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Webster Groves High School
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Webster Groves, MO 63119

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Junior Sophia Lamitola, member of Rock Climbing Club, climbs a 5.9 wall at a competition on Friday, March 10. Photo by Margaret Oliphant

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Junior Sophia Lamitola, member of Rock Climbing Club, climbs a 5.9 wall at a competition on Friday, March 10. Photo by Margaret Oliphant Student Council and Best Buddies participate in Special Olympics Missouri's Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Creve Coeur Lake. Video filmed and edited by Luca Giordano. Voiceover by Eleanor Kanerva Junior Gabi Merli tries a virtual reality headset in the Army Adventure Trailer during 3rd hour on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The trailer includes features such as simulators, body armor and static displays. Photo by Lydia Urice Junior Jack Vedova performs a solo during the jazz concert on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Knight Auditorium. Photo by Lydia Urice Sophomore Will Hotze holds hands with junior Brady Curtis as Hotze prepares to give blood during the Student Council Blood Drive on Thursday, Feb. 16 in the Auxiliary Gym. Photo by Lydia Urice Senior CJ Lang attempts a shot and is blocked, drawing a foul during the men’s basketball game on Douglass Night on Friday, Feb. 10 in Roberts Gym. The Statesmen won with a score of 56-47. Photo by Luca Giordano Dr. Matt Irvin, principal, grimaces after receiving a pie in the face by senior Maddie Campbell in the Winter Activities Assembly on Friday, Feb. 3 in Roberts Gym. Photo by Eleanor Kanerva 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

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  • Beautiful weather for the @HardballWg home opener vs Kirkwood. ⚾️⚾️⚾️ GO STATESMEN!!! @WebsterGrovesHS https://t.co/MnVCRtsDmU 2 days ago
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  • Today was the first game for our brand new water polo team. It is a coed team combined with students from… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 1 week ago

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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 their 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

Tag: Soledad Lee

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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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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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Meet me at midnight: Swift’s new album divides fans
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Meet me at midnight: Swift’s new album divides fans

Taylor Swift released “Midnights,” her new album on Friday, Oct. 21, at midnight. Continue reading Meet me at midnight: Swift’s new album divides fans

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Photo of the Week: Jazz band performs at Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival
Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week: Jazz band performs at Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival

Webster Groves High School Jazz Band performs at the Jazz and Blues Festival in Old Webster on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 12 p.m. Photos by Soledad Lee Continue reading Photo of the Week: Jazz band performs at Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival

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News Brief: Botanical Garden hosts Green Living Festival
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News Brief: Botanical Garden hosts Green Living Festival

Missouri Botanical Garden will host its yearly Green Living Festival in multiple events at known places in St. Louis.
The festival focuses on teaching people how to live a greener lifestyle and spread that to the community.
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Review: ‘Ratatouille’ offers family entertainment
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Review: ‘Ratatouille’ offers family entertainment

Whether people have childhood memories of watching Disney movies or are catching up with everyone, “Ratatouille” a (Family/Comedy) released in June. 2007 is a great example of a movie, this generation grew up with. Continue reading Review: ‘Ratatouille’ offers family entertainment

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Fine Arts Festival showcases student talent
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Fine Arts Festival showcases student talent

The fine arts department will host the Fine Arts Festival on April 24, in the auditorium and Fine Art wings of the building. Continue reading Fine Arts Festival showcases student talent

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Voices of Webster: All Write Festival brings authors, students together
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Voices of Webster: All Write Festival brings authors, students together

Contributing writer Soledad Lee talks to Dr. Kerry Arens, Chelsea Center coordinator about the All Write Festival.  Continue reading Voices of Webster: All Write Festival brings authors, students together

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COVID numbers rise after winter break
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COVID numbers rise after winter break

At school, there has been a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases. With the Omicron variant spreading throughout winter break, and being more contagious, the number of teachers and students out has risen by 124 new total cases from coming back from winter break. Continue reading COVID numbers rise after winter break

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News Brief: Garden Glow runs until Jan. 8
News Brief

News Brief: Garden Glow runs until Jan. 8

Garden Glow at Missouri Botanical Gardens has been running since Nov. 13. This event celebrates the holidays with looking at lights, eating smores, and many other festivities.
It is open until Jan. 8, but closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Continue reading News Brief: Garden Glow runs until Jan. 8

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Patron, barista talk about Garden Cafe
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Patron, barista talk about Garden Cafe

Contributing writer Soledad Lee talks to people about the Garden Cafe. Continue reading Patron, barista talk about Garden Cafe

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Students share favorite fall reads
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Students share favorite fall reads

During the spooky season, people are waiting for the leaves to change and that book they need to pull out for the most beautiful time. Here’s a few students’ favorite books to read during fall.
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