The Kirkwood Call

Kirkwood High School student newspaper
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Nathan Sweeney

Nathan Sweeney, features + In-depth editor

he/him

Hobbies and Interests: Theatre, scouts, writing

Favorite Song: "Better Together" by Luke Combs

Favorite Quote: “I’m running away from my responsibilities. And it feels good.” -Michael Scott

All content by Nathan Sweeney
We all had backpacks as kids; they helped us express ourselves. But what childhood backpack truly fits you?

Quiz: What childhood backpack best fits you?

January 5, 2022
Clown hidden behind a curtain, whats not to love?

TKC scares

December 10, 2021
The Pioneer Pride Marching Band has been preparing for their Turkey Day performance

Turkey Day: Band is back

November 8, 2021
Emmy Dunn, senior, uses music to cope with stress and connect with her friends.

Playing it by ear

November 3, 2021
Linc Luke, senior, is among the large group of students picking up slack at their workplace.

In-depth: Understaffed, overworked

November 1, 2021
Follow along this quiz to see your result. Design by Nathan Sweeney. Art by Janine Gassel.

Which grade should you really be in?

August 25, 2021
After 14 months, it looks like school is ready to go back to normal. But is normal really the best option?

Normal – Nathan Sweeney

May 17, 2021
Homework sucks. I know it, you know it. Its time for a change.

Homework sucks, and I’m done doing it

March 22, 2021
When asked what words they would use to describe The Twilight Zone, these are some that the castmates used.

Play preview: “The Twilight Zone”

March 21, 2021
All data is from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

In-depth: Discipline disparity

March 3, 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
All data is from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Discipline disparity

February 25, 2021
Nearly everyone dreams of being TikTok famous. But which current famous Tiktok creator are you truly most similar to?

Which famous TikTok creator are you?

February 21, 2021
At the start of the new year, dozens of beloved shows and movies were purged from Netflix. Which ones will KHS students miss the most?

New year, new Netflix

February 2, 2021
Xander Piskulic, senior, holds back Cooper Menne, sophomore, in a scene at a cast rehearsal outside KHS.

The Birds: Feathered costumes and clear masks

October 27, 2020
If youve got an opinion, youre going to need some help surviving this political climate.

Political Issue: Survivor’s guide to having an opinion

October 25, 2020
There are always opportunities to expand your horizons and meet new people. From Anime Club to Youth in Government, there are over 55 clubs to try out at KHS!

Getting involved

August 24, 2020
Now, while most people are suffering from the inconveniences of the stay-at-home order, Gadkari said she has much to worry about in addition to social distancing: her recently diagnosed immune disorder and job as an essential worker.

VoK: Lauren Gadkari

June 11, 2020
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