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• Women’s lacrosse gets new coach

  By wgecho on May 4, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Emily Stisser Entertainment Columnist New women’s lacrosse Coach, Rita Hunt, played lacrosse for three years in high school and has been coaching for 15, beginning coaching right after college graduation.  “I would have loved to play in college, “ Hunt… Read More ›

• Photo of the Week: #MAYDAY2020 protesters practice social distancing

  By wgecho on May 4, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Citizens protest while practicing social distancing in the Hampton Avenue Target parking lot on the morning of Saturday, May 1. The protest consisted of four graffitied cars with “#MAYDAY2020,” “No Shopping,””No Work” and “No Rent” written on them. Photos by Jaden Fields

• Newscast: May 1, 2020

  By wgecho on May 1, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

   Video editor Ethan Weihl remotely shares this week’s headlines: Teacher Appreciation Week and Senior Awards Night.

• Self isolation can affect mental health

  By wgecho on April 30, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  According to Jud Brewer, MD, Ph.D., “Social contact is a fundamental human need. We suffer both mentally and physically without it.” 
  Now, what was unfathomable weeks ago, when the country was watching videos about how to wash hands more effectively, has become reality; living in isolation. 

• Mini-Profile: Sophomore shares benefits of chess

  By wgecho on April 30, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Elise Wilke-Grimm News/Opinion Editor Tristan Archer, sophomore and chess club president, has played chess since he was very young but has only played competitively since he started high school. Archer thoroughly enjoys the game and spends roughly as much time… Read More ›

• FAQ for Covid-19 answered

  By wgecho on April 29, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Echo tries to answer some Frequently Asked Questions about Covid-19.

• People experience social distancing, isolation differently

  By wgecho on April 28, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  With COVID-19,  people will have to take some precautions like social distancing and isolation. People have been asked to self isolate to slow the spread of the coronavirus. 

• Prom planners hope for June or July event

  By wgecho on April 27, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Zora Thomas Business Manager WGHS faculty has been working to schedule a Senior Prom for Class of 2020 sometime this year. No information has been finalized yet; however, the current possible dates were based on when senior graduation is. Clifford… Read More ›

• Newscast: April 24, 2020

  By wgecho on April 24, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Video editor Ethan Weihl remotely shares this week’s headlines: Parents Club Senior Parade, commencement speaker and name readers, and tomorrow’s Jim Schoemehl Virtual Run.

• College Board changes AP tests

  By wgecho on April 24, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  COVID-19 has affected what school looks like, with most schools leaving campus and moving online. This makes it difficult to take any sort of test, and Advanced Placement (AP) tests are no exception.
  On April 2, College Board, the creators and distributors of AP tests, released information regarding the adjustment to 2020 AP tests, after previously sending out a survey that garnered 18,000 respondents. 

• Local life changes due to COVID-19

  By wgecho on April 23, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a number of local events have been postponed, including local elections and the Jim Schoemehl run.

• School closure brings change to spring events

  By Elise Keller on April 20, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Elise Keller Editor-in-Chief Students are yet to return to school following spring break due to the health concerns brought about by COVID-19. The closure began on March 15 and will last through the end of the school year.  This spring… Read More ›

• Newscast: April 17, 2020

  By wgecho on April 17, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Video editor Ethan Weihl remotely shares this week’s headlines: prom and graduation, new assistant principal and the Dottie Delassus Award.

• Students, staff discuss online learning

  By wgecho on April 16, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Whether they were tech savvy or not, teachers and students alike were going to have to adjust to this new way of learning. While teachers were given some two weeks to switch their curriculum over to online, Webster Groves High School tried to make sure each student had internet access and a device of some sort. 

• Spring sport athletes try to stay active 

  By wgecho on April 15, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Spring sports were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Spring sports include baseball, men’s golf, lacrosse, women’s soccer, men’s tennis, track and men’s volleyball. Athletes from each of these sports are trying to remain active and in shape even though their season has been postponed. 

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