Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Ella Sottile

Ella Sottile, photo editor

She/Her

Hobbies and Interests: reading, hiking, playing cards, hanging with friends, being with my cat

Favorite song: The Rainbow Connection by Kermit the Frog

Favorite Quote: “I am made of memories.” -The Song of Achilles

All content by Ella Sottile
Outside of KHS, Parker plays cello with the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra (STLSO).

[Photo] Luisa Parker

Morrigan Carey, features writer
May 10, 2023
This recipe requires a tad more motivation than the others considering you need to actually turn on the stove and get out a pan, but sometimes, it’s worth it.

[Video] Five snacks for when you can’t sleep

Kylie Madden, features + in-depth editor
April 5, 2023
If you’re looking for something to snack on that won’t leave you feeling bloated in the morning, this is the way to go.

[Photo] Hummus and veggies

April 3, 2023
Cinnamon sugar toast is a classic, easy dish that almost everyone can make.

[Photo] Cinnamon sugar toast

April 3, 2023
The two of you have been fighting constantly and you’re considering breaking up. In the heat of the moment, one of you yells, “I think we should take a break.”

[Photo] Pause — I think we need to take a break

Lila Shepard, managing editor
February 16, 2023
In 2022, a TKC survey reported that 32% of KHS students thrift regularly.

[Video] Secondhand clothes turned vintage

Kylie Madden, features + in-depth editor
January 11, 2023
By Christmas, seniors may not have even applied to college yet. Some may still be waiting on their acceptance letters, or have been accepted but need to decide which school will get their $100 enrollment fee.

[Photo] Top five photos of 2022

TKC Staff
December 23, 2022
Equine Assisted Therapy is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide horsemanship experiences to people with mental, physical and psychological challenges in order to enhance the quality and productivity of their lives.

[Video] Charity Issue: Healing through horses

Kylie Madden, features + in-depth editor
November 28, 2022
By Christmas, seniors may not have even applied to college yet. Some may still be waiting on their acceptance letters, or have been accepted but need to decide which school will get their $100 enrollment fee.

[Photo] In the holiday hot seat

Lila Shepard, managing editor
December 6, 2022
Everyone’s favorite fall drink combined with the sweet treat we all love.

[Video] Pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls

Kylie Madden, features + in-depth editor
October 25, 2022
These cookies are perfect to pair with a chai tea latte.

[Video] Chai sugar cookies

Kylie Madden, features + in-depth editor
October 25, 2022
Anna McGinnis, junior, alters the dress she designed on a mannequin.

[Video] A future in fashion

Elizabeth Niedringhaus, entertainment editor
October 18, 2022
Anna McGinnis, junior, alters the dress she designed on a mannequin.

[Photo] Photo gallery: Kirkwood girls JV volleyball parent night vs. Nerinx Sept. 13, 2022

Marilynn Steuby, photographer
September 28, 2022
The current grass baseball field, this is where the turf field would go.

[Video] A new turf monster

Brennan Rea, sports writer
October 3, 2022
Parents at the Aug. 22 board meeting discussed changing the grass fields to turf

[Video] BOE approves new security cameras, liaisions and new health curriculum

Ian Reno and Allie Caffey
August 24, 2022
KSD superintendent David Ulrich addresses the BOE at their work session Jan. 10.

BOE discusses the restriction of mature themes in books, additions to curriculum and important upcoming events

Anna Newland, Josie Baker, and Ella Sottile
April 21, 2022
Melina Fioretti, senior, is part of the STL CAPS program, where she spends half her day at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital.

[Photo] Senior profile: Melina Fioretti

Lydia Drake, features writer
April 13, 2022
Buckets of various roses for Valentine's Day are for sale at the Kirkwood Farmers Market.

Photo gallery: Valentine’s Day at Kirkwood Farmers Market

Ella Sottile, photographer
February 19, 2022
Art by Morgan Hooker. “Everyone has something they are dealing with,” Robin Giden said.

[Photo] Winter blues

Rachel Finan, web editor
February 15, 2022
“BookTok” has taken over TikTok, with videos of readers suggesting their favorite books to viewers.

KHS’ BookTok

Lydia Drake and Ella Sottile
January 28, 2022
Take this quiz to find out which best suits you.

