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A group of freshmen pose for a picture at the dinner.
Freshmen bond during homecoming dinner
MaRyiah Alfred, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024
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A photograph of the homecoming king, Gavin Johnson, and homecoming queen, Maddy Billip, with Mr. Eades after receiving their crowns and sashes.
2024 homecoming king and queen crowned
October 18, 2024
Seniors Bennett Bowman and Maddy Billipp are seen jumping in the air as they conclude Talon TV’s weekly episode. Bowman and Billip travel around campus and amongst Upper School students when filming. Subtitles are added within the video to enhance its production.
Talon TV reappears for its second year
October 16, 2024
Sophomore Molly Jane Dunn putting away her phone at the beginning of class.
New phone policy implemented in Upper School
October 4, 2024
Features
Ms. Kacie Horton’s class examines the oysters while being led by an instructor.
Senior marine biology class travels to Galveston
Shaan Lakhani, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024
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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
Head football coach Nathan Larned watches as the Falcons take on the Second Baptist Eagles on Sept. 27 during the 2024 homecoming game. The Falcons beat the Eagles 21-7 for a homecoming win. “The whole goal is to continue to get better every week,” coach Larned said. “We got to treat every week that way. And if we do, we stack a good day on top of a good day and a good week on top of a good week, then we'll get where we want to go.”
Larned named 'Coach of the Week' by Texas Army National Guard
October 2, 2024
Sports
“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
Will Burba, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024
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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
Head football coach Nathan Larned watches as the Falcons take on the Second Baptist Eagles on Sept. 27 during the 2024 homecoming game. The Falcons beat the Eagles 21-7 for a homecoming win. “The whole goal is to continue to get better every week,” coach Larned said. “We got to treat every week that way. And if we do, we stack a good day on top of a good day and a good week on top of a good week, then we'll get where we want to go.”
Larned named 'Coach of the Week' by Texas Army National Guard
October 2, 2024
Lifestyles
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
Olivia Utterback, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024
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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
Kinkaids’ Dance Company poses in front of a miniature Hollywood sign while exploring Hollywood Boulevard. The trip was a part of the dance company’s preseason. Dance teachers worked with an agency in New York to customize the experience for Kinkaid’s dancers.
Dance Company travels to Los Angeles for preseason training, bonding
September 20, 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 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
Ellie Mehta, Copy Editor • October 16, 2024
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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
As a Coca-Cola Scholar, senior Eshaan Mani was invited to Atlanta to participate in a weekend-long celebration and leadership development program. Mani poses wearing his Coca-Cola lanyard by the welcome sign in the Hilton Atlanta Airport, which was the main site of the weekend. “Most of the leadership development, games, and team building activities were held in the ballroom of the Hilton,” Mani said. “The only events outside the hotel were the opening banquet at the Georgia International Convention Center, a tour of the Center for Civil Rights and World of Coca-Cola and the final party at Coke headquarters.”
Mani awarded prestigious Coca-Cola scholarship
May 13, 2024
The Falcon Issue 5 – 2023-2024
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