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Tag: Friendship Dance

Annual Friendship Dance planning begins as joint aspect is called into question
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Annual Friendship Dance planning begins as joint aspect is called into question

Webster and Kirkwood High Schools have been coming together for the annual Friendship Dance before the Turkey Day football game since 1939. Continue reading Annual Friendship Dance planning begins as joint aspect is called into question

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Echo News Roundup: Nov. 2, 2023
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Echo News Roundup: Nov. 2, 2023

Contributing writers Karson Bluette and Mia Willis share this week’s headlines and talk to students about Friendship Dance. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Nov. 2, 2023

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Voices of Webster: Webster Groves to host Friendship Dance
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Voices of Webster: Webster Groves to host Friendship Dance

WGHS continues an almost century long tradition with plans to throw the Friendship Dance with Kirkwood. The dance has been celebrated since 1939 and has taken place every year except the years affected by COVID-19. Continue reading Voices of Webster: Webster Groves to host Friendship Dance

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Friendship dance will continue to be held with Kirkwood
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Friendship dance will continue to be held with Kirkwood

In a press release sent out to students, parents and staff, principal Dr. Matt Irvin announced the annual Friendship Dance will continue to be held jointly with Kirkwood High School. Continue reading Friendship dance will continue to be held with Kirkwood

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Voices of Webster: Students, staff talk about Friendship Dance
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Voices of Webster: Students, staff talk about Friendship Dance

Print/podcast editor Sam Klein reports on this year’s Friendship Dance.  Continue reading Voices of Webster: Students, staff talk about Friendship Dance

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Seniors crowned Webster Royals
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Seniors crowned Webster Royals

Seniors Eleanor Kanerva and Dominic Lee were crowned Webster Royals at the Friendship Dance on Saturday, Nov. 5. The dance … Continue reading Seniors crowned Webster Royals

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Seniors nominated for Webster Royals
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Seniors nominated for Webster Royals

One ongoing Webster Groves and Kirkwood tradition is the Friendship Dance. Each year, a Friendship Court is nominated by teams and clubs to be chosen as a Webster Royal. Continue reading Seniors nominated for Webster Royals

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High schools make history with separate dances
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High schools make history with separate dances

For the first time in history, Kirkwood and Webster High Schools will hold the “Friendship” dance separately. Continue reading High schools make history with separate dances

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Newscast: Nov. 2, 2016
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Newscast: Nov. 2, 2016

Online editor Caroline Fellows and audio manager Page Kimzey share this week’s headlines: Friendship Dance, choir concert, progress report, mock … Continue reading Newscast: Nov. 2, 2016

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Newscast: Oct. 31, 2016
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Newscast: Oct. 31, 2016

Online editor Caroline Fellows and circulation manager Greg Frazier bring this week’s early headlines: Holy Crepes, Friendship Dance tickets and … Continue reading Newscast: Oct. 31, 2016

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Print Version: WG ECHO October 2016 Issue
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Print Version: WG ECHO October 2016 Issue

This is the second issue of the 102nd year of the ECHO. Contents include Camp Wyman, the election, clowns, Caleb … Continue reading Print Version: WG ECHO October 2016 Issue

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Kirkwood hosts annual Friendship Dance

Riley Mullgardt Entertainment Editor Nov. 5, in the Kirkwood Auditorium from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. marks the 77th annual … Continue reading Kirkwood hosts annual Friendship Dance

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Print Version: WG ECHO November 2015 Issue
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Print Version: WG ECHO November 2015 Issue

This is the third issue of the Webster Groves High School ECHO for the 2015-16 school year. Topics include cross … Continue reading Print Version: WG ECHO November 2015 Issue

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Seniors dance their last Friendship
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Seniors dance their last Friendship

Ashli Wagner Business/Ads Manager Friendship Dance will be Nov. 7, from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. For seniors this will … Continue reading Seniors dance their last Friendship

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ECHO Newscast: Oct. 23, 2015
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ECHO Newscast: Oct. 23, 2015

Business Manager Ashli Wagner and contributing writer Tyler Coleman bring this week’s headlines: Run 4 Webster, Friendship Dance tickets, STUCO, … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Oct. 23, 2015

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