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THE KNIGHT TIMES Official Student Newspaper of Episcopal High School
September 2018
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Grade sizes will expand to 200 in near future
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Volume 33, Issue 2
Hurricane still impacting members of the EHS community
Harvey: One Year Later
DUNCAN LAMME Staff Writer This year’s Freshman Class increased since past years in order to fit a goal the school is trying to achieve. The goal is to expand the student body to 800 over the next 6 or 7 years at a rate of some 15 per term. This expansion has also affected both the overall student body size and increased registration for classes. This year’s Freshman Class consists of 193 students, the largest grade at Episcopal this year, larger than the sophomores by three students. However, the change can best be seen through the difference between the seniors and the freshmen. This year’s senior population is 182 students, 11 less than the freshmen. Though the change seems miniscule, the Admissions Department is working to reach the goal of 800 over the next few years at a slow pace. According to Mrs. Carol Wasden, who is the admissions director, “This year a lot of
Grade sizes will steadily increase at EHS over the next few years. Photo by PhotoJ. families said yes to joining the Episcopal High School community.” Also with the opening of the new student center and cafeteria opens up space for more students to enjoy the school as it advances and grows. The idea of new Chapel construction will also allow seating for more students. The school has hired additional teachers in order to meet the needs of the growing class sizes and will continue to do so as the student body increases. As for class sizes, they will remain the same with an average of about 15 students per class.
INSIDE Campus Store New campus store additions for the 2018-2019 school year have arrived
PAGE 4 Innovation Spaces The new Underwood Student Center features unique spaces for learning
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Last year, many students past and present volunteered to help members of the EHS community clean up after the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey. Photo courtesy of EHS Sports Twitter Page. PRESTON WITT Staff Writer
Hurricane Harvey devastated many homes throughout the Houston area one year ago. Some of the homes affected belonged to members of the EHS community. To remember the victims of the storm and the tragic events that took place last year, there was a special Chapel during which students and faculty shared their stories of the storm. Learn more about Harvey a year later on Features Page 2
New arts building design planning begins LAUREN PORTER Editor-in-Chief While the new Underwood Student Center nears completion, discussion and planning has already begun for a new fine arts building. Representing the Four Pillars equally is one of the greatest aspects of EHS, and the new arts building will showcase the importance of the Arts Pillar and its role in the school. The need for a new arts building has become more urgent as the school expands. The building will provide more space for many classes that are currently located in the Convent, and it will allow for the Convent to have more offices and rooms dedicated to administrative purposes. Design plans for the building are still uncertain, but the new building will feature more space for the arts classes and relocate many classes out of the historic Convent building. The most prominent aspect of the new
The addition of a Fine Arts Building on campus has gone through the early stages of discussion and design projection. Photos courtesy of EHS Communications. building will be a theater that will seat about 400 people. This theater will be a huge benefit to the Performing Arts Program and will offer more intinate space for performances. The building is planned to feature three floors with larger or comparable art rooms to the current spaces in the Convent. Parts of the Convent building may also be remodeled to make the space more functional and efficient. Some proposals have
included enlarging the dance studios and dressing rooms, as well as the black box theater. There is no projection as to when the building will be completed, but work will begin as soon as fundraising is complete. Plans and design projections will continue to be discussed as fundraising continues, and blueprints will soon be developed to showcase the latest projected addition to the campus.
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The effects of Harvey remain Students start the college search PRESTON WITT Staff Writer One year ago, Hurricane Harvey deeply affected members of the EHS community, and those effects have continued to haunt them over the past year. The storm, which deposited 40 inches of rain across the region, damaged property and left lives in turmoil in its wake. In recognition of the tragic events of
Leisz has now completed remodeling. Mrs. Blackburn’s home was also left in shambles following Harvey’s assault, and the city deemed it irreparable. Her home was one of many that was mandated to be raised a few feet above ground, and she is now in the rebuilding stage. Although his home did not flood, Mr. Heinemann shared the touching story of his Harvey experience. His son’s birthday took place during the storm, and he was moved by the compassion of his neighbors, who
Group of students help clean out a house in Dickinson, TX, after Hurricane Harvey. Photo by Mrs. Adams. last year and their lasting impact on EHS, a special Chapel was held with presentations from some of those the hurricane devastated, including Coach Leisz, Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Haney, and Mr. Heinemann. Coach Leisz spoke about the demolition efforts that students, faculty, and friends provided to his home. After the storm passed, fellow Knights helped tear wood and drywall from his home, and Coach
brought his son gifts and made the birthday memorable despite the storm. Other efforts of the EHS community included the work of the FCA Club and others who traveled to Dickinson, Texas, to help families that needed their houses cleaned and stripped of debris and trash. Hurricane Harvey demolished southeast Texas and caused an unforgettable tragedy for the Houston area, but the storm brought many people closer together.
with guidance from counselors DUNCAN LAMME Staff Writer The college counseling program at Episcopal is designed to help our student body through the college application process and prepare students for the transition college. The team of college counselors helps to make the college application process manageable, thoughtful, and individualized. Each year the team successfully helps each senior student apply to the colleges of his or her choice and end with a successful outcome. It is important to have the counselors guiding the students through this process because it can get quite hectic and overwhelming at times. The college counseling team helps to teach students how to go through the college process with as little stress as possible. Each transcript is sent to colleges by the counselors, and they constantly remind
students about deadlines for applications in order to make sure the application is timely. Each application can capture a student’s authentic and best self with the help of the college counselors. They partner with advisors, teachers, and even coaches to bring out a student’s true talents and express those to the colleges of application. The team will work to find a college that fits students both academically and individually and make the process enjoyable and exciting as students prepare for the next chapter in their lives. Juniors are encouraged to attend college rep meetings as well in order to get familiar with the process and get started early. Mrs. Julie Rollins states that “this year’s senior class is looking at everything from typical EHS Texas favorites to schools outside of the U.S.” Seniors are working with the counselors on applications this time of year, and if you’d like to see how the process works, you can stop by to check it out.
The Class of “Too 1e9it to Quit” applies to various colleges thoughout the country with the help of our college counselors. Photo courtesy of superstarfloraluk.com.
EHS SPEAKS OUT During a zombie apocalypse, what 3 items would you take from your house during your evacuation?
MRS. SUCCI “Tennis racket, tennis shoes, purse.”
BROOKE BRANIFF “My dignity, my puppy, my razor scooter.”
MR. FLANAGAN “Keys, running shoes, ID so they can identify my dead body.”
NINA PLEMENOS “Dog, car, phone.”
LAURENCE COOK “Water, baseball bat, matches.”
BILLY HALL “Dog, firewood, water.”
HOLT JOHNSON “Baseball bat, car, gold chain.”
SKYLER WITT “Family, phone, clothes.”
MAX MADISON “Hoverboard, phone, Xbox.”
LOLA HERNDON “Phone, car, dog.”
