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Webster Groves High School
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Junior Scottie Adkinson attempts to shoot the ball against a defender from Saint Louis University High on Monday, Jan 5. The game ended in an 83-62 win for the Statesmen. Photo by Sam Enlund

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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 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 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

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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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WG Echo October 2025
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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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Echo staff earns International First Place Rating
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Echo staff earns International First Place Rating

2024-25 Echo staff members earned Quill and Scroll’s First Place International Rating for Comprehensive News Multimedia with Superior Ratings for General Practices and Coverage. Continue reading Echo staff earns International First Place Rating

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Swimmer to continue making waves
Profile, Senior Issue

Swimmer to continue making waves

Senior Emmett Shank has been swimming since he was six years old, due in part to the fact that his dad swam in college. Continue reading Swimmer to continue making waves

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Future Leaders helps orient freshmen
News Brief

Future Leaders helps orient freshmen

Future Leaders, a program where incoming freshmen get to have a short preview of what their high school experience is going to look like, will take place from July 14-17 at Webster Groves High School. Continue reading Future Leaders helps orient freshmen

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Junior serves against Marquette
Photo of the Week

Junior serves against Marquette

Junior Marcus Terri serves during the game against Marquette High School on Wednesday, April 30. Webster lost 0-3. Photo by Arianna Peper Continue reading Junior serves against Marquette

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Science teacher raises funds for Afghan families
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Science teacher raises funds for Afghan families

According to the whitehouse.gov, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Jan. 20, to suspend the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).
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Journalism organizations recognize students
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Journalism organizations recognize students

Echo, journalism and yearbook students earned recognition from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Quill and Scroll, National Scholastic Press Association and the Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association. Continue reading Journalism organizations recognize students

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Basketball game honors Douglass High School
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Basketball game honors Douglass High School

Douglass Night is an annual tradition at Webster Groves High School in honor of Douglass High School which was an all African American high school that closed in 1956. Continue reading Basketball game honors Douglass High School

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Men’s swim goes nearly undefeated in regular season
Sports

Men’s swim goes nearly undefeated in regular season

As of Oct. 25, the men’s swim and dive team has gone nearly undefeated in its regular season with a record of 10 to 1. The team won the Summit Quad and placed second in the Summit Invitational. Continue reading Men’s swim goes nearly undefeated in regular season

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NHS hosts annual blood drive with Mercy Hospital
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NHS hosts annual blood drive with Mercy Hospital

The National Honor Society will host a blood drive with Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 12. It will be in the in the Auxiliary Gym at the high school from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Continue reading NHS hosts annual blood drive with Mercy Hospital

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WG Echo October 2024
Print Version

WG Echo October 2024

This is the second issue of the 110th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo October 2024

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Students place in state photo contest
News Brief

Students place in state photo contest

Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association announced its September Photo of the Month winners.  Continue reading Students place in state photo contest

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Photo of the Week: Senior swims in meet against Clayton
Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week: Senior swims in meet against Clayton

Senior Emmett Shank swims butterfly during a cool down after the men’s swim and dive meet against Clayton High School on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Center of Clayton. Webster won 92-88. Photo by Arianna Peper. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Senior swims in meet against Clayton

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Superintendent reflects on time at Webster
Features

Superintendent reflects on time at Webster

“I’ve enjoyed doing it; I’ve always come to work feeling it was important. The work that all of us do in the Webster Groves School District, whatever role, is important,” superintendent John Simpson said. Continue reading Superintendent reflects on time at Webster

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