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Webster Groves High School
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*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.
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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!
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*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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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
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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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