss Field on April 3 and ended in a 14-5 win for Webster. Photo by Karter Goskie Runners move to the start line before the beginning of the Jim Schoemehl Run for ASL awareness, where they will ran a 5k on May 2, 7:30 a.m. at Webster Groves High School. Photo by Edith Leslie 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

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*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.
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*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: Turkey Day

Underclassman compete in Turkey Day Game
Turkey Day

Underclassman compete in Turkey Day Game

When Kirkwood beat Farmington 70-56, the team moved on to the Class 5 Football State Semifinals, causing the 2025 Turkey Day game to be an underclassmen game between the freshmen and sophomores on Webster and Kirkwood’s teams. Continue reading Underclassman compete in Turkey Day Game

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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
Column, Sports, Turkey Day

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
Column, Turkey Day

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
Slideshow, Sports, Turkey Day

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
Column, Sports, Turkey Day

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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Features, Turkey Day

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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Features, Turkey Day

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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