Spring break, basketball championships and more affected by coronavirus
March 16, 2020
Seaside Beach, popular Florida spring break destination for Kirkwood families and students, will close to the public March 16 at 5 p.m. Many people have continued their vacation plans even with strong recommendations against travel and social events. Celebrities such as Ariana Grande are making calls ...
KSD School Board President Darnel Frost responds to Feb. 1 impromptu meeting
Megan Cleveland, editor-in-chief
February 7, 2020
At an impromptu meeting, KSD Board of Education President Darnel Frost, called for Julie Backer, school board member, to recuse herself from the search for the new superintendent Feb. 1. In a statement to TKC Backer said she was, “shocked and and dismayed by the actions of Darnel Frost, school board member,...
From The Lou to the League
Hayden Davidson, sports writer
February 5, 2020
TKC had exclusive interviews with three of the best basketball talents to ever come out of St. Louis. Here are their journeys from local high schools to the national spotlight. Bradley Beal 2011 Chaminade College Preparatory School graduate College: University of Florida NBA career: 2012-pr...
School board member Julie Backer responds to accusations
Ally Ortmann, associate editor
February 4, 2020
At an impromptu meeting, Kirkwood School District Board of Education President Darnel Frost asked board members to look into censuring fellow board member Julie Backer Feb. 1. Frost then called for Backer to recuse herself from the search for a new district superintendent, claiming she has acted in a disrespectful manner and violated school board policies during her tenure. Backer was not in attendance at the meeting...
From the Vault: Thank you, Kobe. Thank you, sports.
Hayden Davidson, sports writer
January 31, 2020
Note: This story was originally written by Ryan Davidson and published in the May 18, 2017 print issue of The Kirkwood Call. See the digital print version here. The date was April 13, 2013. I sat on Manchester, where Lindbergh becomes Kirkwood Road, when an alert popped up on my phone. Kobe Bryant tore his lef...
KHS students recognized at Youth and Government’s Clark Convention
Emma Lingo, editor-in-chief
December 7, 2019
KHS’s Missouri Youth and Government (MOYAG) club attended the annual Clark Convention in Jefferson City, Mo. where students participated in mock trials, passed mock legislation, held leadership positions and ran for office from Dec. 4-7. Thora Pearson, senior, led this year’s convention as Missour...
Cyber Monday deals
Sophie Chappell, web editor
December 1, 2019
While Black Friday has generated an excessive amount of excitement every year, it’s hard to beat Cyber Monday. You don’t need to brave the frigid weather for sales, and the only requirements for finding the best deals are you and your laptop. According to an article from Business Insider, you can ...
Nov. 28 Turkey Day Game Recap: Kirkwood 42, Webster Groves 28
Hayden Davidson, sports writer
November 30, 2019
Each year, many people in the Kirkwood and Webster communities wake up on Thanksgiving thankful for the upcoming Turkey Day Game. The seniors on both teams are thankful for the opportunity to play one last game in their high school football careers. But one specific group, Webster Groves’ defensive backs...
Smithsonian’s National Zoo and KHS work with new programs to help the environment
Ethan Peter, Maddie Meyers, and Emma Lingo
November 22, 2019
A small pod of kindergarteners press their faces against the tank and stare intently. Inside, fish swim lazily through the murky water. It is 11 a.m. Suddenly, the kindergarteners gasp, then scream in delight. The Animal Keepers drop fish food into the water and the fish surge together, swarming ar...
KHS service projects: November
Emma Lingo, editor-in-chief
November 19, 2019
There’s almost always something going on at KHS with service, whether it be a Kirkwood Service Group activity, National Honors Society event or club fundraiser. This is the November guide to KHS’ service projects and list of places where you can donate. Diaper Drive Dates: Nov. 1-22 Drop-off...
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