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• Do’s and don’ts of a good gorefest: journalists explore horror films

  By wgecho on October 29, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  From killer Captain Kirk to machete wielding hockey goalies, horror movies have flooded theaters “near you” for decades. Their one purpose: to scare.

• Community gathers for Rock Hill Fall Parade and Festival

  By wgecho on October 28, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Contributing writer Zora Thomas reports on the Oct. 6, Rock Hill Fall Parade and Festival at Hudson Elementary.

  Activities included the parade, music, food, a petting zoo, a book sale, face painting and others.

• Historic Shaw Art Fair exhibits craftsmanship, culture

  By wgecho on October 27, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Contributing writer Gretchen Skoglund reports on the Historic Shaw Art Fair Oct. 6-7.

• Math teacher brings experience to WGHS

  By wgecho on October 26, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Michael Marshall — Contributing Writer
  Elizabeth Steckman, a new math teacher, knew since kindergarten that she would be a teacher. but it wasn’t until attending a high school in Wausau, WI, that that dream could start to come true.

• Voices of Webster: October 26, 2018

  By wgecho on October 26, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Sports editor Greg Frazier reports on the upcoming DECA school events.

• Poll: What is the best type of chocolate?

  By wgecho on October 25, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Milk, dark or white

• School District hires strategies company

  By wgecho on October 25, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  The school district has hired Cooperative Strategies, an Ohio based company specializing in financial and demographic planning for schools. According to Cooperative Strategies website, the innovative company has done extensive work in school systems around the country and internationally “serving… Read More ›

• Voices of Webster: October 24, 2018

  By wgecho on October 24, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Podcast editor Maeve Taylor reports on the 2018-19 student advisors to the school board.

• Drama to present ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’

  By wgecho on October 24, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Elise Wilke-Grimm – Contributing Writer Drama department will put on the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” It will be showing Oct 25, 26, and 27 from 7-9:30 p.m.

• DECA produces various school events

  By Gregory Frazier on October 23, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  DECA is putting on various school sponsored events to raise money for its New York trip, including Mr. Webster, Movie Night on Selma, Breakfast and Braids, Breakfast with Santa, Blacklight Dodgeball, etc. Distributive Education Clubs of America, DECA is comprised… Read More ›

• Pledge debate goes to court

  By Ethan Weihl on October 22, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  The Pledge of Allegiance has been a source of controversy ever since its creation. These debates have continued on into the present day. Recently, India Landry, a 17-year-old Windfern High School senior, was expelled for refusing to stand for the… Read More ›

• Slideshow: Fair offers variety of artistic expression

  By wgecho on October 22, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Art patrons gather in Clayton for the St. Louis Art Fair Sept. 7-9, to see displays of stationary and performance art. http://www.saintlouisartfair.com/   Visit Our Sponsors

• Slideshow: Ladue defeats Varsity football 38-7

  By wgecho on October 21, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Ladue Rams defeated the Statesmen in Varsity football 38-7 on Sept. 6, at Moss Field.

• School board selects 2018-2019 student advisors

  By Maeve Taylor on October 19, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  This 2018-19 school year is the second year the school board has selected student advisors. Last year, juniors (now seniors) Joe Castleman and Trinity Madison served. This year, the position was passed down to juniors Jessica Peterson and Patrick Lee…. Read More ›

• Voices of Webster: October 19, 2018

  By wgecho on October 19, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Graphics editor Colin Shue shares his opinion on terroristic prank phone calls.

• Newscast: Oct. 18, 2018

  By wgecho on October 18, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Video editor Evelyn Trampe shares this week’s news, and senior Ellie Oliphant talks about Webster Tackles Cancer.

• Ellie’s Expression: Starbucks grasps for straws

  By Eleanor Marshall on October 18, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Starbucks, by 2020, has committed to making piles of indisposable lids. As of now, Starbucks produces its new lids with polypropylene, or #5 plastic, a plastic that is non recyclable. This might come to a shock, but recycling is much… Read More ›

• Print Version: WG ECHO October 2018 Issue

  By wgecho on October 18, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  This is the second issue of the 104th year of the ECHO. Contents include: *Young people need to vote *Prank phone call causes panic *Don’t Tread on Me’ flag shows understanding needed in cases of harassment allegations *School District hires… Read More ›

• Voices of Webster: October 17, 2018

  By wgecho on October 17, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Business/advertising manager Trinity Madison reports on national Coming Out day.

• Slideshow: Community gathers for Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival

  By wgecho on October 16, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  About 12,000 gathered for the Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival on Sept. 15.

• Juniors perform for famous composer

  By Sean Mullins on October 15, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Juniors Elizabeth Teeter and Caleb Miofsky performed in the concert “Finishing the Hat- Songs for Sondheim” for composer Stephen Sondheim during his St. Louis Literary Award acceptance ceremony on Oct. 4, at Sheldon Concert Hall. Sondheim composed for various musicals… Read More ›

• Electric Retrospective- Telltale to tell no more tales

  By Sean Mullins on October 12, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Telltale Games shocked the games industry this month by announcing its closure, and while the future of its unfinished projects is uncertain, what’s more important is the future of the staff that created them. The adventure game developer was created… Read More ›

• Voices of Webster: October 12, 2018

  By wgecho on October 12, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Business/advertisement manager Trinity Madison reports on Webster Groves alumni.

• National Coming Out day offers opportunities for education

  By Trinity Madison on October 11, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  The danger of identifying as nonheterosexual is extensive, yet annually people still take the risk on October 11, National Coming out Day.

• Camp Wyman promises ‘life-changing’ experience

  By wgecho on October 10, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Ada Foley — Contributing Writer Week 1 of Camp Wyman started Sept. 30, and it’s predicted by its coordinators and by veteran counselors to be a life-changing experience for high schoolers involved.

• Slideshow: Balloonists show skills, art at St. Louis Balloon Glow

  By wgecho on October 10, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Sixty-five balloons took part in the 46th annual Balloon Glow on Sept. 14, in Forest Park.

• Voices of Webster: October 10, 2018

  By wgecho on October 10, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Print editor Eleanor Marshall reports on senior Tori Watson, the first female student of the class of 2019 to enlist in the Marines.

• Softball head coach emphasizes community

  By wgecho on October 9, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Coaching softball was not alum Bryan Gibson’s original plan. Graduating in 1993, Gibson pursued an education degree following high school. Gibson’s motive to return to the district was, “Teaching, at first.” After college, he came back in hopes of teaching… Read More ›

• Alumni reminisce on past

  By Trinity Madison on October 8, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  If a student were to ask any alumni what they remember about Webster Groves High School (WGHS), the answers would vary. Many could tell of landmarks that currently, students have no recollection of. This year, the alumni office will hold… Read More ›

• Newscast: Oct. 5, 2018

  By wgecho on October 5, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Video editor Evelyn Trampe shares this week’s news about GSA’s Soctober clothing drive, the Fall One-Act Festival, Fall Sports Assembly, cross country, softball Conference champs, SAT and PSAT tests and upcoming events.   Visit Our Sponsors

• Op-ed: Abusive Artists should not be supported

  By wgecho on October 5, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  [Trigger warning: Abuse and assault is talked about in this story. If you or someone you know is struggling in an abusive situation, use the hotlines at the bottom of this page.] When R. Kelly shows up to play a… Read More ›

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