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The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

Sophomore Unaisah Saeed contributes in creative class.

Student writers shine across publications and competitions

Caroline Swanson, Staff Writer October 27, 2023

 The art of creative writing has been an inspiring one for many students at Kinkaid. Doing writing projects inside the classroom has been a requirement, but some students have chosen to explore competitions...

SOK Club members pose by a wall in the student commons, decorated for the week of celebrations. The student commons is adorned with drawings and artwork depicting the various varsity sports teams on campus.

New locale for SOK Week stirs up sentimentality

Sophie Lighvani, Staff Writer October 23, 2023

Nearly a half-century after the club’s inception, the Spirit of Kinkaid Club continues to celebrate the school’sfall sports through SOK week, a week-long event that is designed to boost morale and...

Cheerleaders hand out beads at Sterling Market.

Football players and cheerleaders give back to the community at Sterling’s Market

Gavin Johnson and LJ Carrillo October 20, 2023

Just two days after strong performances in a 54-14 victory over the Little Cypress-Mauriceville, the football and cheerleading teams went to Sterling Market to give back. Mr. Nathan Larned and Ms. Jessica...

Students and faculty fill their plates with food from across the Spanish-speaking world before the movie night.

Viva La Raza hosts movie night to end Hispanic Heritage Month

Alex Cai, Staff Writer October 16, 2023

Students started filing into the room and finding their seats, taking bites of traditional Hispanic delicacies as a screen slowly lit up and the room dimmed. Kinkaid’s Viva La Raza club hosted a movie...

Governing Council president Lindsey Karkowsky (left) and vice president Helena Heath (right) jump in the title frame of Talon TV's Sep. 19 episode.

Talon TV entertains and informs with humor

Morgan Suman, Photo Editor October 13, 2023

Senior Lindsey Karkowsky began her reign as Upper School president this school year with her vice president, senior Helena Heath, and they put into action a new idea: Talon TV. “At the Governing Council...

Junior Marisa Boué enjoys her Jarritos soda and snacks at the Hispanic Heritage Month "fiesta" for students.

Hispanic Heritage Month brings vibrancy to campus

Eshaan Mani, Editor-in-Chief October 12, 2023

When you walk into Kinkaid’s Wheless Lobby this month, you’ll be greeted by three elegant quinceañera dresses, one in baby blue, another in light pink and the third, an elegant and non-traditional...

Ashton Lambert, '18 teaches students in Intermediate dance part of a number from "West Side Story."

Alum returns from Broadway to share dancing skills

Morgan Suman, Photo Editor September 15, 2023

After performing in Kinkaid musicals and dance company as a student to later touring the world professionally on an international tour of “West Side Story,” Mr. Ashton Lambert, ‘18, brought his indispensable...

Dr. Ed Harris poses for a selfie with his Fundamentals of Business and Finance class.

Fundamentals of Business and Finance teaches students life skills

Alex Cai and Josh Sweetland September 12, 2023

“Welcome to BizFin!” Dr. Ed Harris said, greeting students in his classroom with a smile on the first day of school. “It’s going to be an exciting year.”  The Fundamentals of Business and...

Upper School literature teacher Dr. Charlie Scott plays the role Estragon in Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot."

Literature teacher thrives in local theater scene

Elliott Crantz, Digital Content Manager May 18, 2023

For the last quarter of the century, Dr. Charlie Scott has been teaching AP literature at Kinkaid while also helping grow the theater companies of Houston. Dr. Scott is known around Kinkaid for his...

Mr. Onwuachi and Dr. Robinson pose for a selfie to be sent to Dr. Robinson's wife.

Dean’s unique glasses spark interest and amusement

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor May 3, 2023

As he walked into the physics classroom, Upper School dean Mr. James Onwuachi chuckled at students’ reactions to his new accessory: LED glasses with the message “Mr. O is the future.” “Can...

Mrs. Bird answers questions about her novel, "I Love It When You Lie," at Murder by the Book.

English teacher makes her dream come true by writing novels

Ellie Mehta, Staff Writer April 2, 2023

Books adorn each wall in the Moran Library, every novel telling a unique story about riveting characters and unbelievable events. However, behind every cover there is an author with their own remarkable...

Esports club members smiling at their meeting on March 21.

Esports finds small but mighty base at Kinkaid

Cami Culbertson, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

Every Tuesday and Thursday, a group of students meets in the science wing to polish their Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate skills to compete against other Texas schools.  This year, the...

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