Student council will hold a blood drive on Feb. 23, in the secondary gym.
“It’s only by appointment so we won’t be able to take walk-in’s this year due to COVID,” STUCO sponsor Lauren Maedge said.
Students 16 and older can donate. Continue reading News Brief: Student council holds annual blood drive Feb. 23
History was made on Jan. 6, with the attack of the United States Capitol, the situation showing the differences between … Continue reading Voices of Webster: Editorial–Capitol riot shows inequity of police response
Snowfall on Wednesday, Jan. 29, made for some peaceful and picturesque scenes. Several people have expressed that snow was one of the things they looked forward to for raising spirits. Social studies teacher Alison Bryar said, “I look forward to our first real snow of the season. My puppy has not seen snow yet. I can’t wait to see her romp around in it!” Photo by Lydia Urice Continue reading Photo of the Week: First real snowfall raises spirits
Contributing writer Samuel Hewitt talks to Makerspace teacher Mindy Siefert about some of the Makerspace projects. Continue reading Makerspace offers creative opportunities
All Write Festival will take a break this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In previous years, the All Write Festival has featured several outside guest speakers including authors, musicians, and artists. This year, because of travel restrictions and safety guidelines, no outside guests will be allowed. Continue reading News Brief: All Write Festival to take break
“This is my 33rd year in education (29th in WGSD), and it just feels like it’s the right time to retire,” director of student services John M. Thomas said over email. Continue reading John M. Thomas retires from WGSD
Senior Gabriela Moore was named January senior of the month.
Drama teacher Todd Schaefer nominated Moore senior of the month for her performance in his class and positive influence on her peers.
According to the announcements, Schaefer described Moore, “Gabriela was an amazing role model in the class and really offered consistent good examples to her fellow classmates. She is a positive role model for her peers showing good work ethic and diligence in these times.” Continue reading News Brief: Moore named ‘Senior of the Month’
To prepare for inclement weather, the Webster Groves School District published a delayed start schedule decreasing all classes to 38 minutes long. Continue reading News Brief: School announces plan for delayed start schedule in case of inclement weather
Calvin Lescher Staff Writer Webster Groves High School has plans to change its Renaissance Program next year for the first … Continue reading Renaissance Program changes aim to recognize all students
A-Men and A-Ladies will audition for new members of the club on Thursday, Jan. 28, in room 321 at 3:30 p.m.
Eric Dunn, calculus teacher and a cappella instructor, anticipates recruiting many new members to add onto the nine-10 returning members from last year. Continue reading News Brief: A cappella holds auditions for new members
Due to concerns about Coronavirus, the annual Winter Formal was cancelled this year. The dance was the homecoming dance for just Webster Groves High School, and it is always on the fourth Saturday of January. Continue reading News Brief: Winter formal cancelled
Editor-in-chief Jaden Fields shares this week’s headlines: tie-dye opportunities, a cappella auditions, PSATs and the STUCO blood drive, Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Jan. 22, 2021
Contributing writer Samuel Hewitt talks to Makerspace teacher Mindy Siefert. Continue reading Voices of Webster: Makerspace offers creative opportunities
Senior Amy Griesedieck and unpictured juniors Aidan Owens and Ezekiel La Mantia help drama teacher Alexandria Pettey deconstruct a desk in her new room and hang up lights after school Jan. 20. Photo by Ezekiel La Mantia Continue reading Photo of the Week: Students help with drama room improvements
Juniors at Webster Groves High School will take the PSAT on Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The test familiarizes students with the format and test questions on the SAT. Students who take this test may become eligible to win a National Merit Scholarship. This scholarship amounts to $2,500 to be put towards education at the user’s college of choice. Continue reading News Brief: Juniors to take PSATs on Tuesday