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Webster Groves High School
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Sophomore running back Cortez Sheppard rushes through Francis Howell North's defense live on Aug. 28 at Moss Field. Webster won the game 22-8.
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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

Tag: Sam Klein

Wrestling team creates unity
Features, Sports

Wrestling team creates unity

Wrestling is a sport traditionally participated in by men, but the women’s wrestling team is on the rise with eight members total and seven of them being underclassmen. Continue reading Wrestling team creates unity

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Holiday drinks welcome winter spirit
Entertainment, Features

Holiday drinks welcome winter spirit

Starbucks holiday drinks were released for the season on Nov. 2, and include some new drinks and some traditional drinks. Continue reading Holiday drinks welcome winter spirit

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Voices of Webster: Marketing students discuss New York trip
Podcasts

Voices of Webster: Marketing students discuss New York trip

Print/podcast editor Sam Klein talks to Marketing II and Thrive students about their upcoming trip to New York.  Continue reading Voices of Webster: Marketing students discuss New York trip

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Assistant activities director to become activities director at end of year
Breaking News, News

Assistant activities director to become activities director at end of year

Current assistant activities director Chris Johnson will fill the position of activities director for the 2024-2025 school year. Continue reading Assistant activities director to become activities director at end of year

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WG Echo December 2023
Print Version

WG Echo December 2023

This is the fourth issue of the 109th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo December 2023

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Voices of Webster: Students, staff share New Year’s resolutions
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Voices of Webster: Students, staff share New Year’s resolutions

Print/podcast editor Sam Klein talks to students and staff about New Year’s Resolutions. Continue reading Voices of Webster: Students, staff share New Year’s resolutions

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Senior shares about school programs at Curriculum and Preview Night
Photo of the Week

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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AI finds place in school environment
Features

AI finds place in school environment

Chat GPT became available to the general public on Nov. 30, 2022, bringing about concern over students using AI to complete assignments in school, especially essays. Continue reading AI finds place in school environment

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Voices of Webster: Seniors look forward to second semester
Podcasts

Voices of Webster: Seniors look forward to second semester

Print/podcast editor Sam Klein talks to seniors about second semester highlights.  Continue reading Voices of Webster: Seniors look forward to second semester

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Students and staff reflect on ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’
Entertainment

Students and staff reflect on ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

Over the past two years, music artist Taylor Swift has been re-recording her albums to reclaim ownership from Scooter Braun, who recently purchased the masters to her albums. Continue reading Students and staff reflect on ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

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WG Echo November 2023
Print Version

WG Echo November 2023

This is the third issue of the 109th year of the ECHO.
  Continue reading WG Echo November 2023

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Voices of Webster: Women’s Varsity tennis competes at State
Podcasts, Sports

Voices of Webster: Women’s Varsity tennis competes at State

Contributing writers Amelia Brangle and Ryan DeMargel talk to the tennis team’s most successful season in school history.   Continue reading Voices of Webster: Women’s Varsity tennis competes at State

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Activities director to retire at end of school year
Breaking News

Activities director to retire at end of school year

After 24 years in the school district and the last 19 as Activities Director, Jerry Collins has announced his retirement from the public school system. Continue reading Activities director to retire at end of school year

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Annual Friendship Dance planning begins as joint aspect is called into question
Features, News

Annual Friendship Dance planning begins as joint aspect is called into question

Webster and Kirkwood High Schools have been coming together for the annual Friendship Dance before the Turkey Day football game since 1939. Continue reading Annual Friendship Dance planning begins as joint aspect is called into question

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Voices of Webster: Students, staff share ‘Roman empires’
Podcasts

Voices of Webster: Students, staff share ‘Roman empires’

Print/podcast editor Sam Klein asks students and staff to share their “Roman empires.” Continue reading Voices of Webster: Students, staff share ‘Roman empires’

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