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Webster Groves High School
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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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Tag: Drama

Senior performs in ‘Six’
Photo of the Week

Senior performs in ‘Six’

Senior Chloe Bronner performs as Jane Seymour in the theater department’s production of the musical, “SIX: The Musical (Teen Edition).” The performance took place in the Jerry R. Knight auditorium and took place from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17. Photo by Lucy Fish Continue reading Senior performs in ‘Six’

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Senior to pursue acting in New York
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Senior to pursue acting in New York

“(Parker Collier, junior) does all the things that other theater kids do as well … but he’s a very unique writer. He kind of writes at a level that I don’t see quite a lot,” Todd Schaefer, theater teacher, said. Continue reading Senior to pursue acting in New York

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Theater department produces annual Broadway Revue
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Theater department produces annual Broadway Revue

“I’m so lucky and excited to get to produce this and to have this experience,” Jeni Carr-Schwartz, junior, said via Messages about the upcoming Broadway Revue. Continue reading Theater department produces annual Broadway Revue

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Voices of Webster: WGHS graduate returns as drama substitute
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Voices of Webster: WGHS graduate returns as drama substitute

“One of these days, maybe I can help the whole world, but for now, helping a couple students is enough,” said Trinity Madison, long-term substitute for drama teacher Alexandria Dickens. Continue reading Voices of Webster: WGHS graduate returns as drama substitute

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Drama department presents ‘God of Carnage’
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Drama department presents ‘God of Carnage’

Drama department is presenting “God of Carnage” in the Frick Theater on Jan. 30 and 31, and Feb. 1, at 5 p.m. Continue reading Drama department presents ‘God of Carnage’

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Theater produces 1st musical in Black Box Theater
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Theater produces 1st musical in Black Box Theater

“This is an amazing cast. You’re gonna see some power players take on some roles, so it’s gonna be a very tight show,” Todd Schaefer, producer and director, said. Continue reading Theater produces 1st musical in Black Box Theater

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Senior auditions for ‘Cabaret’
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Senior auditions for ‘Cabaret’

Senior Parker Collier recites his lines while auditioning for the fall musical, “Cabaret,” on Sept. 4. Photo by Jasper Winterton. Continue reading Senior auditions for ‘Cabaret’

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Echo News Roundup: Aug. 29, 2024
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Echo News Roundup: Aug. 29, 2024

Contributing writer Leo Bloomer and editor-in-chief Ali Schulz share this week’s headlines. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Aug. 29, 2024

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Thespians perform  ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’
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Thespians perform ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’

Seniors Andi Ziegler and Layla Salmon performed in the musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” on Thursday, April 18. in Jerry R. Knight Auditorium. Photo by Margaret Oliphant Continue reading Thespians perform ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’

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Drama department to present Broadway Revue
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Drama department to present Broadway Revue

Students will perform musical hits from Broadway at the Theatre Department’s “Broadway Revue” in the auditorium on Friday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m.
Genera Continue reading Drama department to present Broadway Revue

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Photo of the Week: Junior prepares for ‘Dracula’
Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week: Junior prepares for ‘Dracula’

Junior Kaya Wolf rehearses ‘Dracula’ with Advanced Drama on Monday, Jan. 23 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Luca Giordano Continue reading Photo of the Week: Junior prepares for ‘Dracula’

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Students produce plays for the One Acts Festival
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Students produce plays for the One Acts Festival

One Acts Festival is one of the longest traditions of the drama department, being around for 50-60 years, according to drama teacher Todd Schaefer. Continue reading Students produce plays for the One Acts Festival

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Schaefer speaks about his role as director in the spring play
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Schaefer speaks about his role as director in the spring play

“Harvey” is the title of the spring play directed by drama teacher Todd Schaefer, running from April 13-16. This play is a comedy with serious topics and is also a Pulitzer winner. Continue reading Schaefer speaks about his role as director in the spring play

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Photo of the Week: Drama students prepare for ‘Harvey’
Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week: Drama students prepare for ‘Harvey’

Seniors Dylan Williamson, Claire McCarthy and sophomore Fynn Wolf rehearse for the spring play “Harvey” on Tuesday, Feb. 1. A Broadway best seller as well as a popular movie, “Harvey” is set to open April 13- 16. Photos by Matthew Grace Continue reading Photo of the Week: Drama students prepare for ‘Harvey’

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Drama department to put on ‘Reflection’ play
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Drama department to put on ‘Reflection’ play

Drama is producing “Reflection” on March 11, at the Jerry R. Knight auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets will cost $10. Continue reading Drama department to put on ‘Reflection’ play

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Makeup skills help create fall play characters
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Makeup skills help create fall play characters

Drama department performs its fall play every year around Halloween. What most people don’t think about is the makeup that goes on behind the scenes. Continue reading Makeup skills help create fall play characters

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Drama department announces fall play
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Drama department announces fall play

Drama department will perform “10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse” by Don Zolidis in the Jerry R. Knight Auditorium Oct. 28-30, at 7 p.m. Continue reading Drama department announces fall play

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