Echo earns NSPA First Class rating
National Scholastic Press Association awarded the 2022-2023 Echo staff a First Class Rating with three Marks of Distinction Marks of Distinction for Coverage & Continue reading Echo earns NSPA First Class rating
Tag: Izzy Poole
Singer-songwriter shares what it takes to make it
“I think things for women in music have always been difficult in a way that most of their listeners won’t even realize,” senior Posey Bischoff said about her experience with sexism in the music industry. Continue reading Singer-songwriter shares what it takes to make it
WG ECHO March 2023 Issue
This is the ninth issue of the 108th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG ECHO March 2023 Issue
Print Version: WG ECHO February 2023 Issue
This is the eigth issue of the 108th year of the ECHO. Continue reading Print Version: WG ECHO February 2023 Issue
Harassment, assault leads to distrust
“One of the things that hurts the most is the friends who don’t believe you, or maybe they do believe you, but they just don’t care,” an anonymous student said about sexual assault. Continue reading Harassment, assault leads to distrust
Photo of the Week: Sophomore wins wrestling match
Sophomore Sam Osdieck realizes he won a bout against his opponent during a men’s wrestling quad meet on Wednesday, Jan. 11, in Roberts Gym. Photo by Izzy Poole Continue reading Photo of the Week: Sophomore wins wrestling match
Library challenges students to win
Webster Groves Winter Reading Challenge takes place from Dec. 1 – Jan. 31. Continue reading Library challenges students to win
Photo of the Week: Volleyball player laughs
Junior Amelia Kennerly laughs on the court before the women’s volleyball game against Seckman High School on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The game ended in a 3-2 win for the Statesmen. Photo by Izzy Poole Continue reading Photo of the Week: Volleyball player laughs
Mono infects students at high school
“Five cases would be an outbreak, and we’re not there yet,” Nurse Rachel Huertas said about the Mononucleosis cases at the high school.
Mono is transferred by saliva, and its incubation period can be anywhere from four to eight weeks. Not all who are infected become symptomatic. Continue reading Mono infects students at high school
Print Version: WG ECHO September 2022 Issue
This is the second issue of the 108th year of the ECHO. Contents: * Is BeReal really real? * ‘Are … Continue reading Print Version: WG ECHO September 2022 Issue
News Brief: Women’s soccer team moves on to quarterfinals
Women’s soccer moved on to State after the District final game against Visitation Academy, with an overall record of 4-8. Continue reading News Brief: Women’s soccer team moves on to quarterfinals
Photo of the Week: Students walkout to support Roe v. Wade
Junior August Grattan holds a sign reading “Keep your religion out of my uterus” at a protest against the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion indicating the court may repeal Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that assured a patient’s legal right to abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy. The protest was held Thursday, May 12 on the steps of Senior Entrance. Photo by Izzy Poole Continue reading Photo of the Week: Students walkout to support Roe v. Wade
Students walkout to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights
Seniors Myka Stewart and Ali Gunn organized a walkout that took place during sixth hour on Friday, April 1. About 40 students participated. Continue reading Students walkout to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights
Photo of the Week: Student protest anti-LGBTQ+ laws
Seniors Myka Stewart and Ali Gunn lead a walkout about bills SB 781, SB 843 and others on Friday, April 1. “It made me happy that people popped out, not only to support themselves, but allies too, everyone supporting everyone,” Gunn said. Photo by Izzy Poole Continue reading Photo of the Week: Student protest anti-LGBTQ+ laws
Candidates run for school board
As the April 5, 2022 School Board election nears, the eight candidates running, some had things to share. Continue reading Candidates run for school board
Photo of the Week: Local teens rally support for Planned Parenthood
Two of the rally leaders, Noa Cohen and Cha Cha Rubin, stand with St. Louis residents who came to their Pro Planned Parenthood Rally on Saturday, Nov. 13. Photo by Izzy Poole Continue reading Photo of the Week: Local teens rally support for Planned Parenthood
Teens rally at Planned Parenthood
Teens for Choice STL organized a rally at Planned Parenthood in Forest Park to show support for the services it provides.
People of all ages, genders, sexualities and religions came with signs and stood along the road, cheering when cars honked in approval. Continue reading Teens rally at Planned Parenthood