Completing the family
By Mary Kate Vatterott, Features Editor
November 16, 2011
“An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but will never break.” This ancient Chinese proverb is what keeps Katie Meyers and her family strong through their long process of adoption. Although... Read more »
Far from the eyes, close to the heart
By Rachel Trout
November 8, 2011
The dynamic of her life has completely changed. Rachel Tainter, junior, wakes up each day with her father across the country. Rachel’s father, although still married to her mother, lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, because of a job opportunity he received. “At first his job was temporary,” Rachel said.... Read more »
A Letter Home
Mary Kate Vatterott, Features Editor
October 27, 2011
Alex Matheis, sophomore, began his computer applications assignment like any other. What started as a routine project ended in a way that has never happened before. The task was to write a business letter to someone you admire. Matheis, who expressed an interest to enter the business world, wrote to... Read more »
Seeing double: Mikala and Nick Jones
Rachel Trout
October 24, 2011
According to womenshealth.gov, there are approximately 133,100 twin babies born per year in the US. The Kirkwood Call sat down with a handful of twins who roam KHS halls every day to determine how being a twin becomes a part of who they are. Nick Jones Favorite… TV Show: Tosh.0 Color: Red Music... Read more »
Seeing double: Margaret and Jay Travis
Rachel Trout
October 24, 2011
According to womenshealth.gov, there are approximately 133,100 twin babies born per year in the US. The Kirkwood Call sat down with a handful of twins who roam KHS halls every day to determine how being a twin becomes a part of who they are. Margaret Travis Favorite… TV Show: Awkward. Color: Green Music... Read more »
The man bahind the badge: Officer Chad Walton
By Kyle Rieger
October 20, 2011
A badge, a belt and pair of handcuffs. Chad Walton, school resource officer, wears them every day. Representing Kirkwood law enforcement for the entire student population of KHS is a position of responsibility. Teaching Kirkwood youth to be good citizens is a challenging task in itself. However, this... Read more »
Sexual harassment talks its way into KHS
By Kelly Weber
October 20, 2011
A group of sophomore boys stand at the entrance of the math building after lunch everyday waiting for her. As she walks by, she turns from a friend into a target, and they wait for her to finally answer the question she has been dreading, “Hit the team?” Rachel Sutton is prepared for the harassment... Read more »
Life on rewind
By Joe Weber
October 20, 2011
Danny Zofness barely graduated from Kirkwood High School. “The image I created for myself was a kid who didn’t care,” Zofness said. “I was more worried about being cool than doing what’s best for me.” Zofness, a walking counselor for the past two years, is a familiar face at KHS. Though the... Read more »
The Perfect Vow
Mary Kate Vatterott, Features Editor
October 20, 2011
For Kelly Owen, Will Haenni and Samantha Dyroff the decision to not have sex was easy. While the teenage mind is a fickle place full of decisions like what to wear, who to date and what to do on the weekend, these teens were certain they made the right decision. Haenni, Dyroff and Owen all wear purity... Read more »
Where boys become men…gentlemen
by Anna Edwards
October 20, 2011
Twenty-one gentlemen dressed in suits and ties gather around the table for home-cooked steak on china plates with napkins neatly placed in their laps. No man is slumped in his chair, and no man is confused about which fork to use to eat dinner. This is a new breed of male teenagers. These 21 men call... Read more »