Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kate Schreiber

Kate Schreiber, editor-in-chief

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Hobbies and Interests: Playing/writing/listening to music, politics, exploring

Favorite Song: “Bad (Live)” by U2

Favorite Quote: “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” - John Lennon

All content by Kate Schreiber
Meet the ten KHS teachers retiring in the 2022 school year.

Q&A with 2022 retiring KHS teachers

April 20, 2022
I went to a college that only had teaching degrees to play soccer. I played soccer, got my teaching degree and then it was a natural fit to go right into teaching and coaching. -Tom Champion

Tom Champion, intervention teacher

April 20, 2022
My ultimate [favorite part] is just the relationships that I have with kiddos in the classroom, and I also coached cheerleading for a period of time. Ive done BACC for a number of years. But just the relationships with the kids. -Romona Miller

Romona Miller, assistant principal

April 20, 2022
I just feel very fortunate to have ended up here. -Sean McCarthy

Sean McCarthy, English teacher

April 20, 2022
I would say it’s been an exciting, exhilarating adventure. I’ve learned a lot about myself. -Larry Anderson

Larry Anderson, German teacher

April 19, 2022
These two character tropes, the “manic pixie dream boy and girl,” (MPDG and MPDB, respectively) are everywhere – not just in films. They infiltrate our music, our media and our romanticization of certain rock stars and celebrities.

The girl/boy of your (manic pixie) dreams

March 9, 2022
Check out three TKC staffers favorite up-and-coming rock bands and find someone new to listen to.

Rock and reviews: TKC staffers recommend rock bands

February 28, 2022
HAIM, the SoCal girl-band made up of three sisters (Este, Danielle and Alana) and their drummer (Dash Hutton) have been around since 2007.

HAIM

February 24, 2022
good 4 u by Olivia Rodrigo

“good 4 u” by Olivia Rodrigo

January 19, 2022
MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) by Lil Nas X

“MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” by Lil Nas X

January 19, 2022
Solar Power by Lorde

“Solar Power” by Lorde

January 19, 2022
The King by Sarah Kinsley

“The King” by Sarah Kinsley

January 19, 2022
Thirty KSD staff members accused of sexual misconduct over five decades, report says.

[Photo] Top five news stories of 2021

December 30, 2021
KPD worked with KHS amdministration to ensure that a concerning social media post did not pose a threat to KHS students.

[Photo] KHS investigates concerning social media post Friday Dec. 3

December 3, 2021
Charity Issue: Helping Hands

Charity Issue: Helping Hands

December 1, 2021
These five tracks have earned spots as some of the defining songs of summer 21.

Tuned into summer

August 25, 2021
KSD will welcome students back Aug. 24. Read more for information on KHSs school year plans.

KHS 2021-22 start of school year plans

August 23, 2021
Encompass Resolution, the independent group appointed to investigate the climate and culture around the handling of sexual abuse and misconduct allegations within KSD presented its final findings and report at the Board of Education meeting, Monday, June 28. 

Thirty KSD staff members accused of sexual misconduct over five decades, report says

June 29, 2021
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kirkwood Police Department at (314) 822-5858. 

17-year-old shot in Kirkwood’s Meacham Park neighborhood

June 25, 2021
Art by Maddy Rehkop. Caroline Teepe, senior, will be participating in the Super Senior Life Skills program through the Special School District.

Senior profile: Caroline Teepe

May 4, 2021
Along with the KHS senior parade, Principal Mike Havener plans for graduation and ther end-of-year events. Photo by Hannah Banks

KSD COVID update: 2021-22 school year plans

May 1, 2021
TKC wants to bring attention to historical and current issues of race often overlooked in Kirkwood schools and the community. In this in-depth, we highlight both problems and possible solutions of race-related issues to increase awareness of these topics. Art by Graesen Joyce

Recognizing race: unexplored issues in Kirkwood

March 3, 2021
KHS will return to full-day in-person learning March 15, with elements of the plan still in development.

KHS to return full-day, many questions still unanswered

February 24, 2021
Current school boundaries divide Meacham Park, a predominantly African American neighborhood, into three elementary schools, creating a social divide in the community. Art by Graesen Joyce

In-depth: Safety in numbers

February 23, 2021
Current school boundaries divide Meacham Park, a predominantly African American neighborhood, into three elementary schools, creating a social divide in the community. Art by Graesen Joyce

Safety in numbers

February 22, 2021
TKC interviewed KHS students and staff to see how well they know their first amendment rights.

How well does KHS know their First Amendment rights?

February 21, 2021
Police officers have been in schools since the 1950s. With recent calls for racial justice and a reevaluation of the policing system, many people have wondered about the roles of police and schools and how they got there in the first place.

History in the hallways: A timeline of police in schools

February 21, 2021
The Supreme Court case Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier allows school administrators to have prior review and restraint on student publications. Now, there is no universal standard protecting the rights of a school newspaper in the United States.

In-depth: Speaking out around St. Louis

February 15, 2021

Rubber soul – The Beatles

January 28, 2021
Organizers Peyton Nico and Wyatt Byers lead the front of the march as the group passes Kirkwood city hall.

KHS students organize “March against injustice”

January 21, 2021
The fine art department at KHS has continued to produce art during the COVID-19 pandemic. With some students now returning in-person, certain activities require new specified masks.

COVID-19 comparisons

January 11, 2021
A protester holds a Resign Hawley! sign as people gather to listen to several speakers from the crowd.

