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Micheal W. Heyer describes his experience handling nuclear weapons without the authority to know their capability.

Veteran’s day at KHS Nov. 11, 2022

Ava McGovern, photographer November 15, 2022

On Friday, Nov. 11th, KHS hosted a large group of veterans in an annual event inviting veterans to come to the school and talk during history classes. This gives the students an opportunity to hear their...

Get in the fall mood whether its through your earbuds or a record player.

Essential seasonal playlist for every fall moment

Grace Volz, news writer November 14, 2022

Struggling to get into the autumn mood? Check out TKC's fall playlist with oddly specific scenarios of when you'd listen to them.  “Dirty Work” by Steely Dan It's Thanksgiving break and all...

Johnson attended the Riverview Gardens School District (RGSD) kindergarten through 9th grade, and transferred to KSD his sophomore year of high school. 

The blessing of bussing

Anna Dalziel, features writer October 12, 2022

Aiming his spotlight toward the stage, Rory Johnson observes the velvety-red curtains slide open. Music begins to play, echoing through the theater. Johnson smiles as he watches his friends prance onto...

Pat Britt runs a lap around the Kirkwood High School Track on a Thursday morning. Sep. 10th, 2022.

Going the distance

Wyatt Byers, entertainment writer October 11, 2022

Every Thursday morning, 85-year-old Pat Britt runs laps around the KHS track. While his speed may not show it, Britt has run dozens of marathons, including two ultramarathons (31-100 miles), the Boston...

KSD will start teaching about gender expression and sexuality in eighth grade and high school health classes this year.

Kirkwood’s new gender and sexuality health unit

Natalie Bednarski, news writer October 7, 2022

KSD will start teaching about gender expression and sexuality in eighth grade and high school health classes with the goal of spreading inclusion in the 2022-23 school year. Currently, the specific...

The current grass baseball field, this is where the turf field would go.

A new turf monster

Brennan Rea, sports writer October 3, 2022

As a dark storm rumbles across KHS, baseball and softball players look out of their classroom windows with faces of disappointment, realizing their games after-school will most likely be postponed or canceled....

The bubble tea drink can be found at various locations around St. Louis, but here are some of the top-tier boba spots. 

Kirkwood boba review

Maya Kim and Rachel Finan April 1, 2022

Looking through your Instagram feed, you may have noticed the colorful drinks with black pearls lining the bottom: boba. The Taiwanese delicacy is made of tapioca starch and is paired with a sweet milk-tea...

Kirkwood resident Dennis Kelly built his own plane in his basement.

No plane, no gain

Megan Glasgow, editor-in-chief January 7, 2022

  “It ain’t bragging if you can do it.” This is one of the many encouraging notes hanging in Kirkwood resident Dennis Kelly’s basement, carefully handwritten by his wife. The “it”...

Goalie Morgan Miller, sophomore, watches the play across the rink from the goalie box.

Photo Gallery: Kirkwood Varsity Hockey Game vs. Chaminade Dec. 4, 2021

Cassie Sprang, photographer December 10, 2021

The Kirkwood hockey team played at the Kirkwood Ice Rink, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 against Chaminade. Kirkwood won the game 4-2, with a large student section to cheer them on. "I love how every time our...

The Tree Lot sign shines bright in downtown Kirkwood, attracting customers.

Photo Gallery: Downtown Kirkwood’s Tree Lot and Farmers’ Market Shop

Cassie Sprang and Katie Bowers December 10, 2021

The annual holiday shop at the Kirkwood Farmers' Market is back in business this year with gifts and decorations that are perfect for this winter season. The tree lot located outside of the holiday shop...

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