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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 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.
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*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: Turkey Day

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

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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DECA brings back car smash for fundraiser
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DECA brings back car smash for fundraiser

DECA will hold a car smash fundraiser Nov. 22, 5-6:30 p.m. The event is organized by students for the DECA trip to New York in January of 2024. Continue reading DECA brings back car smash for fundraiser

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Echo News Roundup: Nov. 17, 2023
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Echo News Roundup: Nov. 17, 2023

Contributing writers Karson Bluette and Mia Willis bring this week’s headlines. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Nov. 17, 2023

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Echo News Roundup: Nov. 9, 2023
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Echo News Roundup: Nov. 9, 2023

Contributing writer Mia Willis shares this week’s headlines and talk to students and staff about Turkey Day. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Nov. 9, 2023

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Students Spill: ‘Are assemblies worth the hype?’
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Students Spill: ‘Are assemblies worth the hype?’

Assemblies are a way for students and teachers to get excited about sports or events related to the high school. There are ones for each season of sports and Turkey Day. Continue reading Students Spill: ‘Are assemblies worth the hype?’

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Students share opinions on Thanksgiving origins
Op-Ed

Students share opinions on Thanksgiving origins

Thanksgiving is full of good food, family and gratitude, but the origins of this holiday are more divisive. Continue reading Students share opinions on Thanksgiving origins

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Matt Buha resigns as WGHS head football coach
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Matt Buha resigns as WGHS head football coach

Head football coach and physical education teacher Matt Buha has resigned from his position as head football coach effective immediately. Continue reading Matt Buha resigns as WGHS head football coach

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Newscast: Dec. 2, 2016
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Newscast: Dec. 2, 2016

Online editor Caroline Fellows and audio editor Page Kimzey bring this week’s headlines: Turkey Day, orchestra concert, one acts, band … Continue reading Newscast: Dec. 2, 2016

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Print Version: WG ECHO November 2016 Issue
Print Version

Print Version: WG ECHO November 2016 Issue

This is the third issue of the 102nd year of the ECHO. Contents include the Black Friday march, views about … Continue reading Print Version: WG ECHO November 2016 Issue

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Kirkwood hosts annual Friendship Dance

Riley Mullgardt Entertainment Editor Nov. 5, in the Kirkwood Auditorium from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. marks the 77th annual … Continue reading Kirkwood hosts annual Friendship Dance

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Slideshow: WGHS celebrates spirit at Turkey Day assembly
Slideshow, Turkey Day

Slideshow: WGHS celebrates spirit at Turkey Day assembly

WGHS’s Turkey Day assembly was Nov. 25, during seventh hour in Roberts Gym. Photos by Cole Schnell Continue reading Slideshow: WGHS celebrates spirit at Turkey Day assembly

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Slideshow: Kirkwood wins Turkey Day 3rd year in row
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Slideshow: Kirkwood wins Turkey Day 3rd year in row

Kirkwood defeated Webster Groves in the Turkey Day football game 42-13 on Nov. 26, 2015. The Statesmen’s defense was able … Continue reading Slideshow: Kirkwood wins Turkey Day 3rd year in row

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Bennett from the Bleachers: Pioneers keep Bell 42-13
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Bennett from the Bleachers: Pioneers keep Bell 42-13

Kirkwood High School defeated Webster Groves 42-13 on Nov. 26, at Lyons Memorial Field. Click here to read the transcript … Continue reading Bennett from the Bleachers: Pioneers keep Bell 42-13

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WGHS has Spirit Week Wednesday off for the first time

Cole Schnell Contributing Writer WGHS has a two-day Spirit Week for the first time: going to have the Wednesday of … Continue reading WGHS has Spirit Week Wednesday off for the first time

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