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Field Day: A tradition like no other

Shaivi Moparthi, Deputy Editor
April 23, 2026
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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
The history of entrepreneurship at Kinkaid
The history of entrepreneurship at Kinkaid
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
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
How Interim Term came to be at Kinkaid
How Interim Term came to be at Kinkaid
In Between the Lines: Pilot
In Between the Lines: Pilot
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Looking back at the history of Kinkaid
Looking back at the history of Kinkaid
Ms. Kirsten McKinney, a theatre and dance teacher, holds auditions for the dance company. Ms. McKinney is head of the company.
Dance company prepares for 'Elements'
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The laying of the cornerstone of the Moran Library
How libraries came to be at Kinkaid
Terry Mickley was named homecoming queen in 1965.
How homecoming evolved through Kinkaid history
Construction of the Memorial Campus began after the abandoning of the Afton Oaks site.
History in a minute: Looking back to the ill-fated Afton Oaks campus
A capture of the Upper School Art Club c. 1940 working on individual projects.
History in a minute: Clubs make their mark on Kinkaid history
Margaret Kinkaid with her son William.
A peek into the life of Mrs. Margaret Kinkaid
Book fair is one of Kinkaid's most prized traditions, originating back in 1951.
How book fair came to be
About the Contributor
Shaivi Moparthi, Editor-in-Chief
Shaivi serves as the Deputy Editor for The Falcon. This is her third year on the staff. Outside the newsroom, she serves as an Executive Leader on the Student Wellbeing Advisory Board, president of Wellness through the Arts Club, and is involved in Culture Fest. In her free time, she enjoys painting and watching Gilmore Girls. Fun fact – she was a kid reporter for TIME magazine and interviewed inspiring women like world-renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall and director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Vanessa Wyche!