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The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

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A group of freshmen pose for a picture at the dinner.

Freshmen bond during homecoming dinner

MaRyiah Alfred, Staff Writer October 18, 2024

Chatter filled the air as the newest members of the Upper School experienced their first homecoming dinner. The annual freshman homecoming dinner was held Sept. 28, the same day as the homecoming dance,...

Students enjoy a lively senior lifer lunch, exchanging laughs and memories. The joy portrayed on their faces in this picture reflects the strong friendships that have been made over the years. This moment reflects the bond they have created and memories that will be cherished forever.

Seniors reminisce memories of lower school days at annual Lifer Lunch

Nancy Claire Fertitta, Staff Writer October 18, 2024

The Ogilvie Lobby buzzed with excitement at 12:45 with Kinkaid’s “lifers.” Students who started attending Kinkaid in pre-K or kindergarten gathered for the annual Lifer Lunch.   “It was...

 A photograph of the homecoming king, Gavin Johnson, and homecoming queen, Maddy Billip, with Mr. Eades after receiving their crowns and sashes.

2024 homecoming king and queen crowned

Alexia Hoffman, Multimedia Producer October 18, 2024

Eyes landed on the center of Segal Field on Friday, Sept. 27 and students were buzzing with anticipation, awaiting the Homecoming king and queen announcement.  The bleachers became quiet as the homecoming...

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...

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...

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