Spirit Week featured activities including two pep rallies, Chili Fest and a bonfire.
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.
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.
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 as the annual clash of the Webster Groves and Kirkwood communities to celebrate a century-old rivalry with chili competitions, pep… Read More ›
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 and b > c, then a > c.” Likewise, in sports, if Team A beats Team B, Team B beats… Read More ›
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
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 to keep the game pretty close until midway through second half, but Webster committed multiple turnovers that led to them… Read More ›
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 Game had seen a play from scrimmage. The opening kickoff went 80 yards for a Kirkwood touchdown, bringing back memories… Read More ›
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 Dance on Nov. 2. “I was pretty shocked because I thought Jack Kemper was going to win, but it’s nice… Read More ›
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 is celebrated in multitude ways besides the game including the Friendship Dance, ChiliFest and Spirit Week at the schools in… Read More ›
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 Turkey Day; these are a few of my favorite things. I didn’t grow up in the Webster Groves school district;… Read More ›
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 Gillian has coached, he’s been involved in five State championship games, three which came with Webster Groves High School. “My… Read More ›
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, and creating it in the summer the seniors and everyone in attendance are in for a treat. The senior line… Read More ›
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 to the victor of the Turkey Day game. The bell was not awarded that day due to a 0-0 tie,… Read More ›
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. The run features both three and six-mile races throughout the Webster and Kirkwood communities. Potential participants can register for this… Read More ›
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