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The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

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...

This April, the Kinkaid School’s Sustainability Committee is having a clothing drive designed to encourage sustainable choices and cut down on clothing waste.

Sustainability committee launches clothing drive

Nancy Claire Fertitta, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

As spring blooms, so does an opportunity for change.  This April, the Kinkaid School’s Sustainability Committee is having a clothing drive designed to encourage sustainable choices and cut down on...

Juniors John Patterson and Sage Barreto smile with their awards at The Emery/Weiner School’s 2023 Model UN Conference.

Juniors named to prestigious All-American Model UN Team

Alex Cai, Photo Editor March 4, 2025

Two falcons have reached a milestone few achieve in Model United Nations: being named to the prestigious All-American Team. Both John Patterson and Sage Barreto are juniors who started doing Model United...

Students delve into the art and history of food through food-focused interim classes

Students delve into the art and history of food through food-focused interim classes

Molly Jane Dunn, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

The alluring smell of spices thrown onto sizzling vegetables flowed out from the classroom of highschool students advancing their culinary skills. During the Interim Term of 2025, Kinkaid upper school...

Senior named VYPE Defensive Football Player of the Year

Senior named VYPE Defensive Football Player of the Year

William Donnelly, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

Beep! The clock sounded, and the players rushed to the field. The Kinkaid Falcons had soared to a new height, defeating the Episcopal Knights.  The Falcons were led by star defensive lineman and tight...

For Heath, the experience reaffirmed her passion for working with children. 
“It really cemented my desire to pursue a career with children,” she said. “The way kids approach learning with so much curiosity and excitement makes every day feel special.”

Senior embraces passion for teaching during Lower School interim experience

Ellie Ott, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

“Spending time with the kids and forming relationships with them was the best part of my Interim Term experience,” said senior Emerson Heath.  During the three weeks she spent in Kinkaid’s Lower...

Sophomore Wayne Shanks was a great addition to the varsity football team this year

Sophomore named VYPE offensive player of the year

Zoe An, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

During his first year at Kinkaid, sophomore Wayne Shanks had an unforgettable season for the Falcon football team, leading the team as the starting running back. Shanks transferred to Kinkaid as a sophomore,...

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