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Seniors Bennett Bowman and Maddy Billipp are seen jumping in the air as they conclude Talon TV’s weekly episode. Bowman and Billip travel around campus and amongst Upper School students when filming. Subtitles are added within the video to enhance its production.

Talon TV reappears for its second year

Maia MiQuel, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

A year after its creation, the Talon TV legacy has continued.  Talon TV sent a shock wave throughout the student body when the video segment was first introduced last year by former Governing Council...

Young Alumni Leadership Day promises new learning experiences

Young Alumni Leadership Day promises new learning experiences

Harris Saunders, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

The 19th Annual Alumni Leadership Day promises to be a celebration of growth and collaboration for seniors. On this much-anticipated day, alumni will return to campus to reconnect with the current student...

The 2024 court poses at the homecoming football game.

Homecoming court announced with much excitement

Kamdyn Flora, Staff Writer October 12, 2024

“This is my favorite time of year,”  Ms. Erica Baker said. “Because I love seeing the students filled with joy.” Ms. Baker, director of student life and engagement, was referring to homecoming,...

Sophomore Molly Jane Dunn putting away her phone at the beginning of class.

New phone policy implemented in Upper School

Atlas Schnell, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

Mr. Jonathan Haidt, a psychologist and author, believes “the smartphone changed from being our servant to being our master, for many people,” according to an interview he sat for for The New Yorker...

Student leaders publicize opportunities for their peers during the Student Activity Showcase in the Katz Lobby on Aug. 27. Representatives of various groups set up a booth during the showcase, allowing students the opportunity to ask questions.  “We brainstormed ways to talk to students that would let them know our mission,” said senior Bess Brazelton, head of the new Student Wellness Advisory Board.

Student activity showcase presents leadership opportunities

Molly Jane Dunn, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

The Student Activity Showcase transformed the Katz Lobby into a bustling hub of student leaders advertising activities and organizations for their eager peers. Taking place for only the second time...

The first class of students to complete the CLEF program

New CLEF course teaches students fundamentals of entrepreneurship

Hudson Holton, Staff Writer September 22, 2024

This year, a new class has been created at the Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Finance, led by the center’s director, Dr. Ed Harris.  The new class is called "Entrepreneurship Incubator:...

Seniors Harris Saunders and Abby Woo enjoy their time in the senior center. Students can do work, socialize and relax in the exclusive space. “I like how I can work in the Student Center, but it also gives me a chance to socialize” senior Abby Woo said.

New senior corner added to Temporary Upper School

Katie Reese McCartney, Staff Writer September 21, 2024

Unseen before by Kinkaid students, the senior corner is a recent addition to the student center in the Temporary Upper School building.  The senior corner is a portion of the Commons in the Temporary...

Muslim affinity group introduced at belonging week expo

Muslim affinity group introduced at belonging week expo

Zoe An, Staff Writer September 21, 2024

Since 2021, Kinkaid has had affinity groups with the purpose of fostering safe environments for students who are surrounded by peers who share similar identities. “It is great because students who...

At the freshman retreat, freshmen Julia Iglesias and Annie Fertitta pose behind the Stoney Creek Ranch sign, getting ready to take an exhilarating ride down the zipline. “The zipline was my favorite activity of the freshman retreat,” freshman Annie Fertitta said. Although students weren’t able to spend the night at the ranch, they were still able to make many new memories and form lifelong friendships.

Students bond during freshman retreat

Lindley Bowman, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

After a full-day of campus activities led by senior peer mentors a recent Friday evening, ninth-graders expected to spend the next night at Stoney Creek Ranch. However, ninth-graders’ evening plans...

Sophomores Sienna DeSimone and Dalia Karni pose at their booth at the annual Club Fair during Belonging Week. Belonging Week is a yearly event that shows students different aspects of the Kinkaid Student Life and allows students to find groups who they align with. “I liked being able to hand out candy to everyone and I loved seeing all of my friend's booths and helping them set their booths up as well,” said sophomore Sienna DeSimone.

Club fair provides opportunity for students to find a community

Sydney Marshall, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

With over 60 clubs at Kinkaid, students can find a community within the larger community. Students can be anxious and nervous about finding a community among the 633 high schoolers who are enrolled...

Seniors Bess Brazelton, Maddy Billipp, Kate Hyman, and Chloe Childress pose on Segal Field during Senior Sunrise on Aug. 21, 2024. They are taking part in a tradition of carrying childish backpacks while wearing their senior shirts. “I personally had so much fun and loved talking to my friends and seeing people I had yet to be reunited with after summer,” Billipp said.

Seniors celebrate their ‘last first day’ with sunrise

Courtney Brenner, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

At 6:30 a.m., Segal Field was transformed into a lively gathering place for the senior class, celebrating their final year together during senior sunrise.  As the first rays became visible over the...

Seniors process across the stage of the Arena Theater during the baccalaureate ceremony.

Baccalaureate kicks off graduation festivities

Eshaan Mani, Editor-in-Chief May 23, 2024

Seniors beamed in their graduation regalia as they strode across the stage to “The Prince of Denmark’s March” on May 19 to kick off the baccalaureate ceremony.  Baccalaureate, as Head of School...

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