Telling jokes to obtain candy on Halloween is one of unique traditions in St. Louis, but some don’t know that other cities across the country have their own uncommon traditions as well.
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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.
Halloween costumes raise questions about cultural appropriation
Each Halloween Webster Groves High School students are permitted to wear their costumes to school, granted they aren’t inappropriate, include a mask, weapon or face paint.
Those are stated clearly in WGHS’ rules, but there is no explicit mention of costumes that are culturally inappropriate.
Falling Fences performs at Hawken House
Falling Fences performed at the Hawken House on Sept. 20, as part of the Hawken House Concert Series.
On Halloween, Anne Louise Williams will recite works by Edgar Allan Poe from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hawken House as the Webster Groves Historical Society for the second year hosts “Poe on the Porch.”
17th annual Ivory Crockett Run sees record number of participants
May 11, 1974, 25 year old Ivory Crockett broke the 100-yard dash record. This year, the Webster Groves School District Foundation held the 17th annual Ivory Crockett Run For Webster.
Echo News Roundup: Oct. 25, 2021
Print editor Ava Musgraves shares this week’s headlines: fall play, no school for students Nov. 1, SATs, men’s soccer, cross country and Varsity football.
Slideshow: Anne O’C. Nature Playscape open in Forest Park
Contributing writer Soledad Lee explores the Anne O’C. Nature Playscape inForest Park.
News Brief: FemCO raises money for Dignity Period
FemCO Candy Grams are being sold for Halloween instead of Valentine’s Day this year.
Each Candy Gram is being sold for $1 before school, Monday through Thursday at Senior Entrance and Roberts Gym.
All proceeds go to Dignity Period which helps improve access to accurate menstrual information and distributing high-quality washable/reusable menstrual hygiene products.
Anonymous donation allows for Little Theater reconstruction
Reconstruction of the Little Theater was made possible again by a $2 million donation from an anonymous former teacher who had a special relationship with the school district.
Voices of Webster: Spanish exchange student shares experiences
Junior editor Lydia Urice interviews exchange student Cameron Gonzalez, junior, about the differences between Spain and the United States.
Photo of the Week: Museum offers Van Gogh immersion
St. Louis residents attend “Beyond Van Gogh: an Immersive Experience” on Tuesday Oct. 19. The exhibit displays over 300 of Van Gogh’s works. The paintings are showcased in a 30 minute show that “makes you feel as if you have directly stepped into a Van Gogh painting” as described on the website. Photo by Ava Musgraves
Slideshow: Varsity softball prepares for Marquette game
Varsity softball team practices on Sept. 21, for the Marquette High School game on Sept. 22. All photos by Dakota Motley
Creative writing branches out at WGHS
In the midst of a hectic school year, WGHS gained a new school publication.
“The Branch” is the school’s literary magazine, which features all forms of writing and art done by high school students.
New teacher joins art department
Jeremy Winingham, new art teacher and Creve Coeur resident, is settling into his new classroom, adorned with trinkets from all types of franchises, most notably Star Wars and Marvel, and walls covered in colorful posters.
Video: Volleyball team dedicates game to former member
Video editor Calum Shank reports on the Sept. 30, Kara Game, where Volleyball players dedicated remembered their late team member Kara Wrice.
Team members and spectators wore purple to the game in memory of Wrice, who would wear a purple mask to practice. Money was collected and donated to the Kara Lynn Wrice Foundation.
Video by Izzy Poole
Echo News Roundup: Oct. 18, 2021
Print editor Ava Musgraves shares this week’s headlines: ACTs, spikeball tournament, college visits, men’s swim team, women’s golf, women’s volleyball and cross country.
