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 »
Kirkwood Varsity Football Timeline
Maggie McWay, Web
October 13, 2011
User instructions: Scroll over the black dots Click the dot to see descriptions and photos of previous Kirkwood High School football games Click x to get back to timeline Use the sliding bar at the bottom to view different football games Enjoy The Varsity football team stretches before the second half... Read more »
The debate continues, episode three: return of the leggings
By Emily Goyda
September 29, 2011
Our final chapter in the leggings saga comes around as another opinion on the controversial topic is brought up. We present the conclusion of the leggings debate. Let’s consider for a moment the plight of teenage girls. As cooler weather rolls around, addressing the question of what to wear becomes... Read more »
Prom, graduation dates changed
By Emily Goyda
September 1, 2011
The dates of both Kirkwood’s prom and graduation have been moved. Prom will now be held Saturday, May 12, 2012 at its traditional location, the Union Station Marriott, and graduation will be Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Chaifetz Arena. According to administrators, this decision was made in order to... Read more »
Picking up the pieces for Joplin
By Antonia Akrap
August 16, 2011
Rather than heading to beach for the summer, Kirsten Shipley, sophomore, headed to Joplin, MO to volunteer a week of her time at the sight of the deadliest tornado since 1947 that killed 166 people and injured about 400 people. “[My mission group] helped families get the items they needed but had lost... Read more »
Local landmark to close
By Rachel Trout
August 16, 2011
Fresh deli, penny candy, and regular customers. All are sights that can be associated with McDonnell’s Market Place, a small business in Kirkwood. After 71 years of business, Art McDonnell, owner and Kirkwood mayor, will close its doors this fall.The market is planned to close early this October. “I... Read more »