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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Madrid to Missouri: Exchange student experiences American autumn
Student sections. Fall weather. Homecoming. Thanksgiving.
Americans may call these things mundane, but for junior exchange student Marta Domínguez, these activities are nothing short of exhilarating. Continue reading Madrid to Missouri: Exchange student experiences American autumn
Editorial: Gun laws need to be stronger
Two people were killed and seven others were injured in a shooting at the Central Visual and Performing Arts High School and Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience on Oct. 24.
This event showed the reality that guns can find their way into communities even like Saint Louis. Continue reading Editorial: Gun laws need to be stronger
It’s back: Mx Webster returns to auditorium
Annual Mx. Webster Pageant will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the auditorium. Every year this contest is hosted by Marketing II/DECA students. Continue reading It’s back: Mx Webster returns to auditorium
News Brief: Statesmen soccer wins State championship
Men’s soccer won the MHSAA Class 3 State Championship on Saturday, Nov, 20, in a game against East Kansas City High School. The score was 3-2 after going into penalty kicks. Continue reading News Brief: Statesmen soccer wins State championship
Statesmen soccer scores
“It’s very exciting, but we’ve gotta stay humble,” senior Oliver Doyle said about being ranked number one in the state for men’s Varsity soccer. Continue reading Statesmen soccer scores
NHS sponsors blood drive
National Honor Society organized a blood drive on Monday, Nov. 14. Students 17 or older, or 16 with parent’s permission, could sign up to get their blood drawn during school. Continue reading NHS sponsors blood drive
Echo News Roundup: Nov. 16, 2022
Podcast editor Sam Klein shares this week’s headlines: Spirit Week, the Advisory door decorating contest, Tacky Day, Spirit Day, men’s soccer and men’s basketball. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Nov. 16, 2022
Students share love for figure skating
While figure skating may capture the attention of millions of Americans during the Winter Olympics, some students are dedicating themselves to the sport all year, regardless of Team USA. Continue reading Students share love for figure skating
Swim and dive team bleaches hair for State
Men’s swim and dive will compete at state this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12, at St. Peters Rec Complex. Continue reading Swim and dive team bleaches hair for State
Seniors crowned Webster Royals
Seniors Eleanor Kanerva and Dominic Lee were crowned Webster Royals at the Friendship Dance on Saturday, Nov. 5. The dance … Continue reading Seniors crowned Webster Royals
Grease returns to stage at WGHS
“Grease” is a movie, produced in 1978, starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, but it’s also the WGHS drama department’s fall musical. Continue reading Grease returns to stage at WGHS
Echo News Roundup: Nov. 9, 2022
Social media manager Maren DeMargel shares this week’s headlines: Friendship King and Queen, fall musical, Senior Line Dance practice, men’s swimming and men’s soccer. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Nov. 9, 2022
Actors in ‘Grease’ build friendships
“I became pretty close friends with a few people in the cast,” said Teddy Woldrow, junior, who is playing Kenickie in the fall musical, “Grease,” showing Nov. 10-12, at 7 pm. Continue reading Actors in ‘Grease’ build friendships
DECA sponsors powder puff game for NY trip
DECA organized a powder puff game Oct. 22, on Moss Field to raise funds for its New York trip. The game raised over $2,000, and ended in a 21-21 tie. Continue reading DECA sponsors powder puff game for NY trip
Women’s sports face inequalities
Title IX states that no person on the basis of sex should be discriminated against in any educational activity receiving federal financial assistance, but today, inequalities between men’s and women’s sports can still be seen. Continue reading Women’s sports face inequalities
Photo of the Week: Soccer team wins Districts
Senior Habi Baker dribbles the ball in the men’s soccer Class 3 District Semi-final on Tuesday, Nov. 1, The Statesmen defeated the Lutheran South Lancers in a score oof 7-0, advancing to the Class 3 District Championship. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Soccer team wins Districts
Veterans share insights with social studies classes
“It isn’t just a social studies event, but something that benefits everyone in our community,” social studies teacher Betty Roberts said. Continue reading Veterans share insights with social studies classes