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Kerry M. King (’85)

Senior Editor Kerry M. King (’85) got his start writing about Wake Forest as sports editor and editor of the Old Gold & Black. Since returning to Wake Forest in 1989, he’s written stories on hundreds of alumni. He received Wake Forest’s Employee of the Year Award in 2004 when he worked in the Public Affairs office. His wife, Heather Barnes King (MA ’97), is a high school math teacher. She received the Marcellus E. Waddill Excellence in Teaching Award for Wake Forest alumni in 2011. They have two furry children, Shetland sheepdogs Brady and Dexter.

Stories by Kerry M. King ('85)

2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Don Flow (MBA ’83), Elizabeth Watson (’74) and Dr. Jim Jones (’55, MD ’59) honored.
2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards

How to Transform Reynolds Gym

Students were asked. Wake Forest listened.
How to Transform Reynolds Gym

2017 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient: Elizabeth Watson ('74)

Historic preservationist makes every place special.
2017 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient: Elizabeth Watson ('74)

2017 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient: Don Flow (MBA '83)

Flow Automotive CEO can sell a community, a message and a cause.
2017 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient: Don Flow (MBA '83)

2017 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient: Dr. Jim Jones ('55, MD '59)

First native American graduate became a pioneering doctor, advocate and teacher.
2017 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient: Dr. Jim Jones ('55, MD '59)

The Ride of his Life

John Wood ('74) brings the magic of dark rides to amusement parks around the world.
The Ride of his Life

'Something's Wrong'

Beth Deuer’s ('96) road to recovery from a ruptured brain aneurysm.
'Something's Wrong'

Send in the Clowns

Jay Stewart (MA '93) proves that laughter is the best medicine.
Send in the Clowns

Here's to The King

Success and fame didn't change Arnold Palmer ('51, LL.D. '70), king of golf and chief goodwill ambassador for his alma mater.
Here's to The King

A Campaign With Momentum: Wake Will Lead

Wake Forest is extending the Wake Will campaign.
A Campaign With Momentum: Wake Will Lead

Big Daddy’s Finale

Bill Faircloth (’64) is retiring after a remarkable run in Deacon football.
Big Daddy’s Finale

From Churchill to Bono to Trump

Inside Elliot Berke's ('93) world with rock-and-roll legends and the Trump transition.
From Churchill to Bono to Trump