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The Falcon

The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

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Letter from the editor – Issue 2, Vol. 72

Emma Stout November 8, 2018

In case you haven’t noticed, there is an abundance of ‘things’ happening in the world. Midterm elections are approaching. Gun control. #MeToo. We’re mindlessly clutching our TV screens for a number—Category...

Three Upper School teachers on the lookout for their missing items that mysteriously disappeared over the summer.

Three items went missing: The story of a tea kettle, red tricycles and hand-knit turtles

Mya Franklin November 8, 2018

A pink and purple turtle hand-knit with love. A metallic electric kettle that alleviated student stress with just a cup of tea. Two red tricycles that are used at every Kinkaid pep rally. Over the summer,...

Episcopal replaces St. John’s as new adversary

William Scott November 8, 2018

The infamous St. John’s-Kinkaid rivalry is one of the biggest in Houston. The history behind these two teams continues to grow in every sport. Though the feud between the Falcons and the Mavericks is...

Movies you may have missed

May 11, 2018

September 2017: Stronger (Rated R) Stronger is by the far the most underrated movie of the 21st century. The film is based on the true-story of Jeff Bauman, a survivor of the Boston Bombings, and his...

US musical "Crazy For You" takes center stage

US musical “Crazy For You” takes center stage

Megha Neelapu April 25, 2018

After months of exhausting practices and rehearsals, the Kinkaid theater cast and crew put on the musical “Crazy For You” last week. The story centers around Bobby Child, played by Ashton Lambert...

Kinkaid is recognized for artistic excellence

Kinkaid is recognized for artistic excellence

Hana Keleta April 25, 2018

‘Big Bang Theory’ star Jim Parsons announced the 2018 Tommy Tune Awards nominees via a video presentation. Kinkaid’s Crazy for You secured 11 out of 15 nominations. This year was the 16th annual...

SPC Preview (Click on link)

Wilson Kelsey April 25, 2018

SPC PREVIEW

A Man n' Cheese Heaven

A Man n’ Cheese Heaven

Maggie Johnston April 25, 2018

Smoked bacon, creamy white cheddar cheese, shaved parmesan. Distinct smells fill your nose, a paradise for mac and cheese lovers as you enter a macaroni and cheese paradise. The idea of a festival centering...

It’s smart to put the smartphone down

It’s smart to put the smartphone down

madi babine April 25, 2018

I enjoy texting and browsing social medias, just like many other kids, teenagers, and adults. And although I spend a lot of time on my phone, I have come to the realization that smartphones are truly hurting...

Road to NBA Finals

Charles Garrison April 25, 2018

The Houston Rockets look to end the Golden State Warriors’  Dynasty by winning the championship for once. The Rockets, who set a franchise record with 65 wins this season, are the 1 seed for the first...

Chowing Down at the Carnival

March 9, 2018

The smell of the fried foods fill the air as the bright lights of the Ferris wheel bring light to the night sky. Kids with face paint run around with their foot-long corn dogs. It’s the annual event...

Baseball Field to a Prison Cell:

Baseball Field to a Prison Cell:

Maggie Johnston March 9, 2018

Sitting in the middle of a baseball field on a Friday night with 10 of his closest friends, one of them turns to him and hands him a rolled up piece of cigarette-looking paper and says, “It’s just...

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