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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)

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

The Dealmaker

Jessica Hood Pate ('01) turns her dorm-room hobby into a thriving online business.
The Dealmaker

Cabinet of Curiosities

John Wolfe (JD '70) has spent a lifetime collecting memories and friends.
Cabinet of Curiosities

Summer's Best Reads

The newest members of the Writers Hall of Fame — plus one — offer their top picks.
Summer's Best Reads

The Man Behind the Voice

From law school to the broadcast booth, Jason Benetti (JD ’11) always finds his perfect wheelhouse.
The Man Behind the Voice

A New Philanthropic Twist on 'The Multiplier Effect'

A New Philanthropic Twist on 'The Multiplier Effect'

Let the Sun Shine In

David Bates ('84) helps harness sunlight to power fellow Deac's town of the future.
Let the Sun Shine In

Leveling the Playing Field

Former soccer standout Amir Lowery ('04) shoots to change lives, on and off the field.
Leveling the Playing Field

Around the World in 900 Days

'Sail west, young men, sail west and grow up with the sea.'
Around the World in 900 Days

Are you Ready for Your 'Third Act'?

Author Cameron Kent ('79) shares his insights into finding fulfillment after retiring.
Are you Ready for Your 'Third Act'?