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The Kirkwood Call

Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

KHS orchestra students inspire young musicians

KHS orchestra students inspire young musicians

By Emily Stobbe January 26, 2012

In the KHS orchestras, students play difficult music, travel around the country to participate in contests and rehearse each day at school. But since last year, orchestra students also write letters....

Questioning homework

Questioning homework

By Emily Stobbe January 2, 2012

After decades of the homework pileup steadily increasing according to The New York Times, America’s international academic ranking is not anything to be proud of to some. American students fall 17th...

KH Players pack bags for the land of bagpipes

KH Players pack bags for the land of bagpipes

Amanda Pollmann January 1, 2012

The KH Players have been preparing to show the world the capabilities of the KHS drama department. Out of approximately 2,300 schools nominated, the KH Players were one of 48 invited to participate...

New on the web: Issue 4

New on the web: Issue 4

Click the forward arrow to experience some of the new content on thekirkwoodcall.com from the most recent issue of The Kirkwood Call in a unique format.  

Winter wonderland

Winter wonderland

December 14, 2011

The Kirkwood Call presents nine festive spots to visit over winter break. View Winter wonderland in a larger map

Sit down, shut up, science

Sit down, shut up, science

By Kyle Rieger December 14, 2011

A neurobiological diagram depicting functional neuron configurations in the cerebellum is projected on the screen in the Keating Theater. The lighting is dim, a bright spotlight shines on a massive podium...

ADD, ADHD cases increase

ADD, ADHD cases increase

By Maggie Teson December 14, 2011

Before school every morning, Geoffrey Berger shuffles to his kitchen table, finds a small orange bottle, unscrews its lid, and pours a pill into his hand. Swallowing just one will help him focus on his...

Joplin educators tour science building, discuss partnership

Joplin educators tour science building, discuss partnership

By Maggie Teson December 11, 2011

Educators from Joplin High School toured KHS Tuesday, Nov. 29. During the visit, Joplin teachers viewed the KHS science building and its blue prints to gather ideas for the construction of their own science...

Kirkwood reacts to Pujols departure

Kirkwood reacts to Pujols’ departure

By Johnny Frohlichstein December 8, 2011

Albert Pujols signed with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for $254 million over 10 years Dec. 8. This ends Pujols 11-year stint with the Cardinals, during which he was arguably the most feared hitter...

Library Evening Hours

Library Evening Hours

December 6, 2011

Library Evening Hours:  Tuesday 12/14 Wednesday 12/15 Open until 7 p.m.  Study for finals! Finish projects! Use library resources!

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