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Belonging Week Unites School Community: A Photo Gallery

Isabella Petree
September 29, 2026
Club Fair Photo #3
Isabella Petree
Sophomores Carly Hathorn and Sicely Wu set up their club booth for their club, Kinkaid Welcomes Refugees. “We donate welcome kits for the Houston Welcome Refugees organization and volunteer in person to teach kids how to speak English,” Hathorn said. Welcome Houston Refugees strengthens the community by helping refugees adjust to their new lives and bringing people from different cultures together.
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Founders of The Babysitter Club, junior Jilly Leonard and sophomore Lauren Parigi, promote their club to Upper School English teacher Ms. Christa Forster. “I babysit every week, and I want others to learn how to as well,” Leonard said.
New Clubs Focus on Students' Futures
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
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
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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
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
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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
Sophomore Cooper Purdy works during Reading Day the day before his chemistry midterm. He used the time to clarify questions in his chemistry class. "I had a lot of questions, but after my session with my teacher I feel a lot better," Purdy said..
Reading Day offers chance to relearn, relax
Junior Alexia Hoffman places her phone in the designated case.
Disconnect to reconnect
Senior Jeremy Guo enjoys his lunch while studying in his Physics classroom. As of Aug. 28, students are now able to eat within classrooms with the permission of teachers. “I’m happy that we can eat in class again; it allows for a lot more freedom in my school day,” Guo said.
Upper School administration rescinds classroom food ban
Kirmani and Dannebaum pose for a picture.
GovCo leaders officially announced for 2025-2026 school year
Seniors Irene Capitano, Mary Pandreou, Caroline Raynes, Riley Bowden, and Serene Pai smile as they enjoy their breakfast.
Seniors kick off Field Day with breakfast tradition
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Isabella Petree, Staff Writer