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The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon
The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon
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Alexander Miles, Walker Wood, Gavin Johnson, Christian Murray, Rob Satcher, Caroline Raynes, Penelope Gustafson, Maddy Billip, Emily Camp, Darnell Joseph, and Jordan Manuel gather together at the Raeven Rogers senior night to celebrate.

[Photo] Track athletes shine during Raevyn Rogers Invitational

Catherine Rosser, Staff Writer
April 2, 2025
Isaac Ly, Kristopher Carlson, Gabriel Xu, Jackson Staley, Gavin Johnson, Su Senyuva, and Caroline Swanson before their signing ceremony.

[Photo] Seniors honored on signing day

Catherine Rosser, Staff Writer
February 10, 2025
Senior Landon Layhew makes his move during a 2024 Southwest Preparatory Conference baseball game. Layhew was selected for a poster campaign sponsored by the Greater Houston Baseball Coaches Association.

[Photo] Varsity catcher selected for citywide campaign

Kamdyn Flora and Ma’Ryiah Alfred
November 8, 2024
The girls basketball team celebrate former varsity player and Kinkaid alumna Madison Marshall on scoring 1,000 points during the 2023-24 season. Under continued strong coaching and training, the team is among the most elite varsity girls basketball teams in the nation.

[Photo] Girls varsity basketball snags invitation to elite tournament

Molly Jane Dunn and Faith Owodunni
December 2, 2024
Juniors Ethan Williams, Jack Susman, and Ross Saunders play defense in a close game during the 2023-2024 season.

[Photo] Boys varsity basketball triumphs over Fort Bend Christian in season opener

Catherine Rosser, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
Students are dressed up while attentively reading and playing the assigned music.

[Photo] Hauntcert showcases musical talent of band and orchestra

Shaan Lakhani, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
Kinkaid field hockey players Caroline Raynes, Nina Piazza, Ella Ou, Grace Essalih, and Harper Brown taking the field in all smiles ready to take on the St. Johns Mavericks.

[Photo] Varsity field hockey dominates in matchup against St. Johns

Catherine Rosser, Staff Writer
October 15, 2024
Mr. Jonathan Eades poses with a group of lower school students at Book Fair.

[Photo] Book Fair promises new additions, visiting authors

Chris Mo, Staff Writer
November 1, 2024
The 2024 court poses at the homecoming football game.

[Photo] Homecoming court announced with much excitement

Kamdyn Flora, Staff Writer
October 12, 2024
“The loss last year has stuck with me throughout the year and motivated me to work harder for this season,” said junior wide receiver Alexander Donnelly.

[Photo] Falcons face Episcopal in SPC championship rematch

Will Burba, Staff Writer
October 18, 2024
A photograph of the homecoming king, Gavin Johnson, and homecoming queen, Maddy Billip, with Mr. Eades after receiving their crowns and sashes.

[Photo] 2024 homecoming king and queen crowned

Alexia Hoffman, Multimedia Producer
October 18, 2024
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.

[Photo] Seniors celebrate their ‘last first day’ with sunrise

Courtney Brenner, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024
Students race to the center of the court at the start of the dodgeball finals.

[Photo] Students bond through dodgeball, seniors win

Kavin Mukerji, Staff Writer
May 16, 2024
Junior Maureen Min and Seniors Charlie Schmidt and Lana Tosic perform onstage Senior Sanjna Pandit's One Act "Where America Runs"

[Photo] Seniors make directorial debuts with One Acts

Caroline Swanson, Staff Writer
May 14, 2024
Senior and goalie Colton Silverstein got his 1000th save during the semifinals.

[Photo] Boys’ lacrosse make it to semifinals in high-octane round

Will Burba, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
A group of juniors pose at prom.

[Photo] Upperclassmen dance “A Night at the Races” away

Caroline Swanson, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
Sophomore Jasmine Nguyen, line one single, prepares to hit a backhand. “I’m really proud of this team,” Nguyen said. “We’re undefeated and have a great shot at SPC.”

[Photo] Kinkaid tennis teams clinch first seed for SPC

Hudson Holton, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
A picture from the alumni vs. faculty game in early February.

