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Webster Groves High School
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Freshman Ollie Stage cheers on teammates at Women's Swim and Dive Senior Night on Thursday, Jan. 26 at Webster University. Photo by Maren DeMargel

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Women's Swim and Dive celebrated Senior Night on Thursday, Jan. 26 at Webster University. The Statesmen lost to the Parkway North Vikings. Photos by Maren DeMargel Advanced Drama rehearses 'Dracula' on Monday, Jan. 23 in Knight Auditorium. Opening night was Thursday, Jan. 26, and upcoming performances include Friday, Jan. 27 and a possible third showing on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Photos by Luca Giordano 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 Senior Lily Petersen, performs a stunt for men’s basketball vintage night on Tuesday, Jan. 10, in Roberts Gym. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva Seniors Silas Garrett, Maddie Wood and Katie Downey play cello at the Webster Groves High School Orchestra Winter Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 13, in Knight Auditorium. “We worked really hard to prepare for it. It’s been a lot of extra rehearsals after school, but it’s been really fun, and everybody had a good time,” Downey said. Photo by Arianna Peper Freshman Jeni Carr-Schwartz performs at the WGHS A Cappella Winter Concert on Friday, Dec. 9 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva Black team Statesbots drivers freshmen Beckett Smutz-Ulmer, senior Micheal Tetreault and freshmen Russell Hoskins wait for their next match on Saturday, Dec. 3, in Roberts Gym. Read more at the link in bio. Photo by Margaret Oliphant Sophomore Carl Whitehead dribbles the ball down the court during the men's basketball home opener against Father Tolton on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Roberts Gym. The Statesmen lost 56-44. Photo by Maren DeMargel Juniors Gah Life Kaanagbara, Tyrese Reid and Deshawn Buford set up for a play during the annual Turkey Day Game played on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 12 p.m. on Moss Field. The Statesmen lost to the Kirkwood Pioneers with a score of 56-7. Photo by Dakota Motley

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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.
--“'Queer' in pop culture"
--"Top 10 Instagram Accounts to follow"
--"Historic Front Pages"
--"Charles Lindbergh"
*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 Auburn beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser and USA Today Network
*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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Newscast: Jan. 27, 2017
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Newscast: Jan. 27, 2017

Video editor Ashli Wagner and audio editor Page Kimzey bring this week’s headlines: Renaissance Cards, band trivia night, “Rabbit Hole,” … Continue reading Newscast: Jan. 27, 2017

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Newscast: Jan. 27, 2017
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Newscast: Jan. 27, 2017

Online editor Caroline Fellows and audio editor Page Kimzey share this week’s headlines: Winter Homecoming Court, Interact Club’s winter clothing … Continue reading Newscast: Jan. 27, 2017

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Students receive state wide awards

Page Kimzey Audio Editor Twelve band students attended the All State conference under the instruction of band teacher Jamie Burchett … Continue reading Students receive state wide awards

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Newscast: Jan. 9, 2017
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Newscast: Jan. 9, 2017

Circulation manager Greg Frazier and audio editor Page Kimzey bring this week’s headlines: sporting events, cycling club, St. Louis Board … Continue reading Newscast: Jan. 9, 2017

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Newscast: Dec. 2, 2016
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Newscast: Dec. 2, 2016

Online editor Caroline Fellows and audio editor Page Kimzey bring this week’s headlines: Turkey Day, orchestra concert, one acts, band … Continue reading Newscast: Dec. 2, 2016

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Newscast: Nov. 18, 2016
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Newscast: Nov. 18, 2016

Online editor Caroline Fellows and audio manager Page Kimzey bring this week’s headlines about Spirit Week activities and the upcoming … Continue reading Newscast: Nov. 18, 2016

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Review: Burton’s new fantasy builds magical home

Page Kimzey Audio Editor “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” is a PG-13 rated movie that came out on Sept. … Continue reading Review: Burton’s new fantasy builds magical home

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ECHO Newscast: Oct. 22, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: Oct. 22, 2016

Opinion editor Abby Botan and audio editor Page Kimzey share this week’s headlines: Drama presents “Little Mermaid,” Week 2 of … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Oct. 22, 2016

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ECHO Newscast: Sept. 30, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: Sept. 30, 2016

Online editor Caroline Fellows and news editor Page Kimzey share this weeks headlines: One Act Festival slideshow, RRISE slideshow, upcoming … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Sept. 30, 2016

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Students receive dual credit through South Tech
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Students receive dual credit through South Tech

Page Kimzey News Editor As juniors and seniors, students are eligible to take dual credit at Webster and a school … Continue reading Students receive dual credit through South Tech

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Back in Black celebrates new school year
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Back in Black celebrates new school year

Webster’s Back in Black on Aug. 26, gave students a chance to reacquaint with school friends. The dance was in … Continue reading Back in Black celebrates new school year

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ECHO Newscast: Sept. 9, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: Sept. 9, 2016

]Web editor Caroline Fellows and news editor Page Kimzey bring this week’s headlines: Back in Black Dance, Camp Wyman, Mini-Cheerleaders, … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Sept. 9, 2016

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ECHO Newscast: Aug. 19, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: Aug. 19, 2016

Entertainment columnist Abby Botan and news editor Page Kimzey share this week’s headlines: Five Seconds of Summer concert, upcoming athletic events … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Aug. 19, 2016

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ECHO Newscast: May 20, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: May 20, 2016

Online editor Caroline Fellows and news editor Page Kimzey share this week’s headlines: All Sports Awards Ceremony,  choir, Paradigm Challenge … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: May 20, 2016

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ECHO Newscast: April 22, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: April 22, 2016

Business manager Ashli Wagner and contributing writer Page Kimzey bring this week’s headlines: EOCs, AP testing, Teacher Appreciation Week, orchestra … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: April 22, 2016

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ECHO Newscast: March 26, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: March 26, 2016

Business/advertising manager Ashli Wagner and contributing writer Page Kimzey share this week’s headlines: student council elections, school board elections, Activities … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: March 26, 2016

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ECHO Newscast: Feb. 19, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: Feb. 19, 2016

Opinion editor Abby Botan and contributing writer Page Kimzey share information about the incoming superintendent and next week’s All-Write Festival. Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Feb. 19, 2016

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ECHO Newscast: Jan. 29, 2016
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ECHO Newscast: Jan. 29, 2016

Business manager Ashli Wagner and contributing writer Page Kimzey bring this week’s headlines: Elementary Night at the basketball game, Model … Continue reading ECHO Newscast: Jan. 29, 2016

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