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)

Alumna finds her calling in Nicaragua

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Liz Haight’s experience in a service-learning class in Nicaragua led her back there following graduation.

Giving Thanks for Deacon Friendships

by Kerry M. King ('85)

When Abe Elmore (’55) rolls into the parking lot at BB&T Field Saturday in his “Deac Mobile,” it’s time for old friends to gather round.

A Washington experience

by Kerry M. King ('85)

She isn’t a politician or a government bureaucrat, but Sara Clement (’04) helps Wake Forest students succeed in our nation’s capital.

Kiley Smith (’04) exports her business skills to aid entrepreneurs in Chile

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Kiley Smith (’04) believes in giving back, whether it’s helping underprivileged students in Philadelphia or entrepreneurs in Santiago, Chile.

Celebrating the Wilson Wing’s 20th Anniversary

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Has it really been 20 years since the Wilson Wing of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library opened?

‘The Man Who Ate New Orleans’ shares his favorite cafés, taverns and dives

by Kerry M. King ('85)

After eating in every single restaurant in New Orleans, Ray Cannata (’90) knows a thing or two about food — and about the people, culture and music of the Crescent City.

Coming soon: Fall 2011 issue

by Kerry M. King ('85)

See what’s inside the Fall 2011 print edition, coming soon to your mailbox!

The Man Who Ate New Orleans

by Kerry M. King ('85)

To understand New Orleans, says Ray Cannata ('90), you must understand its food. Call him an expert.

~ LATIN AMERICA? SÍ. ~

by Kerry M. King ('85)

From Nicaragua to Argentina, the University extends its global footprint to countries due South.

Robin Ganzert’s mission: Protecting children and animals from abuse

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Robin Ganzert (’87, MBA ’91) of the American Humane Association protects the “most vulnerable” among us.

Remembering ‘Dear Old Wake Forest’

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Fun and friends! The Raleigh (N.C.) Wake Forest Club plans a “back-to-school” picnic at the Birthplace Museum.

Brad Nix brings back Chesster and the gang for Homecoming

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Brad Nix (’81) brings back his cartoon alter ego, Chesster, just in time for the Class of 1981’s 30th reunion.

Wake Forest’s Molly Nunn is running for the Olympics

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Molly Nunn (’06) is running a dual race these days – toward the finish of her MBA degree and a spot in the 2012 Olympics.

Steve Dixon’s film helps reunite Tony and Janina Wasilewski

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Steve Dixon (’82), who co-produced “Tony and Janina’s American Wedding,” helps reunite an immigrant family.

Modest Man

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Law alumnus Porter Byrum (JD '42), who died March 27, 2017, gave the gift of generosity.

A new view of Harold Tribble

by Kerry M. King ('85)

He was controversial, but the picture painted of Harold Tribble has been incomplete, says Jenny R. Puckett (’71).