Morning Glory inspires to go for goals
Cassie Kibens
April 21, 2011
Don’t bother showering or changing out of your PJs. Pour a cup of coffee, whip up a frittata and park it in front of the TV. It doesn’t matter if you are a journalist or have the slightest idea about journalism, Morning Glory is a piece of work everyone should see. Morning Glory captured my heart... Read more »
Dancing to Help out Africa
Bess Wilhelms
April 20, 2011
When most students get down on the dance floor, it is usually not for a good cause. But this Friday, Kirkwood Youth Service (KYS) will be using dancing to help a school in Zambia. “The theme is Blacklights and Raves and if people want to partake, they have to raise money,” Olivia Meiners, senior... Read more »
Sheen: insane in the membrane
Maddy Ford, Opinions editor
April 20, 2011
Delusional. Berserk. Deranged. All are synonyms of “crazy.” We’re all accustomed to it, but rarely has it been demonstrated in such an attention calling and demanding manner. This generation’s epitome of crazy? Charlie Sheen. Sheen’s partying ways and absurd antics are hardly a new development... Read more »
Spring sports update
By Mike McHugh
April 20, 2011
Girls’ Lacrosse: Key Player- Suzy Bambini, junior Key Game- Cor Jesu April 28 Stephanie Seabaugh (senior): Best memory of your career at KHS: “My best memory playing at KHS was a game we won in the last 10 seconds.” Ways the team prepared in the off-season to accomplish its goals this year:... Read more »
Reflections on Dr. Holley’s career as KHS principal: secretaries
Maggie Hallam
April 20, 2011
While most people at KHS spend just a few minutes in Dr. Holley’s presence every day, the main office secretaries interact with him several times daily. Mary Dahlem, school secretary, has known Holley since he became principal 10 years ago and has worked with him for five years. “It’s just fun... Read more »
300 Words: Libya
Jimmy McHugh, opinions writer
April 20, 2011
A controversial decision was made March 19, when President Obama decided to launch 112 long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles from the Libyan coast in order to enforce a no-fly zone for Muammar Gadhafi, leader of Libya. This decision not only blew up Libyan air defenses, but also the serene atmosphere... Read more »
Photo Of The Day 4/13/11
April 14, 2011
Students from North Kirkwood Middle School and Nipher Middle School wait on the bleachers before the beginning of their track meet April 13. 0 Read More →
Girls just wanna be tan
Bess Wilhelms, News Writer
March 17, 2011
A few times a month when the stress of senior year gets to her, Danielle Harper, senior, heads off to a tanning salon to relax in the peace and quiet of a tanning bed. She is one of 29 percent of teens surveyed at KHS who tan according to a survey of 306 students. “I know many girls do it to look good,... Read more »
The Kirkwood Call Staff
March 7, 2011
Devan Coggan……………………..Editors-in-Chief Maggie Hallam Lydia Mitchener……………………….Design Editor Katie Just……………………Public Relations Editor Alaina Hinkle……………………..Managing... Read more »
Transition from symphony to teaching hits the right note
Jimmy McHugh
March 2, 2011
He has been to more places than Johnny Cash and did it only needing four strings instead of six. He has recorded more CDs than the Beatles. He has more first-hand experience at his profession than almost any teacher in the Kirkwood School District. In addition, Adrian Walker, concert orchestra director,... Read more »