Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Merry Schlarman

Merry Schlarman, design editor

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Hobbies and Interests: art, philosophy, reading, D&D, public speaking, video games

Favorite Song: The Bug Collector by Haley Heynderick
Favorite Quote: “Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere” – Ratatouille, 2007
All content by Merry Schlarman
Although it may seem unorganized, everything that’s unplanned isn’t always an obstacle.

Senior column: Merry Schlarman

Merry Schlarman, design editor
May 16, 2022
Adulthood is not determined by our age, but when we learn to mature.

[Photo] Age of adulthood

Jane Roy, opinions writer
April 1, 2022
These two character tropes, the “manic pixie dream boy and girl,” (MPDG and MPDB, respectively) are everywhere – not just in films. They infiltrate our music, our media and our romanticization of certain rock stars and celebrities.

[Photo] The girl/boy of your (manic pixie) dreams

March 9, 2022
Check out three TKC staffers' favorite up-and-coming rock bands and find someone new to listen to.

[Photo] Rock and reviews: TKC staffers recommend rock bands

Rachel Finan, Megan Glasgow, and Kate Schreiber
February 28, 2022
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[Photo] Maneskin

Rachel Finan, web editor
February 24, 2022
The Wrecks

[Photo] The Wrecks

Megan Glasgow, editor-in-chief
February 24, 2022
HAIM, the SoCal girl-band made up of three sisters (Este, Danielle and Alana) and their drummer (Dash Hutton) have been around since 2007.

[Photo] HAIM

Kate Schreiber, editor-in-chief
February 24, 2022
Jeff Spicoli, Regina George and Napoleon Dynamite are key characters in a few of the best high school comedies of all time.

[Photo] Dynamite, excellent, fast, mean, smart high school movies

Hayden Davidson, editor-in-chief
February 16, 2022
From TKC's BTS issue. The Kirkwood Quack is a TKC comic strip distributed once each cycle.

The Kirkwood quack collection

Merry Schlarman, Design Editor
February 15, 2022
We need to reconfigure our internal compasses to help us avoid the allure of unattainable goals and instead find contentment in reality.

[Photo] Top five opinions stories of 2021

TKC Staff
January 4, 2022
Someone needs to change the narrative, and it starts with KSD. We are not asking, but begging KSD to listen.

[Photo] Call Ed: Mind over matter

TKC Staff
January 6, 2022
The Kirkwood Quack - Halloween, art by Merry Schlarman.

[Photo] Top five art visuals of 2021

TKC Staff
December 30, 2021
Portrait of KHS senior Meg Bjorkman in vibrant colors, drawn by Merry Schlarman.

Art Gallery: Faces of KHS

Merry Schlarman, Morgan Hooker, Elizabeth Yenzer, Emma Frizzell, Ally Hudson, Janine Gassel, Liv Timp, Laurel Seidensticker, and Elena Sherwood
November 2, 2021
Happy Halloween! "The Kirkwood Quack is a TKC comic strip distributed once each cycle.

The Kirkwood Quack – Halloween

Merry Schlarman, design editor
October 31, 2021
In this piece, I wanted to convey my own self-reflection through a self-portrait.

Identity – Merry Schlarman

Merry Schlarman, art editor
May 17, 2021
You would think that a year of change could lead to eventful things. You could finally work on all the side projects, hobbies and goals you have, that you never got the chance to do.

[Photo] Change – Lawrence McKee

Lawrence McKee, photographer
May 6, 2021
Enjoyment is the word that I think of whenever I'm podcasting.

[Photo] Enjoyment – Henry Joiner

Henry Joiner, sports writer
May 17, 2021
These eyes tell a story when you observe them closely. If you look in the reflection of the eye you can see some of the things that freshmen have missed out on this year due to COVID-19 including: Watching school sports, pep rallies, assemblies and exen meeting new people and having conversations.

[Photo] Through the eyes of a freshman

Lila Shepard, features writer
May 3, 2021
We need to reconfigure our internal compasses to help us avoid the allure of unattainable goals and instead find contentment in reality.

[Photo] Recalibrate your compass

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
March 20, 2021
With nearly 80,000 lifetime passing yards, seven Super Bowl wins and over a dozen more NFL records, the GOAT definitely can’t be Tom Brady.

[Photo] TB12: Wanna be GOAT

Nicholas Whittington, features writer
February 21, 2021
Lane Fox with their various album art in the background.

[Photo] In their own lane

Lydia Sheehan, entertainment writer
February 19, 2021
Merry Schlarman depicts their views of the holiday.

