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Four things you should know before hating on the Friendship Dance.

Things to know before hating on the Friendship Dance

Sophia Webb, features + in-depth editor December 4, 2023

Look, I’m not someone who adores the Friendship Dance. I think the idea of KHS having our own homecoming before it’s below freezing outside is a lovely idea. However, I can admit that the Friendship...

2 girls, one from Webster and 1 from Kirkwood, dance together under a disco ball at the Friendship Dance.

Want to dance?

Allie Caffey, entertainment writer December 4, 2023

The tense and angered yells between Kirkwood High School and Webster Groves High School alumni and students could be heard as they threatened to start a riot. One may expect it to be because of a more...

2 girls, one from Webster and 1 from Kirkwood, dance together under a disco ball at the Friendship Dance.

Quiz: Which turkey day tradition are you?

Allie Caffey, entertainment writer December 4, 2023

Audrey Bernabo, junior, has a wide smile while she dances to the music.

Photo Gallery: Friendship Dance

Tess Hubbard, photographer November 10, 2022

On Saturday, Nov. 5th, Kirkwood High School hosted the annual Kirkwood-Webster Friendship Dance. The Sensory dance started at 6:00 p.m and went till 7:00 p.m. Then, the Friendship Dance was held from 7:00...

Letter to the editor: In defense of the Friendship dance

TKC Staff October 30, 2022

An Open Letter to the Kirkwood High School Student Body: All right, everyone. Enough is enough. You, the students of Kirkwood High School (KHS), do not have a “Homecoming Dance.” Homecoming dances...

Meet your 2022 Friendship Court

Meet your 2022 Friendship Court

Kinley Bokermann, Sim Khanuja, and Caroline Steidley October 20, 2022

  Each year as the homecoming season approaches the senior class votes to nominate 16 seniors to the Friendship Court. With friendship king and queen on the line, here are you 2022 Friendship Court...

Flowers are a fun tradition and accessory for homecoming if ordered on time

Boutineers and corsages

Rachel Finan and Aine Bradley November 4, 2021

Get your flowers as early as possible. You don’t want to be calling stores the night before or day of homecoming trying to order flowers. Being prepared is always helpful when it comes to homecoming...

There are so many beautiful places around Saint Louis.

Photo location

Rachel Finan and Aine Bradley November 4, 2021

For the perfect group photo before the dance, a park never fails. Places like Laumeier Sculpture Park, Kirkwood Park and Des Peres Park are great local locations. Make sure to check the sunset time, so...

With homecoming coming up this Saturday, read TKCs advice about the big night.

Where to get your outfit

Rachel Finan and Aine Bradley November 4, 2021

From a simple-strappy dress to suits in an endless color selection, the options for homecoming outfits are endless. With the KHS Friendship Dance being one of the latest homecomings of high schools, it...

An after party is a fun way to end the night after the dance, but be safe.

After parties

Rachel Finan and Aine Bradley November 4, 2021

To be completely upfront, the actual dance doesn’t live up to its hype. It gets hot and the music eventually turns into a loop of the same songs playing again and again. Plan something fun for when you...

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