The Kirkwood Call

Kirkwood High School student newspaper
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Lila Shepard

Lila Shepard, news editor

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Hobbies and Interests: Volleyball, casual golf, car rides with loud music, baking, sitting through thunderstorms on my porch, hanging out with friends and playing with my dogs

Favorite Song: "Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On" by Mel McDaniel

Favorite Quote: "Did you make someone smile today?" -Mark Shepard

All content by Lila Shepard
Honestly, pumpkin donut holes couldn’t sound any better to me. These cinnamon-sugar-covered, bite-sized pumpkin balls are great for breakfast or dessert. 

Cinnamon sugar pumpkin balls

October 13, 2021
This recipe is a relatively healthy snack that is also cute. It is perfect for when you are in the mood for something sweet, but you don’t want to go and eat a pastry. You can grab one of these out of the fridge and pop it in your mouth.

Easy peanut butter pumpkins (no-bake)

October 13, 2021
This recipe is for all of my Potter-heads out there. Personally, I’ve always wanted to try the J.K. Rowling renowned butterbeer that I’ve read about countless times. Try this out and see if this butterbeer recipe lives up to your expectations.

Easy homemade butterbeer

October 13, 2021
This super easy drink adds the perfect amount of spice in your life. You can enjoy it with a group of friends or by yourself if you dont want to share.

Spiced caramel apple cider

October 13, 2021
These four comforting, simple fall recipes are perfect for when you are in the mood to watch movies at home or share sweet treats with friends.

Fun fall recipes

October 12, 2021
On the left side of the image, the girl is looking at her phone. On the right side, she is looking at her list of goals. The cool colors on the left half portray a gloomier feeling vs. the warm tones on the right half.

Refocus – Lila Shepard

May 13, 2021
Art by Elena Sherwood. Picture of Phebe Hammond, senior, working her shift at Kaldis in Kirkwood.

Senior profile: Phebe Hammond

May 3, 2021
These eyes tell a story when you observe them closely. If you look in the reflection of the eye you can see some of the things that freshmen have missed out on this year due to COVID-19 including: Watching school sports, pep rallies, assemblies and exen meeting new people and having conversations.

Through the eyes of a freshman

May 3, 2021
Ryder George-Lander (Left), Devon Bennett (Center) and Camden Davis (Right) standing together with their skateboards.

A skate park where all are welcome

February 21, 2021
A Spotify Premium user is viewing their Spotify Wrapped for 2020.

Unwrapping KHS students’ “Spotify 2020 Wrapped”

January 8, 2021
Nicholas Purschke stands in front of the Annual Run for ALD sign. Photo courtesy of the Purschke family.

Fighting for our boys

December 9, 2020
Featured in this image is Zach Baynham (left) and Avery Martine (right) who are the two creators of the Instagram thrifting account lou.thrifts.

Fighting fast fashion one post at a time

October 22, 2020
Depiction of a family wearing medical masks standing outside of their home during the COVID-19 pandemic

Catching up on me

June 5, 2020
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Lila Shepard