Arianna Peper

Journalism

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The ECHO is a monthly publication of the newspaper staff of Webster Groves High School, 100 Selma Avenue, Webster Groves, MO. To contact staff members, call 314-963-6400 ex. 11157. Unsigned editorials are the opinion of a majority of staff members; signed articles are the opinion of the writer.

Photo Journalism

All photos by Arianna Peper

Captions (left to right, top to bottom):

  1. Freshman Scottie Adkinson faces off against a Marquette player as he drives toward the basket on Douglass Night, Saturday, Feb 17. in Roberts Gym. The Statesmen won 72-69.
  2. Senior Willow Sinclair rehearses for ‘Rumors’ in the Jerry R. Knight Auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
  3. Freshmen Henry Lodes and Noah Banks participated in an activity at the Future Leaders program at the high school from Monday, July 15, through Thursday, July 18, 2024. Students were placed into pods, with upperclassmen leading each group as they played games and learned information about WGHS.
  4. Seniors Silas Garrett, Maddie Wood and Katie Downey play cello at the Webster Groves High School Orchestra Winter Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 13, in Knight Auditorium. “We worked really hard to prepare for it. It’s been a lot of extra rehearsals after school, but it’s been really fun, and everybody had a good time,” Downey said.
  5. Junior Marcus Terri serves during the game against Marquette High School on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Webster lost 0-3.
  6. Coach Annie Lybarger goes over and teaches different techniques of football to a class on Sept. 19, 2022. Lybarger said “It’s been so exciting to be back at Webster. I have so many great memories as a student here and have loved making new ones as a teacher. Everyone has been so friendly and welcoming, I look forward to years to come!”
  7. Freshman Khobie Hicks enters the F4 Fighter Jet that students are able to sit in on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, before the Veterans Day Program.
  8. Students walk towards City Hall carrying signs protesting the recent violence and actions from ICE agents. The walkout took place on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
  9. Webster residents Tilly and Erin Ketcherside and Charlotte and Kate Schaeffer stand together at the finish line with their medals after participating in the Santas on the Loose run on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.
  10. Senior Emmett Shank swims butterfly during a cool down after the men’s swim and dive meet against Clayton High School on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at the Center of Clayton. Webster won 92-88.
  11. Freshman Sa’Nye Cannon cheers on teammates during a JV women’s softball game on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022.
  12. Sophomore Sa’nye Cannon prepares to bat in the JV Women’s softball game against Rockwood Summit at Afton Athletic Association on Oct. 2, 2023. Webster won 15-8.
  13. Senior Calum Shank swims the 200 IM in the State championship finals on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Shank went on to break the school record for the 200 IM with a time of 1:55.85.
  14. Senior Emmett Shank spits on the blocks before his race during the meet against Ladue at Webster University on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. Shank placed first in the 100 butterfly, and Webster won the meet 105-65.
  15. Senior Calum Shank is congratulated by teammates after breaking a 56 year old record in the 200 m freestyle with a time of 1:47.52 on Sept. 14, 2023.
  16. Seniors Kaya Wolf and Mia Willis rehearse for the show “Rumors,” by Neil Simon on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, in Jerry R. Knight Auditorium.
  17. Social studies teacher Michael Weber speaks during the Veteran’s assembly in Roberts Gym on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

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