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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)

Hot spot of the Cold War

Vern Pike ('58) recalls life, death and freedom at Berlin's Checkpoint Charlie.
Hot spot of the Cold War

A chaotic convention

Sandy Hutchens ('69) remembers the thrill and chaos of the '68 Democratic convention
A chaotic convention

Summer's hottest reads

Six alumni writers offer their top picks, from books on the Unabomber and Jimmy Stewart to Lincoln's spymaster.
Summer's hottest reads

2016 Writers Hall of Fame

Five journalists and authors honored during Words Awake 2!
2016 Writers Hall of Fame

2016 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Jocelyn Burton (’80), David Dupree (MBA ’78) and Bob McCreary (’61) honored.
2016 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Remember When?

David Hills' whimsical cartoons captured the feel-good campus vibes of an era.
Remember When?

Jackie Murdock ('57): The Deacon in his Den

Former basketball star and coach relishes his black and gold memories.
Jackie Murdock ('57): The Deacon in his Den

Ricky Van Veen ('03): No Laughing Matter

CollegeHumor co-founder shares his secrets to success, his best piece of advice and his favorite TV shows.
Ricky Van Veen ('03): No Laughing Matter

2016 Distinguished Alumni Award: Bob McCreary ('61)

Former football player's passion for athletics runs high.
2016 Distinguished Alumni Award: Bob McCreary ('61)

2016 Distinguished Alumni Award: David Dupree (MBA '78)

Successful businessman has never forgotten what Wake Forest did for him.
2016 Distinguished Alumni Award: David Dupree (MBA '78)

2016 Distinguished Alumni Award: Jocelyn Burton ('80)

Longtime attorney recognized for her advocacy in private practice and public service.
2016 Distinguished Alumni Award: Jocelyn Burton ('80)

Journalists! Authors! Poets!

Words Awake 2! celebrates Wake Forest's 'family of writers.'
Journalists! Authors! Poets!