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Kirkwood High School student newspaper

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The Kirkwood Call

Cam Vennard with his brothers Ben Vennard, sophomore, and Nick Herrin, 2010 KHS graduate. Photo courtesy of the Vennard family.

‘If he smiled, he could change people’ Remembering Cam Vennard

Emily Stobbe, news editor August 21, 2012

Kirkwood endured a tragic loss when Cam Vennard, rising freshman, was struck and killed by a train May 30, only seven days after school let out for the summer. He had already begun relaxing and having...

The students from spain came mainly by plane

The students from spain came mainly by plane

By Kyle Rieger August 21, 2012

It is hard to think of Kirkwood as anything special. It does not come to mind for many when they think of exotic locations, but for 15 Spaniards, that is exactly how they will remember Kirkwood for years...

Gabi Akrap, sophomore, in Germany with her sister.

Finding comfort in other countries

Jane Manwarring, copy editor August 21, 2012

 Munich for a month If Gabi Akrap, sophomore, had the choice, Germany would be her first home instead of her second.Every day for a month this past summer, Akrap spent her time waking up to fresh...

Finding fame

Finding fame

by Bridget Randazzo August 15, 2012

Sarah Small, senior, experienced the frenzy of excitement from meeting someone famous when she met Lee Dewyze, winner of the ninth season of “American Idol,” at the airport over spring break. “...[He...

Five steps to a perfect prom

Five steps to a perfect prom

by Anna Edwards and by Anna Edwards April 25, 2012

Prom is the one night of the year when girls can spend a total of at least $200 on jewels, a dress and the perfect pair of shoes to look beautiful while guys flaunt their dates. Weeks in advance, girls...

Prom Guide 2012

Prom Guide 2012

, By Kyle Rieger April 25, 2012

According to Time magazine, prom can be traced back to co-ed promenade dances held for American college seniors in the late 19th century. By the 1940s, most high schools hosted a prom for the graduating...

Breaking the breakfast club stereotype

Breaking the breakfast club stereotype

The Breakfast Club, a 1985 John Hughes film, depicts a Saturday morning detention where five students, who portray different high school stereotypes, are forced to spend the next eight hours together....

Prime nail salons for prom primping

Prime nail salons for prom primping

by Anna Edwards April 19, 2012

Girls want to look and feel their best for prom. Manicures and pedicures are a great way to start, so here are some places to go to. View Prime nail salons for prom primping in a larger map

Student takes life-changing trip to Haiti

Student takes life-changing trip to Haiti

By Emily Stobbe April 6, 2012

Arianna Boshara received news that turned her world upside down Jan. 12, 2010. Her mother, Lora Iannotti, was trapped in Haiti after the country experienced a devastating earthquake. "First I was really...

Prom: How do you want to be asked

Justin Byrd April 5, 2012

Boys: What is the best way to ask someone to prom? “Figure out where she parks then write in chalk “will you go to prom with me” to her 1st hour class”- Kyle Kierstead, senior “Scavenger...

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