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The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
News
Two months after Pappageorge’s post, Chris Stephens was arrested and indicted in court on several counts of statutory rape and sodomy.
‘The Kirkwood way’
Desmond O’Connor, political editor
A photo of the new prayer room's door at KHS.
Finding the space
Kiley Huang, editor-in-chief
The hallway between the FACs building and science wing.
A history of the Kirkwood campus additions
Will Schwalb, news editor
Newspaper clipping from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Photo courtesy of Pete Nardi
50 years later
Kiley Huang and Sanchan Khanuja
Features
Whether you find her cheering in the stands during a football game or spiking a ball over the net in the gym, it’s hard not to notice Maggie Gunn. Photo courtesy of Maggie Gunn.
Senior profile: Maggie Gunn
Megan Snyder, web editor
Jade Wells, senior, modeling her favorite look. Photo courtesy of Amanda Roberts.
Senior profile: Jade Wells
Zoe Lyons, features writer
Mason Van Horn is an involved Kirkwood Pioneer, staying heavily involved in many areas of the school. Photo courtesy of Mason Van Horn.
Senior profile: Mason Van Horn
Olive Donaldson, news writer
The Laird triplets, Gracie, Lizzy and Johnny have enjoyed their high school careers together.
Senior profile: Laird triplets
Elly Brehob, news writer
Decorative Background
Thierry Dubuisson, senior, looks up at the stage to watch the opening speech. 5/9/26
Photo Galleries
KHS 2026 Graduation

Ryder Byers, photographer

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Opinions
As I move on to the biggest and best things, I hope the space I leave behind allows for more noise, more fun and significantly less perfection. You deserve that. 
Opinions
Senior column: Luciana Cortright
Luciana Cortright, social media editor
When all is said and done, I have so much love for KHS. 
Opinions
Senior column: Zoey Hayes
Zoey Hayes, social media editor
When your random aunt, who you’ve only met twice, says: “high school is gonna fly by,” She's not kidding. So, here’s some unsolicited advice from the girl who overthinks everything and talks way too much. 
Opinions
Senior column: Amelia Baumgartner
Amelia Baumgartner, broadcast editor
Reflecting back on the past four years, I can say that I’ve had an amazing time at high school.
Opinions
Senior column: Maggie Cannon
Maggie Cannon, photo managing editor
Entertainment
Picture of student Mason Van Horn checking his watch in a KHS hallway taken on March 2, 2026.
Tardy. Tardy. TARDY
Zoe Lyons, features writer
Older generations have advice and encouragement for young people.
Kids these days…
Elly Brehob, news writer
The annual senior spring break trip is in Mexico, and it's bound to be one to remember.
OMG, don’t drink the water!
Maren Statzel, news writer
Take this quiz to help narrow down your options and find the perfect spring break destination for you!
Which spring break destination is best for you?
Daphne Wassel, opinions editor
Sports
Ava Whaley, junior, clad in her Kirkwood Hockey jersey and smiling with a hockey stick in hand.
Pioneering the play
Ibraheem Khan, sports editor
Behind the countless wins or losses, practices and late night studying to catch up, what is the reality of a student athlete?
Running two clocks
Sheridan Ruyle, entertainment writer
Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo are the two main cities where the 2026 Winter Olympic Games are set to take place, marking the 25 year of skiing, ice skating, hockey and other winter sports.
Top-tier athletes, below zero chills
Maren Statzel, news editor
As the calendar turns to 2026, the next twelve months will feature a wide range of major international sporting events.
2026 sports preview
Ibraheem Khan, sports editor
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