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Junior Sophia Lamitola, member of Rock Climbing Club, climbs a 5.9 wall at a competition on Friday, March 10. Photo by Margaret Oliphant

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Junior Sophia Lamitola, member of Rock Climbing Club, climbs a 5.9 wall at a competition on Friday, March 10. Photo by Margaret Oliphant Student Council and Best Buddies participate in Special Olympics Missouri's Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Creve Coeur Lake. Video filmed and edited by Luca Giordano. Voiceover by Eleanor Kanerva Junior Gabi Merli tries a virtual reality headset in the Army Adventure Trailer during 3rd hour on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The trailer includes features such as simulators, body armor and static displays. Photo by Lydia Urice Junior Jack Vedova performs a solo during the jazz concert on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Lydia Urice Sophomore Will Hotze holds hands with junior Brady Curtis as Hotze prepares to give blood during the Student Council Blood Drive on Thursday, Feb. 16 in the Auxiliary Gym. Photo by Lydia Urice Senior CJ Lang attempts a shot and is blocked, drawing a foul during the men’s basketball game on Douglass Night on Friday, Feb. 10 in Roberts Gym. The Statesmen won with a score of 56-47. Photo by Luca Giordano Dr. Matt Irvin, principal, grimaces after receiving a pie in the face by senior Maddie Campbell in the Winter Activities Assembly on Friday, Feb. 3 in Roberts Gym. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva Women's Swim and Dive celebrated Senior Night on Thursday, Jan. 26 at Webster University. The Statesmen lost to the Parkway North Vikings. Photos by Maren DeMargel Advanced Drama rehearses 'Dracula' on Monday, Jan. 23 in Knight Auditorium. Opening night was Thursday, Jan. 26, and upcoming performances include Friday, Jan. 27 and a possible third showing on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Photos by Luca Giordano

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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 their 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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Students, staff, moms take action after MSD shooting
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Students, staff, moms take action after MSD shooting

Cole Schnell Junior Editor Ashli Wagner Video Editor Three-hundred-nineteen students that teachers recorded on attendance walked-out to protest gun control … Continue reading Students, staff, moms take action after MSD shooting

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Newscast: Feb. 17, 2017
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Newscast: Feb. 17, 2017

Video editor Ashli Wagner and circulation manager Greg Frazier bring this week’s headlines: National Honor Society, Black History T-shirts, women’s … Continue reading Newscast: Feb. 17, 2017

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Newscast: Jan. 27, 2017
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Newscast: Jan. 27, 2017

Video editor Ashli Wagner and audio editor Page Kimzey bring this week’s headlines: Renaissance Cards, band trivia night, “Rabbit Hole,” … Continue reading Newscast: Jan. 27, 2017

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Newscast: Dec. 2, 2016
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Newscast: Dec. 2, 2016

Online editor Caroline Fellows and audio editor Page Kimzey bring this week’s headlines: Turkey Day, orchestra concert, one acts, band … Continue reading Newscast: Dec. 2, 2016

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War veterans return to school and share experiences
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War veterans return to school and share experiences

Photos by Riley Mullgardt and Ashli Wagner Ashli Wagner Video Editor Webster Groves High School celebrated Veterans Day on Wednesday … Continue reading War veterans return to school and share experiences

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Amnesty club sells waffles for clinic
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Amnesty club sells waffles for clinic

Ashli Wagner Video Editor Amnesty Club sold waffles for $2 this morning outside room 22 to raise money for Casa Del … Continue reading Amnesty club sells waffles for clinic

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Newscast: Nov. 18, 2016
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Newscast: Nov. 18, 2016

Online editor Caroline Fellows and audio manager Page Kimzey bring this week’s headlines about Spirit Week activities and the upcoming … Continue reading Newscast: Nov. 18, 2016

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Newscast: Oct. 28, 2016
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Newscast: Oct. 28, 2016

Online editor Caroline Fellows and business manager Cole Schnell bring this week’s headlines: Turkey Day mums and lanyards for sale, … Continue reading Newscast: Oct. 28, 2016

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ECHO Newscast: Oct. 22, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: Oct. 22, 2016

Opinion editor Abby Botan and audio editor Page Kimzey share this week’s headlines: Drama presents “Little Mermaid,” Week 2 of … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Oct. 22, 2016

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Photo of the Week: Marching band members enjoy musical moment at museum

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Photo of the Week: Martial artists teach Garden visitors

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ECHO Newscast: May 20, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: May 20, 2016

Online editor Caroline Fellows and news editor Page Kimzey share this week’s headlines: All Sports Awards Ceremony,  choir, Paradigm Challenge … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: May 20, 2016

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ECHO Newscast: April 22, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: April 22, 2016

Business manager Ashli Wagner and contributing writer Page Kimzey bring this week’s headlines: EOCs, AP testing, Teacher Appreciation Week, orchestra … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: April 22, 2016

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ECHO Newscast: March 26, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: March 26, 2016

Business/advertising manager Ashli Wagner and contributing writer Page Kimzey share this week’s headlines: student council elections, school board elections, Activities … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: March 26, 2016

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Updated: Journalism students attend spring conference
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Updated: Journalism students attend spring conference

Ashli Wagner Business/Ads Manager Over 700 area journalism students attended the Journalism STL Spring conference Monday March 7, at Webster University. … Continue reading Updated: Journalism students attend spring conference

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ECHO Newscast: Feb. 19, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: Feb. 19, 2016

Opinion editor Abby Botan and contributing writer Page Kimzey share information about the incoming superintendent and next week’s All-Write Festival. Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Feb. 19, 2016

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ECHO Newscast: Jan. 29, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: Jan. 29, 2016

Business manager Ashli Wagner and contributing writer Page Kimzey bring this week’s headlines: Elementary Night at the basketball game, Model … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Jan. 29, 2016

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DECA sends child to Disney

Ashli Wagner Business Manager DECA asked and received a list from Make a Wish Foundation of children in Webster Groves … Continue reading DECA sends child to Disney

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ECHO Newscast: Nov. 20, 2015
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ECHO Newscast: Nov. 20, 2015

Business manager Ashli Wagner and contributing writer Will Conerly bring this week’s headlines: Veterans Day celebration, Spirit Week, Soccer State … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Nov. 20, 2015

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