Weighing in on class ranking
May 10, 2010 • written by Maggie Teson
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As the time span between scribbling at a desk in class to lathering on Coppertone at the beach shortens, class ranking becomes more of an issue for students like Abbey Tadros. Bustling about in the hallway during her Wednesday homeroom, Tadros, junior, tries to cram in as much studying as possible. “I... Read more »
Parini is more than school weatherman
April 21, 2010 • written by Robert Conroy
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Some people call him a social studies teacher, while others call him a weatherman. Originally from New York, Frank Parini began teaching at KHS in 2001 and has developed a reputation around the school as the “crazy guy” who comes on announcements when it is supposed to snow. “In New York, we had... Read more »
Girls Varsity Soccer
April 11, 2010
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Darnit, just use protection
February 19, 2010
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Uncategorized
I know that it’s rude to stare, but I just can’t help it. My eyes refuse to move from the, now, “outty” belly button that forms a bump beneath her striped pink shirt. As she smiles, showing our friends pictures from the latest ultrasound, I can’t help but to think that last summer I was envying... Read more »
Local band rocks The Pageant
February 17, 2010 • written by Cassie Kibens
Filed under Entertainment, Features, Uncategorized
John Boy’s Courage took the stage as the crowd cheered and whistled at the band. Taylor Smith, drummer, counted off the first song, “Flatline”, and the night had begun. John Boy’s Courage (JBC) played Feb. 5 at The Pageant, and for Mike Dyer, bassist, and Smith, that night was a first. “I... Read more »
Sexual offenders make some residents uneasy
January 27, 2010 • written by Emily Goyda
Filed under News, Uncategorized
When Sarah Viers thinks about her neighbors, it never crosses her mind they could have committed a crime, much less be a registered sexual offender. But there is a higher probability that is true than most students like Viers would think. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), there are... Read more »
Among a sea of changes, conference switch stands out
December 16, 2009 • written by Nikko Gianino
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While tennis coach Art Stout’s retirement and the new turf field to be installed in Lyons Stadium next year have been the main topics of discussion when it comes to changes in the Kirkwood athletics landscape, another change looms on the horizon. Beginning with the 2010 fall season, all KHS sports... Read more »
Hockey game conduct brings down school
December 10, 2009 • written by JI student editorial
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Uncategorized
There is a deafening silence coming from the administration regarding the behavior at KHS hockey games. Students act ridiculous and the administration is accepting the awful behavior. The players are dressed in red and white with Kirkwood across their chests and represent KHS. It is not okay to have... Read more »
Music Honors
December 7, 2009
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Congratulations to For All State Band Kate King, 11th, Oboe Jacob Bubb, 12th, Euphonium, First Chair Beth King, 11th. Tenor Saxaphone, First Alternate Julian Loida, 11th, Percussion, Honorable Mention Wesley Stephens, 12th, Euphonium, Honorable Mention All State Orchestra Sammie Lord, 9th, Violin Audrey... Read more »
Election Hassle
November 16, 2009 • written by Bess Wilhelms
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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 »
