It’s the end of the world: or is it?
by Alex Jones
December 14, 2011
If the rumors are true, this year could be the very last opportunity for the frantic winter holiday shopping rush. The prophetic end-of-the-world predictions implied by the Mayan Calendar leave people around the world anxiously wondering if their life on earth will be cut short Dec. 21, 2012. According... Read more »
Living life without a label
by Alex Jones
November 21, 2011
Despite the array of unique religious labels such as Christian, Jewish or Athiest, Sophia Matthews, junior, does not fall into any of these categories. With beliefs not governed by an organization, Matthews rejects the idea of belonging to a religious group. “Someone needs to put me in a group because... Read more »
Striving for inner peace
by Alex Jones
November 16, 2011
Growing up in a house filled with gongs, statues of Buddha and the sweet smell of incense, Emily Pagano, sophomore, experiences the mysticism of Buddhism on a first-hand basis. Pagano’s mother, Elizabeth Fryer, lived in Japan for 10 years and returned to America with Buddhist beliefs she eventually... Read more »
Dyslexia: Cole Reinkemeyer
By Jamie Kennedy
October 24, 2011
Dimly lit, carpeted hallways lined with lockers branch off the bright and open entrance of Churchill Center and School. Ten students file out of each classroom and into the halls as the chiming bell sounds at the end of the hour. In the basement, smiling tutors stand outside their personal rooms waiting... Read more »
Dyslexia: Anna Yarborough
By Joe Weber
October 20, 2011
Diagnosed with dyslexia when she was six years old, Anna Yarborough, history teacher, sees her condition as an obstacle, not a disease. “Do I see backwards? Sometimes,” Yarborough said. “Do I start reading in the middle of passages? A lot. But as far as being capable? Never been a problem.” After... Read more »
Dyslexia: Lilly Karrer
by Alex Jones
October 20, 2011
With a bright spotlight illuminating the stage, Lilly Karrer, junior, looks boldly out into the audience as the final notes of her song reverberate through the theater. With ten years of acting and vocal experience, Karrer is recognized as a talented performer with a voice that has landed her several... Read more »
IDentifying faculty transformations
September 29, 2011
User instructions: Click the play button Click MORE and choose fullscreen Use left and right arrows to move through the story, zoom in as much as desired Enjoy Changes in administration, new roles and new IDs take over KHS. by Alex Jones and Zach Beuckman Photos by Dylan Brady 3 Read More →
End of an era
Joe Weber
April 20, 2011
The conference room in the main office was covered with memories. Photos of former students, athletes and teachers were scattered along the walls of the small meeting room, reminding Dr. David Holley of the 57 years he spent as a student, coach, teacher and principal in the Kirkwood School District.... 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 »
Show me the money
Emily Goyda, News Editor
March 2, 2011
Students trickle into Tim Harig’s World History classroom sixth hour, and most of them make comments about the cold classroom. They pull on sweatshirts before settling into their chairs. Each time a new student walks in complaining, Harig points at the thermostat on the wall, encased by a plastic cover... Read more »