Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Kirkwood High School student newspaper

The Kirkwood Call
Tom Mueller

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief

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Favorite musical artist: Polo G

Favorite quote: “Vivere memento.”

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Art by Graesen Joyce. I’ll remind you that changes — big or small — can be incredibly transformative.

Senior column: Tom Mueller

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
May 4, 2021
We need to reconfigure our internal compasses to help us avoid the allure of unattainable goals and instead find contentment in reality.

Recalibrate your compass

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
March 20, 2021
Esports players compete on mobile devices, tablets, consoles, laptops and PCs.

Rated E: Esports for everyone

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
February 28, 2021
TKC will be updating its editorial policy to allow for the use of preferred pronouns in Call media.

TKC to begin asking for students’ preferred pronouns

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
February 28, 2021
6. "Circles" — Mac Miller

6. “Circles” — Mac Miller

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
February 15, 2021
4. "Music To Be Murdered By" — Eminem

4. “Music To Be Murdered By” — Eminem

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
February 15, 2021
3. "Alfredo" — Freddie Gibbs

3. “Alfredo” — Freddie Gibbs

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
February 15, 2021
2. "Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon" — Pop Smoke

2. “Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon” — Pop Smoke

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
February 15, 2021
7. "Legends Never Die" — Juice Wrld

7. “Legends Never Die” — Juice Wrld

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
February 15, 2021
10. "Artist 2.0" — A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

10. “Artist 2.0” — A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
February 15, 2021
8. "The Allegory" — Royce Da 5'9"

8. “The Allegory” — Royce Da 5’9″

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
February 15, 2021
9. "Heaven or Hell" — Don Toliver

9. “Heaven or Hell” — Don Toliver

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
February 15, 2021
5. "My Turn" — Lil Baby

5. “My Turn” — Lil Baby

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
February 15, 2021
1. "The Goat" — Polo G

1. “The Goat” — Polo G

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
February 15, 2021
Notable omissions

Notable omissions

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
February 15, 2021
Rap artists' determination is seen through the slew of albums released during 2020 in spite of the year's challenges.

Top 10 rap albums of 2020

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
February 15, 2021
A.J. Titsworth is working to release clothes for his new brand: Prosperous.

Live long and prosper

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
January 25, 2021
The Kirkwood Family YMCA seeks to support the community through intentional programming and services.

Your membership: Continuing aid

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
December 11, 2020
KHS Principal Dr. Havener greeted students at the Doughtery Ferry entrance on both the freshman's (Nov. 5) and other grade levels' (Nov. 9) first days back to in-person learning.

[Photo] KSD students who chose in-person learning returned Nov. 9

Kate Schreiber, features + in-depth editor
November 13, 2020
Leeuwenburg blocks the defensive lineman after hiking the ball to the quarterback.

Sweet victory: The story of Jay Leeuwenburg

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
October 20, 2020
The annual Friendship Dance between KHS and WGHS has been cancelled.

KHS announces cancellation of friendship dance

Amara Harper and Tom Mueller
October 6, 2020
Photos courtesy of the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation. left, Kelly Moffitt, center and Fraye Beyene, right.

Addressing sySTEMic problems

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief
August 24, 2020
Emmanuel Morgan snaps along to the rhythm of the song. Photo courtesy of Emmanuel Morgan.

Senior Profile: Emmanuel Morgan

Tom Mueller, sports editor
June 22, 2020
From left to right: Ryan Buesching, Christopher Plants, Bryce Simpson and Owen Millikan

Meet the tallest person in each grade

Tom Mueller, sports editor
March 4, 2020
Owen Millikan

Owen Millikan

Tom Mueller, sports editor
March 4, 2020
Bryce Simpson

Bryce Simpson

Tom Mueller, sports editor
March 4, 2020
Christopher Plants

Christopher Plants

Tom Mueller, sports editor
March 4, 2020
Chicago hosts the 69th NBA All-Star game on Feb. 16, 2020. Design courtesy of @NBAAllstar Twitter.

2019 NBA All-Star Predictions

Tom Mueller, sports editor
January 23, 2020
Artists release albums every year that capture audiences' attentions; 2019 was no different.

Top 10 rap albums of 2019

Tom Mueller, sports editor
January 22, 2020
MyCole Pruitt celebrates scoring a touchdown for the Tennessee Titans.

Remember the Titan

Tom Mueller, sports editor
November 27, 2019
The Kirkwood defense squares off against the Ladue offensive line.

Oct. 25 Game Recap: Kirkwood 36, Ladue 35

Daniel Tobias and Tom Mueller
October 26, 2019
Jairus Maclin, senior, looks across the field at his teammates.

Oct. 11 Game Recap: Eureka 21, Kirkwood 6

Daniel Tobias and Tom Mueller
October 14, 2019
Jackson Fortner looks to see what play the team is running.

Sept. 20 Game Recap: Kirkwood 27, Rockwood Summit 13

Tom Mueller and Daniel Tobias
September 22, 2019
Senior wide receiver Melvin Simmons (23) beats Marquette's defense to score a 43-yard touchdown to give KHS a 14-7 lead late in the first half. Photo by Natalie Sweesy/Pioneer Yearbook.

Sept. 13 Game Recap: Marquette 42, Kirkwood 23

Tom Mueller and Hayden Davidson
September 16, 2019
KHS varsity football fell to the Francis Howell Vikings by a score of 24-14 on Friday, Sept. 6

Sept. 6 Game Recap: Francis Howell 24, Kirkwood 14

Hayden Davidson and Tom Mueller
September 8, 2019
Students must hold themselves accountable to use their phones appropriately.

Screens on: KHS cell phone policy

Tom Mueller, sports editor
August 30, 2019
A leader from each of KHS' 10 fall varsity sports teams; photos by Kelley Cochran, visual by Hayden Davidson

10 teams, 10 stories: Fall Sports

Hayden Davidson and Tom Mueller
August 22, 2019
Damien Loyd doing a crossover pose with a basketball.

Hoop dreams

Tom Mueller, features writer
May 1, 2019
This March was a bit more predictable, with the majority of better seeds moving on.

2019 Final Four preview

Hayden Davidson and Tom Mueller
April 5, 2019
From game-winning shots in double overtime to freakish displays of athleticism, the NBA’s best players routinely captivate crowds with their dazzling displays of basketball ability.

Shooting the crystal ball: NBA awards predictions

Tom Mueller, features writer
March 15, 2019
It is acceptable for sports players to be physical with their opponents, but never with their partner.

Sexual misconduct in sports

Hayden Davidson and Tom Mueller
March 13, 2019
Top 10 Rap Albums of 2018

Top 10 Rap Albums of 2018

Tom Mueller, features writer
December 12, 2018
Art by Tatum Shore-Fitzgerald.

Jump on the bandwagon

Tom Mueller, features writer
December 6, 2018
Photo courtesy of Google under the Creative Commons license

Check your six: Fortnite’s newest season is here

Tom Mueller, features writer
October 8, 2018
Hats and hoods permitted in the updated dress code

Hats and hoods permitted in the updated dress code

Tom Mueller, features writer
October 3, 2018
Daniel David intends to enroll in a pre-med program in India.

Sci-ched For the Future

Tom Mueller, features writer
May 21, 2018
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