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The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

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...

An ad on the Kinkaid Parent Connect Instagram advertising mum and garter sales.

Mums, garters add to homecoming spirit

Cami Culbertson, Multimedia Producer September 27, 2023

Two parents reflected on the glittering, gift-giving tradition of mums and turned it into an opportunity to enhance school spirit while supporting the class of 2026. Mrs. Erin Brown and Mrs. Jill Josephson,...

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...

Cast members Kendall Henderson, Taylor McMullen, Reese McMullen and Isabelle King rehearse a scene in "The Hello Girls."

Musical adds dance for true story with a twist

Emerson Heath, Staff Writer March 4, 2023

“Legally Blonde,” “Mamma Mia,” “Pippin”; these are some of the quintessential shows performed by high school theatre troupes across the country. However, this year, the Kinkaid theatre department...

Wellness needs to be a priority for high school students.

Being well: staying healthy requires students to seek balance

Ana Susman, Charlie Sole, and Jaisal Kalapatapu March 4, 2023

Seven hours of school, two hour practices, and around three hours homework per night. 12 hours of a day are spent accomplishing these tasks without even having the time to do the essentials such as eating,...

Sophomore Cami Culbertson depicted here preforming a number from Tuck Everlasting. With her fellow cast members Payton Daly on the right and Z Ostrosky on the left.

New faces shine in theater

Bennett Bowman and Morgan Suman December 6, 2022

Bright-eyed ninth graders wander into a new theatre environment in the Kinkaid Katz building, and are greeted by Mrs. K’Lynn Hocker who is ready to help guide them in the way of the theatre. The tenth...

Candy canes bunched together.

Candy cane craze: students express opinions on flavors

Emerson Heath and Kate St. Julian December 6, 2022

Everyone loves a Christmas candy cane, but their history is far more interesting than one might think. Candy canes are one of the most popular Christmas treats: almost two billion are sold annually....

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...

Watching holiday films is a popular pastime in the winter season.

Falcons rank top holiday films

David Liu, Assistant News Editor December 6, 2022

Holiday films hold great importance to the winter season. Who doesn't enjoy huddling with your loved ones around the TV and watching some classics? Below is a list of Falcons' favorite holiday films. #6...

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...

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