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)

On the World Stage

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Bob Gilchrist ('86) on climbing the monkey bars, life in the Foreign Service and his latest role as U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania.

Chasing a Dream

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Mark "Pops" Craven ('72) finds his third and best act as an artist.

The Mystery of the Lost Dog Tag

by Kerry M. King ('85)

How did a World War II dog tag with Wake Forest ties turn up in Texas decades later?

Arts Experiences to Last a Lifetime

by Kerry M. King (’85)

How Alex Acquavella (’03) plans to bring the arts more to the forefront at Wake Forest.

A ‘Miracle’ Worker

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Kunal Premnarayen ('00) uses his childhood experience to bring hope to children in India.

‘For a Good Claus’

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Accidental Santa Claus Scott Chalkley (’09) embraces the Christmas spirit by giving back.

A Smart Idea

by Kerry M. King ('85)

It's all about the shoes for former basketball player Ikenna Smart (MA '19), who shoots for a brighter future for children in his native Nigeria.

Scholarships Provide a Path to Leadership

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Thanks to six donors, Wake Forest's Leadership & Character program welcomed its inaugural class of scholars

The Greatest Gift

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Sara Johe Busse (’81) has never met a volunteer opportunity that she didn’t love.

Wake Forest’s Moon Shot

by Kerry M. King ('85)

J.D. Wilson ('69, P '01) remembers when Apollo 11's Michael Collins landed on campus.

Paradise Found

by Kerry M. King (’85)

Woody Faircloth (’90) didn’t feel right about sending only thoughts and prayers to victims of the Camp Fire in California. Instead, he started with one RV, and with the help of ‘angels,’ he found a way to keep on giving.

David Wren’s Paradise Lost

by Kerry King ('85) and David Wren

For Wake Forest Professor David Wren, the California Camp Fire hit extremely close to home.

Giving Back From California

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Wake Forest Giving Societies help keep California alums connected to the University.

Summer’s Hottest Books

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Seven alumni writers share their top picks for summer reads too good to put down.

‘Are We For All of Humanity?’

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Ellen Ward ('03) asks that question in her fight to end racism and poverty.

Secrets of Blackbeard’s Lost Pirate Ship

by Kerry M. King ('85)

In his new book, underwater archeologist Mark Wilde-Ramsing (’74) reveals the treasures of Queen Anne’s Revenge.

Beyond the Battle Zones

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Robert Wilkie (’85) grew up in a military family, embracing the lessons he seeks to embody as he leads the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Writers Hall of Fame

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Get to know the four newest members of the Wake Forest Writers Hall of Fame.