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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)


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

Lord of the Manor

Ben Farmer (JD '70) watches over his growing collection of antiques and historical documents.
Lord of the Manor

Distinguished Alumni Reflect the Spirit of Pro Humanitate

Wake Forest honors Beth Norbrey Hopkins (’73, P ’12) and J.D. Wilson (’69, P ’01).
Distinguished Alumni Reflect the Spirit of Pro Humanitate

He's Everywhere — and Home

What makes John Currie (’93) run? His job as director of athletics energizes this peripatetic man with a plan.
He's Everywhere — and Home

A New Goal

Former soccer star Erin Regan (’02) is on a mission to increase the number of female firefighters.
A New Goal

Unearthing Time in a Bottle

A Wake Forest alumnus and botanist became a keeper of secrets for one of the world’s oldest scientific experiments.
Unearthing Time in a Bottle

Philanthropy: From coast to coast, they answered the call

Philanthropy: From coast to coast, they answered the call

Honoring Brian Piccolo

More than four decades ago, the Piccolo cancer fund drive got its start with a modest vision posed by fraternity guys.
Honoring Brian Piccolo

Global Study Through New Eyes

Dave Middleton (‘81) marvels at the impact of study-abroad experiences in London with his spouse, who is resident professor at Worrell House.
Global Study Through New Eyes

An 'Improv' Life

Kristen Eppley England (’98) moves from training police officers in Colorado to running an art gallery in Costa Rica.
An 'Improv' Life

Inaugurations Revisited

Inaugurations Revisited