[Photo] Varsity baseball off to a strong start as veterans guide, underclassmen excel

Will Burba, Staff Writer
April 1, 2024
Junior Bridget Gray and other dancers perform a complex, coordinated move during the choreography projects showcase.

[Photo] Choreography projects provide venue for exploration, community

Emerson Heath, Enterprise Editor
April 17, 2024
Covered in color, freshman Aashi Pawar, sophomore Maithreyi Asthagiri, freshman Riana Pliskin and freshman Shaivi Moparthi smear powder on each other amidst the colorful chaos. “I carefully made alliances to target Shaivi at Holi today,” Pawar said. “It was so much fun.”

[Photo] Holi-Basant festival brings Bollywood beats, color, kites to Kinkaid

Ellie Mehta, Opinion Editor
April 2, 2024
Senior Eshaan Mani points to his signature on the support beam.

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

Will Burba, Staff Writer
March 25, 2024
Golfers teed up at the dedication of the new putting green.

[Photo] New putting green provides community practice opportunities

Josh Sweetland, Varsity Sports Editor
March 25, 2024
Senior Isabelle King performed as Ella in Kinkaid's production of Rodger and Hammerstein's "Cinderella." She was commended as a finalist by the Tommy Tunes Awards.

[Photo] “Cinderella” musical spellbinds audience, wins awards

Alexia Hoffman, Staff Writer
March 25, 2024
Sophomore Will Burba returned from a triple injury that cut his football season short.

[Photo] Sophomore athlete returns from triple injury

Matthew Guyton, Staff Writer
March 7, 2024
The boys' and girls' swim team competed at the winter SPC games.

[Photo] Falcons conquer winter SPC competitions

Hudson Holton, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Girls Varsity Lacrosse team preparing to play a game at St. Johns on April 23.

[Photo] Girls’ lacrosse dominates in first game of season

Alexia Hoffman, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
The party for underclassmen is their alternative to prom. This year, students enjoyed casino games.

[Photo] Underclassmen enjoy casino-themed party

Will Burba, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
The seniors on the boys' varsity soccer team pose for a group photo.

[Photo] Senior night brings boys’ varsity soccer victory and moment for reflection

Hudson Holton, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
The Kinkaid boys' basketball team has lots of young talent this season.

[Photo] Freshman takes boys’ varsity basketball team by storm

Will Burba, Staff Writer
December 20, 2023
Without a single loss this season, JV football has set a new record.

[Photo] JV football achieves undefeated season

Kavin Mukerji, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
Varsity cheer poses mid-jump at the homecoming pep rally.

[Photo] Homecoming pep rally rouses spirit

Bennett Bowman, Lifestyles Editor
October 13, 2023
Young Alumni leaders Meredith Wood and Will Swanson pose with Barrie Gordon-Gruner.

[Photo] Distinguished alumna encourages students to find their passion

Cami Culbertson, Staff Writer
March 27, 2023
Mr. Michael Vischak, math teacher, delivers the opening remarks at the Cum Laude assembly.

[Photo] Students inducted into Cum Laude Society

David Liu, Assistant News Editor
March 10, 2023
Prof. Dan Ariely speaks to Meredith Wood, a senior, during his sessions in the Amphitheater.

[Photo] Duke behavioral economics professor Dan Ariely visits Kinkaid

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
January 23, 2023
Senior Sydney Smith broke the girls' 100-meter free SPC record and set a new Kinkaid girls' swimming record.

[Photo] Falcons shine at winter SPC

Josh Sweetland, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
The Upper School orchestra performed during the Margaret Kinkaid concert.

[Photo] Margaret Kinkaid showcase mesmerizes community

Eva Humble, Staff Writer
December 6, 2022
Senior Alexander Farahbod dives into the pool at the Cardinal meet.

[Photo] Varsity swim achieves success despite dwindling team

Elliott Crantz, Digital Content Manager
December 6, 2022
Senior and Rice commit Jaivir Pande addresses an audience after signing his National Letter of Intent.

[Photo] Fall athletes commit to collegiate athletics

Ian Overman and George Kinder
December 6, 2022
A capture from a recent game of the boys' varsity basketball team.