Photo Gallery: Protesters call for Missouri Senator Josh Hawley’s resignation

January 11, 2021
KHS Principal Dr. Havener greeted students at the Doughtery Ferry entrance on both the freshmans (Nov. 5) and other grade levels (Nov. 9) first days back to in-person learning.

KSD students who chose in-person learning returned Nov. 9

November 13, 2020
Robinson Elementary School will be switching to e-Learning for 2 weeks due to 30% of staff members needing to quarantine from COVID-19 exposure and seven individuals testing positive.

COVID-19 cases lead to school closure at Robinson Elementary School

November 10, 2020
Political Issue: Corrections to print pages 14 and 27

Political Issue: Corrections to print pages 14 and 27

October 22, 2020
It doesn’t matter who you are: If Trump likes what you have to say, he will amplify your message. And he won’t hesitate to use exclamation points. 

Political Issue: Trump: our commander in tweets

October 21, 2020
With the Board of Education set to approve a plan for middle and high school to return to in-person learning, TKC has reviewed how KSD has handled the pandemic since March. Of TKC staff, 88% (57/65) believe KSD has not handled the pandemic in the best way possible for the community.

BOE approves middle school plan, superintendent sets high school return goal for Nov. 9

October 12, 2020
Presidential Presence: 2020 candidates on social media

Presidential Presence: 2020 candidates on social media

October 12, 2020
Political Issue: Joe Biden: building bridges

Political Issue: Joe Biden: building bridges

October 6, 2020
High and moderate frequency contact sports such as football are currently not allowed to compete.

Football and other sports prohibited from competing

September 9, 2020
Paige Alyssa, singer-songwriter and producer, was born and raised in St. Louis.

Amplifying art

August 24, 2020
KSD will continue providing more information on plans for the fall semester. District properties are still closed.

District update: Superintendent recommends online learning

July 27, 2020
The annual Friendship Dance between KHS and WGHS has been cancelled.

KHS announces athletics shutdown through July 24

July 19, 2020
Seniors Zach Millenbruck and Aidan McGee took home first place in the integrated marketing category of the 2020 regional DECA competition. Photo Courtesy of Zach Millenbruck and Aidan McGee. Art by Emma Frizzell.

Senior Profile: Zach Millenbruck and Aidan McGee

June 11, 2020
KSD will continue providing more information on plans for the fall semester. District properties are still closed.

District update: fall options, graduation, school board and more

June 10, 2020
The image showing summer school options is a courtesy of the document KSD Summer School Options which can be found on the Kirkwood schools website.

KSD summer learning updates

June 4, 2020
Many local businesses and homes are displaying signs to show their support for workers on the front lines of the pandemic.

COVID-19: National, state and local news

May 6, 2020

Local/KSD

May 6, 2020
21-year-old singer-songwriter Conan Gray released his debut album Kid Krow March 20.

Conan Gray takes flight with release of “Kid Krow”

May 5, 2020
Come together as a community and submit your COVID-19 stories to TKCs Voices of Kirkwood.

Voices of Kirkwood: COVID-19

April 30, 2020
Some Missouri businesses to reopen May 4, with St. Louis City and County continuing their stay-at-home order until May 15.

Stay-at-home orders conflict, businesses to reopen

April 29, 2020
TKC spoke with 11 teachers who teach seniors to hear their reflections on the class of 2020, as well as any advice they had for them.

Senior teachers reflect on the class of 2020

April 7, 2020
A fourth grade student at Keysor Elementary was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Friday, March 27.

[Photo] Breaking News: Coronavirus in Kirkwood

March 30, 2020
KSD has begun to reopen the KHS campus for in-person learning.

E-Learning cannot hurt prior grades, and other online learning updates

March 26, 2020
The College Board announced Advanced Placement (AP) exams will take place online for the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19.

COVID-19 impacts AP exams and statewide tests

March 20, 2020
Photo courtesy of the CDC Newsroom library by Hannah A Bullock and Azaibi Tamin.

COVID-19 update: First death in Missouri, and news for local business

March 19, 2020
Dr. Michele Condon shared more information about online school and more in an email to TKC.

Online school to begin Thursday, March 26

March 16, 2020
This photo is courtesty of Google Creative Commons License by the Office of Missouri Governor.

Missouri governor declares state of emergency in response to COVID-19

March 13, 2020
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders traveled to Missouri Monday, March 9 and spoke to a crowd at Stifel Theatre.

Sanders travels to St. Louis looking to win Missouri primaries

March 11, 2020
25-year-old artist Lauvs upcoming album “~how i’m feeling~” is set for release March 6, with 10 of the 21 tracks already out.

Lauv’s take on “Modern Loneliness”

March 5, 2020
According to the Pew Research center, the percentage of Methodists who said homosexuality should be accepted increased from 51% to 60% between 2007 and 2014.

All means all: United Methodist Church split

February 20, 2020
During the 2006 Stanley Cup finals, each crowd member experienced 8100% of their “daily allowable noise dose”.

Got Earplugs?: the trouble with modern sporting events

January 20, 2020
20 year-old Mikaela Straus, better known as King Princess, released her debut album Cheap Queen Oct. 25 2019.

“Cheap Queen” review

December 10, 2019
KHS students discuss Synesthesia

KHS students discuss Synesthesia

November 4, 2019
In 2017, 3,166 people were killed as a result of distracted driving.

Be home soon

November 1, 2019
The system will now print an ID sticker with the destination of a visitor.

KSD updates visitor management system

September 15, 2019
Jess Cohen, junior, studies her script during rehearsal for Blood at the Root.

Fall play preview: a look inside “Blood at the Root”

September 1, 2019
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