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ECHO Newspaper
Webster Groves High School
100 Selma Ave.
Webster Groves, MO 63119

Upcoming Events

May 4-15
AP Exam Week

May 7
Statesmen Sports Award
Robert’s Gym  7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

May 8
Senior Checkout
10:00 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.

May 16
A Capella Extravaganza
Auditorium 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

May 19-22
Final Exam Week

May 26
Summer School Begins

June 26
Summer School Ends

July 13-16 
Future Leaders Program
Roberts Gym 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Photo of the Week

Varsity Webster Groves Men's Lacrosse player fights over the ball with an opponent during Webster's game against Seckman High School. The game was held on Moss Field and ended in a 14-5 win for Webster. Photo by Karter Groskie
Webster Groves High School students watched and participated in the Spring Sports Assembly held on Friday, March 27, in Roberts Gym. The assembly highlighted spring sports and activities, and the seniors participating in each activity. Photos by William McEneny Webster Groves High School hosted six Japanese exchange students and two teachers on Friday, March 6. The group was led on a tour throughout the school as the beginning of their stay. The students arrived as a part of the St. Louis–Suwa Sister Cities exchange program. Photos by Sam Enlund Women's basketball held its senior night on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and played against Seckman High School. The game ended in a 56-51 win for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Students across the Webster Groves School District walked out on Friday, Jan. 30 in protest of ICE and current events happening across the United States. Photos by Arianna Peper Webster's theater department performs "Six: Teen Edition," from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17. The performance took place in the Jerry R. Knight auditorium. Photo by Lucy Fish. Men's basketball traveled to Highland, Illinois to compete in the Highland Shootout on Saturday, Jan. 10. The Statesmen played against Inglewood High School from California. The game ended in a 76-77 loss for Webster. Photos by Sam Enlund Men’s and women’s basketball played against Kirkwood high school on Friday, Jan. 9 in Roberts Gym. The women’s team lost 27-37 and the men’s team won 66-46. The basketball program also honored past basketball alum and the men’s championship team from 1996. Photos by Sam Enlund All Webster Groves School District schools and district offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to weather. All Webster Groves School District schools and offices, and Adventure Club will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to severe weather.

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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.
*Class of 2017 former sports editor/columnist Bennett Durando is a Nuggets beat writer for The Denver Post.
*Class of 2018 editor-in-chief Caroline Fellows is an admissions representative at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
*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-in-chief Ariel Johnson is a producer at KNWA Fox24 and a Edward R. Murrow Award winner.
*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 Roxie Mullins is senior editor at "Faces Magazine."
*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 2018 Social Media Manager Rosa Parks is communications coordinator for Action St. Louis!
*Class of 2019 editor-in-chief Cole Schnell is a data reporter for the Memphis Business Journal.
*Class of 2001 photographer Andrea Speth runs Speth Photography and photographs for the Emissourian.
*Class of 2009 web and podcast editor Kathryn Wolterman is a senior consultant at CGI

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Future Leaders helps orient freshmen
News Brief

Future Leaders helps orient freshmen

Future Leaders, a program where incoming freshmen get to have a short preview of what their high school experience is going to look like, will take place from July 14-17 at Webster Groves High School. Continue reading Future Leaders helps orient freshmen

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Junior competes in high jump
Photo of the Week

Junior competes in high jump

Junior Isaiah Moore competes in high jump during the track meet hosted by Webster Groves’ men and women’s track. The meet was held on Saturday, May 10. Photo by Micah McCoy Continue reading Junior competes in high jump

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Seniors are recognized at McCluer North game
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Seniors are recognized at McCluer North game

Senior Raegan McCoy and junior Micah McCoy embrace during Senior Night on Friday, Feb. 14. Men’s and women’s basketball, as well as dance and cheer hosted McCluer North High School and the games ended in a 59-11 and a 72-42 win for Webster. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Seniors are recognized at McCluer North game

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Students honor teachers with appreciation night
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Students honor teachers with appreciation night

Students honor teachers with appreciation night Continue reading Students honor teachers with appreciation night

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Men’s Varsity basketball team compete in Pittsburgh Tournament
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Men’s Varsity basketball team compete in Pittsburgh Tournament

Men’s basketball earned third place in the three-day Bill Hanson Memorial Tournament in Pittsburg, KS, on Jan. 23-25. Its final game was a 65-32 victory over Willard High School. Continue reading Men’s Varsity basketball team compete in Pittsburgh Tournament

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Seniors crowned Friendship Royals
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Seniors crowned Friendship Royals

Seniors Carl Whitehead, Jr., and Raegan McCoy pose for pictures after being named Friendship Royalty. The annual Friendship dance was hosted by Kirkwood High School on Saturday, Nov. 2, with students from both Kirkwood and Webster in attendance. Photo by Micah McCoy Continue reading Seniors crowned Friendship Royals

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Senior plays in Orchestra Fall Concert
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Senior plays in Orchestra Fall Concert

Senior Maya Suppelsa plays in the Orchestras’ Fall Concert on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Webster University from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Photo by Micah McCoy Continue reading Senior plays in Orchestra Fall Concert

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DECA hosts Powder Puff game
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DECA hosts Powder Puff game

DECA will host the Webster Power Puff at the newly renovated Moss Field on Sunday, Oct. 20, at noon to raise money for its field trip to New York. Continue reading DECA hosts Powder Puff game

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