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The pros and cons of the Nike/Kaepernick ad campaign SYDNEY HUTCHINS Managing Editor With a controversial topic such as the Nike deal with nationally known figure Colin Kaepernick and the slogan “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything,” I would like to explain why I think Nike should not have built an ad campaign around the former NFL quarterback. First and foremost, I DO not support the racial and social injustice against which Kaepernick protests. However, I disagree with the way in which he conveys his message and uses his platform, and I certainly do not think that a very powerful brand like Nike should endorse someone that speaks out in this type of disrespectful manner. The purpose of the anthem is to stand and pay respect to our country and those who have risked or given their lives defending it, not sit down or kneel in disrespect to the people that gave Kaepernick the freedom to even speak out. Ultimately, not standing has been detrimental to his message. As former President Obama said, “As a general matter when it comes to the flag and the National Anthem and the
meaning that holds for our men and women in uniform and those who’ve fought for us, that is a tough thing for them (Kaepernick opponents) to get past to then hear what his deeper concerns are.” Lastly, another issue of this form of protest is that it polarizes our country. Taya Kyle, widow of Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, also known as the “American Sniper,” couldn’t have said it better in an open letter to the NFL: “Your desire to focus on division and anger has shattered what many people loved most about the sport. Football was really a metaphor for our ideal world – different background, talents, political beliefs and histories as one big team with one big goal – to do well, to win, TOGETHER.” The popular and influential Nike brand should not be supporting Kaepernick for the way that they are now teaching younger generations that it’s acceptable to disrespect a symbol of our country and a song that honors it. Even the slogan Nike is using - “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything” - dares to compare Kaepernick’s sacrifice to that of those who laid down their lives. What is he sacrificing? His career? Some money? His life? Maybe just his integrity.
ETHAN KNIGHT Guest Writer Following Nike’s release of its 30th anniversary “Dream Crazy” advertisement video featuring Colin Kaepernick, a variety of opinions and perspectives boomed across the nation. The video brings back memories from 2016 when Kaepernick took a stand against police brutality and oppression regarding people of color and bias toward minorities. His controversial protest brought many of these issues to light. A protest is supposed to be shocking; it is supposed to be a wake-up call, and Kaepernick definitely woke up the nation with his actions. Many criticized his method of protest; however, many fail to understand that kneeling was not meant to disrespect the military. It was meant to bring change. Kneeling is known as a sign of reverence: soldiers kneel at graves and congregations kneel in church. Marriage proposals typically involve kneeling. Athletes kneel on the field when a player is down. Kaepernick battled heart-breaking statistics that reflect poorly on our society. Black men are three times more likely to be killed by police than white men. Among thousands of deaths due to police shootings, only 54 officers have been charged. 1129 were killed by police officers in 2017, and many were unarmed or did not present a danger. Statistics such as these strengthen Kaepernick’s reasoning for his protest. Inequality is another concern that has
been brought to light by Kaepernick’s action. In a Stanford study, data paints a clear picture regarding the discrimination and inequality between white and black youth. Of 10,000 boys, 48% or 2,425 young black males will become poor adults, while only 2% or 125 will become wealthy. Kaepernick gave up millions of dollars, the opportunity to play in the NFL, and arguably tarnished his image to speak out against these statistics. Nike, siding with him, is a huge boost in support for his cause and ensure that Kaepernick’s voice is still heard. Nike shocked the world with this new ad, and the company’s stand with Kaepernick speaks volumes. However, people were quick to express their outrage, burning Nike apparel and boycotting the brand. With the slogan, “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything,” Nike perfectly captures Kaepernick’s journey. Influential athletes who were also featured in the ad alongside Kaepernick include Megan Rapinoe, Lebron James, Serena Williams, and Shaquem Griffin. All of these athletes have voiced their support for Kaepernick. Rapinoe has even followed Kaepernick’s lead and respectfully took a knee as well in her soccer matches. Other notable names that have publicly sided with Kaepernick include Marshawn Lynch, former Texans running back Arian Foster, Samuel L. Jackson, and even former director of the CIA, John O. Brennan. Nike’s stand with Kaepernick displays its support for fighting against discrimination and for equality.
Students nearing completion of electric car construction Nike “Believe in Something” campaign ad cover of NFL Colin Kaepernick turns into a controversial topic of discussion. Photo courtesy of blackenterprise.com.
Senior Breakfast fun, informative CARSON SHERMAN Staff Writer On Friday August 31, the Senior Breakfast was held in the Alumni Center of the Hildebrand Athletic Center. Held at the beginning of the year, seniors are required to attend the breakfast where they sit with their advisories and listen to information on the Senior Style Show, off-campus lunch, and pep rallies, among other topics. Most of the Senior Class participates in the style show, which will be held on December 1 and is a kick off to the holiday season.
A major senior privilege is the ability to go off-campus for lunch, and Senior Dean Mrs. Jess Adams explained the rules of off-campus, which began September 10 and has been a favorite of most seniors. Mr. Smith spoke about leadership roles and the need for seniors to set good examples for the underclassmen. The council members discussed ways to make pep rallies a more interactive event, and encouraged seniors to set an example for the other classes through involvement in pep rallies. The breakfast was a way to officially kick off senior year as the Class of 2019 gathered to discuss plans for a great and collaborative final year as EHS Knights.
Austin McGinnis, Class of 2018, is the creator of the electric car which is still under construction on campus. Photo courtesy of EHS Facebook page. PATRICK BAYOUTH Staff Writer
Senior Breakfast is an annual event to introduce senior traditions and privileges. Photo courtesy of Madison Stanke.
For most people, driving a car is challenging enough, but some students at Episcopal High School decided to go a step further and build a car from scratch. In 2015, EHS student Austin McGinnis set out to design and build a fully functioning, electronic car without any templates. Along the way, Austin gained the assistance of current EHS seniors Carl Cassel, Brett Houser, Beder Edlibi, and Kenneth Pereira. Although Austin has graduated, these four students continue construction on the car, along with the supervision of Mr. Paul Revas.
Kenneth has found that the most difficult part of the project is that there are no instructions as to what they are supposed to do. This has been incredibly challenging to the group, but it has also allowed them to use their imagination and create the car in any style they want. The crew finds time to work on the car three days a week and is hoping to complete construction by Christmas. It is still uncertain what will happen to the car once completed, but Austin’s original intentions were to donate it to Episcopal High School as both a piece of art and to teach others about technology. This impressive project will not only push the intellectual abilities of those involved but also the EHS community as a whole.
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New additions to EHS drug testing Switching from bagpipes to books NICK HELD Staff Writer Episcopal High School has had mandatory random drug testing for many years, and school leadership introduced a new addition to the program this year thanks to advancements in medical technology. The testing for benzodiazapines, Xanax and moderate alcohol use was only recently included due to these improvements in detection. The Student Handbook states that the school’s mission of preparing students for a “significant life” includes an alcohol and drug-free campus. The EHS Drug Testing Program is based on the premise that random drug testing serves as a deterrent and gives students a credible means to avoid peer pressure, thereby reducing drug experimentation. The program is supposed
to be proactive and constructive, not a program looking to get students in trouble. The handbook does not imply that EHS students are not to be trusted, but that substance abuse negatively affects students’ health, behavior, learning, reflexes, and overall development, showing the student body that the administration is only looking out for each of the students’ health is important to them. A list of randomly-chosen students is computer-generated monthly. Alcohol testing will only happen if a student is randomly selected for drug testing; the results are only given to parents, not the school. The first positive results in an evaluation by an EHS-approved medical professional counselor, along with discontinued drug use verified by further testing. The second positive result will result in student dismissal.
