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

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

May 8
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May 16
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May 26
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Runners move to the start line before the beginning of the Jim Schoemehl Run for ASL awareness, where they will ran a 5k on May 2, 7:30 a.m. at Webster Groves High School.
Varsity men’s lacrosse player, freshman Jack Arnold, gets ready to make a pass during Webster’s game against Seckman High School. The game was held at Moss Field on April 3 and ended in a 14-5 win for Webster. Photo by Karter Goskie Runners move to the start line before the beginning of the Jim Schoemehl Run for ASL awareness, where they will ran a 5k on May 2, 7:30 a.m. at Webster Groves High School. Photo by Edith Leslie 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

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*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.
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*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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Senior celebrates District win
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Senior celebrates District win

Senior George Hendricks dumps water on Head Coach Conner White after winning the Districts game against Miller Career Academy. The game was Thursday, Oct. 30, at Moss Field, and ended in a 41-14 win for Webster. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Senior celebrates District win

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WG Echo October 2025
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WG Echo October 2025

This is the second issue of the 111th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo October 2025

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Seniors named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists
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Seniors named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists

Seniors Jonas Fagin and James Harleman were named Semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Continue reading Seniors named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists

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Football captains lineup for coin toss
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Football captains lineup for coin toss

Varsity football captains line up with the captains of Northwest High School for the coin toss before the game on Friday, Sept. 19. The game was held on Moss Field and ended in a 35-42 loss for Webster. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Football captains lineup for coin toss

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Sophomore carries ball against Parkway South
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Sophomore carries ball against Parkway South

Sophomore Henry Rycenga carries the ball down the field during the varsity football game against Parkway South High School on Friday, Sept 12. The game ended in a 51-13 victory for the statesmen.
Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Sophomore carries ball against Parkway South

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Echo staff earns International First Place Rating
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Echo staff earns International First Place Rating

2024-25 Echo staff members earned Quill and Scroll’s First Place International Rating for Comprehensive News Multimedia with Superior Ratings for General Practices and Coverage. Continue reading Echo staff earns International First Place Rating

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State champ to continue basketball journey
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State champ to continue basketball journey

Senior and state champion Brady Schuettpelz plans to play men’s basketball at Grinnell College next year where he will major in Economics. Continue reading State champ to continue basketball journey

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Artist to continue career in Chicago
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Artist to continue career in Chicago

Gracie Giles, senior, plans to attend The School of the Art Institute in Chicago starting in the fall to pursue her passion in art. Continue reading Artist to continue career in Chicago

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Eagle Award nominee: Student to pursue passion in equity, social justice
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Eagle Award nominee: Student to pursue passion in equity, social justice

Addison Simpson, senior, committed to University of Michigan. Starting in the fall she plans to major in law, justice and social change with a minor in political science and statistics. Continue reading Eagle Award nominee: Student to pursue passion in equity, social justice

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Junior competes in high jump
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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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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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Author to present at Webster
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Author to present at Webster

Dr. Grace Lee, a WGSD Board member, has organized for Vicky Nguyen, the author of the book “The Boat Baby,” to present to students on Friday, April 11, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.. Continue reading Author to present at Webster

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Journalism organizations recognize students
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Journalism organizations recognize students

Echo, journalism and yearbook students earned recognition from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Quill and Scroll, National Scholastic Press Association and the Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association. Continue reading Journalism organizations recognize students

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Men’s Varsity celebrates State win
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Men’s Varsity celebrates State win

Junior Quincy Williams and sophomore Scottie Adkinson embrace after the men’s Varsity basketball team beat Summit Christian High School in the 2025 MSHSAA Basketball Show-Me Showdown Class 5 State Championship game. Webster played in the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO, on Thursday, March 20, and won the game 67-56. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Men’s Varsity celebrates State win

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Senior lacrosse player moves against O’Fallon
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Senior lacrosse player moves against O’Fallon

Senior Kaden Loving cradles the ball during the men’s lacrosse game against O’Fallon High School. The teams played on Moss Field on Tuesday, Mar. 11, and the game ended in a 10-9 win for Webster. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Senior lacrosse player moves against O’Fallon

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