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ECHO Newspaper
Webster Groves High School
100 Selma Ave.
Webster Groves, MO 63119

Upcoming Events

April 20-24
EOC Week

April 25
Prom
Saint Louis Science Center  7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

April 27
Statesmen Coffee Hour Showcase
8:30-9:30 a.m.

April 28
Special Olympics

April 29
Kirkwood/Webster Fashion Show
Kirkwood High School 6-8 p.m.

April 30
Senior Awards Night
Auditorium  7-8 p.m.

May 1
Senior Decision Day
Roberts Gym 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Buddy Ball
PV Commons / Courtyard 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Short Film Festival
Auditorium 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

May 2
Jim Schoemehl Run for ALS
WGHS  7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Photo of the Week

Students are honored during the Spring Sports Assembly on Friday, March 27, in Roberts Gym. The assembly highlighted spring sports and activities, and the seniors participating in each sport. Photo by William McEneny
Webster Groves High School students watched and participated in the Spring Sports Assembly held on Friday, March 27, in Roberts Gym. The assembly highlighted spring sports and activities, and the seniors participating in each activity. Photos by William McEneny Webster Groves High School hosted six Japanese exchange students and two teachers on Friday, March 6. The group was led on a tour throughout the school as the beginning of their stay. The students arrived as a part of the St. Louis–Suwa Sister Cities exchange program. Photos by Sam Enlund Women's basketball held its senior night on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and played against Seckman High School. The game ended in a 56-51 win for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Students across the Webster Groves School District walked out on Friday, Jan. 30 in protest of ICE and current events happening across the United States. Photos by Arianna Peper Webster's theater department performs "Six: Teen Edition," from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17. The performance took place in the Jerry R. Knight auditorium. Photo by Lucy Fish. Men's basketball traveled to Highland, Illinois to compete in the Highland Shootout on Saturday, Jan. 10. The Statesmen played against Inglewood High School from California. The game ended in a 76-77 loss for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Men’s and women’s basketball played against Kirkwood high school on Friday, Jan. 9 in Roberts Gym. The women’s team lost 27-37 and the men’s team won 66-46. The basketball program also honored past basketball alum and the men’s championship team from 1996. Photos by Sam Enlund All Webster Groves School District schools and district offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to weather. All Webster Groves School District schools and offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to severe weather.

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Former Echo Staffers

*Former entertainment editor Abby Botan interned with the St. Louis Post Dispatch during the summer of 2016. Here are a few of her published works.
--“'Queer' in pop culture"
--"Top 10 Instagram Accounts to follow"
--"Historic Front Pages"
--"Charles Lindbergh"
*Class of 2009 former business/advertising manager Caitlyn Davis is a public relations strategist.
*Class of 2017 former sports editor/columnist Bennett Durando is a Nuggets beat writer for The Denver Post.
*Class of 2018 editor-in-chief Caroline Fellows is an admissions representative at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
*Former editor-in-chief Kate Grumke is a a freelance reporter who also served as political producer for PBS and an Edward R. Murrow Award winner.
*Former sports editor Roy Harris is the author of Pulitzer's Gold.
*Class of 2015 former ECHO editor-in-chief Ariel Johnson is a producer at KNWA Fox24 and a Edward R. Murrow Award winner.
*Class of 2017 former ECHO editor Andy Kimball is a sports journalist for the Decatur Herald and Review.
*Class of 2019 print editor Ellie Marshall is a copy editor for the Maneater.
*Class of 2008 news editor Kate Midden is the communications director at the Global Health Advocacy Incubator.
*Class of 1978 ECHO staffer Russ Mitchell is an anchor for WKYC in Cleveland.
*Former technology columnist Roxie Mullins is senior editor at "Faces Magazine."
*Former web editor Phoebe Mussman is a videographer/photographer at Lindenwood University and won the Jury Award for Best Cinematography and Sound at the Stronger Than Fiction Film Fest for her documentary "Qualm and Quietus."
*Class of 2021 entertainment editor Addie Palmquist is working for the University of Arizona's The Daily Wildcat.
*Class of 2018 Social Media Manager Rosa Parks is communications coordinator for Action St. Louis!
*Class of 2019 editor-in-chief Cole Schnell is a data reporter for the Memphis Business Journal.
*Class of 2001 photographer Andrea Speth runs Speth Photography and photographs for the Emissourian.
*Class of 2009 web and podcast editor Kathryn Wolterman is a senior consultant at CGI
School honors veterans at assembly
Photo of the Week

