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• Press Release: journalismSTL names 2017 Bruce Schneider Memorial Leadership Scholarship recipient

  By wgecho on May 16, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  Sarah Semmel sarah@journalismstl.org Senior Bennett Durando of Webster Groves High School has been named the journalismSTL Bruce Schneider Memorial Leadership Scholarship recipient for 2017. Durando currently serves as sports editor for The ECHO newspaper and plans to carry on his sports… Read More ›

• Bennett from the Bleachers: Some parting words from a sentimental columnist

  By wgecho on May 12, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  Bennett Durando Sports Columnist “Perhaps Bennett Durando will grow up to become a sportswriter. Or maybe he’ll be lucky and go into a career where he can actually make some money.” This is the first time my name appeared in… Read More ›

• Community members fight ALS in 16th annual Jim Schoemehl run

  By wgecho on May 11, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  Photos by Ashli Wagner Over 400 community members ran the 16th annual Jim Schoemehl Run on May 19.  The race started at Webster Groves High School and wrapped around the neighborhoods of Webster, and DECA students drove in front of racers and… Read More ›

• Letter to the Editor: Residential students face unique challenges

  By wgecho on May 11, 2017 • ( 0 )

  Dear Editor, Have you ever had to worry about catching a cab to school, or about setting up transportation just to stay after school for an extracurricular activity? In today’s society that’s not an issue most of us have, right?… Read More ›

• Letter to the Editor: Student satirizes library policies

  By wgecho on May 9, 2017 • ( 0 )

  Dear Editor, Recently, I’ve noticed that the library has made a concerted effort to keep kids out. This is, in my opinion, an excellent idea, as we all know that children hate to read, and just use the library to… Read More ›

• Parks reveals music tips

  By wgecho on May 8, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  Rosa Parks Contributing Writer Weldon Dean Parks was just five years old when he wanted to start guitar lessons. After being told his hands were too small, he started playing the steel guitar. The little boy who played at the… Read More ›

• Botan Beliefs: ‘Get Out’ displays ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ twist

  By abbybotan on May 8, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  Abyana Botan Entertainment Columnist Racism is very much alive. It can be hidden, withdrawn from one’s sight. Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” showcases a form of racism that sneaks up on the viewer. A black Chris Washington, (Daniel Kaluuya), and his… Read More ›

• Photo of the Week: Runners begin race for ALS

  By wgecho on May 8, 2017 • ( 0 )

• Newscast: May 5, 2017

  By wgecho on May 5, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  Online editor Caroline Fellows and audio editor Page Kimzey bring this week’s headlines: choir, orchestra, band, basketball championship T-shirts, Staff Appreciation Week and the Jim Schoemehl Run. Visit Our Sponsors          

• ECHO’s Voices of Webster May 5, 2017

  By wgecho on May 5, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  This week’s ECHO Podcast is introduced by Sean Mullins with feature editor Rosa Parks reporting on the area’s increase in heroine use and online editor Caroline Fellows calling for a drivers’ education course.  Page Kimzey is anchor and editor. Music is “Poppers and Prosecco”… Read More ›

• How to succeed in AP World History: new class offers new skill set

  By wgecho on May 4, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  Josie Krueger Contributing Writer AP World History is new to Webster Groves High School this year and is available for sophomores as a step up from World Civilization. Webster’s first year teaching it is also the first year with the… Read More ›

• Drug sweeps St. Louis

  By wgecho on May 3, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  Rosa Parks Feature Editor China white, Dope, Dragon, Junk. Whatever name is used, this deadly drug has been growing more common in the St. Louis area. Nicole Browning, counselor at the National council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse, said via… Read More ›

• Slideshow: Seniors experience Hollywood themed prom

  By wgecho on May 1, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  Photos by Caroline Fellows and Page Kimzey See also: Prom goers go Hollywood See also: Webster staff members reminisce about prom Visit Our Sponsors          

• Prom goers go Hollywood

  By wgecho on May 1, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  See also: Slideshow: Seniors experience Hollywood themed prom See also: Webster staff members reminisce about prom Visit Our Sponsors      

• Webster staff members reminisce about prom

  By wgecho on May 1, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  Elise Keller News Editor Evelyn Trampe Business Manager Teachers, too, were once in high school. They had high school romances, drama, and yes–they went to prom. With the 2017 graduating class having recently made its prom memories, Echo decided to… Read More ›

• Varsity tennis starts season 9-2

  By wgecho on May 1, 2017 • ( 0 )

  

  Alexicia Moore Contributing Writer Nora Baumgart Contributing Writer Varsity tennis is 9-2 for the season, which began on April 3, but the ultimate goal isn’t to just win, it’s to “make the men’s tennis team better players,” Coach Terry Verstraete… Read More ›

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