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)

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.

A Week in the Life of Campus Kitchen

by Kerry M. King ('85)

The Gift of Gratitude

by Kerry M. King ('85)

From 1956 to today: Judy Shaw Peterson (’60) cherishes her Wake Forest friends.

Remembering Jim Williams (’62, JD ’66)

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Greensboro attorney was Life Trustee and former chair of the Board of Trustees.

A Winning Idea

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Teacher Mark Schnably (’92) and his students develop a potentially life-saving floodgate.

A Voice Silenced

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Worrell Professor David Coates dies following illness.

The Dealmaker

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Jessica Hood Pate ('01) turns her dorm-room hobby into a thriving online business.

Cabinet of Curiosities

by Kerry M. King ('85)

John Wolfe (JD '70) has spent a lifetime collecting memories and friends.

Summer’s Best Reads

by Kerry M. King ('85)

The newest members of the Writers Hall of Fame — plus one — offer their top picks.

The Man Behind the Voice

by Kerry M. King ('85)

From law school to the broadcast booth, Jason Benetti (JD ’11) always finds his perfect wheelhouse.

A New Philanthropic Twist on ‘The Multiplier Effect’

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Let the Sun Shine In

by Kerry M. King ('85)

David Bates ('84) helps harness sunlight to power fellow Deac's town of the future.

Leveling the Playing Field

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Former soccer standout Amir Lowery ('04) shoots to change lives, on and off the field.

Around the World in 900 Days

by Kerry M. King ('85)

'Sail west, young men, sail west and grow up with the sea.'

Are you Ready for Your ‘Third Act’?

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Author Cameron Kent ('79) shares his insights into finding fulfillment after retiring.

Picture Perfect

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Vintage postcards offer a glimpse of the Old Campus.

The Sweet Sounds of Nashville

by Kerry M. King ('85)

Christian Sedelmyer ('07) hits all the right notes in his blossoming music career.