Pep rallies foster Knight spirit ISABEL YOUNG Staff Writer This year the cheerleaders, MCs, Gong Squad, and school sponsors are working to change the school pep rallies to make them more student-interactive and get everyone fired up for Friday’s games. Mrs. Courtney Lindloff, Director of Student Activities, and cheer coach Mrs. Leigh Ann Raymond have done a great job making schedules fun and different. The Pep Rally Committee plans games and activities that take place during the
ing up with the themes for the games that coincide with the pep rallies. This year, the committee is working toward making the pep rallies mirror the theme of the game that night. During rallies, Impact and the freshman, JV, and varsity cheer teams perform. The cheerleaders perform “Knights Fight,” “Go Knights Go,” and individual routines. By making the pep rallies match the theme of the games, dance instructor Ms. Burgess and Impact make an effort to match their dance numbers with the themes.
ELLIOTT JONES Staff Writer
Dr. Neil Fullarton, one of the amazing teachers that joined the Episcopal faculty this year, has lived a very interesting life. A native to Scotland with a doctorate in mathematics, five years ago that he moved to the United States in order to fulfill his research position at Rice University. To find out more about Scotland, his Ph.D., and more, The Knight Times sat down with Dr. Fullarton to discuss his life across the pond. Describe your life before moving to Houston. Where did you grow up and go to school? I grew up in Glasgow, which is Scotland’s largest city. I went to a public high school in a suburb on the south side, then attended the University of Glasgow for both undergrad and grad school. When did you move from Scotland to the United States? What prompted your decision to leave? I moved to Houston from Glasgow a little over four years ago. I had just completed my Ph.D. studies and had been offered a postdoctoral teaching and research position in the Math Department at Rice University. I’ve been here ever since and have
started putting down roots. How is Scotland different from the United States? Do you prefer one over the other? Is there anything in particular you miss about Scotland? There are lots of commonalities between Scotland and the US: there wasn’t nearly as much culture shock as I expected. There are certainly some differences though! I’d say the main one is the weather: Scotland is famously cold and wet, and it’s not uncommon to turn the heat on in your house in August. I wouldn’t say I prefer one over the other – I love being an adopted Texan, but there is also that feeling of “home” in Scotland that’s hard to beat. Have you always wanted to be a math teacher? If so, what sparked your interest? If not, what was your dream job and why? Growing up, I wanted to be a veterinarian – animals are cute! Eventually, I realized I preferred the physical sciences to biology, so I went to university convinced I wanted to be an astrophysicist. The math classes (which I originally took just as prerequisites) ignited a passion that has brought me where I am today. What are your strategies for keeping your students engaged in class? I try to understand the point of view of my students and their relationships with the class as a whole, so I can present the material in an accessible way. I’m honest about what we’re learning and why we’re learning it. I’ve also been known to crack a joke or two. Finally, what is one thing you are looking forward to this year, either in or outside of school? I am looking forward to the fall play!
New items hit the campus store ISABEL YOUNG Staff Writer
Señor Weinstein was a very messy man following the pie-eating contest. Photo by Teagan Ashworth.
This year the campus store has added many new items. There are a lot of new jackets and shirts, one of the most popular being the thin, Nike navy pullover with the small “Episcopal” logo in the top right corner. It has a hood and is nice for the cold buildings but not too hot for outside walks. There are also new Nike workout shirts in blue, white, and grey. The store also added new Adidas shirts. They are different from last year because they have different fonts and layouts. Another new and popular jacket is the half zip-up, thicker jacket. It has “Episcopal” written down the center middle and comes in blue, white, and grey, just like the shirts. There are two different new types of water bottles, one being a stainless steel. Another new addition are joggers along with the older sweatpants.
New additions to the store include a section for lefties. Photo by Nick Held. Some new snacks are a new flavor of veggie straws - zesty ranch. They also added a “lefties corner.” This corner is for people that are left-handed. Here can be found different spirals with the wire on the right side, making it easier for people who write lefty. They also have new drinks like V8 juice.
The epic performance by the IMPACT dance team left the student body in awe. Photo by Teagan Ashworth. events. Kate Carter, Isabel Young, and Tyler Johnson are the Masters of Ceremonies for the 2018-2019 school year. Lilly Cone, Sophia Haugh, and Ashley Chandler are the varsity cheer captains who also have major roles in the planning. The Gong Squad, consisting of Daniel Davis, Jack Podsednik, Cole Aaronson, and Pierce Zylman, are in charge of com-
The games played also match the theme, like the American Pie eating contest to go with the “Red, White, and Blue” theme. The dates of the upcoming pep rallies are Friday, October 5, before the St. John’s game; Friday, October 19, before the Kinkaid game; and Friday, November 8, before SPC to get all our teams hyped up for the big weekend.
The new and traditional styles of jackets are available. Photo by Nick Held.
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New students finalize commitment with annual Honor Book signing OLIVIA HOPWOOD Staff Writer This past September, Episcopal High School freshmen, transfer students, and new faculty and staff made their commitment to EHS with the signing of the Honor Book. The Honor Book signing is an annual tradition at EHS and spotlights the sacred school Honor Code, which states:“As a member of the Episcopal High School community, I pledge that I will not lie, cheat or steal, and that I will uphold the values of honesty and integrity.” Although the code is well-known at Episcopal, its origin is one that is not so
commonly discussed. The Honor Code is said to have been initiated in 1985 and originated based on the traits of truth, honesty, fairness, respect, responsibility, accountability, and doing what is right. The code was administered to create a Code of Conduct. When violating the code, students are required to meet with the Honor Council. The Honor Council determines consiquences and also provides support for students and makes sure they are aware of the situation. Along with consiquences, the Honor Code inspires students to be at their best. The Honor Code originated so that Episcopal High School students could not only learn from their mistakes but live to be the greatest students they can be.
The Episcopal Honor Book on display in Trotter Academic Building. Photo by Olivia Hopwood.
Students awarded at Honors Chapel
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EHS welcomes new Choices counselor Ms. Mary Secrest CHRIS LAHOTI Staff Writer
EHS welcomes Ms. Mary Secrest as its new Choices counselor this school year. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in clinical social work, she is dedicated to helping students prevent drug and alcohol abuse and other issues. Secrest has immediately addressed awareness of teen-related issues, like alcohol and marijuana abuse, drugs which remain the two most widely used among high school students. However, there are others to watch out for, such as synthetic marijuana and molly (a synthetic form of ecstasy). Ms. Secrest cautions, “Most kids incorrectly believe that synthetic drugs are consistently made up of the same ingredients as the pure form of the drug; the components actually vary based on what physical and mental feelings it causes. Regardless,
3D Printing Club plans to expand in coming months DUNCAN LAMME Staff Writer
Claire Kardesch shakes hands with Head of School Mr. Ned Smith as she joins others in honors recognition. Photo by Julia Toups. ELLIOTT JONES Staff Writer Students from the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth-grade classes for the 2018-2019 school year received academic recognition for their hard work during the spring semester of 2018. Students were awarded the distinction of Honor or Highest Honor based on their grades, while others received the special Exemplary Effort and Climb Award for specific classes. This semester had one of the largest groups of honorees, especially from the Class of 2021. Those who receive Honor are recognized for all grades of A, A-, B+, and B with no more than one grade of B- in an honors or AP course. This category generally has the most number of students in all of the grades and is achievable through lots of dedication to one’s schoolwork. Those who receive Highest Honor are recognized for all grades of A and A- with no more than one grade of B or B+ in an honors or AP course. This is more difficult
to achieve, thus resulting in a smaller number of students recognized. Exemplary Effort is awarded to a student who significantly exceeds expectations in one or more classes. These students not only make good grades in the class, but they go to tutorial, do any extra credit work assigned, and participate any way they can. Teachers who notice this effort nominate students for this award. The Climb Award is given to a student who has improved significantly in one or more classes. These students often have a little trouble in a certain class in the beginning, but through time and effort, end up improving their grade and understanding of the course. Teachers nominate for this award as well. This Honors Chapel, a significant number of seniors were recognized as AP Scholars. There are three categories for this award—AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor, and AP Scholar with Distinction. This year, sixteen seniors were recognized as an AP Scholar, four were recognized for Honor, and two were recognized for Distinction.