School honors veterans at assembly

Social studies teacher Michael Weber speaks during the Veteran’s assembly in Roberts Gym on Friday, Nov. 7. Photo by Arianna Peper Continue reading School honors veterans at assembly

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News, Videos

Taste of Webster raises funds for marketing trip

Contributing writer Connor Spellecy reports on the Taste of Webster and the local restaurants who helped to raise funds for the marketing trip to New York. Continue reading Taste of Webster raises funds for marketing trip

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WG Echo November 2025
Print Version

WG Echo November 2025

This is the third issue of the 111th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo November 2025

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Social studies department honors veterans
Features

Social studies department honors veterans

“To honor our veterans is to honor the sacrifices they made,” social studies department chair Betty Roberts said. Continue reading Social studies department honors veterans

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Jazz band to perform with Steve Ewing
Entertainment, Videos

Jazz band to perform with Steve Ewing

Contributing writer Edith Leslie reports on the upcoming jazz band performance with Steve Ewing at 8 p.m. Nov. 21, in Knight Auditorium. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Continue reading Jazz band to perform with Steve Ewing

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Kopplin Field could be perfect place for physical activity during lunchtime
Op-Ed

Kopplin Field could be perfect place for physical activity during lunchtime

Webster should introduce an optional “recess” to provide students and faculty with an opportunity for physical activity and fun. Continue reading Kopplin Field could be perfect place for physical activity during lunchtime

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Junior lands role in ‘Soul on Fire’
Entertainment

Junior lands role in ‘Soul on Fire’

“Soul on Fire” is a new film that tells the life story of John O’Leary, a motivational speaker from Webster Groves.
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Echo staff receives recognition
News Brief

Echo staff receives recognition

Echo staff received its rating from National Scholastic Press Association, and a senior Sam Enlund placed in Missouri Interscholastic Press Association’s October Photo of the Month Contest. Continue reading Echo staff receives recognition

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State law bans personal devices at school
Videos

State law bans personal devices at school

Contributing writers Chase Hoskins and Karter Goskie report on the state-wide cellphone ban. Continue reading State law bans personal devices at school

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Webster hosts Friendship Dance
Features

Webster hosts Friendship Dance

Friendship Dance took place on Saturday, Nov. 1 in Robert’s Gym from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.. The dance is a tradition that started in 1939 between Webster Groves and Kirkwood High Schools.
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Seniors enjoy Friendship Dance
Photo of the Week

Seniors enjoy Friendship Dance

Seniors Makayleigh Francis and Poppy Coalier take a photo at the annual Friendship dance at Webster Groves High School on Saturday, Nov. 1. The dance was attended by both Webster and Kirkwood High School students and lasted from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Photo by Lucy Fish Continue reading Seniors enjoy Friendship Dance

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Chelsea Center coordinator receives award
News

Chelsea Center coordinator receives award

Kerry Arens was named as a recipient of the Outstanding Leader in Experiential Education: K–12 Award. She will receive the award at the 54th annual Society for Experiential Education Conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Continue reading Chelsea Center coordinator receives award

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Webster offers new Service Learning course
Features

Webster offers new Service Learning course

“The key thing is who are the partnerships and how do you connect with organizations for the opportunity,” experiential learning teacher and community connector Patrick Bommarito said about the new Chelsea Center course.
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State passes law restricting phone use
Features

State passes law restricting phone use

“State involvement was an absolutely necessary piece,” Todd Schaefer, theater teacher, said about the new state law banning phones. Continue reading State passes law restricting phone use

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Senior celebrates District win
Photo of the Week

Senior celebrates District win

Senior George Hendricks dumps water on Head Coach Conner White after winning the Districts game against Miller Career Academy. The game was Thursday, Oct. 30, at Moss Field, and ended in a 41-14 win for Webster. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Senior celebrates District win

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WG Echo October 2025
Print Version

WG Echo October 2025

This is the second issue of the 111th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo October 2025

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Taylor Swift becomes fully-fledged pop star with release of ‘1989’
Entertainment

Taylor Swift becomes fully-fledged pop star with release of ‘1989’

Taylor Swift released her fifth album on Oct. 27, 2014. This album changed the way her career and she were seen through the public eye. Continue reading Taylor Swift becomes fully-fledged pop star with release of ‘1989’

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