Cows, Chickens and an Addicting Time-Waster
November 20, 2009 • written by Devan Coggan
Filed under Columns, Opinion
It’s not everyday I get the opportunity to purchase an alien cow. Unfortunately, my wooded backyard isn’t the ideal living space for this bovine extraterrestrial. Instead, he resides on a lovely plot of land on the screen of my Mac laptop. He joins his earthling cows, chickens and goats... Read more »
Football Wrap-up
November 20, 2009 • written by Nikko Gianino
Filed under Sports
After their first .500 season under coach Larry Frost, the Kirkwood Pioneer football team looked to rebound this season. Led by a powerful running game comprised of an experienced line and running back Malcolm Owens, senior, the Pioneers got off to a 5-1 start that included impressive road wins over... Read more »
Wrestling Preview
November 20, 2009 • written by Nikko Gianino
Filed under Sports
For the Kirkwood Wrestling Program, last year was one of mixed success. The team welcomed a new head coach, Craig Dickinson, practiced in a new wrestling room, and had a state champion in Stephen Doty, who graduated. As a whole, however, the team finished with a 3-10 record. Dickinson instituted various... Read more »
Girls’ tennis wrap-up
November 20, 2009
Filed under Sports
After completing his 34th and final season as the girls’ tennis coach, Coach Art Stout finished off on a solid note reaching sectionals then falling to Ladue. Despite this postseason loss, history was made at state by a Kirkwood senior. Rachel Stuhlmann became Stout’s first singles champion. Not... Read more »
The Little Peek Over the Shoulder
November 18, 2009 • written by Mary Kate Vatterott
Filed under Features, Features
Everyone’s been in the position. We studied so hard, yet we seem to have forgotten that one answer. Soon, we find ourselves peeking over someone else’s shoulder for an answer. Something so simple can result in complicated consequences. “I cheated in high school, because I was unprepared, and... Read more »
Election Hassle
November 16, 2009 • written by Bess Wilhelms
Filed under Uncategorized
The administrative offices, Keysor, Robinson and Tillman Elementary Schools, along with KHS had something in common Nov. 5. They all hosted voting places for the Kirkwood area in the county elections and voting. “We are notified by the St. Louis County that schools are holding the elections,”... Read more »
Tax Rate Changes for Kirkwood
November 11, 2009 • written by Bess Wilhelms
Filed under News
Kirkwood taxes support the school district, roads and other public facilities, but the revenue for the taxes in the area has taken a dip. “Generally speaking, I’m not for raising taxes,” Thomas Turek, Kirkwood area homeowner and father to KHS student, said. According to Turek, the tax rate increase... Read more »
