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Girls varsity basketball snags invitation to elite tournament
December 2, 2024
Students create slideshows for Christmas gifts
November 22, 2024
New muffin flavors added to Falcon Fuel Menu
November 22, 2024
Senior athletes sign to play at the next level
November 22, 2024
Girls athletics program enjoys continued success
November 22, 2024
Freshman finds joy through fencing
November 20, 2024
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Sophomore Rohun Reddy enjoys a mini samosa. “The Diwali Feast is always so much fun. I enjoy being part of the South Asian Heritage Club and all the fun events we plan,” Reddy said.
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Sophomore Alexia Hoffman samples Kaju Katli, a popular traditional Indian sweet made of cashew nuts and ghee (clarified butter). “Kaju Katli is one of my favorite sweets. I love cashews, so naturally, I really enjoy Kaju Katli,” Hoffman said.
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Upper School dance teacher and co-sponsor of the South Asian Heritage Club, Mrs. Anjaly Thakkar, enjoys a spicy Indian snack mix while conversing with sophomore Rohun Reddy. “Without a doubt, my favorite part of helping to organize the Diwali Feast is being able to witness the excitement of all of the students who are planning it and the joy with which South Asian students prepare to share a part of their cultural heritage,” Mrs. Thakkar said.
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Junior Adi Kejriwal tries Gobi Manchurian, an Indo-Chinese fusion dish consisting of deep fried cauliflower smothered in different spices. “Gobi Manchuria is so good—juicy, flavorful, and packed with spices that make it delicious!” Kejriwal said.
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Junior Unaisah Saeed takes a Parle-G biscuit from the dessert section of the South Asian Heritage Club Diwali feast. Parle-G is a popular Indian snack that is enjoyed globally. “My favorite part of the Diwali feast was definitely the food. There’s always an awesome variety of snacks and dishes to try,” Saeed said.
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The girls basketball team celebrate former varsity player and Kinkaid alumna Madison Marshall on scoring 1,000 points during the 2023-24 season. Under continued strong coaching and training, the team is among the most elite varsity girls basketball teams in the nation.
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An example of a google Christmas slide.
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In the DLC, sophomores Annie Swanson and Blair Strachan smile with the new coffee muffin before sharing it excited to enjoy it.
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