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The Kirkwood Call

Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

When life gives you problems, make music

Emma Lawson February 4, 2011

After putting it out of her head all day, 30 seconds before going on stage  the fear strikes. But once she hits that golden high note and the crowd screams, it’s all worth it. Hannah Lieb, sophomore,...

Sweeping away the competition one hallway at a time

Mary Kate Vatterott and Mary Kate Vatterott February 4, 2011

Starting his day at 6 a.m., Andy Nelson sees the good, the bad and the ugly. Nelson and the rest of the custodian staff prepare to keep the school running smoothly by cleaning after nearly 1,700 teenagers....

They did what? Danny Zofness, walking counselor and filmmaker

Joe Weber February 4, 2011

Before Danny Zofness, walking counselor, stood among students in the hallway, he stood among actors and N.F.L giants as a film assistant. After being asked to work as an on-filed film assistant from a...

They did what? Anthony Alvarez, Spanish teacher and former sound engineer

Joe Weber February 4, 2011

Before teaching Spanish, Anthony Alvarez worked with completely different form of communication: music. As a sound engineer for clubs and bands during the ‘90s, Alvarez spent his college years around...

They did what?

Annie Travis February 3, 2011

“My very first job was my sophomore year in high school, and I was the Easter Bunny at Chesterfield Mall,” Jeff Gutjahr, math teacher, said. “I was scheduled to work a few days over my Spring Break...

KHS pirates searching for booty

Nikko Gianino February 3, 2011

Brad Kuziel Bart the Black plundered over 470 ships. Henry Morgan burned Panama City to the ground. Captain Jack Sparrow is set to sail the silver screen a fourth time this summer.  However, Brad Kuziel,...

Getting to know Noll

Emily Trokey February 3, 2011

Hidden behind a red apron and meek smile stands 29-year-old Emily Noll. She is kind, polite and soft spoken. She is a sister, co-worker and friend. “She is just a joy to work with,” Jeannie Motley,...

Mehan finishes senior year with a smile

Amanda Pollmann December 22, 2010

Brown hair, alluring smile and an oversized backpack. People who see those words would say they describe an average 18-year-old. But if they knew Grace Mehan, senior, they would think anything but that....

Orchestra and band students successful at All State

Emma Lawson, Emma Lawson, and Emma Lawson December 16, 2010

For something that takes months to prepare, it only takes less than an hour for a band or orchestra member to put their musical talents on the line in hopes of making it into either Missouri’s All State...

Performers in the pen: locked up and loving it

Jared Kurth December 15, 2010

From its ‘80s Brooklyn   roots to the suburbs of  Kirkwood, rap music has soared in popularity across the United States. The first legitimate rap single to become a Top 40 hit was Rapper’s Delight...

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