The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon
The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon
The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon
Eshaan Mani

Eshaan Mani, Editor-in-Chief

Eshaan Mani serves as the editor-in-chief of The Falcon. This is his fourth year on staff. When not ‘journalizing,’ Eshaan is championing World Update Club and South Asian Heritage Club, managing his wellness website WellBase, shooting or watching films, listening to Bollywood music, spending time with friends on campus, or playing an Indian drum called the dhol. 

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Seniors process across the stage of the Arena Theater during the baccalaureate ceremony.

Baccalaureate kicks off graduation festivities

Eshaan Mani, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2024
Kinkaid saw several of its trees uprooted by heavy winds on May 16.

Campus battered by heavy rains, high winds

Eshaan Mani, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2024
As a Coca-Cola Scholar, senior Eshaan Mani was invited to Atlanta to participate in a weekend-long celebration and leadership development program. Mani poses wearing his Coca-Cola lanyard by the welcome sign in the Hilton Atlanta Airport, which was the main site of the weekend. “Most of the leadership development, games, and team building activities were held in the ballroom of the Hilton,” Mani said. “The only events outside the hotel were the opening banquet at the Georgia International Convention Center, a tour of the Center for Civil Rights and World of Coca-Cola and the final party at Coke headquarters.”

[Photo] Mani awarded prestigious Coca-Cola scholarship

Shaivi Moparthi, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
Track coach Robert Martey was crowned Asafoatse, or Warrior King, of his tribe, the Gbubla people of Teshie, a town in Greater Accra, Ghana.

Track coach crowned ‘warrior king’ of his Ghanaian tribe, shares coronation story

Eshaan Mani, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2024
The Dance Company performs guest choreographer Ms. Lina Yeh's traditional Chinese dance piece.

[Photo] Dance Company’s ‘spirited’ performance captivates and enthralls

Zoe An, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Juniors Sam Ferber and Shaan Dhutia watch the eclipse at St. Mary's Hall in San Antonio, TX.

Cultural discussions around the eclipse should be held at Kinkaid

Eshaan Mani, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2023
Junior Marisa Boué enjoys her Jarritos soda and snacks at the Hispanic Heritage Month "fiesta" for students.

Hispanic Heritage Month brings vibrancy to campus

Eshaan Mani, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2023
Kinkaid alumnus Mr. Canaan Estes (right) with his friends in Israel; he was in a Young Judaea gap year program.

Alum caught in conflict in Israel

Eshaan Mani, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2023
Mr. Onwuachi and Dr. Robinson pose for a selfie to be sent to Dr. Robinson's wife.

Dean’s unique glasses spark interest and amusement

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
May 3, 2023
Alexandra King as Grace Banker in Kinkaid's winter musical "The Hello Girls."

Junior plays historic role paying homage to World War I heroine

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
May 1, 2023
Falcons celebrate the coming of spring with Holi and Basant festival

Falcons celebrate the coming of spring with Holi and Basant festival

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
March 27, 2023
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
Senior Nick Bhasin brings his lunch to the Houstoun Plaza, excited to watch the performances during Electric Lunch.

First semester marks record-breaking production cycle

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
January 12, 2023
A capture of a turbulent sky.

“Prophecies of Doom” aims to tackle the apocalypse

Cami Culbertson and Eshaan Mani
December 6, 2022
The laying of the cornerstone of the Moran Library

How libraries came to be at Kinkaid

Cami Culbertson and Eshaan Mani
November 11, 2022
Mani attended the 2022 Asian American Journalists Association Convention in Los Angeles this summer as a part of the exclusive JCamp summer program.

[Photo] Junior selected to serve on Quill and Scroll student board

David Liu, Assistant News Editor
October 25, 2022
A row of decorative lotuses were set out in the courtyard. The white lotus is a common Hindu symbol for prosperity.

[Photo] Students and teachers feast and make sand art to celebrate Diwali

Cami Culbertson, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
A still from the campaign video. In the video, junior Lindsey Karkowsky writes "All In" on a plan of the Upper School and circles it.

Looking behind the scenes of the “All In” campaign

Eshaan Mani, Matthew Godinich, and Cami Culbertson
October 28, 2022
Terry Mickley was named homecoming queen in 1965.

How homecoming evolved through Kinkaid history

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
October 17, 2022
Juniors Henry Wizel, Eshaan Mani and Ava Winn pose with Prof. Annette Gordon-Reed before giving her a tour.

Harvard professor and historian Annette Gordon-Reed visits campus

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
October 6, 2022
The Kinkaid parking garage.

Crossword 2: Spots on campus and trivia

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
October 2, 2022
Johnny Griggs poses by his grill.

