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The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

Kinkaid saw several of its trees uprooted by heavy winds on May 16.

Campus battered by heavy rains, high winds

Eshaan Mani, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2024

A line of severe thunderstorms swept through the Houston area on May 16, which caused flooding, loss of power and the collapse of several trees on Kinkaid’s campus. Head of School Mr. Jonathan Eades...

As a Coca-Cola Scholar, senior Eshaan Mani was invited to Atlanta to participate in a weekend-long celebration and leadership development program. Mani poses wearing his Coca-Cola lanyard by the welcome sign in the Hilton Atlanta Airport, which was the main site of the weekend. 

“Most of the leadership development, games, and team building activities were held in the ballroom of the Hilton,” Mani said. “The only events outside the hotel were the opening banquet at the Georgia International Convention Center, a tour of the Center for Civil Rights and World of Coca-Cola and the final party at Coke headquarters.”

Mani awarded prestigious Coca-Cola scholarship

Shaivi Moparthi, Staff Writer May 13, 2024

Senior Eshaan Mani has made Kinkaid history by becoming one of a select number of Falcons to be a Coca-Cola Scholar. “I’m still in disbelief about it,” Mani said. “It’s so selective that I...

A group of juniors pose at prom.

Upperclassmen dance “A Night at the Races” away

Caroline Swanson, Staff Writer May 6, 2024

And they’re off!  The 2024 prom, themed “The Kinkaid Downs: A Night at the Races,” was a major success among juniors and seniors.  When entering the dance in derby attire, the students were...

Mr. Charles Harrison (bottom right) poses with students at Prairie View A&M after his talk on April 25.

Choir teacher discusses DEI, music, teaching with students at alma mater

Zoe An, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

After studying voice and piano at Prairie View A&M University, Upper School choir teacher Mr. Charles Harrison was asked to speak to the senior music students at a seminar on April 25. During his...

Senator Hunt expresses his disapproval over the division our nation faces, "I'm just sick and tired of us trying to divide ourselves based on race, religion, color, creed, and sexual orientation," he said.

Congressman Wesley Hunt discusses politics and service with Falcons

Hudson Holton, Staff Writer April 24, 2024

Congressman Mr. Wesley Hunt stopped by Kinkaid on April 5 to talk to senior GovCo members about politics, their future, and his plans for the nation.  Throughout his hour-long address, Mr. Hunt...

Mr. Josh Ramey, dean of students, scans a QR code on freshman Evie Kinsey's geometry expo project, as learning specialist Ms. Laurie Anderson watches.

Freshmen showcase knowledge in geometry expo

Will Burba, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Honors geometry students in the 9th grade finished a two-week project that culminated in a geometry expo, a fun way to apply what they learned in class. “Tolstoy's Trigonometry Project” was designed...

Damon Wells Fellow and NYU Stern professor Dr. Jonathan Haidt speaks to the Kinkaid community via a Zoom call.

Damon Wells Fellow shares wisdom about device usage in childhood

Alex Cai, Staff Writer April 3, 2024

Social psychologist Dr. Jonathan Haidt provided insight on the effect of an electronic-based childhood on mental health during a recent online visit to Kinkaid.  Haidt, who made a virtual visit to...

The official Girl Scouts of America press release features Chloe Brissett, Madison Burba, Sabrina Nader and Ava Winn.

Senior Girl Scouts win Gold Award for service

Charlie Lobb, Staff Writer March 30, 2024

Four Kinkaid seniors, Chloe Brissett, Madison Burba, Ava Winn and Sabrina Nader, all received a Gold Award from The Girl Scouts of America on Feb. 27. According to the official Girl Scouts website,...

Senior Eshaan Mani points to his signature on the support beam.

Students and faculty sign beam of new Upper School, marking historic moment

Will Burba, Staff Writer March 25, 2024

Falcon students in middle and high school flocked to the clock tower to sign a large metal beam on March 7, marking a historic milestone in Kinkaid’s history. Following the signing, the beam served...

Sophomore Jack Susman diligently working on one of many short stories, each a recognition of the struggles and successes of immigrants.

Sophomores chronicle immigrant narratives in new anthology

Ellie Mehta, Opinion Editor March 25, 2024

Sophomores Ayla Patel and Jack Susman have embarked on a literary journey outside the classroom with aims to raise awareness about the complexities of immigration.  With their collaborative efforts,...

Senior Kaveen Shah and juniors Jason Zhang and Charlie Yang hold the awards they received for getting to the top eight of their respective divisions.

Debaters win big at state-level tournament

Alex Cai, Staff Writer March 25, 2024

Over spring break, 15 debaters across four divisions of competition competed at the 2024 Texas Forensic Association’s State Tournament.  Held in the Houston Marriott Westchase, the tournament...

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