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Junior Sophia Lamitola, member of Rock Climbing Club, climbs a 5.9 wall at a competition on Friday, March 10. Photo by Margaret Oliphant Student Council and Best Buddies participate in Special Olympics Missouri's Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Creve Coeur Lake. Video filmed and edited by Luca Giordano. Voiceover by Eleanor Kanerva Junior Gabi Merli tries a virtual reality headset in the Army Adventure Trailer during 3rd hour on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The trailer includes features such as simulators, body armor and static displays. Photo by Lydia Urice Junior Jack Vedova performs a solo during the jazz concert on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Lydia Urice Sophomore Will Hotze holds hands with junior Brady Curtis as Hotze prepares to give blood during the Student Council Blood Drive on Thursday, Feb. 16 in the Auxiliary Gym. Photo by Lydia Urice Senior CJ Lang attempts a shot and is blocked, drawing a foul during the men’s basketball game on Douglass Night on Friday, Feb. 10 in Roberts Gym. The Statesmen won with a score of 56-47. Photo by Luca Giordano Dr. Matt Irvin, principal, grimaces after receiving a pie in the face by senior Maddie Campbell in the Winter Activities Assembly on Friday, Feb. 3 in Roberts Gym. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva 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

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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 their 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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Students, staff debate Super Bowl results
Sports

Students, staff debate Super Bowl results

Super Bowl Sunday is one of America’s biggest sporting events. Last year it raked in $485 million. This year it had the third largest viewing in history according to Variety. Continue reading Students, staff debate Super Bowl results

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Argentina wins FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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Argentina wins FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Argentina defeated France to win the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 9 a.m. Central Time, at Lusail Stadium in Lusail City, Qatar. Continue reading Argentina wins FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

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News Brief: Munir Prince named new head football coach
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News Brief: Munir Prince named new head football coach

Munir Prince has been named WGHS new head Varsity football coach, following the resignation of Matt Buha and Prince’s brief role as interim head coach for the Turkey Day football game. Continue reading News Brief: Munir Prince named new head football coach

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Photo of the Week: Senior prepares for play
Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week: Senior prepares for play

Senior Joel Lazarow snaps the ball to the quarterback during the Webster Groves and Kirkwood Turkey Day Game, Thursday, Nov. 25. The final score was 65-0 Kirkwood. Photo by Ava Musgraves Continue reading Photo of the Week: Senior prepares for play

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Voices of Webster: Former football coach resigns to focus on family
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Voices of Webster: Former football coach resigns to focus on family

Editor-in-chief Jackson Parks and junior editor Lydia Urice interviewed Matt Buha about his recent resignation as head Varsity football coach.  Continue reading Voices of Webster: Former football coach resigns to focus on family

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Matt Buha resigns as WGHS head football coach
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Matt Buha resigns as WGHS head football coach

Head football coach and physical education teacher Matt Buha has resigned from his position as head football coach effective immediately. Continue reading Matt Buha resigns as WGHS head football coach

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Policy allows for more spectators
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Policy allows for more spectators

With the start of fall and school sports on the rise, changes to the rulebook are not just for the players; parents might just want to pay attention. Continue reading Policy allows for more spectators

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Football season begins
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Football season begins

Fall football season begins Aug. 27, and goes through Nov. 25, when the Statesmen play Kirkwood in the annual Turkey Day game.  Continue reading Football season begins

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Coach Clifford Ice announces retirement
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Coach Clifford Ice announces retirement

Coach Cliff Ice, who has worked as assistant activities director and head football coach since 1999, plans to retire at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.
“What we’ll miss is a darn good football coach,” athletic director Jerry Collins said. Continue reading Coach Clifford Ice announces retirement

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Frazier from the Field: Football flops this season
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Frazier from the Field: Football flops this season

Let’s talk about stats for one second, specifically the ratio of 318:59. This heavy ratio represents the number of points … Continue reading Frazier from the Field: Football flops this season

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Anthony Brown to attend and play for D3
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Anthony Brown to attend and play for D3

Greg Frazier Sports Columnist Senior Anthony Brown will attend Washington University next fall and play for the football team. “I’m … Continue reading Anthony Brown to attend and play for D3

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Seniors prepare for final season
Sports

Seniors prepare for final season

Greg Frazier Sports Editor Seniors John Doria, Ryan Rusan and Thomas Henderson are all veterans of the football program. Doria … Continue reading Seniors prepare for final season

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Print Version: WG ECHO September 2016 Issue
Print Version

Print Version: WG ECHO September 2016 Issue

This is the first issue of the 102nd year of the ECHO. Contents include Willie’s Comic, Bennett from the Bleachers, … Continue reading Print Version: WG ECHO September 2016 Issue

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ECHO Newscast: Sept. 16, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: Sept. 16, 2016

Humor columnist Natalie Johnson and editor-in-chief Andy Kimball bring this week’s headlines: mini-cheerleaders, sports, Camp Wyman and Renaissance cards.   … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Sept. 16, 2016

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Breaking News: Webster/Ritenour game postponed until tonight due to weather

Bennett Durando Sports Columnist Lightening forced a delay in the Webster Groves/Ritenour game with 4:39 left in the first quarter … Continue reading Breaking News: Webster/Ritenour game postponed until tonight due to weather

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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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Bennett from the Bleachers Live: Francis Howell defeats Statesmen 42-0 in season opener
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Bennett from the Bleachers Live: Francis Howell defeats Statesmen 42-0 in season opener

Sports Columnist Bennett Durando gives play by play coverage of Webster’s first home game against Francis Howell on Aug. 21, … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers Live: Francis Howell defeats Statesmen 42-0 in season opener

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