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The Kirkwood Call

Senior column: Grayci Branam

Senior column: Grayci Branam

Grayci Branam, news editor May 2, 2025

College: Truman State University Major: Psychology Driving into Sarasota after a tedious two-day drive, I feel relief as the salty breeze ripples through my hair and the sun’s heat beats down on...

Kit Haupt plans major in vocal jazz at Berklee College of Music

Senior profile: Kit Haupt

Sanchan Khanuja, features editor May 2, 2025

College: Berklee College of Music Major: Vocal Jazz Whether she's performing for a crowded theater or alone in a practice room, Kit Haupt loses herself in her music from the first note. For Haupt,...

Senior profile: Katie Klein and James Pierce

Senior profile: Katie Klein and James Pierce

Kiley Huang, web editor May 2, 2025

Katie Klein College: Stanford University Major: Environmental Engineering James Pierce College: Undecided Major: Mathematics   Established in 1964, the U. S. Presidential...

Senior profile: Evan Simon

Senior profile: Evan Simon

Josie Mottl, web managing editor May 2, 2025

College: University of Illinois Springfield Major: Business  Sneakers squeak on the gymnasium floor as the boys varsity basketball team moves between plays. Evan Simon, senior, receives a pass from...

*The names Jane, John and Julie are being used to protect the identity of our anonymous interviewees.

High school sweethearts or college experience?

Emily Frissell, broadcast editor April 15, 2025

College is on the horizon for seniors with inevitable decisions. Breakups happen left and right, but what’s the cause? Does the looming presence of the unknown put a strain on high school relationships...

Eva Smith has always had an interest in government, now she's ready to take the next step.

Senior profile: Eva Smith

Sophia Webb, features + in-depth editor May 1, 2024

College: Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas Major: Public Policy When you think of the Youth and Government (YAG) program here at KHS, the first face that should pop into your mind is Eva Smith....

Catching her breath after an exhausting race, she looks over to her parents, a reminder of who inspired her dreams as a runner.

Senior Profile: Josie Baker

Madeleine Krewet, entertainment editor May 1, 2024

College: Major: Catching her breath after an exhausting race, she looks over to her parents, a reminder of who inspired her dreams as a runner. Growing up,  Josie Baker, senior, said she always...

Many high school students are conflicted with choosing between community college and a university.

Call Ed: Celebrating community college

TKC Staff January 24, 2024

University. The magical experience that will leave you with lifelong friends, an emotional connection to ramen noodles and  $40,000 in student loan debt, according to USA Today. Who can say no to that?...

Nick DePalma army crawls through a field in typical uniform.

Nick DePalma

Norah Manwaring, writer May 10, 2023

College: Flight School (undecided) Major: Aviation After restlessly camping out in a tent overnight, Nick DePalma, senior, gets ready for battle. He puts on his uniform, grabs his supplies and prepares...

It fills me with joy that I have a future where I get to be with my best friend again.

Maddie Hickman

Maddie Hickman, social media editor May 10, 2023

University of Central Arkansas Undecided Dear Softball, You’ve been good to me the past eight years. We’ve been through hell and back together. There were times where we connected really...

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