“It’s important to celebrate and highlight the achievements of Blacks not only during February but throughout the year,” director of diversity, equity and inclusion, Shane Williamson, said via email. Continue reading Staff, students recognize, celebrate Black History Month
According to an article from KSDK, snow days are caused mainly by transportation and are heavily dependent on making sure that staff and students can safely commute to school. Continue reading Students share snow day superstitions
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is the well-made yet questionable prequel to the “Hunger Games” movies. It follows the story of Coriolanus Snow before his presidency in the original trilogy. Continue reading Review: “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” evokes confusion
Board Policies IGAC (teaching about religion) and IND (ceremonies and observations) were first adopted in the district in 1993 and have changed over the years. Currently they don’t permit teachers to celebrate or sponsor events promoting one religion within the classroom. Continue reading Holiday policy limits religious celebrations
According to Givingblood.org, one in seven people entering a hospital need blood. This blood, which comes from donations, can save up to three lives with only one pint—but fewer than 10% of U.S. citizens donate blood every year. Continue reading National Honor Society hosts Mercy Hospital blood drive
Autumn is known for a few different things: the beginning of sweater weather for the year, the smell of cinnamon, the crunching of leaves… but most of all, pumpkin. Continue reading Best pumpkin recipes for celebrating fall
“I absolutely think standardized testing is stressful for students,” Rebecca Frese, math and test prep teacher, said via email. Continue reading Staff helps students prepare for SAT, ACT
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 66.2% of high school students enroll in college—but before a student can step into their first lecture or log onto their first ZOOM meeting, they have to apply. Continue reading College counselors give application advice
News/opinion editor Arianna Peper and entertainment editor Margaret Korte share this week’s headlines: graduation. finals, summer school, SAT test, ACT test and the A Cappella Extravaganza. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: May 19, 2023
“I don’t know if I chose cheerleading so much as it chose me,” said Kita Thames, next year’s cheerleading head coach. She is starting at Webster in August. Continue reading New cheer coach brings positive spirit to Webster
This year’s last Jazz Band concert will take place on Tuesday, April 25, 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets will be free. Continue reading Jazz Band performs final concert of year
Contributing writers Margaret Korte and Arianna Peper talk to members of the French National Honor Society about its crepe sale. Continue reading French National Honor Society makes crepes to improve community
Contributing writers Arianna Peper and Margaret Korte ask students if they believe in the paranormal. Continue reading Voices of Webster: Students share beliefs about paranormal
Fall one-acts took place on Sept. 28, at 7 p.m in the Blackbox Theater. They were open to both students and parents. Tickets were $5.
All seven one-acts were written and directed by students. Continue reading One-acts showcase students’ talents
JV football was defeated 35-0 by Oakville High School Sept. 12, at Moss Field. Photos by Margaret Korte Continue reading Slideshow: JV football plays Oakville