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

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Senior Luca Giordano cheers in celebration at Graduation on Saturday, May 20, at Chaifetz Arena. Photo by Jasper Winterton

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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 Auburn beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser and USA Today Network
*Class of 2018 editor-in-chief Caroline Fellows is a attractions cast member at Walt Disney World
*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 Ariel Johnson is a producer at KTVI Channel 2.
*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 Sean Mullins is at Webster University and continuing his blog "Electric Retrospective."
*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 2019 editor-in-chief Cole Schnell is a youth reporter for the Columbia Missourian.
*Class of 2009 web and podcast editor Kathryn Wolterman is a senior consultant at CGI

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Sports

Webster gets its District championship in win over Vianney

Bennett Durando Sports Columnist Carte’Are Gordon knew the boos were coming. A 6 foot, 9 inch junior and five-star Saint … Continue reading Webster gets its District championship in win over Vianney

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Community members march in honor of MLK

Andy Kimball Editor-in-Chief Around 200 Webster and Rock Hill citizens marched through Webster and Rock Hill to celebrate the life … Continue reading Community members march in honor of MLK

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Breaking News: Ramey commits to Louisville
Sports

Breaking News: Ramey commits to Louisville

Bennett Durando Sports Columnist Webster junior Courtney Ramey has committed this afternoon to play D1 basketball for Rick Pitino at Louisville. … Continue reading Breaking News: Ramey commits to Louisville

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Newscast: Jan. 20, 2017
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Newscast: Jan. 20, 2017

Circulation Manager Greg Frazier and editor-in-chief Andy Kimball bring this week’s headlines: the Martin Luther King Community Celebration, SAT, Winter … Continue reading Newscast: Jan. 20, 2017

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Sports

Swim team off to historic start

Andy Kimball  Editor-In-Chief Senior Michael Greaves touched the wall. He and his teammates looked straight up at the scoreboard. “1:34.21.” … Continue reading Swim team off to historic start

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Breaking News: Gordon staying home, announces commitment to SLU
Sports

Breaking News: Gordon staying home, announces commitment to SLU

Andy Kimball  Editor-In-Chief Junior Carte’Are Gordon committed to play basketball at Saint Louis University via Twitter Wednesday morning. On Tuesday … Continue reading Breaking News: Gordon staying home, announces commitment to SLU

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ECHO Newscast: Sept. 16, 2016
News, Videos

ECHO Newscast: Sept. 16, 2016

Humor columnist Natalie Johnson and editor-in-chief Andy Kimball bring this week’s headlines: mini-cheerleaders, sports, Camp Wyman and Renaissance cards.   … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Sept. 16, 2016

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Soccer players suspended 7 days

Andy Kimball Editor-In-Chief Bennett Durando Sports Editor Several men’s Varsity soccer players were suspended on Aug. 29, for a violation of team … Continue reading Soccer players suspended 7 days

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District names new superintendent
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District names new superintendent

Andy Kimball Junior Editor School board president David Addison named assistant superintendent, John Simpson as Sarah Riss’ successor as Superintendent … Continue reading District names new superintendent

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Kimball Konception: Dress code should allow billed caps
Column, Opinion

Kimball Konception: Dress code should allow billed caps

Andy Kimball Junior Editor Dress code changes now allow students to wear stocking caps and beanies. However, students still aren’t … Continue reading Kimball Konception: Dress code should allow billed caps

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Ramey overcomes loss, leads Statesmen
Sports

Ramey overcomes loss, leads Statesmen

Andy Kimball Junior Editor Sophomore point guard Courtney Ramey plays with the inspiration of one goal: to get a college … Continue reading Ramey overcomes loss, leads Statesmen

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ECHO Newscast: Nov. 6, 2015
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ECHO Newscast: Nov. 6, 2015

Business manager Ashli Wagner and junior editor Andy Kimball bring this week’s headlines: Friendship Dance, Varsity soccer, winter sports and … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Nov. 6, 2015

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Kimball Konception: Students need more information during lockdowns
Column

Kimball Konception: Students need more information during lockdowns

Andy Kimball Junior Editor Each of the last two years the high school has had to go into a lockdown … Continue reading Kimball Konception: Students need more information during lockdowns

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