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The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

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Shah (rightmost) stands with the winners of the Kinkaid Middle School science fair.

Sophomore organizes first-ever KMS science fair

Kavin Mukerji, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

The Middle School hosted its first-ever science fair on Feb. 15, thanks to the efforts of sophomore Beyli Shah.  Shah has always loved science fairs and participated in them while in elementary school. “When...

Students in group one of the Southeast Asia trip pose near Angkor Wat, an ancient Hindu temple in Cambodia recently designated as the eighth wonder of the world.

Students travel the world on interim term trips

Jordan Roberts, Digital Content Manager February 13, 2024

After the Upper School administration announced the various international trips offered for the 2024 Interim Term, students waited excitedly to sign up for the educational experiences of a lifetime. This...

Senior Julia Nguyen discusses her research and introduces her opening piece, "Popper Polonaise de Concert."

Senior independent study explores intersection of classical and modern music

Cami Culbertson, Multimedia Producer February 7, 2024

“Looking back, I realize that collaborative piano has always been essential to who I am,” senior Julia Nguyen wrote in her artist statement.  This Interim Term, Nguyen explored her love of music...

In the days leading up to the tournament, freshman ping pong participant Kaitlyn Manning mentally practices her ping pong serve in the Commons.

Class project turns into a grade-wide bonding activity

Sophie Lighvani, Staff Writer January 29, 2024

When freshman J.P. Whiteley helped brainstorm his final project for the required ninth-grade class “Decisions for Leadership,” he had no idea that it would turn into an event of friendly rivalry and...

Students in the Crime and College Sports class watch a video about the University of Michigan basketball scandal. The scandal famously involved players taking loans from booster Ed Martin, who engaged in money laundering and an illegal gambling operation.

Students explore sports controversies in new interim class

Liam Webster, Contributor January 29, 2024

In 2003, Hall of Fame power forward Chris Webber was banned from any affiliation with the Michigan Wolverines basketball program for 10 years. Webber was banned because he was the main benefactor of...

Public electronic train transportation in Houston, Texas downtown district.

Spanish teacher navigates Houston without a car

Jack Susman, Staff Writer January 12, 2024

Upper School Spanish teacher Mr. Jose Narbona’s commute to school is rather different than your average Houstonian. While the majority of Houstonians rely on personal vehicles, Mr. Narbona opts for...

Charles Denechaud and Z Ostrosky perform in this year's New Faces showcase.

New Faces spotlights underclassmen talent with a side of tap dance

Cami Culbertson, Multimedia Producer December 20, 2023

Clicking sounds filled the recital hall as freshmen and sophomores performed a tap routine on stage, part of a new twist that has been added to this year’s “New Faces” performance. This year,...

The Grove Eats team and their friends celebrate 100 followers with an immersive dining experience at the Rainforest Café.

Student-run Instagram page explores diverse cuisines of Houston

Caroline Swanson and Emerson Heath December 7, 2023

A team of juniors is traversing the city to tell Falcons about the best places to eat.  Juniors Bennett Bowman, Haylie George, Kate Hyman and Chloe Childress created the food review Instagram account...

Visual and performing arts director Mr. Scott Lambert and English department head Ms. Kate Lambert pose in Paris.

Faculty explore the world during Thanksgiving break

Zoe An, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

A voyage to Seoul, South Korea, Thanksgiving dinner in California, and perhaps some grading while in the skies on the way home. This is how Upper School Spanish teacher Ms. Vanessa Zamudio-Lara’s Thanksgiving...

Zhang and Yang pose at the Tournament of Champions at the University of Kentucky last spring.

Public forum debate duo conquers local and national circuits

Alex Cai, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

A Kinkaid debate duo has taken the national debate circuit by storm. Juniors Jason Zhang and Charlie Yang have been one of the most successful teams in Public Forum debate in the nation this year. Both...

Art history students dressed as Elmo and The Cookie Monster from Sesame Street pose in Ms. Chambers' classroom.

Art history students recreate famous paintings around campus

Emerson Heath, Enterprise Editor November 13, 2023

Art history students used their class on Oct. 31 to run around the school in costumes to pose and recreate 50 famous works of art.  “The running and joking around added to the excitement and fun,”...

Ms. Letty Reza, who returned to teach at Kinkaid this year, was awarded by the University of Chicago for excellence in teaching.

Precalculus teacher bestowed award by The University of Chicago

Bennett Bowman, Lifestyles Editor November 1, 2023

“Creating an environment as natural as breathing is my goal,” Ms. Letty Reza, Upper School math teacher, said when describing her role as a teacher.  Ms. Reza received a certificate of recognition...

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