Students explore culinary skills outside the classroom

Eshaan Mani, Charlie Sole, and Preston Herleth
September 29, 2022
Construction of the Memorial Campus began after the abandoning of the Afton Oaks site.

History in a minute: Looking back to the ill-fated Afton Oaks campus

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
September 26, 2022
A rendering of the new Upper School shared with the community at an assembly on Sep. 13.

Plans for a renewed Upper School revealed

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
September 19, 2022
The school upped its safety standards for the 2022-2023 school year.

Administration increases on-campus safety

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
September 19, 2022
Ms. Vanessa Zamudio-Lara, Mr. Jorge Buitrago and Ms. Christa Forster get food at the desayuno event.

[Photo] Faculty and staff kick off Hispanic Heritage Month

Morgan Suman, Assistant Photo Editor
September 19, 2022
Crossword 1: Kinkaid traditions and trivia

Crossword 1: Kinkaid traditions and trivia

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
September 15, 2022
Sophomore Hannah Long logs onto a session with their buddy on Sep. 3.

Sophomore teaches Ukrainian students English

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
September 7, 2022
A capture of the Upper School Art Club c. 1940 working on individual projects.

History in a minute: Clubs make their mark on Kinkaid history

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
August 31, 2022
Spanish teacher Mr. Esteban Longoria stops by Erase MS Club's booth at club fair.

[Photo] New clubs and new sweets: club fair returns

Camron Baldwin and Ian Overman
August 29, 2022
Librarians organized a bookcase of diverse books in January 2021.

[Photo] Moran Library declared a quiet space

Chris Kositprapa, Staff Writer
May 9, 2022
Freshman Ray Tian created chalk art of Stitch from "Lilo and Stitch."

Wellness chalk event brings color to sidewalks

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
May 6, 2022
Margaret Kinkaid with her son William.

A peek into the life of Mrs. Margaret Kinkaid

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
May 4, 2022
Sophomore Sanjna Pandit receives her certificate of induction into the National Spanish Honor Society Ciro Alegría Chapter.

[Photo] High-achieving language students recognized in ceremony

Josh Sweetland, Staff Writer
April 29, 2022
Book fair is one of Kinkaid's most prized traditions, originating back in 1951.

How book fair came to be

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
April 29, 2022
From left: Houston-area student Andre Scott, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and executive producer Kelly Rowland, Disney Dreamers Academy Executive Champion Tracey D. Powell, and Houston-area student Mason Thenor arrive at Magic Kingdom to celebrate the landmark 15th year of Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Junior develops his dreams at Disney

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
April 13, 2022
In the 1950s, boxing and archery were significant parts of Field Day.

History in a minute: Field Day through the years

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
April 6, 2022
Students sort out colors before re-entering the "battlefield."

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

Jaisal Kalapatapu and Kaveen Shah
March 30, 2022
A soccer ball rests in the middle of a field.

[Photo] Varsity boys’ soccer win SPC after 44 years

Josh Sweetland and Preston Herleth
February 14, 2022
A group of students perform during Electric Lunch.

[Photo] Electric lunch returns for the spring

March 23, 2022
Kinkaid publications staff from the 1950 work on the newspaper.

The founding of student journalism at Kinkaid

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
March 23, 2022
A senior class photo of the class of 1983.

Say cheese: The history of senior class photos

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
March 9, 2022
The Lunar New Year exhibit was created by the Chinese Club.

[Photo] Falcons celebrate Lunar New Year

Shaan Dhutia and Preston Herleth
February 9, 2022
A balloon arrangement greeted ninth- and tenth-graders.

[Photo] Freshmen and sophomores mosey on down to rodeo party

Read Liuzzi, Staff Writer
February 9, 2022
Campus closes due to weather

Campus closes due to weather

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
February 4, 2022
Ben Evans, Jayden Taylor, Claire Hartung, Weiwei Zhang, Joline Sun, Mia Van De Mark and Evelyn Mach pose at the competition.

Choir, orchestra and band shine at all-state competition

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
February 3, 2022
Mr. Lambert looked incredulous after eight ounces of fake blood was dropped on him.

Director of visual and performing arts doused in ‘blood’

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
November 10, 2021
Upper School students and faculty stopped by the Diwali feast between classes.

Sharing the light: celebrating Diwali at school

Eshaan Mani, Executive Digital Editor
November 9, 2021
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[Photo] Matthew Godinich

August 21, 2020
Setup for the ofrenda, a Spanish word meaning altar, began on Oct. 21 to celebrate Día de los Muertos, which is recognized Nov. 1 and Nov. 2.

[Photo] Viva La Raza celebrates Day of the Dead

Read Liuzzi, Staff Writer
November 2, 2021
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