WG Echo October 2025
This is the second issue of the 111th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo October 2025
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’
Webster hires new assistant principal
Dr. Samantha Smith was hired as the new assistant principal for the 2025-26 school year to replace Dr. Tony Gragnani.
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Editorial: National Guard should not enforce domestic laws
“(Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe) has authorized the Missouri National Guard (MONG) to assist with administrative, clerical and logistical duties at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facilities within the State of Missouri,” the governors official website states.
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Senior runner breaks cross country record
Senior cross country runner Drew Upperman broke the overall school record in the 5K during the Southern Stampede on Saturday, Sept. 20.
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Webster remembers former principal
“He was great at really caring for his students and looking for the best in everyone he worked with,” math teacher and assistant baseball and softball coach Jacob Clark said about his father, Jon Clark.
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Senior runs field in Powder Puff game
Senior Lucy Marsh runs with the ball during the annual Powder Puff Game on Saturday, Oct. 26. As a part of the fundraiser, teams hot pink and light pink competed on Moss Field at 1 p.m. Photo by Lucy Fish Continue reading Senior runs field in Powder Puff game
WGHS changes tardy policy
Changes to the tardy policy have been made for the 2025-26 school year. Continue reading WGHS changes tardy policy
Drama department casts roles for ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Theater teacher Todd Schaefer has released the cast for the upcoming show of “Romeo and Juliet,” which is being shown Nov. 13-15, 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Continue reading Drama department casts roles for ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Echo News Roundup: Oct. 22, 2025
Contributing writer Chase Hoskins shares this week’s headlines. Edited by Connor Spellecy; script by Jasper Winterton Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Oct. 22, 2025
Assistant principal takes over as interim principal
“My goals are to lead instruction and impact culture with positivity and collaboration,” interim Givens Elementary principal Dwight Kirksey said via email about his role at Givens Elementary School. Continue reading Assistant principal takes over as interim principal
Wall of Fame ceremony honors 14 alumni
Fourteen alumni will be honored in the Wall of Fame Ceremony Oct. 24, at Twisted Tree in the Sunset Event Space. Continue reading Wall of Fame ceremony honors 14 alumni
‘Bleeds’ brings fresh sound to country music
Wednesday continues to experiment with the country genre, creating complex instrumentals with vocals that range from melodic singing to primal screaming. Continue reading ‘Bleeds’ brings fresh sound to country music
Voices of Webster: Webster starts Frick Center for Civic Engagement
“I went through a year where students…seemed to believe that school was preparing them for something later in life, instead of realizing that the something is right now. They can be changemakers now,” English teacher Gwyndolyn Savens said.
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Students perform Broadway hits
Sophomore Ebba Grimm and juniors Martha Poppen and Myles Thompson perform at Broadway Review. The event was held at the high school in the Frick Theater on Friday, Oct. 10. Photo by Lucy Fish Continue reading Students perform Broadway hits
Science teacher enjoys runing, teaching
Science Teacher Jane Knittig has run three marathons and is currently training for her fourth in October. Continue reading Science teacher enjoys runing, teaching
Blackburn Park offers natural beauty
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