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The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

Mrs. Vanessa Zamudio-Lara shares the importance of honoring past relatives through an ofrenda.

Kinkaid staircase transforms for Día de los Muertos

Drewsie Willson, Staff Writer November 20, 2025

Vivid displays of marigold flowers, twinkling lights, and pan de muerto lined the staircase, catching the eyes of students as they passed between classes. These decorations are a part of the Ofrenda...

Electric Lunch members Jack James and Bryce Goldstein, both freshmen, and sophomores Isaac Mayer and Helen Ren rehearse during lunch for their upcoming performance.

Electric Lunch strikes a new cord

Madeline Peters and Faith Owodunni November 10, 2025

Electric Lunch, Kinkaid’s student-run band, opened formal auditions for the first time, welcoming four new members to its ranks. “We thought it would be fun to open up the opportunity and give...

Dr. Ed Harris, Ms. Martha Kirkwood, Mr. Uwem Ukpong and Ms. Jennifer Kehler stand together following Ukpong’s visit to Kinkaid. Ukpong, vice president of global services at Amazon Web Services, spoke with students about leadership, technology and the future of work.

Amazon executive shares vision for AI and the future

Shaan Lakhani, Staff Writer October 23, 2025

Students had the rare opportunity to hear from Mr. Uwem Ukpong, vice president of global services at Amazon Web Services, on Sept. 28. In a wide-ranging conversation, Ukpong shared his personal story,...

Senior Peer Mentor Maureen Min grabs napkins for her community group as they enjoy eating pizza. “My favorite part of being a Peer Mentor is watching my freshman CG group develop from strangers to friends throughout the past couple of months,” Min said.

Freshmen gain valuable insights during Peer Mentor lunches

Aiden Wang, Staff Writer October 20, 2025

The comforting smell of Domino’s cheese pizza and the chatter of hundreds of students waft through the air in the Alumni Center.  This fall, the long-standing tradition of Upper School senior peer...

DCO members pose for a photo while on their trip in Chicago.

DCO dances into friendship

Annie Ott, Staff Writer August 30, 2025

This summer, Kinkaid’s dance company stepped off the stage and into an adventure aimed to strengthen their connection as a team. The dancers spent four days in Chicago learning their full company...

Juniors Irene Pletcher and Eli Mayer perform at the concert.

Choir shines in annual pops concert

Morgan Suman, Photo Editor May 9, 2025

Students dressed in 1920-30s garb to sing melodic tunes from early 20th century artists such as Thomas “Fats” Waller, during the choir's annual pops concert. Led by Choir Director Mr. Charles Harrison,...

Upper School English teacher created a virtual discussion using Flint K-12 for students to explore Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.  “I have seen Flint impact learning in a positive way, especially for students who struggle with learning differences. It helps them communicate their ideas clearly in a more time-efficient way,” said Ms. Forster.

New AI tool enhances learning, teaching

Shaivi Moparthi, Digital Executive Editor February 10, 2025

 In a significant step toward transforming the educational experience, Kinkaid has integrated Flint K-12, an innovative AI platform designed to enhance student learning.  Flint K-12 is an “all in...

An example of a google Christmas slide.

Students create slideshows for Christmas gifts

Maia MiQuel, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, students have begun crafting their 2024 Christmas lists. However, these lists aren’t handwritten. Instead, they are online in Google Slides.  Senior Anna Cate Wynne...

In the DLC, sophomores Annie Swanson and Blair Strachan smile with the new coffee muffin before sharing it excited to enjoy it.

New muffin flavors added to Falcon Fuel Menu

Lindley Bowman, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

One of the new additions to the Falcon Fuel menu are different muffin flavors. There are a variety of flavors, such as dark chocolate, apple granola, coffee and coffee cake. Adding these muffins to...

The choir performed at Chapelwood United Methodist Church

Choir presents “A Choral Tapestry” at fall concert

Hudson Holton, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

The Upper School Choir performed at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, presenting a well-rounded and diverse musical program on Sunday, Nov. 3.  The choir, directed by Mr. Charles Harrison and accompanied...

Seniors Cami Culbertson and Reese McMullen were a part of the main cast for Steel Magnolias, along with Junior Irene Pletcher.

Fall play brings 90’s classic back to life

Zoe An, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

After months of rehearsal and endless hours spent memorizing lines, the school’s mainstage play, “Steel Magnolias” brought a 90’s classic back to life. Mr. Scott Lambert, head of arts at Kinkaid,...

Students are dressed up while attentively reading and playing the assigned music.

Hauntcert showcases musical talent of band and orchestra

Shaan Lakhani, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

The annual Halloween Hauncert featured both the orchestra and band with a delighted audience once again this year. Held in the Brown Auditorium, the event showcased each group’s musical talents before...

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