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The Kirkwood Call

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The Kirkwood Call

Senior column: Alli Luth

Senior column: Alli Luth

Alli Luth, social media editor May 1, 2024

Writing my senior column feels surreal. I remember planning for it my previous two years on TKC, dreaming about all the different things I could say. The people I could call out for being mean, the old...

Jerry and Joan Rappaport met when they were 15, and have been married for over 55 years.

This love is a shore thing

Alli Luth, social media editor March 12, 2024

Our story takes place in 1960’s Pennsylvania. Jerry Rappaport sat with his best friend, Barry, on the front steps of a row home. It was Barry’s girlfriend’s house; the boys would sit on the stoop,...

At some point in your first year at KHS, you may make eye contact with some junior you share an extracurricular with.

Dear freshmen

Alli Luth, social media editor August 30, 2023

* This piece is (mostly) satirical The class of 2027 has arrived at KHS, showing up en masse from minivans in the drop-off lane. At least one of you scrolled through TikTok for advice on your freshman...

After graduation, Elizabeth will pack her bags for New York to continue modeling instead of going to college.

Elizabeth Riti

Alli Luth, opinions editor May 10, 2023

Modeling in New York City with NEXT Modeling Agency Dumb models, scammers and body issues: Elizabeth Riti, senior, is no stranger to the stereotypes of the modeling industry. After all, she’s been...

Anna Larkin has worked at Pottery Hollow for four months, spending her Friday nights and weekends helping with birthday parties and cleaning paint brushes. 

Working it out

Alli Luth, opinions editor April 21, 2023

Clanging dishes, sizzling plates and a chorus of conversations. Swarms of people filter through the kitchen and dining areas of Three Kings Public House. For some, the organized chaos of a restaurant can...

Construction in downtown Kirkwood is underway, as new apartment buildings are being built.

Let it grow

Alli Luth, opinions editor March 3, 2023

Between 2010 and 2020, Kirkwood’s population grew at an average rate of over 200 people per year and is only increasing. This population growth creates a higher demand for housing, yet Kirkwood’s land...

This romantic comedy, released in 2003, stars Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson.

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

Alli Luth, opinions editor February 9, 2023

Right off the bat: I need Andie Anderson’s backless yellow dress. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, you’re seriously missing out. Beautiful costumery aside, any film with character names...

This romantic comedy, released in 2003, stars Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson.

Live, Laugh, Love: Top three rom-coms

Alli Luth, opinions editor February 9, 2023

Are you feeling irritable, hopeless or numb? Worried you’ll never find love? Need a little joy? I have just what the doctor ordered: a rom-com. Preferably with a blanket and snacks. Romantic comedies...

KSD Now is a nutrition program that provides supplemental food to families on the weekends.

Charity Issue: Hometown hunger

Alli Luth, opinions editor December 5, 2022

A mystery meatloaf, questionable potato fries and a jiggly blob of what may or may not be Jell-O. This is the infamous “school lunch” depicted in every high school movie, and the back end of many cafeteria...

Sasha Boyd, Junior, was voted the most eligible bachelorette on the pommie dance team.

Fall sports bachelor(ettes)

Alli Luth, opinions editor November 1, 2022

4 KHS sports voted for their most eligible team mate. Click a photo to learn more about each bachelor or bachelorette.

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