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The Kirkwood Call

In 2017, 3,166 people were killed as a result of distracted driving.

Be home soon

Kate Schreiber, features writer November 1, 2019
While distracted driving has declined since 2016, there is still a problem. Missouri is one of two states that has not completely banned texting and driving.
David Bregande, senior, was involved in a serious car crash that almost ended his football career and his life.

Collision consequences

Amelia Hurley, features + in-depth editor October 25, 2019

The adrenaline was building. He continued to press on the accelerator, no thought of stopping in his head while the open road flew by him. The wind rushed past him, while he had no care in the world. Then...

One out of six children in KSD are suffering from hunger every day.

Fight for food

Amara Harper, features + in-depth editor October 16, 2019
The problem of hunger for KHS students is prevalent. Programs through KSD such as Nutrition on the Weekends is trying to help that issue.
The food in the brain represents how the brain is fueled by food.

More hope for MO

Jack Anderson, features + in-depth editor October 15, 2019
Childhood hunger affects children's physical and mental health. Different Missouri organizations have raised money, organized donations and started new meal programs to eliminate this problem.
The French American Exchange Program (FRAME) pairs KHS students with students from Lyon, France.

Americans + amis

Amara Harper, features + in-depth editor August 29, 2019
The french department took part in the FRAME program this summer which sent 20 KHS students over to Lyon, France for a week for the ultimate summer vacation.
The 2019 KHS Spanish immersion trip began June 5 when 14 students travelled to Mexico to sight-see and volunteer at Genius Academy, a local preschool. Each student stayed with a family whose child attended the school.

From sea to sí

Amelia Hurley, features + in-depth editor August 26, 2019

The endless rounds of Kahoots and Duolingo games could not prepare them for translating thoughts in a different language. Many believed they could not take enough classes to be ready for living with a...

“If we only are taught by people who look like us, potentially think and act like us, then it’s [not] preparing us for life beyond schools.” -Dr. Bryan Painter

Searching for solutions

Charlotte Heinrich, features + in-depth editor March 25, 2019

According to the KSD Achievement Gap Task Force’s website, the committee attempts to ensure equity from students learning how to count on their fingers to students counting down the days until...

Samaya Trawick, Junior, raises her hand in math class to ask a question.

Gauging the gap

Jack Anderson and Jack Rintoul March 17, 2019

As the deafening noise of the halftime buzzer sounds, Samaya Trawick, junior and varsity cheerleader, leaps into place before her team begins their routine. At this moment, she feels a part of something....

art by Maggie Burton

Top five in-depth stories of 2018

TKC Staff December 26, 2018

TKC in-depth team took 2018 to cover new changes and old patterns. We featured everything from staff diversity and STL's opioid epidemic to new programs like No Homework weekends and LAUNCH. Below...

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