The Falcon

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 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

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

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

News

Freddy the Falcon gets new wings

Carter Meserve • March 27, 2026

A new student leadership program has started in the Upper School, and this one is full of spirit. Organized under the Student Affairs committee of...

Senior prepares to be sworn in to U.S. Naval Academy

Sloane Ballard, Managing Editor • March 20, 2026

Kinkaid's varsity cheerleaders perform at the 2026 Southwest Preparatory Conference championship game. The cheer program will be undergoing changes as interest has peaked. One change includes allowing freshmen to try out for varsity.

Cheer programs faces changes due to high interest

Lily Prichard, Staff Writer • March 20, 2026

Junior Sienna DeSimone presents her work on the effect of music on children with disabilities at the 2025 STEM Symposium.

STEM Showcase expands into school-wide symposium

Alex Nasra and Aiden Wang • March 5, 2026

Features

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...

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

Singer Kelley Clarkson performs at the 2026 Houston Rodeo on March 14. 2026. Along with Clarkson, students expressed interest in seeing singer Megan Moroney.

Rodeo’s lineup of performers attracts music fans

Collins Montgomery, Staff Writer • March 20, 2026

Sports

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

Applause filled the Melcher Gymnasium as three seniors signed the papers, which formalized their commitment to the universities where they will continue...

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

Sophomore Madeline Peters works to move a ball past a defender in a JV soccer match against St. John's.

JV programs prepare athletes for varsity success

Wayne Shanks, Staff Writer • March 2, 2026

Lifestyles

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...

Students showcase arts on social media

Ellie Ott, Staff Writer • March 23, 2026

FIFA World Cup puts city on global stage

Max Mullervy • March 5, 2026

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...