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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)

Count on Them
In a volunteer program that keeps expanding, Wake Foresters tutor children who are struggling with math and need a boost in confidence.
Count on Them

Harvesting Home
Double Deac Leo Daughtry draws on memories of his childhood tobacco farm to write a historical novel about the South.
Harvesting Home

Hats off to the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew
Jim Lewis (‘64) has long loved libraries and will make them his legacy.
Hats off to the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew

Where are they now?
Mentoring relationships at Wake Forest can coalesce for the long haul.
Where are they now?

Looking for a Sign
In this presidential election season, you might be surprised by where a Wake Forester’s amazing trove of autographs and documents landed.
Looking for a Sign

'Blind Truths'
Former basketball star Gil McGregor (’71, P '16) shares lessons he learned while losing his sight.
'Blind Truths'

An Olympian’s Life Lessons
Steve Brown (’91) reflects on his journey to the Olympics and beyond.
An Olympian’s Life Lessons

Running Toward Success
The Pro Humanitate habits of this alumna shine in her role at Back on My Feet.
Running Toward Success

Distinguished Alumni Awards
Wake Forest honors Kendra Beard Graham ('85) and Mit Shah ('91) for their service to the University and commitment to Pro Humanitate.
Distinguished Alumni Awards

The Storyteller
An alumna's discovery of 100-year-old shadow puppets in a "magic box" in a war zone inspires hope and healing.
The Storyteller

Windfall
A fraternity's forgotten housing fund from the 1940s provides "a gift" to students today.
Windfall

Putting Faith into Action
Dr. John Whalley (’69, MD ’73, P ’06) has a heart for mission work around the world.
Putting Faith into Action