The Kirkwood Call

12/11/2025

The Missouri Botanical Gardens hosts their annual Garden Glow from Nov. 15 through Jan. 3. On Nov. 14, the Botanical Gardens offered a members-only night which granted members early access to the Garden Glow before it opened to the public. Celeste Huntebrinker, an employee for Botanical Gardens, said the lights and atmosphere make every shift feel special. “It’s so pretty,” she said. “And most people are really kind.” Huntebrinker said her favorite place is the Tower Grove House, where the warm glow from the windows feels like Christmas. She said she especially loves seeing kids run around the fire pits making s’mores. “They get so excited,” she said. “It makes the night fun.”

Caption and photo by Mia Kelly

12/04/2025

During the month of December, KHS boys and girls basketball will be collecting donations of cash or unopened toys for the Jaz Granderson Foundation Toy Drive. “The toy drive is for kids who wouldn’t otherwise get Christmas gifts this year,” Brooke Rose, senior and varsity basketball player said. “We’re just trying to get as much as we can to help support these kids.” Players will be going around collecting money again during the next homeroom, Dec. 11. As well, you can donate during the girls varsity basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 9 and the boys varsity game Thursday, Dec.4.

Caption and photo by Zoey Hayes

11/25/2025

You won’t want to miss this!

11/21/2025

After months of preparation, KHS Cheer placed second at their competition that took place Nov.7-9. Leading up to the event, KHS Cheer spent long hours at practices improving their skills. “Our team prepared by having practice every day even on weekends, and extending hours to make sure everything was perfect and sharp,” Autymn Bryant, sophomore and varsity cheerleader, said. Bryant said her favorite moment came right before they performed when the team came together to pray and support one another. “Everyone was uplifting each other, saying prayers and hugging,” Bryant said. “It really showed how close we are and how much we love this sport.”

Caption by Hadley Hess
Photo Courtesy of Autymn Bryant

11/19/2025

KHS publications has the annual alumni day on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Any alumni from TKC or Pioneer are welcome to come celebrate. We can’t wait to see everyone!

11/18/2025

TKC and Pioneer yearbook students traveled to Nashville for this year’s JEA National High School Journalism Convention. Over the weekend, students attended sessions, met other journalists and competed in on-site contests. We’re excited to celebrate a few staffers who were recognized.
Ibraheem Khan: Honorable Mention for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Josie Mottl: Honorable Mention for Editorial Writing
Daphne Wassel: Honorable Mention for Commentary Writing
Frances Igney: Honorable Mention for Newsmagazine Layout
Reese Groh: Excellent rating for News Editing/Headline/Current Events
We’re proud of all our students for representing TKC in Nashville and grateful for the experience!

11/06/2025

Tonight is the Clementine’s fundraiser. Show up to support your publication from 5-9 PM!

11/05/2025

11/04/2025

The FOP has a fundraiser at Clementine’s on Thursday, Nov 6. You won’t want to miss this!

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween! Here’s some spooky spirit!
Photos by:
Slides 1 & 2 by Chase Goble
3-6 by Caroline Husmann and Caroline Pearson
7-11 by Ryder Byers

10/29/2025

Rob Monroe, Director of Children Youth and Family Ministries at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, has worked for 14 summers to support children from middle school through college. Monroe said that he runs his youth program differently from how other churches run theirs. “I’ve placed priority on relationships, and if you’re gonna make that your first priority that means that at two in the morning when someone calls you because they’re losing themselves that you get up and go to the park,” Monroe said. “It’s a lot of listening, it’s a lot of trying to be a counselor whose never gone to school for counseling.”

Caption by Josh Fitter
Photo by Del Dabler

10/29/2025

Kimberly Linenbroker has been working at the Kirkwood Public Library for almost 18 years. Currently, she serves as the Assistant Manager of Programs and Youth Services, where she creates programs for youths and partners with numerous schools around the community. “My favorite part is when kids come in and they love to read,” Linenbroker said. “Finding out what [they] like to read and putting books in [the] hands of kids is the best and and I really love outreach and reading to the little kids. It’s always fun.”

Caption by Will Schwalb
Photo By Leila Ambushl