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

Upcoming Events

April 3
Top Hat Awards
Roberts Gym   7:45 – 8:45 a.m.

April 7
District ACT for all juniors
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

April 6
Spring Broadway Revue
Auditorium 7:00-9:00 p.m.

April 15
NHS Induction
Roberts Gym   6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

April 16
Spring Musical
Auditorium 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

April 17
Statesmen Service Awards
Auditorium 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Spring Musical
Auditorium 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

April 18
Spring Musical
Auditorium 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

April 20-24
EOC Week

April 25
Prom
Planetarium 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Photo of the Week

Echo Newspaper and Echo Yearbook students attended MIJA's J-Day on Wednesday, March 25. The event celebrates the journalistic performance of Missouri High School Students with workshops throughout the day for students to attend. Photo by Donald Johnson
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. Men’s and Women’s basketball honored those lost to cancer on Monday, Jan. 5. The men’s team played Saint Louis University High, winning 83-62, and the women’s team played Parkway North High School, winning 50-42. Photos by Sam Enlund

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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 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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Junior listens to journalist’s presentation
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Junior listens to journalist’s presentation

Junior Shyla Stone listens to a presentation given by Vicky Nguyen on Friday, April 11, about her new book, “Boat Baby.” The presentation was given in the Frick Theater. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Junior listens to journalist’s presentation

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Varsity plays first game on new Moss Field
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Varsity plays first game on new Moss Field

Webster Groves High School Varsity football played on the newly constructed Moss Field on Sept. 6. The team beat Hazelwood West 15-13. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Varsity plays first game on new Moss Field

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Senior moves ball down court against St. Mary’s
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Senior moves ball down court against St. Mary’s

Senior Iziah Purvey dribbles the ball down the court in the men’s basketball game against St. Mary’s on Friday, Dec. 8, in Roberts Gym. The Statesmen lost with a score of 74-76. Photo by Ryan DeMargel Continue reading Senior moves ball down court against St. Mary’s

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Senior hits ice against Eureka
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Senior hits ice against Eureka

Senior Conlan Doty plays in the hockey game against Eureka on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Webster Ice Rink. The Skatesmen lost 2-3. Photo by Thomas Sullivan Continue reading Senior hits ice against Eureka

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Senior shares about school programs at Curriculum and Preview Night
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Senior shares about school programs at Curriculum and Preview Night

Senior Sam Klein talks to a parent at the Echo table during Curriculum and Preview Night on Tuesday, Dec. 5 in the auxiliary gym. The event went from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It showcased student clubs, a fine arts performance, and students pitched their THRIVE businesses. Photo by Soledad Lee Continue reading Senior shares about school programs at Curriculum and Preview Night

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Photo of the Week: Cheerleader performs at Turkey Day game
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Photo of the Week: Cheerleader performs at Turkey Day game

Senior Ari Eichberg poses in a stunt at the 125th annual Turkey Day game against Kirkwood on Thursday, Nov. 23, on Lyons Memorial Field. The Statesmen lost to the Kirkwood Pioneers with a score of 13-65. Photo by Karson Bluette Continue reading Photo of the Week: Cheerleader performs at Turkey Day game

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Webster crowns Friendship Royalty
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Webster crowns Friendship Royalty

Seniors Kyzer Strawbridge and Mia Willis were crowned Webster Royals at the Friendship Dance on Saturday, Nov. 4. The dance was held at Webster with Kirkwood, continuing a long tradition. Photo by Soledad Lee Continue reading Webster crowns Friendship Royalty

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Junior entertains at Broadway Revue
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Junior entertains at Broadway Revue

Junior Janiah Davis sings “Almost There” (From “The Princess and the Frog”) by Anika Noni Rose, at the Broadway Revue hosted by the Theater Department on Friday, Oct. 27, in Jerry R. Knight Auditorium. Photo by Sam Klein Continue reading Junior entertains at Broadway Revue

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Junior swims relay
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Junior swims relay

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 Continue reading Junior swims relay

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Senior wins limbo contest for Statesmen Stars
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Senior wins limbo contest for Statesmen Stars

Senior Mia Knox representing the Statesmen Stars won the limbo contest at the Fall Sports Assembly on Friday, Sept. 8 in Roberts Gym. Photo by Soledad Lee Continue reading Senior wins limbo contest for Statesmen Stars

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Junior tennis player prepares counter
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Junior tennis player prepares counter

Junior Chase Westmeyer follows the ball during the men’s tennis match against Kirkwood High School on Thursday, March 30, at Kirkwood Park. The Statesmen lost to the Pioneers with a score of 4-5. Photo by Izzy Poole Continue reading Junior tennis player prepares counter

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Photo of the week: Junior competes in rock climbing
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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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Photo of the Week: Junior experiences virtual reality
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Photo of the Week: Junior experiences virtual reality

Junior Gabi Merli tries a virtual reality headset in the Army Adventure Trailer during third hour on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The trailer includes features such as simulators, body armor and static displays. Photo by Lydia Urice Continue reading Photo of the Week: Junior experiences virtual reality

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Photo of the Week: Junior prepares for ‘Dracula’
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Photo of the Week: Junior prepares for ‘Dracula’

Junior Kaya Wolf rehearses ‘Dracula’ with Advanced Drama on Monday, Jan. 23 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Luca Giordano Continue reading Photo of the Week: Junior prepares for ‘Dracula’

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Photo of the Week: StatesBot drivers prepare for match
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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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Photo of the Week: Sophomore brings ball down court in season opener
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Photo of the Week: Sophomore brings ball down court in season opener

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 Continue reading Photo of the Week: Sophomore brings ball down court in season opener

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Photo of the Week: Senior softball players honored
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Photo of the Week: Senior softball players honored

Senior Bailey Allen smiles with her parents as she celebrates women’s softball’s Senior Night on Monday, Oct. 5, on Plymouth Field. Photo by Lydia Urice Continue reading Photo of the Week: Senior softball players honored

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