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Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Lydia Drake

Lydia Drake, web editor

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Hobbies and Interests: hanging out with friends and family, walking my dog, reading, baking

Favorite song: Dive by Kid Cudi

Favorite Quote: “Have a Palm Woods Day.” -Big Time Rush

All content by Lydia Drake
Mary McLaughlin hopes to join the infantry for the Marine Corps.

Mary McLaughlin

Lydia Drake, web editor
May 10, 2023
My notes app has acted as an anchor in my busy and stressful life.

Lydia Drake

Lydia Drake, web editor
May 10, 2023
The Essex lot is dedicated to juniors, and is the smaller of the two lots.

Essex vs. Dougherty Ferry

Lydia Drake, web editor
April 21, 2023
A temporary break allows you to “press pause” on your relationship to figure out where to go next, without calling it off altogether.

Where Ross and Rachel went wrong

Lydia Drake, web editor
February 14, 2023

Answers to spring crossword

Lydia Drake, web editor
February 13, 2023
Test your knowledge on how well you know the history of luxury fashion brands.

How well do you know luxury fashion brands?

Lydia Drake, web editor
November 1, 2022
Pop artist Taylor Swift is set to release her 10th studio album Oct. 21.

Everything we know so far about Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, “Midnights”

Lydia Drake, web editor
October 24, 2022
At the KSD BOE meeting on Oct. 10, district committees were proposed and potential changes to BOE protocol were discussed.

BOE discusses 22-23 district committees and protocol changes

Lydia Drake, web editor
October 11, 2022
KHS will begin hosting in-person college visits on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Upcoming college visits at KHS

Lydia Drake, web editor
September 6, 2022
Melina Fioretti, senior, is part of the STL CAPS program, where she spends half her day at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital.

Senior profile: Melina Fioretti

Lydia Drake, features writer
April 13, 2022
The term 'sex discrimination' in Missouri was updated in 2019.

In-depth: Expanding the definition

Lydia Drake, features writer
April 1, 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
Netflix has made several holiday movies in the past few years to appeal to their winter-loving audience.

Netflix holiday movie guide

Lydia Drake, features writer
December 7, 2021
Clementine’s Creamery, a St. Louis-based ice cream chain, opened its sixth store in downtown Kirkwood on Nov. 12.

Clementine’s Creamery opens in Kirkwood

Lydia Drake, features writer
November 14, 2021
Adele, a famous British singer, will release her sixth album on Nov. 19.

Hello, again

Lydia Drake, features writer
November 4, 2021
Tickets for the Friendship Dance went on sale Monday, Oct. 25.

2021 Friendship Dance ticket information

Lydia Drake, features writer
October 25, 2021
Jared Ulichnie, senior, is on the KHS varsity football and wrestling teams.

VoKs: Burba, Munson, Ulichnie

Lydia Drake, features writer
October 16, 2021
The KSD Board of Education (BOE) has approved a financial proposal for the purchase of the J. Milton Turner Building. On June 12, KSD announced their intention to purchase the building to serve as an Administrative Services Center where district offices will be located. 

BOE approves financial proposal for J. Milton Turner Building

Lydia Drake, features writer
August 18, 2021
Over the past 14 months, I've experienced a lot of change in my life.

Change – Lydia Drake

Lydia Drake, entertainment writer
May 13, 2021
Are you smarter than a fifth grader? Part three

Are you smarter than a fifth grader? Part three

Lydia Drake, entertainment writer
April 22, 2021
The Kardashian-Jenner family reality show, "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" airs its final season March 18

Best moments of KUWTK

Lydia Drake, entertainment writer
April 21, 2021
This guide will help you find your next TV obsession.

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Lydia Drake, entertainment writer
February 21, 2021
After winter break, it can be difficult to find the motivation to do school assignments.

How to survive second semester

Lydia Drake, entertainment writer
February 15, 2021
Face masks are considered effective in protecting against the coronavirus.

Unmasking effectiveness

Lydia Drake, entertainment writer
December 11, 2020
Taylor Swift released her eighth studio album, "Folklore," on July 24 2020.

“Folklore”: The new face of Taylor Swift

Lydia Drake, entertainment writer
October 29, 2020
President Donald Trump made the promise to "Make America Great Again" during his 2016 campaign

Political Issue: The accomplishments of MAGA

Lydia Drake, entertainment writer
October 9, 2020
Niall Horan's "Heartbreak Weather" review

Niall Horan’s “Heartbreak Weather” review

Lydia Drake, entertainment writer
June 11, 2020
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