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The Kirkwood Call

The friendship I’m most proud of is the one I share with my best friend Charlie Blasingame.

Elizabeth Riti

Elizabeth Riti, photographer May 10, 2023

Modeling in NYC NEXT management As I look back on my time at KHS, I have more than a few fond memories to cherish. I play cello in KHS’s symphonic orchestra, am a member of The Kirkwood Call and...

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...

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

The Kirkwood Varsity Poms team strikes a final pose at the end of their pep rally dance.

Top five photos of 2022

TKC Staff December 23, 2022

Throughout 2022, TKC's photo staff has expanded their photography skills and worked hard to provide visuals to accompany TKC's stories and galleries. Here are the top five photos of the year.

Max Pritcher, senior, looks to his friends for support during friendly banter.

Photo Gallery: French Club

Elizabeth Riti, photographer October 31, 2022

When it comes to French Club, a lot of students admittedly come for the snacks, but they all stick around for the activities that the officers come up with. On Tuesday, Oct. 18 french club held a Halloween-themed...

Charlie spends a lot of time maintaining and spending time with her rats, Wally reaches up receive affection.

Photo Gallery: Charlie Blasingame’s unlikely pets

Elizabeth Riti, photographer September 27, 2022

Charlie Blasingame begged her parents to let her buy two rats. She did all of her research and had saved up her money to be able to accommodate them well. When she presented her mom and step-dad with a...

A group of varsity girls bond at one of their final lacrosse games.

Almost over

Natalie Bednarski, writer May 17, 2022

The 2022 season for the girls varsity lacrosse team is coming to an end, with their final game on May 11. Some players look forward to their future years on the team, while others dread the goodbyes. Emily...

Logan Jones jumps off the ramp at Ramp Riders Skate park.

Rolling with it

Kylie Madden, features writer February 14, 2022

Perched at the edge of a ramp at Maplewood Skatepark, Logan Jones, junior, stared down at the concrete as they considered their next trick. It was 10 p.m. and they were surrounded by other skaters they...

Lily Mitchell, leader of the drumline, plays her snare drum in preparation for Friday night lights.

Q&A with Lily Mitchell

Kinley Bokermann, sports editor November 13, 2021

  When moving across the U.S. as a child from Texas, Maryland, and Georgia, one thing has always stayed constant for Lily Mitchell: being herself. Whether it be through music, band, school or soccer,...

Jeff Townsend, assistant principal, announced his plans for retirement at the end of the 2021-22 school year.

Principal Jeff Townsend announces retirement

Alli Luth, features writer November 3, 2021

Jeff Townsend, assistant principal for the class of 2024, announced his plans to retire following the end of the school year during an assembly with the sophomore class on Thursday, Oct. 21. After meeting...

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