Kerry M. King ('85), Author at Wake Forest Magazine

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)

Hats off to the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Jim Lewis (‘64) has long loved libraries and will make them his legacy.

Where are they now?

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Mentoring relationships at Wake Forest can coalesce for the long haul.

Looking for a Sign

by Kerry M. King ('85)

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

‘Blind Truths’

by Kerry M. King ('85)

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

An Olympian’s Life Lessons

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Steve Brown (’91) reflects on his journey to the Olympics and beyond.

Running Toward Success

by Kerry M. King ('85)

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

Distinguished Alumni Awards

by Kerry M. King ('85) and Kelly Greene ('91)

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

The Storyteller

by Kerry M. King ('85)

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

Windfall

by Kerry M. King ('85)

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

Putting Faith into Action

by Kerry M. King ('85)

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

Fighting Hunger with Flip-flops

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Social entrepreneur Alice Green Brown (’03) tackles hunger at home and abroad.

If the Past Could Talk

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Ever wondered about the weathered plaques on walls, doors, benches and trees around campus? Behind the inscriptions are stories that can bring a smile or a tear.

Lord of the Manor

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Ben Farmer (JD '70) watches over his growing collection of antiques and historical documents.

Distinguished Alumni Reflect the Spirit of Pro Humanitate

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Wake Forest honors Beth Norbrey Hopkins (’73, P ’12) and J.D. Wilson (’69, P ’01).

He’s Everywhere — and Home

by Kerry M. King ('85)

What makes John Currie (’93) run? His job as director of athletics energizes this peripatetic man with a plan.

A New Goal

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Former soccer star Erin Regan (’02) is on a mission to increase the number of female firefighters.

Unearthing Time in a Bottle

by Kerry M. King ('85)

A Wake Forest alumnus and botanist became a keeper of secrets for one of the world’s oldest scientific experiments.

Philanthropy: From coast to coast, they answered the call

by Kerry M. King ('85)