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The Kirkwood Call

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Turkey Day Quiz: Which senior football player are you?

Megan Glasgow, editor-in-chief November 29, 2021

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food? a. Ham b. Mashed potatoes c. Mac and cheese d. Potato casserole   What is your favorite Turkey Day tradition? a. Winning the Frisco Bell b....

From the hiring and perspective of the new football coach at KHS, to the importance of mental health for athletes, TKC made certain to not lose a step in the sports spectrum.

Jeremy Maclin: The experience

Henry Chappell, sports editor November 25, 2021

Before he played America's game, and strapped on his helmet and cleats, Jeremy Maclin was born and raised in the Meacham Park neighborhood of Kirkwood, Missouri. Although Maclin had two older brothers...

Turkey Week is the longest held tradition at KHS, but both freshmen and sophomores have yet to experience the true spirit of Turkey Day.

Turkey Week schedule

Grace Marcus, print managing editor November 17, 2021

Turkey Day is the longest-running and most loved tradition at KHS — the hallway decorations, pep rally and game itself are central parts of KHS students’ high school experience. However, after Turkey...

For every Varsity game, Pep Nation sets a different theme for students.

Friday night fashion: KHS on Pep Nation themes

Kylie Madden, features writer November 7, 2021

Every Friday night, students around Kirkwood dress themselves in elaborate outfits, face paint, and props in order to fit the theme of that night’s Pioneer football game. These themes such as white out,...

KHS department chairs met to discuss the upcoming week on Wednesday, October 16.

KHS Weekly Update 10/27/21 – Intruder drill, football tickets, Friendship Dance

Grace Marcus, print managing editor October 29, 2021

  Intruder Drill: There will be an intruder drill Wednesday, Nov. 3 at the end of second hour. The drill will begin with alerts over the P.A. system. Staff and students will practice an enhanced...

Louis Kavanaugh, senior, attempts a pass to Cameron Paul, senior.

Photo Gallery: Senior night football game vs. Marquette Oct. 8

Lawrence McKee, photographer October 15, 2021

On Oct. 8 the KHS football team lost 34-17 to Marquette. Despite the loss, Sam Linenbroker, senior and defensive linemen, said he is hopeful for the next game because of the team's plan. “[Our plan...

People with and without disabilities will come together to participate in the annual KHS Unified Night Lights game.

KHS hosting yearly Unified Night Lights event Wednesday, Sept. 29

Henry Chappell, sports editor September 29, 2021

At KHS’s upcoming annual Unified Night Lights event, hundreds of students will assemble at E. L. Lyons Memorial Field Wednesday, Sept. 29, starting at 6 p.m. Students with and without disabilities will...

Wade worked at Kirkwood for over 30 years as a teacher, coach, and administrator

Mike Wade retires

Nicholas Whittington, features writer March 14, 2021

At the end of 2020, Mike Wade, long-time KHS teacher and principal, retired. Wade served Kirkwood for over 30 years, coaching two varsity sports and graduating five classes of students. The students of...

With nearly 80,000 lifetime passing yards, seven Super Bowl wins and over a dozen more NFL records, the GOAT definitely can’t be Tom Brady.

TB12: Wanna be GOAT

Nicholas Whittington, features writer February 21, 2021

*This piece is entirely satirical. Tom Brady is officially washed up. Quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a virtually unknown football team, his 2021 campaign produced an unconvincing record of...

A tradition dating back over a century, the annual Turkey Day game is an event that brings together the Kirkwood and Webster Groves communities.

Turkey Day cancellation: Player reaction

Jack Matousek, Sports Writer December 2, 2020

Kirkwood football defeated the Eureka Wildcats  28-17 in their final game of the season on Oct. 23. That win made the Pioneers 2-1 on the season and secured the second seed in the district playoffs. The...

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