Kerry M. King (’85)

Senior Editor Kerry M. King (’85) retired in June 2025. He got his start writing about Wake Forest as sports editor and editor of the Old Gold & Black. After returning to Wake Forest in 1989, he wrote 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), 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)

An Olympian’s Life Lessons

Steve Brown (’91) reflects on his journey to the Olympics and beyond.

An Olympian’s Life Lessons

Running Toward Success

The Pro Humanitate habits of this alumna shine in her role at Back on My Feet.

Running Toward Success

Distinguished Alumni Awards

Wake Forest honors Kendra Beard Graham ('85) and Mit Shah ('91) for their service to the University and commitment to Pro Humanitate.

Distinguished Alumni Awards

The Storyteller

An alumna's discovery of 100-year-old shadow puppets in a "magic box" in a war zone inspires hope and healing.

The Storyteller

Windfall

A fraternity's forgotten housing fund from the 1940s provides "a gift" to students today.

Windfall

Putting Faith into Action

Dr. John Whalley (’69, MD ’73, P ’06) has a heart for mission work around the world.

Putting Faith into Action

Fighting Hunger with Flip-flops

Social entrepreneur Alice Green Brown (’03) tackles hunger at home and abroad.

Fighting Hunger with Flip-flops

If the Past Could Talk

Ever wondered about the weathered plaques on walls, doors, benches and trees around campus? Behind the inscriptions are stories that can bring a smile or a tear.

If the Past Could Talk