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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

Ellie Mehta, Copy Editor

Ellie serves as the Copy Editor for The Falcon. This is her fourth year on staff. When not in the newsroom, she enjoys playing volleyball, drawing, and reading books.

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Senior Kate Hyman puts a lattice-crossed crust atop the blend of fruits. “The actual dough was frozen stuck, so we had to use a hair dryer just so we would be able to unroll it. It was still so fun,” said Hyman.

Drawing and painting class makes pie after still life unit

Ellie Mehta, Copy Editor
October 16, 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.”

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

Ellie Mehta, Opinion Editor
April 2, 2024
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
Junior Charlie Yang passionately played a cover of Cello Suite No. 2 by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Classical concert raises funds for national nonprofit

Ellie Mehta, Opinion Editor
March 4, 2024
Mrs. Bird answers questions about her novel, "I Love It When You Lie," at Murder by the Book.

English teacher makes her dream come true by writing novels

Ellie Mehta, Staff Writer
April 2, 2023
Sophomore Marisa Boué enjoys shadowing the athletic trainer.

Sports credits’ pros and cons lead to conflicted students

Ellie Mehta, Staff Writer
December 6, 2022
Freshmen Beyli Shah and Anna Busa rehearse dance numbers they choreographed. They finalized their different choreography in the reflection of mirrors during their "Inspired Choreography" Interim Term Class.

Inspired choreography lets dancers find expression

Peyton Price and Ellie Mehta
January 22, 2023
Mrs. Anjaly Thakkar, Upper School math teacher and dance instructor, explains the importance of balance exercises and the significance of reliance on a dance partner in the recital hall. “It is absolutely important to have trust and good relationships with those we dance with. The energy between dancers is apparent to both the dancers and the audience," Mrs. Thakkar said.

Freshman Sara Ghauri dives to stop an incoming shot toward the goal. Being her first time playing goalie, Ghauri has become accustomed to the difficulties that come with the new position. “It is definitely harder than I expected it to be. There have been times when I wanted to quit, but the satisfaction that comes when I block a shot makes it worth it,” Ghauri said.

JV girls soccer team show bond during practice

Ellie Mehta, Staff Writer
January 20, 2023
Gustavo Solari Neumann (11), Camron Baldwin (10), Riley Richardson (10), Alexandra King (10), Rayya James (10), and English teacher Mr. Call spot a red belly woodpecker.

Bird-watching unites English teachers

Ellie Mehta, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
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