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Tag: Hadley Hoskins

Students celebrate ancient Roman holiday
Features

Students celebrate ancient Roman holiday

Saturnalia, the Roman celebration of the harvest, is the last holiday students would be expected to celebrate at school– but for those who take Latin, it’s been a December staple for the last 20 years. Continue reading Students celebrate ancient Roman holiday

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Op-ed: Parking spot painting would solve parking problems
Op-Ed

Op-ed: Parking spot painting would solve parking problems

Ongoing construction on Kopplin Field and the Frick Theatre is taking away already-limited parking spaces, causing an array of issues for students. Continue reading Op-ed: Parking spot painting would solve parking problems

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Students volunteer at Camp Wyman
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Students volunteer at Camp Wyman

Around 90 students volunteer to be counselors at the Camp Wyman sixth grade retreat every year. Continue reading Students volunteer at Camp Wyman

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Foreign Exchange students look forward to school year
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Foreign Exchange students look forward to school year

Webster Groves High School is hosting four foreign exchange students this year from Germany, the Czech Republic and Brazil. The exchange is through an organization called Step-In. Continue reading Foreign Exchange students look forward to school year

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Review: ‘Guts’ perfectly describes teenage-girlhood
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Review: ‘Guts’ perfectly describes teenage-girlhood

Two years after her debut album, “Sour,” Olivia Rodrigo released her sophomore album, “Guts.” The album, which came out on Sept. 8, features 12 songs, with a runtime of 39 minutes. Continue reading Review: ‘Guts’ perfectly describes teenage-girlhood

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Webster adopts 1:1 computer policy
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Webster adopts 1:1 computer policy

Hadley Hoskins Editor-in-Chief A one-to-one computer policy was adopted for this school year. Students were either assigned to a school … Continue reading Webster adopts 1:1 computer policy

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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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Fall, spring sports seasons change due to renovations on Moss Field
Features, News, Sports

Fall, spring sports seasons change due to renovations on Moss Field

No home games, competitions, or practices will be held at Moss Field this school year because of construction at the site. As a result, fall and spring sports have seen major changes to their seasons. Continue reading Fall, spring sports seasons change due to renovations on Moss Field

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Seniors move to pass Oakville player
Photo of the Week

Seniors move to pass Oakville player

Seniors Clark Bias Jr. and Trevion Hulsey take the lead against Oakville senior Tyler Coleman during the Statesmen’s first home game on Thursday, Sept. 7, on Lyons Memorial Field. The Statesmen lost with a score of 24-35. Photo by Hadley Hoskins Continue reading Seniors move to pass Oakville player

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Men’s volleyball to compete in State championship
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Men’s volleyball to compete in State championship

Men’s volleyball team will compete in the Class 3 State Championship game on May 25, at 4:30 p.m. at Maryville … Continue reading Men’s volleyball to compete in State championship

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Students express excitement for “Eras Tour”
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Students express excitement for “Eras Tour”

“The Eras Tour,” Taylor Swift’s sold-out stadium tour, opened on March 17, in Glendale, AZ. The tour includes 52 shows across the United States and concludes on Aug. 9, in Inglewood, CA.  Continue reading Students express excitement for “Eras Tour”

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Prom expectations vs reality: students discuss
Features, News

Prom expectations vs reality: students discuss

Senior prom was held at the Planetarium on April 15, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., after a delay due to severe weather. The event was open to seniors and their guests. Continue reading Prom expectations vs reality: students discuss

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WG ECHO April 2023 Issue
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WG ECHO April 2023 Issue

This is the tenth issue of the 108th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG ECHO April 2023 Issue

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‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ disappoints viewers
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‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ disappoints viewers

Limited series “Daisy Jones and The Six” by Prime Video released its final two episodes on March 24. Continue reading ‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ disappoints viewers

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Vape monitors installed in bathrooms
Features

Vape monitors installed in bathrooms

Vape detectors have begun to be installed in bathrooms throughout the school. Continue reading Vape monitors installed in bathrooms

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