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Coaches Jonnie Parker and Nelson Taylor show signs of interest in competing players during basketball tryouts.

Photo gallery: basketball tryouts Nov. 6th

Finn LeGrand, photographer November 16, 2024

On November 6th, the KHS basketball tryouts took place. When asked about tryouts, Thierry Dubisson, junior, expresses that it was "exciting and nerve racking", but that he felt "more relaxed by the third...

Many Kirkwood students dance along to the music of the band.

Photo gallery: Oktoberfest

Claire Krob and Maggie Cannon October 28, 2024

On October 14th, 2024, Kirkwood hosted it's annual Oktoberfest at Kirkwood Park. Oktoberfest celebrates the marriage of King Louis I, to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. At Kirkwood, German...

An advertisement for carving pumpkins at the Kirkwood Farmer's Market.

Photo gallery: Kirkwood farmers market

Maggie Cannon, Claire Krob, Chase Goble, and Finn LeGrand October 14, 2024

October has begun, and the Kirkwood Farmer's Market is ready for Halloween. From pumpkins to decorations, and even the kid's fall zone, the Farmer's Market has it all. On October 1oth, Kirkwood Call photographers...

Seeds of Happiness:

Mark Borella is a 1984 Kirkwood alum who owns and operates the Seeds of Happiness studio.

"A friend of mine's son was sick, and we knew he wasn't going to make it. I made a handful of these little smiles, [and gave it to the family.] I said maybe you can hold on to [them] until you get your smile back. [The family] said 'it would be very selfish if I didn't tell you to do this for other people.'"

Find more at seedsofhappiness.com

Photo gallery: Best spots at Greentree

Maggie Cannon and Kiley Huang October 2, 2024

Every year during Greentree weekend, hundreds of vendors open their booths to the public. Jewelry, food and accessories are all sold at the fair. Here's a list of our favorite spots at Greentree to look...

Jenna Braun, junior, marches in the parade with her flute.

Photo Gallery: Greentree parade

Claire Krob, photo editor October 2, 2024

On September 24, 2024, Kirkwood hosted its annual Greentree parade. In the parade, floats from various companies and organizations participated to throw out candy. Jenna Braun, junior, marched with the...

The 2 teams line up on the field to kick off the game.

Photo Gallery: Kirkwood varsity football vs. Fort Zumwalt West

Ava McGovern September 11, 2024

On Thursday, Aug. 29th, the KHS football team played their first home game against Fort Zumwalt West. The team won with a score of 49-21, making it their first win of the season.

The Garden Cafe's raspberry empanada is their most famous menu item.

Photo Gallery: Downtown Kirkwood v. Old Webster

Maggie Cannon, photographer April 18, 2024

Kirkwood and Webster have the oldest high school rivalry west of the Mississippi River. Both have preserved their traditional downtown areas. Downtown Kirkwood is home to the Greentree Festival at the...

Jane Geeting, sophomore, rebounds her shot, then passes the ball.

Photo Gallery: Girls varsity basketball vs. Rockwood Summit Feb. 20

Ellie Tebo, photographer March 11, 2024

Kirkwood varsity girls basketball played against Rockwood Summit in the Denver Miller gym, on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The Kirkwood girls won, 57 to 22, and wore pink jerseys for their senior night. "I liked...

KHS varsity basketball huddle together after warmups to prepare for their game.

Photo Gallery: Kirkwood varsity basketball vs. Webster Groves Jan. 12

Jake Goble, photographer January 25, 2024

On Jan. 12 the Kirkwood boys varsity basketball team played against Webster Groves and lost with the final score being 52-66. Jack Kocher, senior and captain shared his thoughts about the game. "Although...

The Kirkwood captains and Jeremey Maclin, head coach, walk up for the coin toss.

Photo Gallery: Turkey Day game Nov. 23, 2023

Tess Hubbard, managing editor December 12, 2023

On Thursday, Nov.23, the Kirkwood Pioneers played against the Webster Grove Statesman for the annual Turkey Day Game. Ever since 1907, with a few exceptions, Kirkwood and Webster have played each other...

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