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Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Ava Duggin

Ava Duggin, web managing editor

she/her

Hobbies/interests: running, walking, friends/family, traveling, drives, sunsets

Favorite Song: “august” by Taylor Swift

Favorite Quote: “I ask myself does it feed my soul or my anxiety?” -Kelsea Ballerini

All content by Ava Duggin
TKC asked Dr. Flores 22 questions as he walked through the senior hallway.

[Video] 22 questions with Dr. Flores

May 9, 2022
On the evening of Friday, April 1, 2022, I did something out of character.

Senior column: Ava Duggin

Ava Duggin, web managing editor
May 4, 2022
With only a few weeks left of the 2021-22 school year, make sure to stay up to date on all the upcoming events.

KHS upcoming important dates

Ava Duggin, web managing editor
April 22, 2022
Before COVID-19, I ranked the top 12 most underrated Taylor Swift songs. After four T-Swift albums and a pandemic, I had to shine light on a few more.

The most underrated Taylor Swift songs part 2

Ava Duggin, web managing editor
March 3, 2022
Melsha traveled to different cities taking entrance exams during her first year in Germany. Then, she got accepted into the University of Potsdam.

One ocean away

Ava Duggin, web managing editor
March 3, 2022
Jamie Vann, KHS mom, is the founder and president of Spirit of Discovery Park (SoDP), the second fully accessible amusement park in the world that will be located in St. Louis.

A park for every body

Ava Duggin, web managing editor
February 15, 2022
Lauryn Miller, 2017 KHS alumni and former UCLA basketball player, said mental health is becoming more talked about in sports. Art by Emma Frizzell.

Get your head in the game

Ava Duggin, web managing editor
January 7, 2022
Tyree Fletcher, sophomore, said his proudest accomplishment was getting his drivers licensee.

Q&A with Tyree Fletcher

Ava Duggin, web managing editor
December 15, 2021
On Nov. 9, Sara McGinnis opened Whisker Station, a cat lounge in downtown Kirkwood.

Charity Issue: A purrfect home

Ava Duggin, web managing editor
December 2, 2021
Members of St. Louis Rowing Club (SLRC) go under a bridge during practice on Sunday, Sept. 22.

In the same boat

Ava Duggin, web managing editor
October 21, 2021
TKC asked students to share their thoughts about returning to school.

Student voices of Kirkwood: Return to school

Mya Copeland and Ava Duggin
August 25, 2021
Even though 11,656 athletes competed in Tokyo, one girl was the face of it all.

Mind over medal

Ava Duggin, web managing editor
August 25, 2021
I realized speed doesn’t measure growth. It takes time to come back “stronger than a ’90s trend.”

Fearless – Ava Duggin

Ava Duggin, social media editor
May 13, 2021
Senior profile: Lindsey Tomlin and Janie Lauberth

Senior profile: Lindsey Tomlin and Janie Lauberth

Ava Duggin, social media editor
May 4, 2021
“You need to create that healthy relationship with your body and food," Anonymous said. "You need to know that no matter what you see when you look in the mirror you are beautiful."

VoK collection: Students share experiences with eating disorders

Ava Duggin, Rachel Finan, and Audrey Blaine
March 26, 2021
The freshmen class had 163 grade fails compared to their usual less than 50.

Jumping in with one foot

Ava Duggin, social media editor
March 1, 2021
Christine Settembrino, professional dancer, instructs dance to various KHS students.

Not for the money

Ava Duggin, social media editor
February 8, 2021

Evermore – Taylor Swift

Ava Duggin, social media editor
January 28, 2021
A Spotify Premium user is viewing their Spotify Wrapped for 2020.

Unwrapping KHS students’ “Spotify 2020 Wrapped”

Ava Duggin and Lila Shepard
January 8, 2021
Students sit behind dividers as a precaution to stop the spread of COVID-19 amidst the return to in-person learning.

VoK collection: Return to in-person learning

Lily Bartin, Mia Alexander, Ava Duggin, Mya Copeland, and Maya Kim
November 11, 2020
Elise Roettger, senior, will have a "FOCO" with her friends on Nov. 9.

F(FOCO)riendship Dance

Ava Duggin, social media editor
November 5, 2020
From campaigning for a local representative to utilizing their social media platforms, TKC was able to highlight a few ways KHS students participated in politics. 

Political issue: How KHS students were politically active over the summer

Maya Kim and Ava Duggin
October 19, 2020
Wyatt Byers, sophomore, responded to other Instagram story to stay politically active over the summer.

Wyatt Byers

Ava Duggin, social media editor
October 6, 2020
From campaigning for a local representative to utilizing their social media platforms, TKC was able to highlight a few ways KHS students participated in politics. 

Megan Roche and Siena Pack

Ava Duggin, social media editor
October 2, 2020
Olivia Williams says is directly affected by Page’s decision. She said college recruiting is most important at her age, so colleges not being able to get her game footage will impact her chance of getting into colleges.

Olivia Williams

Ava Duggin, social media editor
September 21, 2020
Munroe said he thinks hockey can be played safely with few contacting COVID-19.

Charlie Munroe

Ava Duggin, social media editor
September 21, 2020
KHS students have actively voiced their conflicting opinions on social media regarding the cancellation of moderate to high contact sport competitions.

Students opinions on the cancellation of moderate to high contact sport competitions

Maya Kim and Ava Duggin
September 21, 2020
One Direction may be reuniting soon.

Is 1D heading back in one direction?

Ava Duggin, features writer
June 11, 2020
Rebecca Friesen, KSD director of bands, plays with her son.

Thursday night is the band’s night

Ava Duggin, features writer
May 14, 2020
Some KHS students want their Instagram accounts to look perfect.

Instagram images

Ava Duggin, features writer
March 24, 2020
Taylor Swift has released seven studio albums over the course of her career.

12 most underrated Taylor Swift songs

Ava Duggin, features writer
March 2, 2020
Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL has four distinct theme parks.

Why Disney World is the “best” place on Earth

Ava Duggin and Emma Patt
February 26, 2020
Isabella Knopfel, sophomore, and Olivia Knopfel, senior, pose after the Turkey Day game.

Sisters by chance, teammates by choice

Ava Duggin, features writer
December 21, 2019
Find out which "High School Musical" character you would be.

Which main “High School Musical” character are you?

Ava Duggin, features writer
December 11, 2019
Senior cheerleaders say they're excited for their last Turkey Day.

KHS Senior Cheer Quotes

Ava Duggin, features writer
November 27, 2019
“[Irish dance] definitely strengthens my nerves and helps calm my brain down,” Morgan Hooker, freshman, said. “I’m stressed with school too, so I can use some of the techniques that I use at dance with school. Without Irish dance I don’t think I’d be as mentally strong.”

More than a poofy skirt and curls

Ava Duggin, features writer
October 8, 2019
Katie Hall, math teacher, teaches algebra to sophomores and freshman.

If you were a teacher, what kind would you be?

Ava Duggin, features writer
October 3, 2019
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