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

Upcoming Events

April 20-24
EOC Week

April 25
Prom
Saint Louis Science Center  7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

April 27
Statesmen Coffee Hour Showcase
8:30-9:30 a.m.

April 28
Special Olympics

April 29
Kirkwood/Webster Fashion Show
Kirkwood High School 6-8 p.m.

April 30
Senior Awards Night
Auditorium  7-8 p.m.

May 1
Senior Decision Day
Roberts Gym 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Buddy Ball
PV Commons / Courtyard 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Short Film Festival
Auditorium 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

May 2
Jim Schoemehl Run for ALS
WGHS  7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Photo of the Week

Students are honored during the Spring Sports Assembly on Friday, March 27, in Roberts Gym. The assembly highlighted spring sports and activities, and the seniors participating in each sport. Photo by William McEneny
Webster Groves High School students watched and participated in the Spring Sports Assembly held on Friday, March 27, in Roberts Gym. The assembly highlighted spring sports and activities, and the seniors participating in each activity. Photos by William McEneny Webster Groves High School hosted six Japanese exchange students and two teachers on Friday, March 6. The group was led on a tour throughout the school as the beginning of their stay. The students arrived as a part of the St. Louis–Suwa Sister Cities exchange program. Photos by Sam Enlund Women's basketball held its senior night on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and played against Seckman High School. The game ended in a 56-51 win for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Students across the Webster Groves School District walked out on Friday, Jan. 30 in protest of ICE and current events happening across the United States. Photos by Arianna Peper Webster's theater department performs "Six: Teen Edition," from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17. The performance took place in the Jerry R. Knight auditorium. Photo by Lucy Fish. Men's basketball traveled to Highland, Illinois to compete in the Highland Shootout on Saturday, Jan. 10. The Statesmen played against Inglewood High School from California. The game ended in a 76-77 loss for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Men’s and women’s basketball played against Kirkwood high school on Friday, Jan. 9 in Roberts Gym. The women’s team lost 27-37 and the men’s team won 66-46. The basketball program also honored past basketball alum and the men’s championship team from 1996. Photos by Sam Enlund All Webster Groves School District schools and district offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to weather. All Webster Groves School District schools and offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to severe weather.

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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 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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Students, staff, moms take action after MSD shooting
Features

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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Op-ed: ‘Trump Bump’ doesn’t improve wages
Op-Ed, Opinion

Op-ed: ‘Trump Bump’ doesn’t improve wages

Cole Schnell Junior Editor Whitehouse.gov released a statement titled, “Tax Cuts and Reforms are Helping American Workers and Businesses” on … Continue reading Op-ed: ‘Trump Bump’ doesn’t improve wages

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Branch is new WGHS literary magazine

Cole Schnell Business/Ads Manager New literary magazine, The Branch, was released its first issue on Nov. 1. WGHS has had … Continue reading Branch is new WGHS literary magazine

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Student wins award at Lindenwood art show

Cole Schnell Business/Ads Manager Senior Stephen Welling won second best ceramic for a ceramic polar bear at the Lindenwood University … Continue reading Student wins award at Lindenwood art show

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Alumni lead ‘Black Friday’ march on Lockwood
News

Alumni lead ‘Black Friday’ march on Lockwood

Andy Kimball Editor-in-Chief  Photos by Cole Schnell It only took five tries, but on Nov. 25, Webster Groves students, citizens … Continue reading Alumni lead ‘Black Friday’ march on Lockwood

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Newscast: Dec. 2, 2016
Videos

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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Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week: Alumni lead march

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Newscast: Oct. 28, 2016
Videos

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 staff, friends fail Escape Room
Entertainment

ECHO staff, friends fail Escape Room

Cole Schnell Business/Ads Manager Four students and a teacher died earlier this month in a bombing at England’s National Bank. … Continue reading ECHO staff, friends fail Escape Room

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ECHO Newscast: Oct. 24, 2016
Videos

ECHO Newscast: Oct. 24, 2016

Online editor Caroline Fellows and business manager Cole Schnell bring today’s headlines: Student Council, fall play, Friendship Dance and sports. … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Oct. 24, 2016

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ECHO Newscast: Oct. 22, 2016
Videos

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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ECHO Newscast: Oct. 13, 2016
Videos

ECHO Newscast: Oct. 13, 2016

Business manager Cole Schnell and circulation manager Greg Frazier share this week’s headlines: band mattress sale, Run4Webster, hat rule, upcoming … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Oct. 13, 2016

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Breaking News: Principal to undergo surgery
News

Breaking News: Principal to undergo surgery

Caroline Fellows Online Editor Principal Dr. Jon Clark, who has been dealing with brain cancer for over 10 years, announced … Continue reading Breaking News: Principal to undergo surgery

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Slideshow

Slideshow: Class of 2016 graduates

Class of 2016 graduation ceremony took on Moss field at 6:30 p.m. on May 20. Photos by Cole Schnell. Continue reading Slideshow: Class of 2016 graduates

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‘Religious Freedom’ or ‘LGBT’ bill passes Senate, goes to House for approval

Cole Schnell Contributing Writer After a 39-hour filibuster by the Democratic senators, Missouri Senate passed Senate Joint Resolution 39 or … Continue reading ‘Religious Freedom’ or ‘LGBT’ bill passes Senate, goes to House for approval

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Two spots open on school board with three candidates running
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Two spots open on school board with three candidates running

Cole Schnell Contributing Writer Greg Frazier Contributing Writer Three individuals are in the running for two spots in the WGHS … Continue reading Two spots open on school board with three candidates running

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100 wins for Clark: Principal to guest coach basketball game
Sports

100 wins for Clark: Principal to guest coach basketball game

Cole Schnell Contributing Writer Dr. Jon Clark was the head coach of the Rolla High School for the 1992-1996 school … Continue reading 100 wins for Clark: Principal to guest coach basketball game

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