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Webster Groves High School
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*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.
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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 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

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State law bans personal devices at school
Videos

State law bans personal devices at school

Contributing writers Chase Hoskins and Karter Goskie report on the state-wide cellphone ban. Continue reading State law bans personal devices at school

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Webster hosts Friendship Dance
Features

Webster hosts Friendship Dance

Friendship Dance took place on Saturday, Nov. 1 in Robert’s Gym from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.. The dance is a tradition that started in 1939 between Webster Groves and Kirkwood High Schools.
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Seniors enjoy Friendship Dance
Photo of the Week

Seniors enjoy Friendship Dance

Seniors Makayleigh Francis and Poppy Coalier take a photo at the annual Friendship dance at Webster Groves High School on Saturday, Nov. 1. The dance was attended by both Webster and Kirkwood High School students and lasted from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Photo by Lucy Fish Continue reading Seniors enjoy Friendship Dance

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Webster offers new Service Learning course
Features

Webster offers new Service Learning course

“The key thing is who are the partnerships and how do you connect with organizations for the opportunity,” experiential learning teacher and community connector Patrick Bommarito said about the new Chelsea Center course.
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State passes law restricting phone use
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State passes law restricting phone use

“State involvement was an absolutely necessary piece,” Todd Schaefer, theater teacher, said about the new state law banning phones. Continue reading State passes law restricting phone use

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Senior celebrates District win
Photo of the Week

Senior celebrates District win

Senior George Hendricks dumps water on Head Coach Conner White after winning the Districts game against Miller Career Academy. The game was Thursday, Oct. 30, at Moss Field, and ended in a 41-14 win for Webster. Photo by Sam Enlund Continue reading Senior celebrates District win

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WG Echo October 2025
Print Version

WG Echo October 2025

This is the second issue of the 111th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo October 2025

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Taylor Swift becomes fully-fledged pop star with release of ‘1989’
Entertainment

Taylor Swift becomes fully-fledged pop star with release of ‘1989’

Taylor Swift released her fifth album on Oct. 27, 2014. This album changed the way her career and she were seen through the public eye. Continue reading Taylor Swift becomes fully-fledged pop star with release of ‘1989’

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Webster hires new assistant principal
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Webster hires new assistant principal

Dr. Samantha Smith was hired as the new assistant principal for the 2025-26 school year to replace Dr. Tony Gragnani.
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Editorial: National Guard should not enforce domestic laws
Editorial

Editorial: National Guard should not enforce domestic laws

“(Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe) has authorized the Missouri National Guard (MONG) to assist with administrative, clerical and logistical duties at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facilities within the State of Missouri,” the governors official website states.
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Senior runner breaks cross country record
Sports

Senior runner breaks cross country record

Senior cross country runner Drew Upperman broke the overall school record in the 5K during the Southern Stampede on Saturday, Sept. 20.
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Webster remembers former principal
News, Profile

Webster remembers former principal

“He was great at really caring for his students and looking for the best in everyone he worked with,” math teacher and assistant baseball and softball coach Jacob Clark said about his father, Jon Clark.
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Senior runs field in Powder Puff game
Photo of the Week

Senior runs field in Powder Puff game

Senior Lucy Marsh runs with the ball during the annual Powder Puff Game on Saturday, Oct. 26. As a part of the fundraiser, teams hot pink and light pink competed on Moss Field at 1 p.m. Photo by Lucy Fish Continue reading Senior runs field in Powder Puff game

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WGHS changes tardy policy
News Brief

WGHS changes tardy policy

Changes to the tardy policy have been made for the 2025-26 school year. Continue reading WGHS changes tardy policy

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Drama department casts roles for ‘Romeo and Juliet’
News, Slideshow

Drama department casts roles for ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Theater teacher Todd Schaefer has released the cast for the upcoming show of “Romeo and Juliet,” which is being shown Nov. 13-15, 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Continue reading Drama department casts roles for ‘Romeo and Juliet’

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