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The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

Juniors Olivia Utterback, Lara Alp and Sadie Ferber cook vegetable spring rolls, dumplings and chicken fried rice for the first time.

Junior launches cooking website to share favorite recipes

Madeline Peters, Staff Writer November 20, 2025

Young entrepreneur and chef Junior Olivia Utterback has launched her new cooking site, offering a taste of her favorite dishes. Utterback’s site, Cook With Olivia, officially went live on Oct. 17,...

Freshman Max Warner takes a seat on the Social Stairs in the new Bowden Upper School Lobby. “Sometimes when I'm feeling kind of down, just going to the steps and thinking clears my mind,” Warner said.

New Upper School staircase inspires students

Alex Magid, Staff Writer November 13, 2025

The new Bowden Upper School features innovative spaces designed for student collaboration. One of the new spaces is the Social Stairs in the new Bowden Upper School lobby. The Social Stairs have...

Freshman Olivia Overman is reading sophomore student author Anna Nguyen’s new chapbook, “Woven Across the Ocean”. This book can be purchased during the Book Fair.

Kinkaid’s 75th Book Fair celebrates young voices

Isabella Petree, Staff Writer November 11, 2025

Stories have always been at the heart of Kinkaid. Stories read in classrooms, shared between friends, and now, written by students themselves. As the Kinkaid Book Fair turns 75, it celebrates not just...

As AI becomes part of daily life, students and teachers at Kinkaid are beginning to confront a new challenge: how to innovate responsibly without deepening environmental costs.

Weighing AI’s Carbon Footprint

Shaivi Moparthi and Alex Cai November 3, 2025

English teacher Ms. Christa Forster opened her computer and navigated to Flint K12, an AI platform for schools. “Create a fun and informative activity that helps students understand how to disclose...

Senior Augie Pizack encourages athlete as she wins the round of bocce ball. Before the event started, volunteers were told to uplift the athletes. “Hyping up the athletes boosted my mood and it was great to see them proud,” said Pizack.

Special Olympics brings day of competition and community

Ellie Ott, Staff Writer October 30, 2025

Bocce balls clattered and cheers rang out early Saturday morning as Special Olympics athletes took over Kinkaid’s Segal Field, turning it into a lively arena of competition, teamwork and celebration. From...

Junior Owen Kallop poses along with other students and Professor Daniel Ahmadizadeh at a Columbia Entrepreneurship course.

Kinkaid’s student entrepreneurs set themselves up for success

Madeline Peters, Staff Writer October 3, 2025

At the beginning of his junior year, William Adeniyi, now a senior, took a big chance starting a sign business.  Adeniyi’s business includes creating signs for various celebrations, including graduations,...

Faculty members celebrate Viva La Raza's annual Desayuno in the Ogilvie Lobby.

Viva La Raza celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Desayuno

Alexander Nasra, Staff Writer September 17, 2025

On Sept. 16, to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, the club Viva La Raza hosted its annual Desayuno breakfast celebration in the Ogilvie Lobby.  The morning event welcomed faculty, staff and some students...

Altuve slides into a base during an early-career game.

Local star athlete named Time’s top 100

Henry Evans, Staff Writer September 15, 2025

Jose Altuve, one of Major League Baseball’s most decorated baseball players for the Houston Astros organization, has been named one of Time Magazine’s top 100 most influential people for the year 2025. Altuve,...

Senior Will Johnson excitedly watches the team's playoff performance.

Esports team races into Mario Kart playoffs

Elizabeth Koo, Staff Writer May 9, 2025

The cars quivered on the startline as countdown ticks off: 3…2…1…BANG! They exploded forward, dodged, jumped and swerved in a shower of blue sparks through the topsy-turvy rainbow roads to virtual...

Smith, along with the whole baseball team has been starting to catch a groove, and as long as the team keeps its strong playing, the Falcons will be eyeing a championship come May.

Sophomore named ‘Hitter of the Week’ by D-BAT Sports

Cooper Chambers, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

Sophomore Thomas Smith has been named the D-BAT Sports Private School Hitter of the Week for the state of Texas after his performance during the Falcons’ three games this past week.  The Falcon varsity...

The flyer used to spread the word about sending letters and hearts to victims.

Ceramics teacher leads community effort in support of victims of California wildfires

March 26, 2025

In response to the wildfire tragedy in California last January, a heartfelt community-driven effort, “Share Your Heart”, rallied support for those affected by the devastation. The “Share Your...

Brown poses for a picture at Davidson College

Junior commits to play field hockey at the next level

Ellie Ott, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

Junior Harper Brown has officially committed to playing Division I field hockey at Davidson College. A long time standout in the Houston field hockey scene, Brown’s commitment marked the culmination...

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