Dante Agostini, president of the newly founded Rugby Club, shows off his rugby ball to the camera. Sporting a bandaged nose from practice, he exemplifies the resilience and dedication that rugby demands. Dante states that “the club welcomes all students to experience the physical and mental strength rugby builds.”

Sophomore Molly Jane Dunn putting away her phone at the beginning of class.

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.

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.”

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.

Helen Ren illustrates how students attempt to hide and use their phones during class.

Student leaders publicize opportunities for their peers during the Student Activity Showcase in the Katz Lobby on Aug. 27. Representatives of various groups set up a booth during the showcase, allowing students the opportunity to ask questions. “We brainstormed ways to talk to students that would let them know our mission,” said senior Bess Brazelton, head of the new Student Wellness Advisory Board.

Student leaders publicize opportunities for their peers during the Student Activity Showcase in the Katz Lobby on Aug. 27. Representatives of various groups set up a booth during the showcase, allowing students the opportunity to ask questions. “We brainstormed ways to talk to students that would let them know our mission,” said senior Bess Brazelton, head of the new Student Wellness Advisory Board.

Freshman quarterback Jordan Young scans for a wide receiver to make a play Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, during the third quarter in their game against Episcopal High School. Playing through rain, the Falcons’ game ended in a 14-6 loss in the final minutes of the fourth quarter of their second-ever game. Young states the loss “hurt, but now the team [and him] have to buckle down at practice so [they] can get the results [they] want in game.”