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

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September 26
Junior Parent Night
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September 28
Picture Retake Day

September 29
End of progress period

October 4
MOACAC College Fair
Lindbergh High School
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

October 4
Choir Concert
Webster United Methodist Church
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

October 28
Orchestra Concert
Webster Groves Presbyterian Church
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October 25
ACT Testing
Webster Groves High School
8 a.m.

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"
--"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 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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Alumnae discuss: high school then and now
Features

Alumnae discuss: high school then and now

Sam Klein Print/Podcast Editor Webster Groves High School was founded in 1889. It was first only one classroom in the … Continue reading Alumnae discuss: high school then and now

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Music department prepares for upcoming performances
Entertainment, News

Music department prepares for upcoming performances

Ali Schulz Junior Editor Jazz band will play at 1 p.m. on Sept. 16, as part of the Old Webster … Continue reading Music department prepares for upcoming performances

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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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Barbie Movie shows new perspective on misogyny
Entertainment

Barbie Movie shows new perspective on misogyny

“It might not have shown every aspect of a woman’s daily life and how hard it can be, but it did a very good job showing just a smidge of it,” an anonymous sophomore said. Continue reading Barbie Movie shows new perspective on misogyny

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New retake policy should be changed
Editorial

New retake policy should be changed

Webster Groves High School implemented a new, controversial retake policy for the 2023-24 school year. This policy changes the requirements for an assessment retake, differing from the 2022-23 school year. Continue reading New retake policy should be changed

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Students, staff discuss: Is football dying?
Features, News

Students, staff discuss: Is football dying?

Clayton High School and Brentwood High School made the choice to merge their football teams for the 2023 football season due to low numbers according to KSDK, showing that small school districts are struggling to put together football teams. Continue reading Students, staff discuss: Is football dying?

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Breaking news: Friendship dance will continue to be held with Kirkwood
Breaking News

Breaking news: Friendship dance will continue to be held with Kirkwood

In a press release sent out to students, parents and staff, principal Dr. Matt Irvin announced the annual Friendship Dance will continue to be held jointly with Kirkwood High School. Continue reading Breaking news: Friendship dance will continue to be held with Kirkwood

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Voices of Webster: Students, staff talk about Friendship Dance
Podcasts

Voices of Webster: Students, staff talk about Friendship Dance

Print/podcast editor Sam Klein reports on this year’s Friendship Dance.  Continue reading Voices of Webster: Students, staff talk about Friendship Dance

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College counselors give application advice
Features

College counselors give application advice

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 66.2% of high school students enroll in college—but before a student can step into their first lecture or log onto their first ZOOM meeting, they have to apply. Continue reading College counselors give application advice

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Echo News Roundup: Sept. 21, 2023
Videos

Echo News Roundup: Sept. 21, 2023

Contributing writer Mia Willis shares this week’s headlines. Continue reading Echo News Roundup: Sept. 21, 2023

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Coaches, athletes respond to heat wave
Features

Coaches, athletes respond to heat wave

August’s heatwave took its toll on athletes with record high heats getting as high as 115, according to weather.gov. Continue reading Coaches, athletes respond to heat wave

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Students showcase clubs through activities fair
Features, News

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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New choir teacher brings back old tradition
Entertainment, News

New choir teacher brings back old tradition

The choir is starting the year off by performing with the middle school choir and directors from outside of the district. Continue reading New choir teacher brings back old tradition

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Heatwave affects student transportation
Features, News

Heatwave affects student transportation

“I decided I had to get someone to pick me up, so I had to have my poor grandma get me after school because it’s so bad,” sophomore Kate Spellecy said about her bus. Continue reading Heatwave affects student transportation

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Fall, spring sports seasons change due to renovations on Moss Field
Features, News, Sports

Fall, spring sports seasons change due to renovations on Moss Field

No home games, competitions, or practices will be held at Moss Field this school year because of construction at the site. As a result, fall and spring sports have seen major changes to their seasons. Continue reading Fall, spring sports seasons change due to renovations on Moss Field

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WG Echo September 2023
Print Version

WG Echo September 2023

This is the first issue of the 109th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo September 2023

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