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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)


David Wren’s Paradise Lost

For Wake Forest Professor David Wren, the California Camp Fire hit extremely close to home.
David Wren’s Paradise Lost

Giving Back From California

Wake Forest Giving Societies help keep California alums connected to the University.
Giving Back From California

Summer's Hottest Books

Seven alumni writers share their top picks for summer reads too good to put down.
Summer's Hottest Books

'Are We For All of Humanity?'

Ellen Ward ('03) asks that question in her fight to end racism and poverty.
'Are We For All of Humanity?'

Secrets of Blackbeard’s Lost Pirate Ship

In his new book, underwater archeologist Mark Wilde-Ramsing (’74) reveals the treasures of Queen Anne’s Revenge.
Secrets of Blackbeard’s Lost Pirate Ship

Beyond the Battle Zones

Robert Wilkie (’85) grew up in a military family, embracing the lessons he seeks to embody as he leads the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Beyond the Battle Zones

Writers Hall of Fame

Get to know the four newest members of the Wake Forest Writers Hall of Fame.
Writers Hall of Fame

A Week in the Life of Campus Kitchen

A Week in the Life of Campus Kitchen

The Gift of Gratitude

From 1956 to today: Judy Shaw Peterson (’60) cherishes her Wake Forest friends.
The Gift of Gratitude

Remembering Jim Williams ('62, JD '66)

Greensboro attorney was Life Trustee and former chair of the Board of Trustees.
Remembering Jim Williams ('62, JD '66)

A Winning Idea

Teacher Mark Schnably (’92) and his students develop a potentially life-saving floodgate.
A Winning Idea

A Voice Silenced

Worrell Professor David Coates dies following illness.
A Voice Silenced