[Video] What KHS cafeteria lunch are you?

Ava Tebo, podcast staffer
December 15, 2021
Clementine’s Creamery, a St. Louis-based ice cream chain, opened its sixth store in downtown Kirkwood on Nov. 12.

[Photo] Clementine’s Creamery opens in Kirkwood

Lydia Drake, features writer
November 14, 2021
Landon Kahl, junior. “I am listening to “Silly Love Songs” by the band Wings. I love this song because the bass line is one of Paul McCartney’s best bass lines ever; It’s incredible. Check out the album “At the Speed of Sound,” it’s amazing.”

Photo Gallery: Kirkwood students and teachers listen to music

Ella Sottile and Josie Baker
December 5, 2021
Shawn Greene, 1987 Webster Groves High School graduate, has researched past Turkey Day Games since the 1990s and authored Turkey Day Game Centennial 1907-2007, a book on Turkey Day Game history.

[Photo] Turkey Day: Dedicated to the game

Hayden Davidson, editor-in-chief
November 29, 2021
On Nov. 9, Sara McGinnis opened Whisker Station, a cat lounge in downtown Kirkwood.

[Photo] Charity Issue: A purrfect home

Ava Duggin, web managing editor
December 2, 2021
Take this quiz to find out which best suits you.

[Photo] Quiz: What KHS cafeteria lunch are you?

November 17, 2021
The future food market of LifeBridge in the building process

[Photo] Charity issue: Crossing the bridge

Ian Reno, news writer
November 8, 2021
Ayla Burba, junior, has been on crew for six KH Players productions.

[Photo] Ayla Burba

October 27, 2021
Woody Munson, junior, works out at The Lodge Des Peres and plays tennis in his free time.

[Photo] Woody Munson

October 27, 2021
White library surrounded by greenery in a front yard of a house on N Holmes Ave.

Photo Gallery: Little Free Libraries

Ella Sottile, photographer
October 11, 2021
Human Monsters is a podcast that dives into Kim and Finan's passion for true crime and the cases that got them hooked.

Human Monsters podcast: episode 1

Rachel Finan, Maya Kim, and Ella Sottile
October 7, 2021
Similar to TJ, people have bloomed in varying aspects of their lives.

Growth – Ella Sottile

Ella Sottile, photographer
May 17, 2021
Art by Elena Sherwood. Cole Johnson is different from the rest of the class of 2021. Johnson graduated early from KHS, and now works at a full time job in construction.

[Photo] Senior profile: Cole Johnson

Aine Bradley, features writer
May 4, 2021
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[Photo] VoK collection: Students share experiences with eating disorders

Ava Duggin, Rachel Finan, and Audrey Blaine
March 26, 2021
After the COVID-19 shutdown for the 2020 spring sports season, athletes are now able to compete with different precautions they have to follow for each event.

[Photo] Spring sports spectator guidelines released

Kinley Bokermann, sports writer
March 18, 2021
Athletes participate in warmup drills on the turf during in-person preseason workouts.

[Photo] In the starting blocks

Mya Copeland, features writer
February 28, 2021
Emma Pearl, the 2020 Missouri Girls' Swimmer of the Year, swims butterfly in a practice.

[Photo] Ella Pearl

Kinley Bokermann, sports writer
February 9, 2021
Khamori Cornelius takes a shot in the girls varsity basketball game against Oakville.

[Photo] Khamori Cornelius

Kinley Bokermann, sports writer
February 9, 2021
Christian Hughes goes up for a shot in the boys varsity basketball game against Marquette.

[Photo] Christian Hughes

February 9, 2021
A.J. Titsworth is working to release clothes for his new brand: Prosperous.

[Photo] Live long and prosper

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
January 25, 2021
This photo of a road at sunset is inspired by the song "Canyon Moon."

[Photo] Photo Gallery: top five photos of 2020

January 21, 2021
A pumpkin man sits on a barrel of hay with a shovel.

Photo Gallery: Halloween Decorations

Coco LeGrand and Ella Sottile
November 1, 2020
This photo is inspired by the lyrics from "Sign of the Times."

Photo Gallery: Harry Styles in Kirkwood

Ella Sottile and Coco LeGrand
December 8, 2020
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