Update: KHS sophomore, Allyson Porter, passes away Thursday night

Lucy Dwyer, editor-in-chief| September 26, 2014

Courtesy of Allyson Porter's facebook

UPDATE SEPT. 29:

Allyson Porter’s visitation will be this Wednesday Oct. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Gerber Chapel in Webster Groves. Her funeral will be held Thursday Oct. 2 at 11 a.m. at the Webster Groves Presbyterian Church. For more details, visit Allyson’s obituary click here.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Allyson Porter, sophomore, passed away Thursday night, Dr. Michael Havener told students Friday morning. Specific details of her death are not yet known. Counselors will be in ATLAS on the south end of campus all day to support grieving students. More details will follow as they become known.

Here is the email Havener sent to KHS parents Friday morning:

“September 26, 2014
Dear Kirkwood High School Families,
It is with deep sorrow that I must share with you a tragedy in our Kirkwood family. Allyson Porter, a sophomore at Kirkwood High School, passed away last night. Students were notified this morning, and counselors are available to help students and staff work through their grief and emotions. We are in touch with Allyson’s family and will share additional information when appropriate.
Thank you for your support of Allyson’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dr. Mike Havener, Principal”