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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)

Creative Problem Solving

From imagining how to save endangered rhinos to chasing an insight at the grocery store, these three professors demonstrate fresh thinking in their research.
Creative Problem Solving

Who let the dogs in?

At an old school in Kentucky, Bruce Flint (’77) did.
Who let the dogs in?

Distinguished Alumni Reflect the Spirit of Wake Forest

Distinguished Alumni Reflect the Spirit of Wake Forest

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