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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 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.
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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."
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*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

Tag: Drama

Student dramatists prepare for ‘Detective Story’
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Student dramatists prepare for ‘Detective Story’

Contributing writer Alexicia Moore shows some of the preparation for the drama department’s spring play, “Detective Story,” which will be … Continue reading Student dramatists prepare for ‘Detective Story’

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Veterans, beginners work together for spring production
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Veterans, beginners work together for spring production

Greg Frazier Circulation Manager Sophomore Christian Ragain alongside others has never performed on a main stage before; however, he along … Continue reading Veterans, beginners work together for spring production

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Print Version: WG ECHO December 2016 Issue
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Print Version: WG ECHO December 2016 Issue

This is the fourth issue of the 102nd year of the ECHO. Contents include the Christmas conventions, Willie’s Comic, school-sponsored … Continue reading Print Version: WG ECHO December 2016 Issue

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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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Drama department presents ‘Little Mermaid’
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Drama department presents ‘Little Mermaid’

Alexicia Moore Contributing Writer Drama students will present Disney’s “Little Mermaid” on Oct. 20, 21, and 22, at 7 p.m. … Continue reading Drama department presents ‘Little Mermaid’

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Students prepare for One Act Festival
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Students prepare for One Act Festival

Riley Mullgardt Entertainment Editor While other high schools only allow seniors to direct professionally published One Act plays, the WGHS … Continue reading Students prepare for One Act Festival

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ECHO Newscast: Aug. 19, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: Aug. 19, 2016

Entertainment columnist Abby Botan and humor columnist Natalie Johnson share this week’s headlines: Varsity football, drama auditions, Camp Wyman, Webster … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Aug. 19, 2016

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Theater man lives dream
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Theater man lives dream

Will Conerly Contributing Writer For three years students became accustomed to listening to senior Jonah Schnell enthusiastically embellish, “It’s about … Continue reading Theater man lives dream

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Trailer: Drama presents ‘Red’
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Trailer: Drama presents ‘Red’

Drama will present “Red,”  written by John Logan and directed by senior Hannah Leatherbarrow, in the Auditorium Black Box stage … Continue reading Trailer: Drama presents ‘Red’

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Print Version: WG ECHO February 2016 Issue
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Print Version: WG ECHO February 2016 Issue

This is the sixth issue of the 101st year of the ECHO. Contents include a call for positive sex education, … Continue reading Print Version: WG ECHO February 2016 Issue

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Slideshow: One Acts attract sellout crowd
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Slideshow: One Acts attract sellout crowd

Julia Karsteter Contributing Writer Fifty students performed in nine one-act plays in the Winter One Act Festival on Dec. 9, … Continue reading Slideshow: One Acts attract sellout crowd

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Slideshow: Thespians to bring ‘Hamlet’ to high school
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Slideshow: Thespians to bring ‘Hamlet’ to high school

“Hamlet” by William Shakespeare will be performed by Webster Groves Drama Department on Oct. 22-24 in the auditorium. See Also: … Continue reading Slideshow: Thespians to bring ‘Hamlet’ to high school

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