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The Kirkwood Call

Super humanitarian

Super humanitarian

Madeleine Krewet, managing editor October 10, 2024

If you said the words “Spider-Man” to most people, their brains would jump to the movie. But, for Elise Arthur, senior, those two simple words broke a language barrier, and allowed her to make life...

Therapy dogs do a superhero's work

The origins of the therapy dogs: heroes of KHS

Reese Groh, entertainment writer October 10, 2024

Among the KHS population, there are three staff members that are paw-fully different from the others: Nova, Penny and Packer. This is the second year KHS has had therapy dogs on campus that weren’t specific...

A KHS student drives while distracted in the Essex parking lot

Wrecks on wrecks on wrecks

Riley Devers, entertainment writer October 10, 2024

*Name changed for anonymity   It’s the first day of school: The air is fresh, the sun is rising and the birds are chirping. Like always, students have the first day jitters. This year, however,...

Photo of Kirkwood School Resource Officer, Gregory Burke

New year, new officer

Frances Igney, features writer October 10, 2024

There's a new face patrolling our KHS hallways, solving lost lunch money conundrums and water bottle thefts. The new officer is none other than Student Resource Officer (SRO) Gregory Burke, assigned to...

The KHS nurses can be found in the Welcome Center in their new offices

The supernurses trio

Kiley Huang, web design editor October 10, 2024

As you step into the welcome center, an open door to your right invites you, letting you into the office of KSD’s head nurse. A desk with a gifted flower basket greets you as you arrive,  hiding glass...

Subs all around the KSD school district have shared what it means to be a substitute teacher.

Ready for action

Nicholas Copeland, editor-in-chief October 10, 2024

As students waltz into their classes, they begin to notice their teacher’s water bottle and laptop aren’t on their desk. They kick their feet back and take in a deep breath, ready for the easiest class...

Haydn Ealey looks up to her older sisters, Emma and Kamryn.

Following in their footsteps

Sanchan Khanuja, features editor October 10, 2024

As the sun begins to set, long shadows are cast on those watching from the sidelines. Players dart across the turf with ease, passing the ball up and down the field. The crowd observes every shot on the...

Alex Clark, former assistant principal at Riverview Gardens High School, will join KHS this year as the 2028 class principal.

Not throwing away his shot: meet the freshman principal

Avery Haden, design editor September 11, 2024

Alex Clark, former assistant principal at Riverview Gardens High School, will join KHS this year as the 2028 class principal. Having taught at RGHS for 14 years, he is well experienced in the field of...

Photo by Ava McGovern and Lilly Maney

Up all day, up all night.

Grace Volz, Social media editor September 11, 2024

A clock ticking past midnight and the rustling of a blanket invade the ears of Olivia Dothage as she competes in a staring contest with her ceiling. Dothage spends restless nights counting the hours before...

The girls' volleyball team works hard at the gym in preparation for the upcoming season.

Blood, sweat and cheers: the summer road to success

Megan Snyder, features writer September 11, 2024

The roar of cheering and praise are familiar to every high school athlete, regardless of the sport they play. However, this reward often comes with a price. Any skill, including the mastery of a sport,...

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