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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)


Who is the Demon Deacon?

Who is the Demon Deacon?

Sona Tatoyan (’00): Passion and bravery

Sona Tatoyan (’00): Passion and bravery

Missy Malkush ('06): A helping hand

Missy Malkush ('06): A helping hand

What it Takes

Since dropping the SAT requirement, Wake Forest relies more on interviews and written materials to evaluate prospective students.
What it Takes

College Bowl team wins place in history

College Bowl team wins place in history

Newtown tribute: Marcus Tracy ('08)

Newtown tribute: Marcus Tracy ('08)

Trailblazing James Jones ('55, MD '59)

Trailblazing James Jones ('55, MD '59)

Chris Paul ('07) delivers holiday cheer

Basketball star returns home to give back.
Chris Paul ('07) delivers holiday cheer

Dave Johnson ('90): Poetry for probation

Dave Johnson ('90): Poetry for probation

Alumni rebuild battered Kosovo's courts

Alumni rebuild battered Kosovo's courts

Amy White ('90): A reason to give thanks

Amy White ('90): A reason to give thanks

Susan Brinkley ('62) is honored for promoting Wake Forest's history

Susan Brinkley ('62) is honored for promoting Wake Forest's history