the lasting effects are detrimental.” Teen overdose rates have tripled since 1999, and the numbers are increasing. To combat this ever-growing problem, Ms. Secrest utilizes three techniques to help students and also refers students who need significant help to outside counselors. “Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), relational therapy, and motivational interviewing are three very effective ways to put students on the right track.” DBT involves providing in-the-moment coaching and motivational support to individuals by working on skills such as mindfulness and emotion regulation. Relational Therapy allows the individual to identify any interpersonal reactions inhibiting socialization with other people. Once the reaction is identified, the counselor and student work to develop appropriate responses that will assist the development of the student’s future relationships. Motivational interviewing helps empower students to change the behaviors that prevent them from making good choices. For the drug testing program, EHS has a two-strike policy for all grade levels: preventive counseling for the first offense and frequent testing and expulsion after the second. However, Ms. Secrest serves as the students’ strongest line of defense. Her guidance reassures both parents and students of our school’s commitment to a drug-free campus.
The 3D printing lab is located on the Bissonnet side of the library and has a total of 11 printers. The lab is run by Jake Klucznik who takes care of the printers and notifies the club of meetings and printing times. According to Jake, at this time the club is not currently working on any specific projects because they are waiting for the new student center to be complete where they will have better work space. The club shares ideas for interesting items to print and sometimes present their work to the school in the library exhibition area. The club is a fun way
for students to come together and think outside of the box, creating unique models of things such as storm trooper helmets, small models, and fidget spinners. The club is mainly a student-run operation and is open to anyone who wishes to join and learn about 3D printers. Once the new building is complete, Jake said he is planning on “advertising the club more, encouraging the student body to join and participate in a new style of technology.” Any students with questions about the club may also contact Mr. Rey Gongora, lead staff member of the club. Rohan Asthana is also a good contact person with questions. He is the former head of students of the club and will be able to tell you about what the club is working on and how the printers work.
Lawerence Cook uses the 3D printer found in the storage room in the Underwood Library. Photo by Olivia Hopwood.
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EHS offers private music lessons Theater season opens with play with instructors from all over city DANIEL DAVIS Staff Writer A brand new and exciting opportunity has appeared for students around EHS. The Music Department is now offering free music lessons on campus. Whether you are trying to hit those high notes, shred the gui-
Junior Liam Griffin is one of the many students participating in the offered music lessons. Photo by Lauren Porter.
tar, or are yearning to play the banjo, they got it all. Unfortunately, these lessons will only be available to students currently enrolled at EHS. Professional instructors from the diverse musical family around the city teach the lessons. These instructors are experts and have made a name for themselves by regularly performing in Houston and around the country. If you do sign up and partake in the classes, you will meet once a week for a total of ten meetings per semester. Instrumental and voice lessons can range from 30-45 minutes. This provides plenty of time to learn how to play that instrument you once could only dream of playing. If you miss sign-ups for first semester, the spring sign-up starts in December. Lessons take place during a free period, lunch, or after school. Don’t worry, you will not be graded on your progress. Piano teacher Mr. Crowe says that this helps “ensure that your introduction to musical study is low pressure and enjoyable, allowing you to learn at your own pace.” The variety of the amount of instruments is endless. Ever wanted to be like Squidward Tentacles and learn how to play the clarinet? Now you can. To sign-up for the private music lessons, email Mr. Crowe, the lesson coordinator, at pcrowe@ehshouston.org with your name and desired instrument, and feel free to send a description of your musical background.
National Art Honor Society begins event planning for new school year LAUREN PORTER Editor-in-Chief
The National Art Honor Society has already begun planning the events and service projects hosted this year. New NAHS members were chosen this month, and the induction ceremony will be held In the Benitez Chapel Transept on October 3. Officers were also announced this month: Lauren Porter and Kate Peterkin, presidents; Finty Milton, vice president; Cameron Trainer, secretary; and Teagan Ashworth and Rachel Koch, historians. The chapter will continue to work on the Lascaux Cow, and the design is now finalized. The sculpture will feature a tessellation pattern that was previously featured on an art car that EHS students designed. Currently, the chapter is trying to decide the method for painting the design on the cow.
Other projects this year include the Memory Project, which paints faces of orphaned children in other countries. Last year, the country chosen was Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria, which devastated the island. The country has yet to be decided for this year’s Memory Project. NAHS members will also paint faces for events such as Challenger Football and Challenger Basketball. The chapter will also participate in Via Colori, which is a street art festival that will feature a sidewalk chalk drawing from NAHS members. Society members will also help with preparation for the Fall and Spring Visual Arts Exhibitions. In addition to these projects, the chapter will also be responsible to write two newsletter articles describing the events they participated in for both the fall and spring semesters. NAHS has a very promising new group of members this year, and they will continue to provide service on and off-campus through art.
Students in Masque performing the one week play, “Don’t Touch the Elf.” Photo by Amelia Traylor. BAILEY JUNELL Staff Writer The One-Week Play is a student performed and created performance that was made and performed within one week, all outside of class. The students who performed in the play were in an advanced theatre course called Masque. This course requires students to take Theatre 1 and Acting 1. In order to participate in the production, the students went through an audition. This year the play presented was “Don’t Touch the Elf.” The story centers around a family’s Elf on the Shelf who is tired of being thrown around by the children and begins to hide the TV remote. The story follows the family and shows them falling apart over the enchanted remote that
continuously goes missing. Ethan Mcalpin played the father, Tim, and Chandler Levinthal played Cheryl, the mother. Nico Zanotti played their son Kyle, Elise Branch was the daughter Poppy, and Kate Donaldson played the other daughter Charlotte. Taylor Ferguson played a nurse, and Gloria Flowers played a neighbor. The writers and directors were Christina Betti and Quinn Ogle. The students worked extremely hard and put a lot of effort and energy into this play. Masque is a great opportunity to learn how to develop skills in theatre. The students who participated were taught the difficult labor of writing and acting in a play of their own. Ethan Mcalpin states “The core of the course is learning how to passionately write and produce plays while improving our acting abilities as well.”
Innovation spaces inspire collaboration between subjects
The new innovation labs are located on the second floor of the new Underwood student center. Photo by Bailey Junell. NICK HELD Staff Writer
Class of 2018 alum Kansas Watts works a face painting booth at the Challenger Football game. Photo by Ms. Sharon Willcutts.
