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• Photo of the week: Senior prepares for Shakespearean play

  By wgecho on March 1, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Senior Sam Getz rehearses for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The play will premiere in the Black Box March 1 and 2. Photos by Zeke La Mantia.

• New group visits art museum

  By wgecho on March 1, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Zora Thomas Contributing Writer A girls group visited the St. Louis Art Museum on Feb. 7, to see the Kehinde Wiley exhibit in particular. The group has yet to be named but started this year to welcome and empower young… Read More ›

•  Women’s lacrosse hits fields with tryouts

  By wgecho on February 28, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Women’s lacrosse has just ended preseason and has tryouts this week after school from 3:15-5:30 p.m. It is a no cut team sport and will have tryouts to see who will qualify for a Varsity spot.

• Breaking News: School closed due to icy road conditions

  By wgecho on February 28, 2019 • ( 0 )

  Webster Groves schools will not be in session today, Feb. 28, due to icy road conditions.

• Students to perform ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

  By Maeve Taylor on February 27, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Drama students will perform Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” during All Write Week, with additional performances in the Black Box on Feb. 28 at 4 p.m., and March 1 and 2, at 7 p.m. The evening shows are sold out…. Read More ›

• Voices of Webster: February 27, 2019

  By wgecho on February 27, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Business/ads manager Trinity Madison reports on the Step team.

• Women’s basketball head to District championship game

  By wgecho on February 26, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Women’s basketball will play against Nerinx Hall on Mar. 1, at 6 p.m. for the District 5 tournament championship, hosted by Webster at Robert’s Gym. On Monday, Webster beat McCluer North, 42-36. McCluer North has the highest winning regular season… Read More ›

• Festival’s 5th year brings authors, artists, musicians

  By Lindsey Bennett on February 25, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  All Write, coming early March, will return for the fifth year in a row. The 2019 festival will feature a space theme to give an out-of-this-world experience.

• Newscast: Feb. 22, 2019

  By wgecho on February 22, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Video editor Evelyn Trampe share this week’s headlines: Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation, cap and gown orders and spring sports.

• Voices of Webster: February 22, 2019

  By wgecho on February 22, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Print editor Eleanor Marshall reports on toxic masculinity.

• Print Version: WG ECHO February 2019 Issue

  By wgecho on February 22, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  This is the sixth issue of the 104th year of the ECHO. Contents include: *Teen dating violence epidemic needs to end *Prop E will provide safety, reduce overcrowding *Sex education must be inclusive *Students perform Shakespeare *Spanish department travels to… Read More ›

• Op-ed: School’s active shooter school protocol should be updated

  By wgecho on February 21, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Most schools in the U.S. aren’t prepared for school shootings. 2018 had about 113 students/faculty members killed/injured during school shootings. There needs to be an updated plan for these incidents.

• Team brings historical, cultural value

  By Trinity Madison on February 20, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Step is defined as “a complex synchronized dancelike performance that blends African folk traditions with popular culture” by Britannica Encyclopedia, but to the WGHS Step team, it is much more. Senior Nia Lyles explained, “Sometimes [step] can be very aggressive,… Read More ›

• Poll: What are you doing for Spring Break?

  By wgecho on February 20, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

• Electric Retrospective- Games’ history must be saved

  By Sean Mullins on February 19, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Although the Wii Shop Channel’s closure may not affect those who’ve moved on to next-generation consoles, its shutdown comes with major ramifications to something that affects the games industry at large: media preservation. The Wii Shop Channel wasn’t just a… Read More ›

• Seniors share high school insights

  By wgecho on February 15, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Contributing writer Gretchen Skoglund asks seniors what advice they would share with their younger selves about high school.

• Podcast makes depression hilarious

  By Cole Schnell on February 14, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Depression is hilarious, at least to John Moe and some of the comedians and celebrities who come on to his podcast, “The Hilarious World of Depression.” Every episode starts with Moe asking the guest(s), “Do you think depression is funny?”… Read More ›

• Photo of the week: Chemistry students explore reactions

  By wgecho on February 14, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Sophomore Izzy Gaines mixes chemicals and observes the reaction that takes place. Chemistry students performed a series of chemical reactions to demonstrate double replacement reactions and to apply their knowledge of chemical formulas.

• Voices of Webster: February 13, 2019

  By wgecho on February 13, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Feature Editor Lindsey Bennett reports on opportunities for students to help others.

• Josie’s Journal: Kevin Hart should host Oscars

  By Josie Krueger on February 12, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Kevin Hart is one of the few famous figures that willingly and directly addresses their wrongdoings instead of fading into the shadows until the issue is forgotten. Hopefully, Hart will have a second chance to host the Oscars in the future.

• Local organizations offer opportunities for teens

  By Lindsey Bennett on February 11, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Almost everyone knows someone who struggles with mental health, whether it is a family member, a friend or oneself. When trying to navigate ways to assist others, it is often easy to feel helpless. However, St. Louis initiatives offer opportunities… Read More ›

• Voices of Webster: February 8, 2019

  By wgecho on February 8, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Opinion editor Emily Stisser shares her review of “On the Basis of Sex.”

• Newscast: Feb. 8, 2019

  By wgecho on February 8, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Entertainment editor Josie Krueger and graphics editor Colin Shue share this week’s headlines: men’s and women’s basketball, women’s swim, wrestling, ACT, crepe sale, senior cap and gown orders and local scholarship applications.

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