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Many Kirkwood students dance along to the music of the band.

Photo gallery: Oktoberfest

Claire Krob and Maggie Cannon October 28, 2024

On October 14th, 2024, Kirkwood hosted it's annual Oktoberfest at Kirkwood Park. Oktoberfest celebrates the marriage of King Louis I, to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. At Kirkwood, German...

An advertisement for carving pumpkins at the Kirkwood Farmer's Market.

Photo gallery: Kirkwood farmers market

Maggie Cannon, Claire Krob, Chase Goble, and Finn LeGrand October 14, 2024

October has begun, and the Kirkwood Farmer's Market is ready for Halloween. From pumpkins to decorations, and even the kid's fall zone, the Farmer's Market has it all. On October 1oth, Kirkwood Call photographers...

Seeds of Happiness:

Mark Borella is a 1984 Kirkwood alum who owns and operates the Seeds of Happiness studio.

"A friend of mine's son was sick, and we knew he wasn't going to make it. I made a handful of these little smiles, [and gave it to the family.] I said maybe you can hold on to [them] until you get your smile back. [The family] said 'it would be very selfish if I didn't tell you to do this for other people.'"

Find more at seedsofhappiness.com

Photo gallery: Best spots at Greentree

Maggie Cannon and Kiley Huang October 2, 2024

Every year during Greentree weekend, hundreds of vendors open their booths to the public. Jewelry, food and accessories are all sold at the fair. Here's a list of our favorite spots at Greentree to look...

Kirkwood's historical society is the center of Downtown Kirkwood, and provides for the community.

Downtown dilemma

Moth Bricker, features writer March 14, 2024

The downtown of any city represents their American Dream, a district built with free markets, a bright community and natural parks, which showcase all a town has to offer. Downtown Kirkwood has been a...

Invites to Galentine's Day brunch for a celebration of friendship.

Val or Gal?

Kiley Huang, web design editor February 14, 2024

I used to be an avid Valentine’s Day hater. Anything that had to do with sickening bright pinks and reds, grotesquely mashed together into badly-drawn hearts and cheap chocolate boxes, made me want to...

Ryan Cook, senior, celebrates after scoring the first goal of the game and her 12th of the season.

Photo Gallery: Girls field hockey Oct. 9th 2023

Maggie Cannon, photographer November 8, 2023

On Monday, Oct. 9, the Kirkwood varsity field hockey team had their Pink Out game against Nerinx High School. Kirkwood won 3-2 in a shootout against Nerinx, marking Kirkwood's 13th win of the season. Their...

Michael Pingel, math teacher, says time with family is what makes Halloween special.

Teachers’ tricks, treats and traditions

Sophia Webb, features + in-depth editor August 28, 2023

In anticipation of the annual neighborhood Halloween gathering, Mandy Melton, science teacher, and her three kids rush home from school. After a quick dinner, Melton ensures her kids have their jokes and...

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