The new student center, that is currently in the midst of construction completion, holds many new accommodations to serve the EHS community. One of these new accommodations is the new innovation spaces. But what are these innovation spaces? The school is planning on teaching courses in computer science, engineering, creative writing, and more in these unique locations. It is also anticipated that the spaces
will host a variety of engaging workshops, guest speakers, student exhibitions (ie. TED-style talks), and more during lunches and after school. Mr. Jay Berckley, the Dean of Arts and Innovation, described these incredible spaces as areas meant to “represent the commitment our community is placing on innovative practices at EHS. They are to be a place where fresh ideas come to life and great traditions are celebrated,” There are two innovation spaces, Innovation 1 and Innovation 2, which will be located on the second floor of the new student center.
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A pesar de eso no estar en Houston, quiero hablar sobre el éxito de Juan Martín del Potro en el U.S. Open este septiembre. Él tenía un torneo increíble en que avanzó al final contra Novak Djokovic, el sexto mejor del mundo. El argentino jugó muy bien contra todos sus oponentes, fácilmente derrotando todos. Sin embargo, él tenía un partido interesante contra Rafael Nadal, que está clasificado como el número uno, en las semifinales. A mitad del partido, cuando del Potro estaba ganando 7-6 y 6-2, Nadal incumplió el partido después de lastimar la rodilla. En el 9 de septiembre, del Potro jugó contra Djokovic. A pesar de jugar muy bien, del Potro
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Calvin Klein displayed a western/Texas themed collection at New York Fashion Week. Photo courtesy of theskinnybeep. com.
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This past weekend, I had the opportunity to travel to New York City. While there I saw the different fashion trends for this fall in one of the biggest fashion empires in the world. Themes from different shows varied from Americana to transparencies to Haute Denim. In Self Portrait and Calvin Klein’s show, the theme of stars and stripes were apparent. In Brandon Maxwell’s Haute Couture show on September 8, the collection was very Texas themed, from the models’ hair to hues of Texas sunsets and the clothing all mirroring Texas style. The handbags in the show were transparent and large with hats inside, all red or pink. Maxwell himself said, “This collection is dedicated to Texas and my family for making me who I am.” Tom Ford, on the other hand, had more of a red-carpet look. With long gowns and pencil skirt looks, Ford’s excellent show with models Gigi Hadid, Kaia Gerber, and Joan Smalls kicked off Fashion Week on Friday, September 7. Another great show was Ralph Lauren, which celebrated its 50th anniversary at New York Fashion Week. Lauren’s inspiration for the show was a major 90s throwback. The show had an excellent turnout, with a guest list of Oprah, Kanye West, Chance the Rapper, Pierce Brosnan, and American fashion designers Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, and Alexander Wang, among others. The show was
split into two sections: the first featured western and biker looks in a mashup of jewel-tone velvets and the second section revolved around the world of Ralph Lauren and how powerful it has been in the past 50 years. The clothing was mostly Polo Ralph Lauren wear, worn by models in an age range from small children to older men and women. The section gave off the vibe of how Polo Ralph Lauren’s style is sporty, dressy, and classy. The start of New York Fashion Week is one of the best ones yet with trends that are expected to stay for a while.
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perdió el partido a Djokovic 3-6, 6-7, y 3-6. Este fue su segunda vez competiendo en el final del U.S. Open, después de ganar en 2009 contra Nadal.
Juan Martín del Potro played an amazing tournament in the U.S. Open, finishing second after losing to Rafael Nadal in the Final. Photo courtesy of clarin.com.
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before captures teen readers OLIVIA HOPWOOD Staff Writer
YOUNGANDHUNGRY with Isabel Young
ATTENTION: This article is a senior
exclusive! Seniors, the time has finally come that we have all been waiting for. We can go off-campus for lunch! Because this exciting time has come, I am going to discuss some favorite restaurants close to school we can patronize. First, Island Grill is a popular spot for everyone. Whether or not you want something healthy, Island Grill has all the options. An order you cannot go wrong with is the pesto chicken penne pasta or the chicken pita. All of the smoothies are good, too, especially the Razz Fuel and NRG. Another favorite stop is Skeeters. Skeeters has every type of food, from Mexican to American. I love the Southwest bowl or the classic chicken fajitas. They also have
the best queso! Whole Foods is also an easy off-campus lunch because you can pick whatever you want. My order would be a homemade panini or sushi roll. If you are feeling like a sandwich, Firehouse Subs is the way to go. From the smokehouse beef and cheddar brisket to the firehouse meatball, you cannot go wrong! Hot or cold, they have it, and it is a quick and easy option! Smash Burger is also never disappointing. If you want a chicken sandwich or a burger, they have the best. Their rosemary fries are also amazing. To top it off, order a shake! There are so many off-campus options for y’all to choose from, so go enjoy for the 45 minutes you have! Stay young and stay hungry.
Whole Foods and Skeeters are two of many great off-campus choices for seniors. Photos courtesy of 6sqft.com and tripadvisor.com.
When Lara Jean Covey’s secret love letters are unintentionally sent out to all past infatuations, her world changes. In Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, sixteen-year-old Lara Jean’s social life (which consists of just her little sister and one friend) is transformed when her personal love letters are sent to all of the boys to whom they were written. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is a story of transformation, coming of age, and realizing the good that’s already around you. When Lara Jean avoids contact with her sister’s ex-boyfriend Josh (a friend and her first childhood love), she is introduced (yet again) to another love letter recipient - Peter Kavinsky. Lara Jean and Peter create an elaborate plan to avoid an awkward confrontation with her crush Josh and Peter’s ex-girlfriend. The two make a strict set of rules for their fake relationship and agree to attend certain events and partake in social gatherings together. Through the fake ride of their “relationship,” both Peter and Lara Jean start to realize that they might feel a stronger, more authentic bond that is actually real.
Through trials and many journeys, Han depicts the rarest case of love in To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and uses her story to show that even when you least expect it, someone is always there for you despite hard times and difficult trials.
You won’t be able to put To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before down. Photos courtesy of foreveryoungadul.com (above) and allocine.fr (below).
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Sydney Joe’s Jams SYDNEY HUTCHINS Managing Editor Hello everyone and welcome to Sydney Joe’s Jams, a monthly music column where I will be sharing with you the latest news surrounding the rap/hip-hop/R&B community. My journey of listening to hip-hop and rap began in my younger tween-age years. After receiving my older sister’s old purple iPod Nano, I grew up listening to artists including Ying Yang Twins, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, Drake, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Drake, Mac Miller, T.I., Eminem, and T-Pain, so with that said, it would be hard not to fall in love with the industry. In this edition, I will be covering the recent shocking death of hip-hop artist Mac Miller, who overdosed on September 7 at the age 26. Miller got into music at a very young age and impressively is a self-taught musician who played piano, guitar, drums,
and bass. His rap career began at around age 15. At 18 he signed with his first record label, which at the time was also recording with Wiz Khalifa. After releasing the album K.I.D.S., Miller went on his first tour and sold out at every location. For a young Philly boy in the industry, Miller’s music had great success throughout the country. However, Miller had been doing combinations of drugs since the age of 10. Even Miller’s relationship with wellknown pop singer Ariana Grande ended after two years in May 2018 as a result of his substance abuse. Numerous fans have shown tribute to the fallen rapper by leaving flowers and gifts outside Mac Miller’s house. Many artists, including Khalifa (who Miller had a close relationship with), Meek Mill, Chance the Rapper, and G-Easy, have all posted on various forms of social media showing their shock about the tragedy and their support for Miller’s family.
