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

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Runners move to the start line before the beginning of the Jim Schoemehl Run for ASL awareness, where they will ran a 5k on May 2, 7:30 a.m. at Webster Groves High School.

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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
New assistant superintendent brings equity to WGSD
News

New assistant superintendent brings equity to WGSD

At its meeting on Feb. 10, the Webster Groves School Board announced Dr. Jason Adams would become the new assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for the district. Continue reading New assistant superintendent brings equity to WGSD

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News Brief: Echo staff earns MIPA honors
News Brief

News Brief: Echo staff earns MIPA honors

Missouri Scholastic Press Association announced its 2020 winners March 25.  This usually occurs at the MIPA J-Day at Mizzou, but … Continue reading News Brief: Echo staff earns MIPA honors

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Douglass history remains unforgotten
Features

Douglass history remains unforgotten

Douglass High School was among the only black high schools in the St. Louis and Jefferson County area. Established in 1926, the school closed in 1956 following integration. Continue reading Douglass history remains unforgotten

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District extends building closure
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District extends building closure

Webster Groves School District will extend building closure through April 22.
The extension follows Stay at Home Orders issued in St. Louis County and St. Louis City to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. Continue reading District extends building closure

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Op-Ed: Cancel culture causes controversy
Op-Ed

Op-Ed: Cancel culture causes controversy

Jaden Fields Junior Editor With the population of media services like TikTok, teens becoming famous is easier than it’s ever … Continue reading Op-Ed: Cancel culture causes controversy

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Women’s swim competes at State
Sports

Women’s swim competes at State

Women’s swim competed for State on Feb. 20-21, at the Saint Peters Rec Plex.
The team placed fifth at State, following Parkway West (first), Parkway Central (second), Ladue (third) and Nerinx Hall (fourth). Continue reading Women’s swim competes at State

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Black alumni recall stories of success, lasting impact of community
Features

Black alumni recall stories of success, lasting impact of community

During the month of February, students walked the halls surrounded by decades of black history and culture.
In honor of Black History Month, the social studies department held a friendly door-decorating competition, complete with the celebration of black activists, athletes, artists, scientists and alumni. Continue reading Black alumni recall stories of success, lasting impact of community

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Slideshow: All Write Festival offers authors, poets, musicians, dramatists
Slideshow

Slideshow: All Write Festival offers authors, poets, musicians, dramatists

Authors and poets shared insights, and musicians and dramatists performed at the All Write Festival March 4-6.
The first day was interrupted by a school evacuation and early dismissal. Continue reading Slideshow: All Write Festival offers authors, poets, musicians, dramatists

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Slideshow: Spring Sports Assembly recognizes teams, groups
Slideshow

Slideshow: Spring Sports Assembly recognizes teams, groups

Members of spring sports teams, groups and activities were recognized at the seventh period Spring Activities Assembly March 12, in Roberts Gym.
Photos by Jaden Fields and Maeve Taylor Continue reading Slideshow: Spring Sports Assembly recognizes teams, groups

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Stisser’s Scoop: Lil Nas X inspires change within industry
Column, Entertainment

Stisser’s Scoop: Lil Nas X inspires change within industry

Montero Lamar Hill, known in the music industry as Lil Nas X, recently made Grammy history as the first black openly gay artist nominated in top categories and winning two awards. Continue reading Stisser’s Scoop: Lil Nas X inspires change within industry

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Breaking news: Webster schools closed due to novel coronavirus
Breaking News

Breaking news: Webster schools closed due to novel coronavirus

Webster Groves School District will be closed through Apr. 3. The decision was made on Mar. 15 following a suggestion … Continue reading Breaking news: Webster schools closed due to novel coronavirus

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Newscast: March 13, 2020
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Newscast: March 13, 2020

Editor-in-chief Elise Keller shares this week’s headlines: spring break and student council elections, and contributing writer Addie Palmquist reports on students’ spring break plans. Continue reading Newscast: March 13, 2020

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‘Changes’ fails to meet fans’ expectations
Entertainment

‘Changes’ fails to meet fans’ expectations

Justin Bieber is back, releasing his newest album, “Changes,” on Feb. 14.
This is the 25-year-old artist’s first album since 2015, cultivating much fan anticipation for his return. Continue reading ‘Changes’ fails to meet fans’ expectations

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News Brief: Scholar Bowl team competes in tournaments
News Brief

News Brief: Scholar Bowl team competes in tournaments

Scholar Bowl competed in two separate events.  On Saturday, Feb. 8, the team attended the History Bowl as semi-finalists. The … Continue reading News Brief: Scholar Bowl team competes in tournaments

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Voices of Webster: March 11, 2020
Media, Podcasts

Voices of Webster: March 11, 2020

Junior editor Jaden Fields shares an opinion on cancel culture. Continue reading Voices of Webster: March 11, 2020

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