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• News Brief: Seniors named Missouri Scholars

  By wgecho on March 16, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Seniors Justin Barker and Erica Magee have been named Missouri Scholars. This means that these two seniors were some of the top 100 academic students in Missouri.

• COVID-19 vaccine becomes ‘wishlist’ item

  By Kelly Woodyard on March 15, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Annually craze surrounding the release of whatever product is trending floods the internet and conversations at the dinner table. Different from the past, the 2021 trendy “wishlist item” seems to be the COVID-19 vaccine.  

• Women’s basketball proceeds to Quarterfinals

  By wgecho on March 12, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Women’s Varsity basketball took home the District championship title Friday, March 5, after defeating St. Joseph’s Academy 62-49. The team played Sectionals Wednesday, March 10, and came out with a 64-49 win against Marquette. 

• Voices of Webster: Schedule changes for Term 4

  By wgecho on March 12, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  News/opinion editor Elise Wilke-Grimm reports about the new Term 4 schedule. 

• Echo News Roundup: March 12, 2021

  By wgecho on March 12, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Editor-in-chief Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: the Term 4 schedule, senior scholarship forms, and Young Poets Perform.

• Student band to perform March 13

  By wgecho on March 12, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Student-led band Castillo will perform a concert on Saturday, March 13. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., and the show begins at 5 p.m.
  The concert is located at 653 Amelia Avenue, and admission is $3 dollars.
  All funds will be put towards studio recording time for the band.
  In the event of rain, the show will be rescheduled for Friday, March 19.

• COVID complicates dating for teenagers

  By wgecho on March 9, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Dating during high school is a stressful time, but now with the added stressor of COVID, the dating scene is messy.

• Editorial: Covid-19 vaccine is safe, benefits everyone

  By wgecho on March 8, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  As COVID-19 vaccinations become a growing possibility for high school students, it is extremely important that all who are eligible for vaccination do sign up to receive one.
  A slew of misinformation across social media often contributes to the hesitancy among the global population to receive coronavirus vaccinations, even if they are completely safe. 

• Photo of the Week: Spring brings displays of nature’s beauty

  By wgecho on March 7, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park offers beautiful sights after school Monday, Feb. 22. Swimming is not permitted but non-gasoline boats are. The park is open from 8 a.m. to sunset. Photos by Zeke La Mantia

• Voices of Webster: Student artists earn awards

  By wgecho on March 5, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Kimmy Dang Contributing Writer Three students were awarded in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Competition on Jan. 28. Two were awarded the Gold Key and one an Honorable Mention. Sophomores Sadie Coalier and Nora Rohlfing were awarded the Gold… Read More ›

• Echo News Roundup: March 5, 2021

  By wgecho on March 5, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Editor-in-chief Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: EOC testing, cap and gown orders and Statesmen Service Awards.

• News Brief: National Merit names finalists

  By wgecho on March 4, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Juniors have the opportunity to take the PSAT. It automatically qualifies students to be considered for the National Merit Scholarship Program. This year’s finalists are seniors Justin Baker, Fiona Smith and Caitlin Noel. 

• Spring Break Poll

  By wgecho on March 4, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  How will you spend Spring Break?

• Willie’s Comic by Kelly Woodyard

  By wgecho on March 3, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Willie’s Comic by Kelly Woodyard

• WGHS celebrates Black History Month

  By wgecho on March 2, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Black History Month (BHM) is an important way to celebrate achievements of African Americans and recognizing their important roles throughout U.S. history.

• Print Version: WG ECHO February 2021 Issue

  By wgecho on March 1, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  This is the fourth issue of the 106th year of the ECHO.

• Photo of the Week: Junior donates blood at STUCO blood drive

  By wgecho on February 26, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Junior Evan Oliver donates blood for the annual STUCO blood drive in the secondary gym on Feb. 23. Photo by Calvin Lescher

• English teacher encourages students to build ‘voice’

  By wgecho on February 26, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Majoring in business administration and programming for companies like Boeing to develop a passion in teaching, English teacher Chloe Telle combines her past experience to her current role in Webster Groves High School. 

• Voices of Webster: Columnist asks ‘Are these brownies worth the 100-hour time commitment?’

  By wgecho on February 26, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Columnist Ava Musgraves makes 100-hour brownies and shares her observations.  

• Echo News Roundup: Feb. 26, 2021

  By wgecho on February 26, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Editor-in-chief Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: springs sports begin with meeting March 1, EXPLORE offers career opportunities for young people of color, and peer tutoring resumes in library. 

• New diversity director makes new policy official

  By wgecho on February 25, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Prior to coming to Webster Groves School District, Dr. Shane Williamson was the chief diversity officer at Lindenwood University. Now, she’s excited to try new things in a similar, brand new position at Webster.

• Parents Club to host senior party

  By wgecho on February 24, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  While the status of prom remains in question, Parents Club plans to host the annual Senior Party at Brookdale Farms May 15, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. so long as graduation occurs May 14. 

• Voices of Webster: Wrestling team adapts to COVID restrictions

  By wgecho on February 24, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  With the impact of COVID, the women’s and men’s wrestling teams have been impacted. Video editor Calum Shank talks to Coach James LeMay about the adjustments the team has made due to COVID.

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