MFA welcomes Bambu exhibit OLIVIA HOPWOOD Staff Writer Did you climb on Houston’s newest exhibit found at the Museum of Fine Arts? The Big Bambù exhibit was MFA’s newest interactive piece of art. Visitors experienced winding passageways surrounded by thousands of bamboo poles made for exploring. Although this experience was unique for Houston’s MFA, the first display of this exhibit was installed on the rooftop of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2010 and attracted over 600,000 viewers. The artists, brothers Mike and Doug Starn who have an abundant passion for creativity, assembled the bamboo to provide an interactive experience for viewers and art enthusiasts. Although they only began to experiment with the bamboo medium in 2008, their reputation in other art forms has been strong for decades. Due to the extremely heavy demand, the exhibit’s tickets were limited, and there was a designated wait for what little tickets were available for sale. The exhibit was installed in Houston June 10 through Sep-
The bambu exhibit provided a unique, interactive way to view art. Photo courtesy of houston.culturemap.com. tember 3. The installation contained over 3,000 long pieces of bamboo tied together, making up a structure which was almost thirty feet tall. The Starns have received high praise for their exhibit and are world famous for their other art pieces, including photography, sculptures, architecture, and more. Although the exhibit was very popular, it was only offered for a limited time. Even though this wonderous piece of art is not available to the Houston area any longer, it will forever be remembered for its astonishing creativity.
A Complete and Utter Lack of Witt PRESTON WITT Staff Writer
Hello, my fellow Lack of Witters (LOWs). I hope everyone is having a dandy month, and hopefully this is the cherry on top to the end of homework, quizzes, and tests. With the start of this new school year, it can be difficult to take a minute and relax. With that I want to bring happiness and laughter with this column and make you question yourself and your friend’s opinions. I want to boggle your mind and make you think about something witty. This LOW will knock your socks off!
Mac Miller performing at at a concert for his fans. Photo courtesy of freddyo.com.
Why did you just try singing the two songs above? If you drop soap on the floor, is the floor clean or is the soap dirty?
Why are you IN a movie, but you’re ON TV?
If two mind readers are reading each other’s minds at the same time, whose mind are they reading?
Do the Alphabet Song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune?
Why is the object of golf to play the least amount of golf?
XXXTentacion: The epitome of the misunderstood NICK HELD Staff Writer To truly understand the significance of XXXTentacion’s death you must know his whole story. XXXTentacion, born Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, was born in 1998 and raised in Plantation, Florida, by his mother, Cleopatra Bernard. Bernard was a single young Jamaican woman who couldn’t afford to take care of her son. After an incident involving 6-year-old X stabbing and biting a man attacking his mother, he was placed into a youth program that had him living with various family members. Jahseh frequently acted out by fighting to get attention from his mother. This mindset led to him getting expelled from high school his sophomore year. X never liked school because it tried to force structure where he didn’t want it; furthermore, X described school as useless because “anything that took away mental freedom and made thoughts conform, [he] thought irrelevant.” XXXTentacion’s music career started in a youth detention center where he met his best friend, Ski Mask the Slump God.
Looking back at the crimes he committed in his early years, he concluded that “it was not cool. We should popularize being good, nice people.” In an interview, he advocated for prisoners’ rights, calling the conditions inhumane and prison a place that makes people crazy, including himself. X never knew what he wanted to be. He listened to a variety of music and described being “completely utterly mesmerized by music.” X had all of these feelings and anger that needed an outlet; outlets that wouldn’t lead to jail time. He started producing a variety of music, using the free platform Soundcloud, that ranged from melancholy indie music and trap rock music to jazz. X made many different genres of music and thereby appealed to many. X made music to express himself but mostly to connect with others, which led to a fanbase that was so close that some called it a cult-fanbase. Everything changed with the release of “Look at Me,” a hit because it was distorted and raw and nobody had ever heard anything like it. Along with the fame he gained from the hit song, he also got press because rapper Drake allegedly copied the
beat in his song “KMT.” “Look at Me” gained X enough fame to join the 2017 XXL Freshmen, which is freestyle that introduces all of the up and coming rappers. In the next year he released two hit albums that were number one everywhere. Then the unexpected happened. On June 18, 2018, Jahseh was stopped in the street and shot dead in his car. The murderers took a Louis Vuitton bag filled with cash and fled the crime scene. Three male suspects were arrested, tried, and found guilty. It is hard to believe that the intentions of these men, Dedrick D Williams, Micheal Boatwrite, and Robert Alan, were solely that of profit. They killed an icon of a generation and gained publicity through it. T here were also conspiracy theories that emerged, such as Drake had placed a hit on X, who supposedly had dirt on him, but these theories were pronounced ludicrous. But what was the impact of this? X was on a path to be one of the most successful musicians in the world. He had 100 million new listeners each month for the three months before his death, and after he died, his numbers skyrocketed. People loved his music because it was honest, and he never played the victim. He was
a critical thinker that loved challenging thoughts and questioning situations, such as privilege, of which he said that there is “no privilege in equality.” The day he died he was holding a charity event, and it was still on his Instagram story postmortem. X did these things because he cared about everyone and wanted to spread positivity by loving his fans and not acknowledging his haters. His main message was that he didn’t want people to feel alone, because no matter what you’re dealing with, there will always be somebody that is dealing with the same thing. His music showed people that they are not alone and gave them comfort. X left behind what Rolling Stone called “a huge musical footprint” due to his impact on his young fanbase and his popularity during his career. Jahseh’s “impact on music will be felt for years to come,” and his recordings have “helped signal a new era of post-streaming, post-genre teenagers” Like him or not, X was one of the most influential and controversial artists of this generation and had his life taken from him at the tender age of 20 before he could actually do anything he wanted to do.
