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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,...

While junior Sophia Cubbage puts finishing touches on her piece, senior Niko Torres Holloway gets some assistance from ceramic teacher Ms. Luiza Grandchamp. The classroom is filled with the sound of the wheel spinning, the scrape of tools on clay and students chatting as they work. “Ceramics is a process, and it's about learning how to deal with mistakes. I'm here to help guide them, but it is their creativity that shapes each piece,” Ms. Grandchamp said.

Ceramic class fosters perseverance and brings joy to students

Olivia Utterback, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

Ceramics isn't just a class. It's an immersive experience where students learn more than just how to mold clay. Under the guidance of Ms. Luiza Grandchamp, the school’s ceramics studio has become...

Students practice during auditions.“The best thing about this show is the abundance of opportunities to play really fun characters, which allowed us to really utilize the skills of our performers,” Mrs. Hocker stated.

Spring musical cast list released after much anticipation

Zoe An, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

After much anticipation and buzz circling around about the upcoming musical, the cast list was finally released for the Upper School presentation of “The Little Mermaid.”   Directed by Mrs. K'Lynn...

Sophomore Maureen Min sings at Coffeehouse.

Coffeehouse provides platform for student musicians, artists

Alexia Hoffman, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

Students eagerly sat around the soundstage in the Ogilvie Lobby as junior Bridget Gray walked up to the microphone to perform her original song.  Coffeehouse, an opportunity for students and faculty...

Senior Isabelle King performed as Ella in  Kinkaid's production of Rodger and Hammerstein's "Cinderella." She was commended as a finalist by the Tommy Tunes Awards.

“Cinderella” musical spellbinds audience, wins awards

Alexia Hoffman, Staff Writer March 25, 2024

The lights in the Brown Auditorium brightened and the magical music softened in a grand decrescendo. The theatre department’s production of “Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” had ended.  “Rodger...

The orchestra and band after playing their symphony pieces in their costumes. Mr. Kastner, Orchestra director, is standing on the center of the stage.

Band and orchestra spook audience at fall “Hauntcert”

Alexia Hoffman, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

Band and orchestra students played an array of spooky, seasonal pieces at this year’s Hauntcert on Sunday, Oct. 22 in the Brown Auditorium. Dressed up in their Halloween costumes, the orchestra played...

Alexandra King as Grace Banker in Kinkaid's winter musical "The Hello Girls."

Junior plays historic role paying homage to World War I heroine

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor May 1, 2023

Junior Alexandra King played the role of Grace Banker in Kinkaid’s production of “Hello Girls,” the off-Broadway musical that premiered on Nov. 13, 2018, two days after the 100th anniversary of the...

Senior Jaisal Kalapatapu and junior Alex King act out a scene where he outlines the Army's rules.

“The Hello Girls” cast members nominated for Tommy Tune Awards

Emerson Heath, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

The closest a high school student from Houston can get to a Tony Award is a Tommy Tune Award.  This year, Kinkaid’s performance of “The Hello Girls” received 23 Tommy Tune nominations and honorable...

DCO members dance to "America Has a Problem," which was choreographed by senior Mason Thenor.

Dance company entertains with choreo projects

Ana Susman, Opinion Editor April 21, 2023

Eleven upperclassmen crafted dances to a song of their choice, and, through a tryout process, selected dancers for their choreography project.  The spring choreography projects showcase, which took...

A group of choir students selected to compete at the TPSMEA All-State competition pose.

Falcons give back during the holidays

Matthew Godinich, Multimedia Producer December 6, 2022

In this time of thanksgiving and festivity, various members around campus are doing their part to give back to the community. Mr. Ray Reason Every day, Falcons see Mr. Ray Reason, transportation...

Dancers perform "Jai Ho" and "Jai Jai Shivshankar" as a part of the Bollywood  number.

Dancers say “Hooray for Hollywood” in fall showcase

Abby Johnson, Lifestyles Editor November 14, 2022

Student dancers “woke the funk up” this weekend. The annual fall dance concert gave the Dance Company and advanced, intermediate and men’s dance classes the chance to shine for the last time this...

Ms. Cable, Mr. Girlinghouse, and Mrs. Williams pose in Vegas.

Dance teachers refine their craft in Vegas

Cami Culbertson, Staff Writer August 29, 2022

Three of Kinkaid’s dance teachers felt what it is like to be a student again. Mrs. Mary Cable, Mrs. Danyale Williams, and Mr. Aaron Girlinghouse went to Las Vegas to attend an international dance...

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