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 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 ›
WGHS’s Turkey Day assembly was Nov. 25, during seventh hour in Roberts Gym. Photos by Cole Schnell
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 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Brittany Patton and Mikkel Sandberg Staff Writers Seniors DaRisha Heavens and Kevin Killeen were crowned king and queen at the 73rd annual Friendship Dance. Every year eight activities and sports choose outstanding members to be on the court. “The organizations… Read More ›
Chris Palmquist Staff Writer After two years, the rivalry between the Webster Groves Skatesmen and the Kirkwood Pioneers will be reignited. They couldn’t play the Turkey Day game last year because Webster could not field a team, due to lack… Read More ›
Moriah Boyce Staff Writer Spirit Week has been an important part of the Turkey Day history since the 1930s. Spirit Week is how the students show their school spirit. Spirit Week at Webster consists of Theme Day, Tacky Day, Color… Read More ›
