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Sophomore Collins Montgomery, senior Caroline Kubitza, sophomore Madeline Lobb, sophomore Annie Ott and senior Lucy Dannenbaum celebrate their achievement at the UCA regional competition.
Cheer squad to hold open tryouts
Annie Ott • April 17, 2026

After a year of rebuilding, the Kinkaid competition cheer team is opening its doors in a new way. Last season marked the return of the competition cheer...

Sophomore Elizabeth Koo points to her study, which looked at private equity hospitals. Woo completed an independent study. Kinkaid's CLEF program is expanding its classes to include students like Koo who is not part of the CLEF program.
CLEF business program faces big changes
Olivia Utterback • April 17, 2026
Senior Leah Bream interacts with Freddy the Falcon during SOK Week. A new application process will allow different students to serve as the school's mascot.
Freddy the Falcon gets new wings
Carter Meserve • March 27, 2026
Senior Morgan Tannery poses with Bill the Goat, the United States Naval Academy's mascot and good luck charm. The tradition began with a pet goat, named "El Cid," who accompanied sailors and was brought to the 1893 Army-Navy football game, where the team won.
Senior prepares to be sworn in to U.S. Naval Academy
Sloane Ballard, Managing Editor • March 20, 2026
Features
The 2026 dodgeball tournament is on and Field Day in April will reveal which team emerges as champions.
Quest for bragging rights in dodgeball returns
Madeline Peters • April 17, 2026

It’s April, which means Kinkaid has been hosting its annual dodgeball tournament.  “It is a tradition that everyone looks forward to, and I am...

Senior Jeremy Guo accepting a scholarship from the Association of Texas Small School Bands for four consecutive years of placement to its All-State Band.
Senior clarinet player makes band history
Aiden Wang, Staff Writer • April 2, 2026
A photo from Maureen Min's music Instagram, where she posts her art performances and experiences.
Students showcase arts on social media
Ellie Ott, Staff Writer • March 23, 2026
The Electric Lunch band plays in Central Park during fall 2026. Junior Lana Tosic has taken over leadership of the band. Tosic joined the band in 2019.
Electric Lunch band continues to thrive, add musicians
Carter Meserve, Staff Writer • March 20, 2026
Sports
Seniors Matthew Guyton, Tanner Nyveen, Hudson Zach, Jackson Setrum, Jack Harper, Carlton Walton, and Austin Jones are honored on senior night.
Falcons rally late, walk-off homer caps Senior Night win
Will Burba, Staff Writer • April 2, 2026

Tuesday, March 31, at Sanders Field, the Falcons honored seven seniors who have shaped the program over their four years, capping it off with a game that...

Seniors Jackson Setrum, Jasmine Nyugen and Carlton Walton take a picture together before their signing ceremony. Jackson will be playing division 3 baseball at Sewanee University, Jasmine playing tennis at Johns Hopkins, and Carlton pursuing baseball as well at Washington and Lee. “I am super excited for this opportunity and hope to grow as a person and as an athlete”, said Jasmine.
Three seniors sign to compete at the collegiate level
Edward Kang, Staff Writer • March 5, 2026
Houston will take on an international spotlight this summer as the FIFA World Cup arrives, bringing together soccer fans, cultures, and traditions from all over the world. With matches being hosted at Houston’s NRG stadium, the global tournament has created excitement across the city and at Kinkaid. “It’s exciting because everyone at Kinkaid is talking about the games,” sophomore Tresor Niyubahwe said. “It feels like something big is happening and everyone cares about a team.”
FIFA World Cup puts city on global stage
Max Mullervy • March 5, 2026
Junior Maddox Davis fights for a rebound in a heated matchup against Wheaton Academy from Chicago. “It was really cool to play a team from Chicago, and I was glad we could get a win,” said Davis after a 64-48 win.
Junior transfer delivers historic impact on the court
Rashard Lewis, Staff Writer • March 5, 2026
Lifestyles
Senior Jeremy Guo accepting a scholarship from the Association of Texas Small School Bands for four consecutive years of placement to its All-State Band.
Senior clarinet player makes band history
Aiden Wang, Staff Writer • April 2, 2026

Senior Jeremy Guo has just made history for the Kinkaid band program. A clarinet player, Guo has become the first Kinkaid band musician placed into...

A photo from Maureen Min's music Instagram, where she posts her art performances and experiences.
Students showcase arts on social media
Ellie Ott, Staff Writer • March 23, 2026
Houston will take on an international spotlight this summer as the FIFA World Cup arrives, bringing together soccer fans, cultures, and traditions from all over the world. With matches being hosted at Houston’s NRG stadium, the global tournament has created excitement across the city and at Kinkaid. “It’s exciting because everyone at Kinkaid is talking about the games,” sophomore Tresor Niyubahwe said. “It feels like something big is happening and everyone cares about a team.”
FIFA World Cup puts city on global stage
Max Mullervy • March 5, 2026
THE INTERNET DECIDED IT'S 2016 AGAIN.
THE INTERNET DECIDED IT’S 2016 AGAIN.
Sloane Ballard and Alex Cai • March 3, 2026
Opinion
Two students hold up energy teas from Blend Nutrition.
Coffee is out, energy teas are in
Annie Ott, Staff Writer • March 5, 2026

For a long time, the default fuel for students was coffee – hot or iced, sweetened or plain.  Whether it came from home, a coffee shop, or the Dining...

Seniors Z Ostrosky and Julia Godinich take a snapshot on the first day of their last year in high school. They began the day in a class being taught by Upper School math teacher Mrs. Angie Ellis.
Calls for later start grow as sleep loss impacts students
Collins Montgomery, Staff Writer • March 2, 2026
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
The Dance Company performs guest choreographer Ms. Lina Yeh's traditional Chinese dance piece.
Dance Company’s ‘spirited’ performance captivates and enthralls
Zoe An, Staff Writer • November 13, 2023
Multimedia
Freshman Zora Watts and Phoebe Ostrosky throw vibrant powder during the annual Holi celebration. “I can celebrate other people's cultures and be able to experience the joy they get from it,” Ostrosky said.
Kinkaid celebrates Holi Basant with color, culture and community
Isabella Petree, Staff Writer • March 25, 2026

The history of entrepreneurship at Kinkaid
The history of entrepreneurship at Kinkaid
Hudson Holton, Staff Writer • December 11, 2025
Freshman Danny Harvey sprints downfield on a strong punt return. The big run set Kinkaid up at the 25-yard line, putting them in perfect position to score. “It was my last game of the year, and we were about to win our eighth game of the season,” Harvey said, reflecting on the moment.
Falcons and Mavericks clash in JV football contest
Jackson Veenstra, Staff Writer • December 10, 2025
Sophomore John Rosser recommends the book “Confess by Colleen Hoover.” This book, among many others in its genre, was available for purchase at Kinkaid’s 2025 Book Fair. “I liked the look of the cover, but I probably wouldn’t purchase this book,” Rosser said.
Students explore new reads at the Book Fair
Isabella Petree, Staff Writer • December 9, 2025
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