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The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

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The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

Mr. Michael Vischak, math teacher, delivers the opening remarks at the Cum Laude assembly.

Students inducted into Cum Laude Society

David Liu, Assistant News Editor March 10, 2023

During a March 6 assembly,  30 students were inducted into the Cum Laude Society — a prestigious organization that recognizes students who have achieved a high level of academic excellence.  The...

Shirts hang in the quad in honor of sexual abuse and assault survivors.

Girl Up Club honors sexual assault survivors with project

Cami Culbertson, Staff Writer March 3, 2023

Shirts with bold, inked messages of hope and strength hung in the courtyard of the Moran Library. Their vibrant colors and powerful lettering were in honor of victims of domestic and sexual violence. The...

A student committee poses during a jury deliberation.

Students experience mock trials at Norton Rose Fulbright

Emerson Heath, Staff Writer March 3, 2023

When students had the opportunity to skip a day of school to serve on jury duty, they took it.  A select group of sophomores, juniors and seniors participated in a mock trial at the Norton Rose Fulbright...

A hand holding an alcoholic drink next to car keys.

Assistant district attorney addresses Falcons on safe driving

Harrison Lawrence, Staff Writer March 3, 2023

A gray-haired man in a tailored suit stepped onto the stage in the Brown Auditorium. “Is this thing on?” he asked, speaking into his lapel microphone.  He went on to explain how easily accessible...

Prof. Dan Ariely speaks to Meredith Wood, a senior, during his sessions in the Amphitheater.

Duke behavioral economics professor Dan Ariely visits Kinkaid

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor January 23, 2023

“I’m going to start my talk today by telling you why I have half a beard," said Dan Ariely, James B. Duke Professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University. An auditorium of Kinkaid...

Freshman Henry Wise, the writer, awaits departure on a New York-bound flight to a Model UN Conference along with sophomores Margaret Smith and Molly Dinerstein. Upper School teachers Tamasine Ellis (third row) and Angela Wainright took 25 students to MUN this January.

Successful flight home comes after delays

Henry Wise, Contributor January 22, 2023

As the pilot announced for the second time that the plane would be heading back to the gate for more fuel, disappointed grumbles filled the silent cabin.  What was supposed to be a four-hour flight...

Students smile on the first day of Wellness Week in the 2021-22 school year.

Wellness week serves as an outlet for students during finals

Matthew Godinich, Digital Producer December 7, 2022

Once a year, all of Piney Point Village hears the most horrifying and bone-chilling screams. However, the screaming is all in good spirits as part of the annual events during wellness week, a period...

Patrick Reilly earned placement into the 2022-2023 TPSMEA All-State Jazz Band. He placed 1st Chair Guitar in his auditions, making him the top private school guitarist in the state.

Junior places first chair guitar among all Texas private schools

Jordan Roberts, Staff Writer December 7, 2022

Eleventh grader Patrick Reilly placed first chair guitar, making him the top private school guitarist in the state after he auditioned for the 2022-2023 Texas Private School Music Educators Association.  With...

The Upper School orchestra performed during the Margaret Kinkaid concert.

Margaret Kinkaid showcase mesmerizes community

Eva Humble, Staff Writer December 6, 2022

Under the spotlight and along the walls of the Student Life Center, art came to life as the visual and performing arts departments united for the annual Margaret Kinkaid Holiday Concert and Visual Arts...

Junior Alexandra King builds her gingerbread house.

Holiday village brings winter cheer to campus

Will Burba and Madison Burba December 6, 2022

Holiday music blasted over the speakers of the Ogilvie Lobby as students enthusiastically gathered the gum drops, sprinkles and peppermints strewn across the line of tables to decorate their gingerbread...

Freshman Lindsey Morgan high fives a young Afghan refugee student. She helped teach field hockey to a group of refugee students.

Community service council hosts field hockey service event

Chloe Wilson and Rina Miriam Presley December 6, 2022

Flooding through the gates of the school, children with refugee status swarmed onto the field hockey field to learn a new sport and have tons of fun. “We just wanted to share our sport, hoping that...

Students pose during the Stanford Model UN conference.

Model UN wins laurels at Stanford

Emerson Heath, Staff Writer November 18, 2022

The Model United Nations team competed at Stanford University from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13.  Twenty-two students traveled to California, and seven returned to Houston with laurels. Some of the recognitions...

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