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

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September 24
Board of Education Meeting (Tax Rate Hearing)
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

September 26
WG Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Westborough Country Club

September 28

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Webster Groves High School

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October 7th
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October 8th
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October 12th
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Sophomore centerback James Warneke dribbles ball against Lafayette on Sep. 29 at Selma Field. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

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*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.
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*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.
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*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

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Men’s swim, dive team places 6th in state
News, Sports

Men’s swim, dive team places 6th in state

“The team’s work ethic, determination and overall grit has really grown over the season, and I think it will continue to grow throughout the State process,” senior and team captain Calum Shank said. Continue reading Men’s swim, dive team places 6th in state

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Photo of the Week: Thespians perform ‘Rumors’
Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week: Thespians perform ‘Rumors’

Seniors Kaya Wolf and Mia Willis rehearse for the show “Rumors,” by Neil Simon on Tuesday, Nov. 14 in Jerry R. Knight Auditorium. Opening night was Thursday, Nov. 16 and upcoming performances include tonight, Nov. 17, and Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. Photo by Arianna Peper Continue reading Photo of the Week: Thespians perform ‘Rumors’

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Drama department prepares for ‘Rumors’
Entertainment, News

Drama department prepares for ‘Rumors’

When met with lights filling a stage, actors performing and laughter echoing in the audience, efforts behind the production of a play can easily go unnoticed. Continue reading Drama department prepares for ‘Rumors’

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Webster welcomes new men’s lacrosse coach
Features, Profile, Sports

Webster welcomes new men’s lacrosse coach

“I think for a lot of players it is a dream to coach the same program that they played for,” new Varsity men’s lacrosse head coach Whit Tegenkamp said. Continue reading Webster welcomes new men’s lacrosse coach

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Senior competes at Pattonville meet
Photo of the Week

Senior competes at Pattonville meet

Senior Barrett Rohlfing smiles after competing in his 50 of the 200 free relay during the men’s swim and dive meet against Pattonville on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at Webster University. The Statesmen won with a score of 93-76. Photo by Arianna Peper Continue reading Senior competes at Pattonville meet

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Renovations on Kopplin Field impact softball season
Sports

Renovations on Kopplin Field impact softball season

Kopplin Field renovations started Sept. 18, cutting off around a month of the women’s softball season. Continue reading Renovations on Kopplin Field impact softball season

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Freshman dives to compete
Photo of the Week

Freshman dives to compete

Freshman Clark Montgomery dives into the pool during the meet against Clayton High School at the Center of Clayton on Thursday, Sept. 28. The Statesmen lost 88-97. Photo by Arianna Peper Continue reading Freshman dives to compete

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Junior swims relay
Photo of the Week

Junior swims relay

Junior Emmett Shank swims the 400 free relay in the Summit Quad at Rockwood Summit High School on Thursday, Sept. 14. Webster won first place by 137 points. Photo by Arianna Peper Continue reading Junior swims relay

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Men’s swim holds 1st home meet in 4 years
News, Sports

Men’s swim holds 1st home meet in 4 years

Men’s swim and dive held its first home match in four years on Aug. 29, at Webster University against Rockwood Summit. Continue reading Men’s swim holds 1st home meet in 4 years

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Future Leaders provides opportunities for incoming, current HS students
News Brief

Future Leaders provides opportunities for incoming, current HS students

“Future Leaders is a fun and worthwhile program,” head director of the program, Jaime Adamski, stated. Continue reading Future Leaders provides opportunities for incoming, current HS students

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Echo News Roundup: May 19, 2023
Videos

Echo News Roundup: May 19, 2023

News/opinion editor Arianna Peper and entertainment editor Margaret Korte share this week’s headlines: graduation. finals, summer school, SAT test, ACT test and the A Cappella Extravaganza. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: May 19, 2023

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‘Fast Fashion’ isn’t just hurting your wallet: the other side of your wardrobe
Op-Ed

‘Fast Fashion’ isn’t just hurting your wallet: the other side of your wardrobe

“Fast Fashion” started as a 1990s corporation trend of cheap, trendy, and poorly made clothing and has now become the third largest contributor to pollution. Continue reading ‘Fast Fashion’ isn’t just hurting your wallet: the other side of your wardrobe

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Jim Schoemehl Run continues to support ALS for its 22nd  year
Features, News

Jim Schoemehl Run continues to support ALS for its 22nd  year

About the Jim Schoemehl Run, marketing teacher Kathryn Laurentius said, “It’s a cool event that has a lot of history at Webster.” Continue reading Jim Schoemehl Run continues to support ALS for its 22nd  year

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French National Honor Society makes crepes to improve community
Videos

French National Honor Society makes crepes to improve community

Contributing writers Margaret Korte and Arianna Peper talk to members of the French National Honor Society about its crepe sale. Continue reading French National Honor Society makes crepes to improve community

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Orchestra students prepare for upcoming MMEA event
News Brief

Orchestra students prepare for upcoming MMEA event

The Missouri Music Educators Association is an event where music teachers from all around the state are invited to have their group perform at the event. In May preceding the event, each interested group submitted a video of a concert performance, and from there, they were judged and limited to the top three to play at the event. Continue reading Orchestra students prepare for upcoming MMEA event

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