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Opinion ∙ Page 9
Are cashless bails in California creating a fairer justice system? LAUREN PORTER Editor-in-Chief California has become the first state that will eliminate bail for defendants awaiting trial. The law will go into effect in October 2019, and it has received mixed reactions from the public. The purpose of the new cashless bail is to make the justice system fairer to suspects of all socio-economic classes, but is it truly accomplishing that goal? The purpose of the bill is to make a more equitable court system. Supporters claim that defendants who do not have the financial means to pay their bail are at a disadvantage, and richer suspects have greater success avoiding jail time before trial. The new law will provide everyone the equal opportunity to be released from jail before trial, depending on how the judge rules. Washington D.C. has already implemented the same law in the D.C. court system, and even states like New Jersey have passed bills that limit the use of bails. Supporters are adamant that this change will bring more justice to lower-income defendants. However, there are many individuals that feel this law will bring more bias and discrimination into the courts. There are various groups opposed to this change. With California courts now determining which defendants will be released from jail before trial, many activist groups are concerned that judicial bias will affect the outcomes of some suspects. According to NPR, the American Civil Liberties
Union has revoked support for the new law. Originally a co-sponsor of the bill, the group is now not in favor of this change, as they fear that racial bias could prevent the release of some defendants from jail. How-
fornia, it would be devastating to the bail bond industry nationwide. While the law has been tested on a smaller scale in other areas in the U.S., it is still uncertain whether this new law will be
California bail bond companies are finding themselves in trouble as new laws eliminating cash bails threatens to shut down their business. Photo curtesy of dallasnews.com. ever, supporters of the new law argue that there are already laws in place preventing
How social media isolates us Studies have shown that excessive online interaction inhibits social development. Smartphones allow people to communicate with others without having to meet Technology has a large influence on face-to-face. We become so attached to our our daily lives. We rely on technology to devices that texting is now preferred over do almost anything, from calling an Uber talking to anyone in person. Being so foto paying our bills. Now more than ever, cused on a screen unknowingly invites isosocial media sites such as Facebook, Snap- lation as we forget the difference between chat, and Instagram have provided new being “alone” and being “lonely.” Parents ways to instantly connect with others. often see their children sitting for hours in However, can technology paradoxically front of a computer or television without any personal interaction and are voicing make us more isolated? Social media allows us to control what their concerns about technology causing social awkwe share. It prowardness. They vides a mask that are wondering people can hide what happened behind, hiding to the appeal of their flaws and a good pickup choosing to presbasketball game, ent themselves hanging out at in the best posthe mall, or just sible light. This face-to-face increates the misteraction in genconception that eral. they are better Cyberbullying than they actuImage courtesy of thepolicytree.com. is another potenally appear. As tial concern regarding online social media. a result, everyone becomes obsessed with how they compare to each other on social A recent study by Michelle Hamm found media regarding looks, wealth, popularity, that a median of 23% percent of teens with etc. Clinical psychologist Dr. Saliha Afridi social media accounts reported being haremarks, “This is because before the popu- rassed or targeted. Most of the teens admitlarity of social media we were comparing ted to suffering in silence, too afraid to say ourselves to our immediate social circle… anything that would result in their internet now, we are not only comparing ourselves privileges being taken away. The same to an airbrushed version of others, but study found a strong link between cyberalso the pool of people that we can com- bullying and depression. Despite these disadvantages, technology pare ourselves to is… worldwide, constant will remain as one of our main forms of and endless.” The term “FOMO” (fear of communication. Social media allows us missing out) was coined to describe these to develop and keep lasting friendships people who feel the need to check their around the world, voice our opinions on isnewsfeed every few minutes, constantly sues excluded from traditional media, and comparing their lives to others. This breeds show our support for organizations and jealousy and contempt. We are so busy trycauses we believe in. If we would reveal ing to document our latest and greatest events through photographs and videos our true selves on social media and use it that we forget to enjoy our experiences and responsibly, everyone would reap the benefits. live in the moment. CHRIS LAHOTI Staff Writer
racial bias within the court system, and it should not be a major concern. The law will also put people working within the bail bond industry out of work. According to the California Department of
Insurance, there are over 3,200 licensed bail bond offices in California, and many bondsman and staff members are now forced to abandon their career or move to another state. Some offices have already prepared to close their doors and hope to find employment elsewhere. If more states begin implementing the same law as Cali-
successful or hurt the California economy. Other states should not immediately jump on passing this bill until this has been in effect on a large scale for a few years. While there is still much opposition, the law could be a positive change to the justice system that will correctly assess which defendants are granted freedom while awaiting trial.
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Sports Brief CHEERLEADING The girls are also practicing choreography and routines on a daily basis for the NCA Lone Star Classic competition on November 11, where they hope to retain their championship status. In addition to the extensive training for the games and competitions, all the squads are devoting time to the community. Freshman cheerleader Meredith Lium remarks, “We will be at Terry Hershey Park for the Candlelighters Children’s Cancer Walk and will be demonstrating our support against breast cancer at Pink Ribbon Knight on October 12.” Cheer Coach Leigh Anne Raymond is confident in her squad’s athletic abilities and proud of their work ethic.
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Football regroups entering SPC play PATRICK BAYOUTH Staff Writer With a 3-1 start, the Knights are currently on pace to surpass their 6-3 record from last season. After losing an incredibly talented group of athletes to graduation, many players have stepped into their roles without missing a beat. Senior wideout Julius Young’s five touchdowns through four games has already surpassed the one touchdown he scored last season. During his off-season training, Julius made sure to emphasize
the importance of catching the ball and running crisp routes. Defensively, senior defensive back Jordan Wells started the season on a high note, making the game-clinching interception against Christ School in Ashville, North Carolina. This play led to the Knights getting their own Turnover Chain, similar to that of the Miami Hurricanes, but with a big, blue “E.” After a tough loss to the St. Pius Panthers, the Knights looked to bounce back against SPC rival the Episcopal School of Dallas, but Mother Nature had different plans and the game was cancelled.
The beginning of SPC play is incredibly important to the team because it marks the start of the road to the SPC championship. “We’re really excited to get this part of the season going because we’ve played some great teams, but these are the games that have an effect on the championship,” says senior running back Jaylen Davis. After travelling to North Carolina, playing two public schools, and competing against a great team in St. Pius, the Knights feel as if they have played in every situation they could imagine, and are well prepared to compete with their SPC opponents.
CROSS COUNTRY The cross country team travelled all over the state this month to compete, including the Dragon Invitational in Tomball on September 1, where the boys finished seventh and the girls team finished fourth. At the Texas Running Company Run over Cancer in Sugar Land on September 9, the teams ran a 10K fun run in support of cancer research. Later in the month, the team travelled to the Houston Christian Invitational. Each runner worked very hard to secure placement in the Nike South Invitational which occurred September 28-29. The small group of hardworking athletes comes to practice dedicated and enthusiastic about running. With seniors Anna McLauchlin, Ivan Bastidas, and Ethan Knight, the team looks to improve all their times by SPC. FIELD HOCKEY Competing with the other teams across the city, the field hockey JV and varsity teams have both improved their skill and commitment to the team. This past month the teams played many different games and thus improved and created a stronger bond among the players. The St. John’s games on September 5 resulted in losses but taught the teams the importance of effort and determination. With games with St. Agnes, Duchesne, Memorial, St. Stephen’s (in Austin), the varsity team had a jam-packed month filled with experience and commitment. Seniors Ellie Ragiel, Sophie Thomas, Sadie Jensen, Izzy Vobbe, Gabrielle Small, and Lizzy Barringer lead the team and are mentors to the other members of the varsity. The season is off to a great start, and the girls are looking forward to a great rest of the year.
Senior defensive back Jordan Wells lays out a St. Pius X running back. Photo courtesy of Teagan Ashworth.
Girls continue hunt for SPC championship repeat CARSON SHERMAN Staff Writer The varsity girls volleyball team took a huge step in the direction of repeating as SPC champions by winning the Houston Open Tournament, defeating The Woodlands Christian Academy, CHSM, St. John’s, HCYA, and ESD. In addition to winning the tournament, Trinity Watts,
Camille Hanna, Bria Woodard, Cimone Woodard, Brennan Howell, and Sania Petties were awarded placement on the AVCA Phenom Watch List. The varsity team also travelled to Dallas and came back with another tournament win, this time the POP North Texas Invitational, beating WF Notre Dame, Austin Hyde Park, Hockaday, St. Dominic Savio, Parish Episcopal, and Grace Prep. At this point in the season, the girls
BOYS VOLLEYBALL Boys volleyball has been red hot as of late with huge wins over the past month. The Team traveled to Oklahoma City for the Casady Tournament where they beat Casady and placed third. After returning to Houston with a newfound momentum and confidence, the Knights beat both St. John’s and Kinkaid in two sets. The boys then played in the Houston Cup Tournament at St John’s, where they beat Trinity Valley, St. Andrew’s, and defending SPC champs, Greenhill. The Knights placed third in the tournament, which has boosted their confidence for the rest of the season. Fellow senior leader and outside hitter, Jackson Kelso has high praise for his team, stating, “We have a great team this year with strong senior leadership, depth, and experience. I think we have a good chance at winning SPC this year if we continue to grow and improve and play our way.”