[Photo] Boys basketball wins against Dekaney to start season

Harrison Lawrence, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
The cheer team performs their halftime routine.

[Photo] Cheerleaders soar high at St. John’s game

Emerson Heath, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Juniors Henry Wizel, Eshaan Mani and Ava Winn pose with Prof. Annette Gordon-Reed before giving her a tour.

[Photo] Harvard professor and historian Annette Gordon-Reed visits campus

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
October 6, 2022
A capture from last year's SPC championship football game against ESD.

[Photo] Falcons head into fall SPC strong

Ethan Jett, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Junior Catherine Moseley listens in on sophomore Payton Daly's phone conversation.

[Photo] KinkADE Underground cooks with lard

Emerson Heath, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
The team runs onto the field at the start of the game against ESD.

[Photo] Football wins against ESD in electric victory

Jordan Roberts, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
Micah Bell is poised for a play prior to a game this season.

[Photo] Homecoming game brings tough loss for Falcons

Elliott Crantz, Digital Content Manager
October 22, 2022
Homecoming king Micah Bell and queen Audrey Lobb smile with head of school Mr. Jonathan Eades after being crowned.

[Photo] Homecoming royalty announced with pomp and fanfare

October 22, 2022
A Falcon player catches the ball mid-game.

[Photo] Football suffers defeat at the hands of St. Thomas

Elliott Crantz, Digital Content Manager
October 14, 2022
Falcon football star, Notre Dame commit and senior Micah Bell, mid game in the 2021 matchup against Legacy.

[Photo] Football secures victory over Second Baptist in grand comeback

Elliott Crantz, Digital Content Manager
October 5, 2022
A Falcon football player takes down a St. John's player in a 2021 matchup.

[Photo] Teams prepare for fall competitions in preseason

Josh Sweetland, Staff Writer
September 2, 2022
Kamsi Ndee, '22, in a 2021 game against St. John's.

[Photo] Alumni, boys varsity volleyball face off

Ethan Jett, Staff Writer
September 2, 2022
A capture from last fall's varsity football game against Mauriceville.

A scene from "Duine," Van De Mark's one act.

[Photo] Students grow in their artistic abilities through magical one acts

Morgan Suman, Staff Writer
April 29, 2022
The senior tug-of-war during Field Day sealed the purple team's victory against the gold team.

[Photo] Field Day returns in full force

Carter Pitts, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
Senior John Richards and junior Kevin Goerl engage in a dance-off during the bhangra performance.

Students played with colored powder during the Holi festivities.

Rice University's Basmati Beats acapella group performed at the festival.

Freshman Shaan Dhutia explains the significance of Basant.

Members of the Kinkaid community loaded up their plates with Indian food, including butter chicken, paneer makhani, and naan.

Students dunk buckets of water on one another during Holi.

[Photo] Kites fly above colorful campus during Holi-Basant festival

Jaisal Kalapatapu and Kaveen Shah
March 30, 2022
Students frequently use technology in class.

[Photo] Tips for the community this Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Shaan Dhutia, Staff Writer
October 29, 2021
Players run during warmups (photo from 2021).

[Photo] Boys’ lacrosse team defeats Kingswood Mustangs

Elliott Crantz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2022
Cacie Chatman (12) taking a shot mid-game.

[Photo] Faceoff against St. John’s results in mixed emotions

Ethan Jett and Carter Pitts
February 14, 2022
The student section burst onto the field after victory was declared.

[Photo] Varsity basketball demolishes Knights in home game face-off

Ethan Jett, Staff Writer
February 7, 2022
Freshman Jack Paris, mid-shot.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball suffers loss against Mavericks, 66-49

Josh Sweetland, Staff Writer
February 9, 2022
Grant Petersen, ’24, Walter Osowski, ’24, George Kugle, ’23 and Read Liuzzi, ’24 talk before the game.

[Photo] Varsity football wins in close game against Episcopal

Elliott Crantz, Assistant Sports Editor
October 22, 2021
A scene from a weekend showing of "The Wolves."

[Photo] A reflection on KinkADE Underground’s “The Wolves”

Sanjna Pandit, Guest Writer
October 19, 2021
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