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Junior Kaya Wolf rehearses 'Dracula' with Advanced Drama on Monday, Jan. 23 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Luca Giordano

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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 Sophomore Sam Osdieck realizes he won a bout against his opponent during a men's wrestling quad meet on Wednesday, Jan. 11 in Roberts Gym. Photo by Izzy Poole Senior Lily Petersen, performs a stunt for men’s basketball vintage night on Tuesday, Jan. 10, in Roberts Gym. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva Seniors Silas Garrett, Maddie Wood and Katie Downey play cello at the Webster Groves High School Orchestra Winter Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 13, in Knight Auditorium. “We worked really hard to prepare for it. It’s been a lot of extra rehearsals after school, but it’s been really fun, and everybody had a good time,” Downey said. Photo by Arianna Peper Freshman Jeni Carr-Schwartz performs at the WGHS A Cappella Winter Concert on Friday, Dec. 9 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva Black team Statesbots drivers freshmen Beckett Smutz-Ulmer, senior Micheal Tetreault and freshmen Russell Hoskins wait for their next match on Saturday, Dec. 3, in Roberts Gym. Read more at the link in bio. Photo by Margaret Oliphant Sophomore Carl Whitehead dribbles the ball down the court during the men's basketball home opener against Father Tolton on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Roberts Gym. The Statesmen lost 56-44. Photo by Maren DeMargel Juniors Gah Life Kaanagbara, Tyrese Reid and Deshawn Buford set up for a play during the annual Turkey Day Game played on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 12 p.m. on Moss Field. The Statesmen lost to the Kirkwood Pioneers with a score of 56-7. Photo by Dakota Motley

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  • This Saturday ⁦@StatesmenHoops⁩ will be playing in the Show Me Champions Classic ⁦at Vashon⁩. There is a full lineu… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 1 week ago
  • .@WGHSGirlsBball and @StatesmenHoops travel to play in BHM Tournament in Pittsburg, KS this weekend. statesmensports.org/2023/01/18/boy… 2 weeks ago
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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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Willie’s Comic by Bennett Durando

Bennett Durando Sports Columnist Continue reading Willie’s Comic by Bennett Durando

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State’s Men: Webster wins State title with historic 23-game run
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State’s Men: Webster wins State title with historic 23-game run

Photos by Greg Frazier Bennett Durando Sports Columnist The second free throw didn’t even reach the basket. With .3 seconds left in … Continue reading State’s Men: Webster wins State title with historic 23-game run

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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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Breaking News: Ramey commits to Louisville
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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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Bennett from the Bleachers: With Blossom out, Statesmen turn to Stallcup
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Bennett from the Bleachers: With Blossom out, Statesmen turn to Stallcup

Bennett Durando Sports Columnist Sometimes it seems like the 2016-17 Statesmen just can’t catch a break. They’ve had to overcome … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers: With Blossom out, Statesmen turn to Stallcup

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Bennett from the Bleachers: Stateswomen basketball reminds us that sports are about more than sports
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Bennett from the Bleachers: Stateswomen basketball reminds us that sports are about more than sports

Bennett Durando Sports Columnist “Oh say does that star-spangled banner yet wa-ave … o’er the land of the free, and … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers: Stateswomen basketball reminds us that sports are about more than sports

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Election 2016: ECHO survey reveals political opinions of 130 seniors

  Bennett Durando     and       Jake Collins Sports Editor              and     … Continue reading Election 2016: ECHO survey reveals political opinions of 130 seniors

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ECHO Newscast: Sept. 23, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: Sept. 23, 2016

]Entertainment columnist Abby Botan and sports columnist Bennett Durando bring this week’s headlines: Spirit Week, sports events,  Meramec College Fair, … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Sept. 23, 2016

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Fire departments respond to burning house near Avery Elementary

Several area fire departments responded to a burning house on Atalanta Avenue across the street from Avery Elementary playground, forcing Avery Adventure Club … Continue reading Fire departments respond to burning house near Avery Elementary

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Bennett from the Bleachers: Ladue defeats Webster 28-20

Ladue defeated Webster’s Varsity football team in Webster’s home game on Sept. 2, at Moss Field. Click here to read … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers: Ladue defeats Webster 28-20

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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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Bennett from the Bleachers: Statesmen football defeats Hazelwood West 42-6

Varsity football defeated Hazelwood West 42-6 in Webster’s first home game on Aug. 19, at Moss Field. Click here to … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers: Statesmen football defeats Hazelwood West 42-6

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Quick quotes from Free Spirit ’16
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Quick quotes from Free Spirit ’16

Bennett Durando Sports Editor As you may know, I was selected for the Al Neuhart Free Spirit and Journalism Conference … Continue reading Quick quotes from Free Spirit ’16

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‘Black Lives Matter’ protests return to St. Louis after shootings
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‘Black Lives Matter’ protests return to St. Louis after shootings

Bennett Durando Sports Editor As the Citywalk Concert Plaza on Ferguson’s South Florissant Road is plunged into verbal war, a … Continue reading ‘Black Lives Matter’ protests return to St. Louis after shootings

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Bennett from the Bleachers: A season to remember for women’s basketball
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Bennett from the Bleachers: A season to remember for women’s basketball

Bennett Durando Sports Columnist When it was all over, it could only be looked back on with fondness. And ahead, … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers: A season to remember for women’s basketball

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Bennett from the Bleachers: Francis Howell defeats women’s Varsity 56-50 in State quarterfinal

Francis Howell beat the women’s Varsity basketball team March 12, at Lindenwood U. in the State quarterfinal. This is the … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers: Francis Howell defeats women’s Varsity 56-50 in State quarterfinal

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Bennett from the Bleachers: Women’s Varsity defeats Fox in Sectional playoffs, sophomore earns 1,000th career point

Women’s Varsity basketball defeated Fox 50-32, and sophomore Jaidah Stewart earned her 1,000th career point March 9, at Jefferson College. … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers: Women’s Varsity defeats Fox in Sectional playoffs, sophomore earns 1,000th career point

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Bennett from the Bleachers: Women’s Varsity basketball defeats Oakville 54-42
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Bennett from the Bleachers: Women’s Varsity basketball defeats Oakville 54-42

Women’s Varsity basketball team defeated Oakville 54-42 to advance to the District title game on Thursday, March 3, at Danis … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers: Women’s Varsity basketball defeats Oakville 54-42

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