[Photo] Artists’ take #4: Valentine’s Day

Graesen Joyce, art editor
February 14, 2021
Merry Schlarman, art editor, depicts their take on resolutions for 2021.

[Photo] Artists’ take #3: New Year’s Resolutions

Graesen Joyce, art editor
January 25, 2021
Redlining's long lasting mark - Rachel Finan

[Photo] Top five in-depth stories of 2020

TKC Staff
January 21, 2021
Merry Schlarman’s, art editor, 2020.

[Photo] Artists’ take #2: 2020

Graesen Joyce, art editor
December 8, 2020
Ready Readers is a nonprofit organization working to enhance the literacy of children in the St. Louis region.

[Photo] The power of literacy

Sim Khanuja, opinions writer
December 9, 2020
Merry Schlarman's, art editor, self-portrait.

[Photo] Artists’ take #1: Self portrait

Graesen Joyce, art editor
November 16, 2020
Toxic masculinity is about social constructs – the idea embedded in our culture that masculinity should be defined as strength.

[Photo] Dismantling toxic masculinity

Sim Khanuja, opinions writer
November 7, 2020
Elise Roettger, senior, will have a "FOCO" with her friends on Nov. 9.

[Photo] F(FOCO)riendship Dance

Ava Duggin, social media editor
November 5, 2020
Don't let these smiling ghosts fool you, some of these movies are sure to give you a fright.

[Photo] Quiz: What horror movie should you watch?

Grace Marcus, features writer
October 30, 2020
Pence and Harris met for the only vice presidential debate of the election

[Photo] Vice presidential debate recap

Grace Marcus, features writer
October 30, 2020
President Donald Trump is the incumbent candidate in the 2020 US presidential election.

[Photo] Call Ed: Opportunity Trumps dependency

TKC Staff
October 7, 2020
If you've got an opinion, you're going to need some help surviving this political climate.

[Photo] Political Issue: Survivor’s guide to having an opinion

Nathan Sweeney, features writer
October 25, 2020
Harris was selected by Democratic nominee, and former vice president.

[Photo] Political Issue: Kamala Harris a vehement VP

Amara Harper, editor-in-chief
October 12, 2020
Black LGBT individuals struggled to be accepted in both social movements. Their identity as both a Black and LGBT person made them targets for criticism, abuse and discrimination.

[Photo] Black and LGBT history: Forever intertwined

Olivia Silvey, opinions editor
August 26, 2020
Dr. Havener advises freshmen to get involved in extracurriculars at KHS.

[Photo] Dr. Havener’s advice for freshmen

Lily Bartin, web editor
August 25, 2020
TKC staffers explore the pros and cons of being quarantined.

[Photo] Quarantine Pros and Cons

Amelia Hurley and Rachel Finan
April 13, 2020
Ellie Francois is just like every other teen, but she is treated differently because of her skin color.

[Photo] Mixed In: Life as a ‘Mixed’ Student at KHS

Charlotte Heinrich, editor-in-chief
March 13, 2020
Make sure you're at the right place in your college search process with these tips.

[Photo] The college search, mapped

Olivia Silvey, opinions writer
March 13, 2020
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[Photo] Redlining’s long lasting mark

Rachel Finan, health and wellness writer
March 26, 2020
JV girls basketball morning practices are from 5:45 a.m. to 7 a.m.

[Photo] A day in the life: Justyne Wright

Mya Copeland, features writer
March 2, 2020
With a combined 25 years of NBA experience (and counting) between the three of them, Bradley Beal, Jayson Tatum and Larry Hughes have lived most of their professional lives under the scope of national attention. Art by Merry Schlarman.

[Photo] From The Lou to the League

Hayden Davidson, sports writer
February 5, 2020
Astros' manager A.J. Hinch shown banging on a trash can to depict the Astros' sign stealing scandal.

[Photo] Astronomical fraud

Benji Wilton, print editor
December 16, 2019
Snoopy by far deserves the number one spot on this list.

[Photo] “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” character ranking

Catherine Butler, copy editor
December 2, 2019
What parents see when they see a child playing a violent video game.

[Photo] Video games are brain food

Kailey Shirrell, opinions writer
November 8, 2019
As an established community, LGBTQ+ studies deserve to be included for a non-discriminatory education. 

[Photo] Call Ed: Education equality

TKC Staff
October 4, 2019
Since students do not have assigned reading this summer, the have the chance to read books they might find more interesting.

[Photo] Summer reading recommendations

Catherine Butler, opinions writer
May 5, 2019
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