Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Amelia Hurley

Amelia Hurley, editor-in-chief

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All content by Amelia Hurley
As a freshman, I never imagined that a lecture hall filled with 70 students and my adviser could become my second home. But here I am, actually wishing I could stay in high school just to be with my TKC family a little longer.

Senior column: Amelia Hurley

Amelia Hurley, editor-in-chief
April 29, 2021
Due to COVID-19, teens have to throw discreet parties and refrain from posting about their latest vacations to avoid getting canceled by their peers. Despite the drama the virus has generated, there is only one question left that trumps all others: Who had it worse, the class of 2020 or the class of 2021?

We see you, class of 2020

Amelia Hurley, editor-in-chief
February 15, 2021
KHS students voted on who they thought were the most eligible students in each grade. Take a look to find your potential Valentine.

TKC Valentine’s Day Project

Amelia Hurley and Megan Glasgow
February 13, 2021
Police and maintenance surround the crime scene on Wednesday, Jan. 6.

Breaking News: Hate crime at KHS

Amelia Hurley, editor-in-chief
January 13, 2021
Olivia Silvey, senior, demonstrates the effectiveness of a KN95 mask against a lighter's flame.

TKC compares masks

Amelia Hurley, editor-in-chief
December 14, 2020
“I want to do everything I can to make our house a home and provide a happy Christmas for my daughter. We are so thankful for our family being recognized and appreciate anything we can get," their mother said.

Helping hands: Family

Amelia Hurley, editor-in-chief
December 1, 2020
Webster Groves' Moss Field, where the 2020 Turkey Day game was scheduled to take place.

Kirkwood v. Webster annual chili bowl update

Amelia Hurley, editor-in-chief
November 26, 2020
Celebrating their 125 anniversary, Hoyleton Youth and Family Services continues to support children and families despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of hoyleton.org.

Shaping lives one visit at a time

Amelia Hurley, editor-in-chief
November 24, 2020
First lady Melania Trump. Born in Slovenia, Melania started off her career as a model, eventually gaining US citizenship in July 2006. Along the way, she married Donald Trump, modeled for Vogue and became one of America’s most well-known women as the current First Lady.

Political Issue: FLOTUS

Amelia Hurley, editor-in-chief
October 16, 2020
On Sunday, Sep. 27, KHS was broken into and property was damaged during an attempted burglary.

Breaking News: KHS break-in leaves school with damage

Amelia Hurley, editor-in-chief
September 30, 2020
Art courtesy of Byron Rogers, KHS art teacher.

Leading through a lens

Amelia Hurley, editor-in-chief
August 24, 2020

Photo Gallery: 2020 Graduation

Amelia Hurley, De Lila Green, and Ella Davies
July 24, 2020
Ross Stauder, senior, will be attending Colorado State University to study computer sciences.

Senior Profile: Ross Stauder

Amelia Hurley, features + in-depth editor
June 4, 2020
Websites such as Backpage have allowed sex trafficking to enter our everyday lives.

STL sex trafficking scandals

Amelia Hurley, features + in-depth editor
April 15, 2020
TKC staffers explore the pros and cons of being quarantined.

Quarantine Pros and Cons

Amelia Hurley and Rachel Finan
April 13, 2020

In defense of leaving

Amelia Hurley, features + in-depth editor
April 9, 2020
A fourth grade student at Keysor Elementary was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Friday, March 27.

Breaking News: Coronavirus in Kirkwood

Amelia Hurley, features + in-depth editor
March 30, 2020

Addicted at an early age

Amelia Hurley, features + in-depth editor
March 24, 2020
KHS is also making changes to their homeroom policy as of recently.

KHS announces new schedule and homeroom policy

Amara Harper, Ryleigh Palmer, and Amelia Hurley
January 22, 2020
Instead of pictures with their friends, teen's screens are full of political advertisements, endorsements and opinions.

The Brain Issue: Political persuasion

Amelia Hurley, features + in-depth editor
November 4, 2019
David Bregande, senior, was involved in a serious car crash that almost ended his football career and his life.

Collision consequences

Amelia Hurley, features + in-depth editor
October 25, 2019
"The 2019 KHS Spanish immersion trip began June 5 when 14 students travelled to Mexico to sight-see and volunteer at Genius Academy, a local preschool. Each student stayed with a family whose child attended the school."

From sea to sí

Amelia Hurley, features + in-depth editor
August 26, 2019
"I wish I could do half of what Emma does,” said Katie Harrell, Emma's mom.

Senior Profile: Emma Harrell

Amelia Hurley, features writer
April 30, 2019
TKC's top 5 studying spots

TKC’s top 5 studying spots

Amelia Hurley, features writer
March 7, 2019
VISTA will be relocated at KHS along with the Atlas program during the 2019-2020 school year.

VISTA coming to KHS

Amelia Hurley, features writer
February 22, 2019

Teachers make TikToks

Emma Lingo, Catherine McCandless, Grace Klebe, and Amelia Hurley
December 14, 2018
“We get students to see that initially addiction starts out as a choice, but later becomes a disease of the brain."

The depiction of addiction

Amelia Hurley, features writer
December 1, 2018
As of 2017, Missouri is one of the top 20 states with the most human trafficking, according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.

Issues: Human trafficking

Amelia Hurley, features writer
October 19, 2018

Freshmen at KHS

Amelia Hurley, features writer
September 6, 2018

The Golden K Ceremony

Amelia Hurley, features writer
May 21, 2018
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