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Seniors Charlie Yang, Harrison Nguyen, Daniel Patterson, and Timur Balametov eagerly look at the list of speakers for their upcoming Banking, Finance, and Accounting panel.
Young Alumni Leadership Day provides platform for graduates to shares experiences, insights
Alex Cai, Photo Editor • November 6, 2024
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Mr. Jonathan Eades poses with a group of lower school students at Book Fair.
Book Fair promises new additions, visiting authors
November 1, 2024
The club Viva la Raza hosts Fiesta en la Escuala on the patio during lunch for upper school students to taste food and treats from Latin American countries. This event was a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Viva la Raza club celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at Kinkaid with engaging activities
October 30, 2024
A group of freshmen pose for a picture at the dinner.
Freshmen bond during homecoming dinner
October 18, 2024
Features
Cheerleaders and other Kinkaid students gathered to celebrate the athletes competing in a Bocce Ball tournament on October 19th, 2024.
Bocce ball community service event brings joy to students with special needs
Catherine Rosser, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
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Ms. Kacie Horton’s class examines the oysters while being led by an instructor.
Senior marine biology class travels to Galveston
October 18, 2024
Rugby Club members Morgan Tannery and Jack Harper practice throwing the rugby ball around. Each club day, the Rugby team goes down to the center green to throw around the ball and practice specific skills. Dante, the club president, states that “the club welcomes all students to experience the physical and mental strength rugby builds.”
New rugby club sparks interest
October 18, 2024
Pickpik.com
A story for every sip
October 18, 2024
Sports
The field hockey team walks in unity. "I genuinely love field hockey. This sport and its community has given me so much. I’m just hoping to give back a little,” said Raynes
Varsity field hockey team stumbles against no. 1 in the nation
Elizabeth Koo, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024
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“The loss last year has stuck with me throughout the year and motivated me to work harder for this season,” said junior wide receiver Alexander Donnelly.
Falcons face Episcopal in SPC championship rematch
October 18, 2024
Boys cross country team arrives at Runners Workshop in Big Bear, California. The cross country team enjoyed training and team bonding over the course of 4 days. “This trip was an amazing bonding opportunity for our team.” said Junior Eli Mayer.
Cross country team travels to California for runners workshop
October 4, 2024
Mr. David Holm, Kinkaid’s athletic director, teaches “Sports and Society,” a new class in the Upper School. The class, which is popular among the school’s athletes, is a part of the history department. “I think all students, those who love history and those who are lukewarm on the study of history, benefit from seeing historical times, events and movements presented through the window of sports,” Mr. Holm said.
New Sports and Society class gains interest among student athletes
October 2, 2024
Lifestyles
Students practice during auditions.“The best thing about this show is the abundance of opportunities to play really fun characters, which allowed us to really utilize the skills of our performers,” Mrs. Hocker stated.
Spring musical cast list released after much anticipation
Zoe An, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024
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9th grader Drewsie Willson holding the new iced matcha latte in the DLC, “I love matcha because of its gritty texture and the at-first sweet sip turning into a bitter aftertaste,” Wilson said.
New vibrant matcha drink added to Falcon Fuel menu
October 18, 2024
Pickpik.com
A story for every sip
October 18, 2024
Fundraiser Heads Teri Gordon and Kim Hankamer talk with customers picking up their mums on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 around 3pm. Waiting for the remainder to pick up their purchases, Teri Gordon and Kim Hankamer were ready for the last three hours of Homecoming pickup. With most of the pickups done that Tuesday, Gordon states “about 60% of units were picked up yesterday, with 55 orders left to be picked up. A lot picked up early so if there was an issue, there was time for it to be fixed.”
Homecoming fundraiser for mums, garters returns
October 16, 2024
Opinion
Helen Ren illustrates how students attempt to hide and use their phones during class.
New phone policy enhances learning
Alexia Hoffman, Multimedia Producer • September 27, 2024
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The Dance Company performs guest choreographer Ms. Lina Yeh's traditional Chinese dance piece.
Dance Company’s ‘spirited’ performance captivates and enthralls
November 13, 2023
Freshmen stand outside the Times Square AMC at the All-American Film Festival.
All-American brings new connections, hope and perspective to student filmmakers
November 1, 2023
Juniors Sam Ferber and Shaan Dhutia watch the eclipse at St. Mary's Hall in San Antonio, TX.
Cultural discussions around the eclipse should be held at Kinkaid
October 25, 2023
Multimedia
Senior Caroline Swanson takes a photo of a yellow flower to add to her plant diversity list. She used the app “Picture This,” to snap the photo and save it. Once finished, she will calculate the abundance of the yellow flower within her specific area of the ecosystem.
AP Environmental Science class conducts lab in the backyard
Maia MiQuel, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024
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Senior Kate Hyman puts a lattice-crossed crust atop the blend of fruits. “The actual dough was frozen stuck, so we had to use a hair dryer just so we would be able to unroll it. It was still so fun,” said Hyman.
Drawing and painting class makes pie after still life unit
October 16, 2024
As the sun begins to set, the Falcons prepare to play defense. It is the end of the 1st quarter and the score is tied at 7-7. The stakes are high as Gunter has a 32 game winning streak. The coaches create a game plan to keep the other team from winning.
Falcons face Gunter Tigers
September 18, 2024
Varsity players participating in painting each other's cars with window markers after a fun practice. Some cars said “state bound,” and “go kinkaid varsity lacrosse.” The Swanson family provided pizza for the team.
Girls’ lacrosse players practice for SPC, decorate cars
May 16, 2024
The Falcon Issue 5 – 2023-2024
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