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Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call

George Strait, Garth Brooks, Kenny Rogers, Alabama and Alan Jackson with a sprinkle of Luke Bryan, Billy Currington and Jon Pardi here and there: now thats country.

Biggest red flag: Country music

Kinley Bokermann, editor-in-chief October 10, 2022

Yet again, country has been rated the most hated music genre. And it makes sense; why would people like songs about girls, driving trucks or shooting guns? David Allen Coe pretty much hit the nail on the...

Albert Pujols has had a legendary MLB career that will be remember forever.

Revival of a redbird legend

Owen Backer, sports editor October 7, 2022

We are witnessing one of the most remarkable career revivals in modern sports history. Albert Pujols is known to fans over the years  as “The Machine.” He is currently tearing his way through major...

Former KHS student Kevin Johnson is scheduled to die by injection Nov. 29 for the killing of Kirkwood Police Sergeant William McEntee 17 years ago.

Former KHS student set to be executed

Caroline Steidley, editor-in-chief October 6, 2022

Former KHS student Kevin Johnson is scheduled to die by injection Nov. 29 for the killing of Kirkwood Police Sergeant William McEntee 17 years ago. It was July 5, 2005, when McEntee arrived in Meacham...

Students are going through mobile screen withdrawal. They’re stretching their arms, nearly dislocating their shoulders, attempting to get service.

The better connection

Lila Shepard, managing editor October 5, 2022

*This piece is entirely satirical. Students all around KHS are developing the symptoms — bouncing knees, pale faces, worried expressions and a wandering mind. They are clinging to the windows and...

Kirkwoods basketball coach, Sam Briscoe, watches and encourages his players during practice.

Briscoe: a player’s coach

Nicholas Copeland, sports writer October 4, 2022

“Swish.” The crowd erupts as the ball goes through the basket, the loudest of the cheers being KHS boys’ basketball coach, Sam Briscoe. But for Briscoe, it is about more than basketball, he said...

On Thursday, Sept. 29, Missouri Governor, Mike Parson visited KHS to commemorate the Kirkwood school and community following the announcement of KHS as a Blue Ribbon School.

Governor Mike Parson visits KHS Sept. 29

Mason Heller, features writer September 29, 2022

On Thursday, Sept. 29, Missouri Governor, Mike Parson visited KHS to commemorate the Kirkwood school and community following the announcement of KHS as a Blue Ribbon School. The Blue Ribbon is awarded...

This is the screen a teacher has when running a class on Mosyle Manager

New addition to school laptops: Mosyle Manager

Ian Reno, news editor September 28, 2022

Moslye Manager, an Apple product used on K-8 iPads, is now on KHS computers. The KSD website says the manager allows teachers to ensure students are focused on learning. Vincent Thomas, tech specialist...

Learn more about your KHS principals for the upcoming school year.

Getting to know your principals

Ian Reno, news editor August 25, 2022

Dr. Mike Havener - KHS principal 29 years at Kirkwood Dream Lunch: A quiet place to enjoy a meal Favorite Subject: Business Hobbies: Walking What person or event has shaped you the most? “My...

As fall sports begin on campus, expect more nights like this as your Pioneers compete.

Fall sports preview

Kinley Bokermann, editor-in-chief August 23, 2022

  With the start of school comes the start of KHS fall sports. After many months of preparation, TKC spoke with a senior athlete from each sport about their upcoming season. Included are the first...

Students and faculty received new laptops for this school year.

What’s new at KHS

Sim Khanuja, editor-in-chief August 21, 2022

Construction: Construction projects are underway at KHS. The first project scheduled to be done is a new main office, located off the Dougherty Ferry lot. The project is estimated to be completed by the...

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