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Junior Emmett Shank swims the 400 free relay in the Summit Quad at Rockwood Summit High School on Thursday, Sept. 14. Webster won first place by 137 points. Photo by Arianna Peper

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Former Echo Staffers

*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 2009 former business/advertising manager Caitlyn Davis is a public relations strategist.
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*Class of 2018 editor-in-chief Caroline Fellows is a attractions cast member at Walt Disney World
*Former editor-in-chief Kate Grumke is a a freelance reporter who also served as political producer for PBS and an Edward R. Murrow Award winner.
*Former sports editor Roy Harris is the author of Pulitzer's Gold.
*Class of 2015 former ECHO editor Ariel Johnson is a producer at KTVI Channel 2.
*Class of 2017 former ECHO editor Andy Kimball is a sports journalist for the Decatur Herald and Review.
*Class of 2019 print editor Ellie Marshall is a copy editor for the Maneater.
*Class of 2008 news editor Kate Midden is the communications director at the Global Health Advocacy Incubator.
*Class of 1978 ECHO staffer Russ Mitchell is an anchor for WKYC in Cleveland.
*Former technology columnist Sean Mullins is at Webster University and continuing his blog "Electric Retrospective."
*Former web editor Phoebe Mussman is a videographer/photographer at Lindenwood University and won the Jury Award for Best Cinematography and Sound at the Stronger Than Fiction Film Fest for her documentary "Qualm and Quietus."
*Class of 2021 entertainment editor Addie Palmquist is working for the University of Arizona's The Daily Wildcat.
*Class of 2019 editor-in-chief Cole Schnell is a youth reporter for the Columbia Missourian.
*Class of 2009 web and podcast editor Kathryn Wolterman is a senior consultant at CGI

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Echo News Roundup: Sept. 21, 2023
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Echo News Roundup: Sept. 21, 2023

Contributing writer Mia Willis shares this week’s headlines. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Sept. 21, 2023

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Coaches, athletes respond to heat wave
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Coaches, athletes respond to heat wave

August’s heatwave took its toll on athletes with record high heats getting as high as 115, according to weather.gov. Continue reading Coaches, athletes respond to heat wave

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New choir teacher brings back old tradition
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New choir teacher brings back old tradition

The choir is starting the year off by performing with the middle school choir and directors from outside of the district. Continue reading New choir teacher brings back old tradition

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Echo News Roundup: Sept. 7, 2023
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Echo News Roundup: Sept. 7, 2023

Contributing writers Karson Bluette and Mia WIllis share this week’s headlines. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Sept. 7, 2023

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Echo News Roundup: Aug. 31, 2023
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Echo News Roundup: Aug. 31, 2023

Contributing writers Karson Bluette and Mia WIllis share this week’s headlines. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Aug. 31, 2023

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Echo News Roundup: May 19, 2023
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Echo News Roundup: May 19, 2023

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

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Best Buddies bring back Buddy Ball
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Best Buddies bring back Buddy Ball

Best Buddies’ second annual Buddy Ball will be held at Webster Groves High School on April 28, from 6-8 p.m. in the PV Commons. Continue reading Best Buddies bring back Buddy Ball

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Students celebrate Earth Day
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Students celebrate Earth Day

Students are celebrating Earth Day with Gardening Club and Environmental Club, their thoughts and ideas for projects on Earth Day and Forest Park’s plans for their annual celebration and projects.  Continue reading Students celebrate Earth Day

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Senior wins Franzie Award
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Senior wins Franzie Award

Senior Nora Jennings won the Franzie Award for 2023 at All Write on March 3. Continue reading Senior wins Franzie Award

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Photo of the week: Junior competes in rock climbing
Photo of the Week

Photo of the week: Junior competes in rock climbing

Junior Sophia Lamitola, member of Rock Climbing Club, climbs a 5.9 wall at a competition on Friday, March 10. Photo by Margaret Oliphant Continue reading Photo of the week: Junior competes in rock climbing

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Ultimate Frisbee comes to Webster
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Ultimate Frisbee comes to Webster

Contributing writer Margaret Oliphant talks to senior Liam Grundy, who founded the ultimate Frisbee club. Continue reading Ultimate Frisbee comes to Webster

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‘Dracula’ returns to Webster Groves High School’s stage
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‘Dracula’ returns to Webster Groves High School’s stage

WGHS advanced drama students puts on “Dracula”, the play will run from Jan. 25-27, from 7-9 p.m. in the Jerry R Knight Auditorium. Continue reading ‘Dracula’ returns to Webster Groves High School’s stage

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Photo of the Week: StatesBot drivers prepare for match
Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week: StatesBot drivers prepare for match

Black team StatesBot drivers, freshmen Russell Hoskins, senior Micheal Tetreault and freshmen Beckett Smutz-Ulmer wait for their next match on Saturday, Dec. 3, in Roberts Gym. Photo by Margaret Oliphant Continue reading Photo of the Week: StatesBot drivers prepare for match

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Voices of Webster:  Junior shares experiences with art
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Voices of Webster: Junior shares experiences with art

Contributing writer Margaret Oliphant talks to junior MJ Ryan about art. Continue reading Voices of Webster: Junior shares experiences with art

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