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

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Auditorium
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September 28
Picture Retake Day

September 29
End of progress period

October 4
MOACAC College Fair
Lindbergh High School
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October 4
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Webster United Methodist Church
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October 28
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Webster Groves Presbyterian Church
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October 25
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Webster Groves High School
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October 25
Orchestra Concert
Webster Groves Presbyterian Church
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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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

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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"
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--"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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Season two: ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ sparks debate
Entertainment, Features

Season two: ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ sparks debate

Viewers of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” tuned in each week starting July. 14 for season two. Each episode brought anticipation of who the main character, Belly (Lola Tung) would end up with. Continue reading Season two: ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ sparks debate

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Students showcase clubs through activities fair
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Students showcase clubs through activities fair

Activities Fair for all students was hosted on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Continue reading Students showcase clubs through activities fair

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Photo of the Week: Seniors move to pass Oakville player
Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week: Seniors move to pass Oakville player

Seniors Clark Bias Jr. and Trevion Hulsey take the lead against Oakville senior Tyler Coleman during the Statesmen’s first home game on Thursday, Sept. 7, on Lyons Memorial Field. The Statesmen lost with a score of 24-35. Photo by Hadley Hoskins Continue reading Photo of the Week: Seniors move to pass Oakville player

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Photo of the Week: Soccer player battles  Lindbergh opponent
Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week: Soccer player battles Lindbergh opponent

Freshman Bergen Neal battles for the ball against Lindbergh sophomore Aiden Vojka. Lindbergh went on to beat the Statesman 2-0. About the game, Bergen Neal said, “It was a tough loss, with new people and a new team.” Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Photo of the Week: Soccer player battles Lindbergh opponent

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What will the songs of summer be?
Entertainment, Features

What will the songs of summer be?

Summer is approaching quickly, and students are thinking about their bucket lists or better yet, the songs they will have on repeat all summer long. Continue reading What will the songs of summer be?

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Festival shows off student-made films
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Festival shows off student-made films

Reel Film Club has been working on its own films since the beginning of the year. The result: a festival featuring student made films. Continue reading Festival shows off student-made films

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Prom revelers celebrate at Planetarium
Photo of the Week

Prom revelers celebrate at Planetarium

Senior Phoebe McFarland dances at Prom at The Planetarium on Saturday, April 15. For more photos and other prom content, check out the April Issue, which will be distributed on Friday, April 28, during Academic Networking. Photo by Soledad Lee Continue reading Prom revelers celebrate at Planetarium

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Arts benefit Webster students
Features

Arts benefit Webster students

Drama teacher Todd Schaefer believes having a fine arts credit benefits students. Continue reading Arts benefit Webster students

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Students spill celebrity crushes
Features

Students spill celebrity crushes

Students search for ways to break the routine of everyday life; one way is celebrity crushes. Continue reading Students spill celebrity crushes

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Vape monitors installed in bathrooms
Features

Vape monitors installed in bathrooms

Vape detectors have begun to be installed in bathrooms throughout the school. Continue reading Vape monitors installed in bathrooms

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Physical activity improves mental health
Features

Physical activity improves mental health

Some students search to stay physically active during the school year. Seeing different ways they stay active and how this affects their daily lives is important. Continue reading Physical activity improves mental health

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School calendar affects finals
Features

School calendar affects finals

First semester finals take place the week before winter break. This year winter break started on Dec. 22, 2022. Continue reading School calendar affects finals

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Changes made to hall pass enforcement
Features

Changes made to hall pass enforcement

New hall passes for leaving the classroom were introduced this year. Continue reading Changes made to hall pass enforcement

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Contestants discuss Mx. Webster pageant
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Contestants discuss Mx. Webster pageant

Marketing II students organize and then facilitate different fundraisers to raise money for their annual trip to New York. One of the events is Mx. Webster, previously known as Mr. Webster. Continue reading Contestants discuss Mx. Webster pageant

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‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ divides viewers
Entertainment

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ divides viewers

From the star-studded soundtrack to the swoon-worthy cast, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” was one of the defining shows of summer 2022, but one thing divided fans of the show: Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? Continue reading ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ divides viewers

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Film club collaborates on art
Features

Film club collaborates on art

Film Club has been working on making its own films that will be featured in its spring film festival. Continue reading Film club collaborates on art

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