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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)

A funny thing happened to Michael Baron

Twenty-five years after falling in love with theatre at Wake Forest, he returns to honor venerable professor Harold Tedford.
A funny thing happened to Michael Baron

'Ouch, My Toes!'

Barefoot kicker Eddie Ladd (’59) caused quite a stir.
'Ouch, My Toes!'

Treasure Hunter

Allen Blevins ('80) works with George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln every day as keeper of Bank of America's historical treasures.
Treasure Hunter

Remember When: Janet's Bells

Since its dedication in 1978, the Carillon has become a Wake Forest tradition that’s often heard, but seldom seen.
Remember When: Janet's Bells

Professors Carl and Lucille Harris left a legacy for students, academic departments

The late professors Carl (’44) and Lucille S. Harris were known for their friendliness, kindness and dedication to their students.
Professors Carl and Lucille Harris left a legacy for students, academic departments

From the heart

Charlotte alumni volunteer for a common cause: helping children learn math
From the heart

From attorney to Peace Corps volunteer

Lisa Ewart ('99) stops 'talking herself out of it' and follows her heart, at age 37
From attorney to Peace Corps volunteer

Touch a Life

Lauren Henn ('07) honors the memory of her late friend Seth Yetter ('08)
Touch a Life

The Perfect Gift

John Wagner’s ('81) life is just ‘perfect’ with son David
The Perfect Gift

Connecting schools and people

Alumna connects recent graduates with children in her native Argentina.
Connecting schools and people

A passion for teaching

Lauren Jensen ('02) wins a prestigious Milken Educator Award.
A passion for teaching

I Spy

Author Doug Waller ('71) uncovers the secret past of America's top spymasters.
I Spy