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The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

Looking back at the history of Kinkaid

Shaivi Moparthi, Digital Executive Editor May 5, 2025

Terry Mickley was named homecoming queen in 1965.

How homecoming evolved through Kinkaid history

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor October 17, 2022

Construction of the Memorial Campus began after the abandoning of the Afton Oaks site.

History in a minute: Looking back to the ill-fated Afton Oaks campus

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor September 26, 2022
The Afton Oaks site could have been our current campus, had it not been for one glaring issue.
A capture of the Upper School Art Club c. 1940 working on individual projects.

History in a minute: Clubs make their mark on Kinkaid history

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor August 31, 2022

Clubs have held a special place in Falcons' hearts for over a century. Learn more about the role of clubs in Kinkaid history in this "History in a Minute" video essay.

Margaret Kinkaid with her son William.

A peek into the life of Mrs. Margaret Kinkaid

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor May 4, 2022

Book fair is one of Kinkaid's most prized traditions, originating back in 1951.

How book fair came to be

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor April 29, 2022
Book fair is one of Kinkaid's most prized traditions, originating back in 1951.
In the 1950s, boxing and archery were significant parts of Field Day.

History in a minute: Field Day through the years

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor April 6, 2022

Carnival games, a petting zoo, athletic competitions and of course, the rivalry between the purple and gold teams: all of these characterize one of Kinkaid's dearest traditions, the annual Field Day. Here...

Kinkaid publications staff from the 1950 work on the newspaper.

The founding of student journalism at Kinkaid

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor March 23, 2022

Student journalism at Kinkaid is going to mark a century next year. There have been many publications over the years, including the satirical "Pigeon," the "Kinkaid Kronikle," and the first publication...

A senior class photo of the class of 1983.

Say cheese: The history of senior class photos

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor March 9, 2022

The Kinkaid Falcon will post two video essays per month all about Kinkaid history in a new series called Kinkaid Chronicles. The first video is all about the history of senior class photos. Enjoy!

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