Red birds, White House
By Johnny Frohlichstein
February 3, 2012
I dropped by the White House the other day. It wasn’t as a part of one of those tours involving wide-eyed, open-mouthed 7-year-olds asking why the Blue Room of the White House could possibly be called the Blue Room, either. No, my visit was much more glamorous than that; I hung out at the White House... Read more »
Martin finds a new home in wrestling
By Daniel Witt
February 1, 2012
Just over a year ago, Jonathan Martin, freshman, was a competitive weightlifter, competing in national championships and setting records. Now he can be found on the wrestling mat, using his strength to take down opponents rather than lifting up bars. After quitting gymnastics in fifth grade, Martin was... Read more »
A tribute to Jared Lemcke
December 19, 2011
A visual tribute to KHS graduate, Jared Lemcke. 3 Read More →
Albert to the Angels
December 15, 2011
Students give their feelings about Albert Pujols signing with the Angels. 0 Read More →
Hockey team pays tribute to fallen Pioneer
By Joe Weber
December 14, 2011
The Kirkwood varsity hockey team did not dedicate its season to Jared Lemcke because he played hockey his entire life. They did not do it because he was the last of his four brothers to skate for the Pioneers. They did not even do it because he passed away in a motorcycle accident at 19. The team dedicated... Read more »
Pioneer guard to become a Tiger
By Daniel Witt
December 14, 2011
Lianna Doty has always pictured herself playing college basketball. A senior and four-year starting guard on the varsity girls’ team, Doty is well on her way to fulfilling this dream. She was offered and committed to a full-ride scholarship to play Division I basketball for the University of Missouri,... Read more »
Photo Gallery: Varsity girls’ basketball practice
December 8, 2011
Staley defeats Kirkwood in state championship game
By Johnny Frohlichstein
November 20, 2011
When the referee threw up his arms to signal a Staley touchdown after that third-and-one mosh pit in the fourth quarter, the Staley section of the dome shook violently, while the Kirkwood side remained still. That touchdown gave Staley a 35-21 lead, and the score did not change, as Staley won the Class... Read more »
Weight off his shoulders
By Johnny Frohlichstein
November 16, 2011
He stops dead, pounds his right cleat into the turf, cuts left, and the crowd gasps. The three purple uniforms that had previously been trying to tackle him had no chance as Mike McHugh exploded around them toward the goal line. “When I make a play and get into open field, the first thing I think about... Read more »
Northern flips, swings and tumbles across USA
By Daniel Witt
November 16, 2011
Miki Northern, freshman, stands before two judges, hair packed tightly in a bun, hands sweaty, but ready to do her bar routine. Everything rides on this moment: one slip-up can ruin her score, but all that is going through her head is, “I’ve got this.” Since she was 2 years old, Northern has... Read more »