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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)

The Man Who Ate New Orleans

To understand New Orleans, says Ray Cannata ('90), you must understand its food. Call him an expert.
The Man Who Ate New Orleans

~ LATIN AMERICA? SÍ. ~

From Nicaragua to Argentina, the University extends its global footprint to countries due South.
~ LATIN AMERICA? SÍ. ~

Robin Ganzert's mission: Protecting children and animals from abuse

Robin Ganzert's mission: Protecting children and animals from abuse

Remembering 'Dear Old Wake Forest'

Remembering 'Dear Old Wake Forest'

Brad Nix brings back Chesster and the gang for Homecoming

Brad Nix brings back Chesster and the gang for Homecoming

Wake Forest's Molly Nunn is running for the Olympics

Wake Forest's Molly Nunn is running for the Olympics

Steve Dixon's film helps reunite Tony and Janina Wasilewski

Steve Dixon's film helps reunite Tony and Janina Wasilewski

Modest Man

Law alumnus Porter Byrum (JD '42), who died March 27, 2017, gave the gift of generosity.
Modest Man

A new view of Harold Tribble

He was controversial, but the picture painted of Harold Tribble has been incomplete, says Jenny R. Puckett (’71).
A new view of Harold Tribble