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• Breaking News: School start delayed

  By wgecho on November 12, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Webster Groves School District schools will begin an hour and a half later than usual due to inclement weather, according to a message from superintendent Dr. John Simpson.

• Stisser’s Scoop: Vine walked so Tik Tok could run

  By wgecho on November 11, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Chances are you had an account on Vine. Perhaps you even have an active account on Tik Tok. Whether you simply view videos or are viral, there is a clear difference between the two applications, but which app is better?

• Newscast: Nov. 8, 2019

  By wgecho on November 8, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  News/opinion editor Elise WIlke-Grimm shares this week’s headlines: Veterans Day Assembly, Winter One-Act Festival auditions, Night in the Courtyard, Mr. Webster Pageant tickets and upcoming sports events.

• Voices of Webster: November 8, 2019

  By wgecho on November 8, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Feature/entertainment editor Emily Stisser shares her opinion on college admissions.  Some source material provided by contributing writer Addie Palmquist.

• Photo of the Week: Junior kicks ball inbounds

  By wgecho on November 8, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  #11 Junior Jon Campbell kicks the ball back inbounds in the game against Ladue Horton Watkins High School on Oct. 29. Webster won 2-0. Photo by Jaden Fields

• Breaking News: Board announces finalists to fill vacancy

  By wgecho on November 7, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Superintendent John Simpson announced the three finalists to fill the vacancy left by Arnold Stricker. Those candidates are Joel Oliver, Brian McQueary and Erin Gunn. 

• Veterans share experiences with students

  By wgecho on November 7, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Veterans Day is a big event for Webster Groves High school, 60 veterans will speak to students on Nov. 7, as part of the Veterans Day celebration. Each social studies room will have five different veterans from each era to share their stories.  

• News Brief: DECA sponsors Night in Courtyard

  By wgecho on November 7, 2019 • ( 0 )

  DECA will host the“Night in the Courtyard,” featuring student musical performances and food options Friday, Nov. 8. from 5:30 to  p.m. to raise money for the marketing classes’ trip to New York City in January. 

• Voices of Webster: November 6, 2019

  By wgecho on November 6, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Print editor Lindsey Bennett shares her review of the recent Netflix limited series, “Unbelievable”.

• Students juggle school work with after school jobs 

  By wgecho on November 5, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Students already have hours worth of homework every night. Some students choose to throw sports or after school jobs into this struggle. Some choose to add both. 

  Some businesses in Webster Groves accept high schoolers as job applicants. Teenagers can apply for jobs at restaurants like Serendipity, Firenza Pizza, The Block, Dairy Queen or Dewey’s. Places like Saint Louis Gym Center, Vetta Sports, and Lucky’s Market will also hire students. Some students choose to babysit or mow lawns to make money as well. 

• Foreign exchange students leave permanent mark on community

  By wgecho on November 4, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Emily Stisser Entertainment Columnist Last Saturday, Oct. 19, 12 exchange students and two teachers arrived for their three-week stay through the German American Partnership Program (GAPP). These individuals are from Kirchheim unter Teck, a suburb of Stuttgart, Germany, St. Louis’… Read More ›

• Rock Hill celebrates autumn with festival, parade

  By wgecho on November 2, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Rock Hill had its Fall Festival and Parade Oct. 5.  The festival offered several attractions from food trucks, face painting and pony rides.
  Contributing writer Jackson Parks asks attendees what their favorite part of the celebration was.

• Voices of Webster: November 1, 2019

  By wgecho on November 1, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  News/opinion editor Elise Wilke-Grimm shares her experience as a Camp Wyman counselor this year.

• Photo of the week: Jazz band plays ‘Chicago’ score

  By wgecho on November 1, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

      Zeke La Mantia – Social Media Editor This is Zeke La Mantia’s first year on with Echo publications.  He has earned multiple awards for his photographic contributions.   Support Our Sponsors

• Women’s golf continues success past regular season

  By Elise Keller on October 31, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Elise Keller Editor-in-Chief Women’s Golf was 9-3 in the regular season, with several younger players leading the team.  “I feel this team has a really special bond because we all get along well and we push ourselves to be the… Read More ›

• Halloween takes over thrift stores

  By wgecho on October 31, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Working in retail, means working the Halloween rush. Starting early August and running all the way through the end of October, no cashier is spared from spider webs and fake blood. 

• Newscast: Oct. 31, 2019

  By wgecho on October 31, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Junior editor Jaden Fields shares a special report from contributing writer Ava Musgraves about pets and their costumes and this week’s news about Friendship Dance and sports.   Support Our Sponsors

• Halloween Costumes, for dogs: Owners dress pets for Halloween

  By wgecho on October 31, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  People have worn Halloween costumes since ancient times, and today it’s a big part of most childhoods. The hype of wearing costumes has expanded to another big part of American culture, pet dogs. 

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