Sophmore Bria Woodard rises up for a spike against St. Pius X. Photo by Dani Lurie.
have a 28-4 record. Junior Alison Krieg was recently named EHS “Athlete of the Week” and leads the team in digs with 325. Her excellent ball control helped lead the team to the victory in Dallas. Camille Hanna also was awarded “Athlete of the Week” recently after coming back from an injury and leading the team with 107 assists, 49 digs, and 11 kills. The girls’ first counter match will be against St. Andrews on 9/21.
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Post Oak Little League represents Astros making run for playoffs Texas well in Williamsport series make a second consecutive World DANIEL DAVIS Staff Writer
SYDNEY HUTCHINS Managing Editor
Houston stands proud of its Post Oak Little League team as they represented the U.S. Southwest Region in the 2018 Little League World Series. Over the summer the Post Oak Little League All-Stars team trained tersely with typical twoa-day practices for five days. This practice seemed to have paid off considering they won the Texas East Tournament undefeated. Then continuing on to the Southwest Region Tournament in Waco, they finished with a jaw-dropping win against Oklahoma with a final score of 8-0. Twelve-year-old, sixfoot, 145-pound pitcher Ryan Selvaggi led the team to victory over Oklahoma with eight strikeouts in four no-hit innings, and he killed it on the defensive side, hitting a homerun. After winning regionals, the team was invited to Minute Maid Park for a pre-game wish of good luck from the hometown Houston Astros. Not only did they gain a confidence boost coming back to Houston before heading out to Pennsylvania, the boys also gained in popularity, as T-shirts for fans of the team were sold in Dick’s Sporting Goods on Post Oak Boulevard. In Williamsport, PA, the team represented the Southwest Region with new orange and yellow throwback Astros jerseys, and the Astros supported them in return as they watched Post Oak’s game in the Seattle’s visitor clubhouse before taking the field that night. Post Oak ended their incredible
Series appearance. Acquisitions Max Stassi, Tyler The red-hot Houston Astros are White, and Roberto Osuna are making a September push to claim all key components to leading the number one spot in the Amerithe team in the right directions. can League. In addition, with Jose Altuve, Currently holding the second best George Springer, and Carlos Correcord in the Junior Circuit, the rea healthy once again, another Astros are enjoying a streak of suc- championship is becoming more cess. With the playoffs arriving Oc- realistic. tober 2, the team is determined to The Astros biggest and most cumbersome obstacle is the AL Q&A with Post Oak’s #19 Ryan East powerhouse Boston Red Sox. Selvaggi: It is almost inevitable they will be matched up against them in the What was it like basically being American League championship. a celebrity, seeing fans T-shirt for The first round of the playoffs Post Oak and seeing yourself on is known as the Division Series, TV? which is a best of five games. The It was pretty cool because I didn’t winning team advances to the realize how much support we were next round known as the League going to get before we got to the Championship Series. This round World Series. I never imagined I consists of a best of seven series. would be playing on TV and I grew Finally, the World Series is the up watching it every year, which last matchup of the MLB playoffs really made it cool. where the best team from each The determined Astros are striving to league squares off to claim the Which game was your favorite to bring Houston another World Series Commissioner’s Trophy and is trophy. Courtesy of sportingnews.com. play in and why? crowned champion of the MLB. The last game we played against Southeast was my favorite; even though we lost, the back and forth scoring in the extra innings was exciting. journey with an unfortunate nineinning, 7-6 loss to the Southeast team from Georgia. The team played its heart out, and Selvaggi went 4-for-4 in that game. He had a two-run homer for a 4-0 lead in the fifth; he also tripled and scored three runs, including the go-ahead score in the eighth inning on a sacrifice fly.
What was the most exciting part of the whole experience? My favorite part of the whole thing was in the dorms getting to meet all the kids from around the world. Who were all the famous people you got to meet? I met Jose Bautista, Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa, Todd Frazier, Sylvester Turner, and Big Al.
Sacko and the Champ with Patrick Bayouth and Daniel Davis
This week in Sacko and The Champ, we will be breaking down Week 1 fantasy leaders and what you should have looked for going into Week 2 of the glorious National Football League. Eyebrows were raised early around the NFL, from the Cleveland Browns tying the powerful Pittsburgh Steelers to Ryan Fitzmagic obliterating a New Orleans Saints team tabbed as a Super Bowl contender. First, we are going to list some players who might have not been drafted that would be viable pick-ups. 1. Ryan Fitzpatrick - Quarterback – Tampa Bay
Better known as Fitzmagic, the veteran quarterback put on a show in his debut as a Buccaneer. Completing 21 of 28 pass attempts was the script to his 417 passing yards and four touchdowns, Fitzpatrick Post Oak Little star Ryan Selvaggi is congratulated by his teammates after picked apart the New Orleans hitting a moonshot. This was one of many hit by Selvaggi. Standing at 6’ defense like they were a bunch of 2’’, he and the hometown team represented Houston in an astounding way. middle school kids. In addition, Photo courtesy of houstonchronicle.com. the quarterback also rushed for 36
yards and a touchdown. His absolute monstrous performance racked up 41 fantasy points. Incredible. 2. James Conner - Running Back - Pittsburgh Filling in for superstar Le’veon Bell, Conner did not shy away from the spotlight. The rookie running back out of University of Pittsburgh rushed for 135 yards and 2 touchdowns to go along with 57 receiving yards we think he replaced Bell fairly well. A stranger entering the league, he is now hot on our radar. With no timeline to when Bell will return, the Sacko and I suggest you grab Conner as soon as possible. With many unknown superstars arising in the arising in Week 1 of the 2018-2019 season, these two players are at the top of our list on the waiver wire. Get them while you can, and you can catch up with more news around fantasy football next week.
THE Back Page ∙ Page 12
The Knight Times ∙ September 2018
Top 10 Food Seasonings
Hot or Not
10. Dandruff Friday Knight Lights
Thursday Knight Lights
9. Salad Sauce
ACL on the horizon
Old people lineup
8. Plastic
Leaving school on Fridays
School Construction
7. Whatever is on Cinnamon Toast Crunch
When Travis Scott says “It’s Lit”
When DJ Khaled breaks your ears screaming, “We the best music. Anotha’ one”
No more Brad and Chad’s
Summer is over
Having best student section in SPC
Leaving the game early
Florence, Italy
Hurricane Florence
6. Bermuda grass clippings 5. Pollen 4. A block of Parmesan (Can’t get enough parm) 3. Salt straight from the Red Sea 2. Mr. Framel’s wisdom 1. Turf
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Knight Times Tweets KnightTimes101: Episcopal Class of 2020 is the last class to have played in the original Alkek #Neverforget #Blood #Sweat #Tears KnightTimes101: When you realize 1994 is as far away as 2042 #Woah KnightTimes101: About to break down Greenhill #BringtheDozer #WorkIt #BobtheBuilder KnightTimes101: Tell us what your birth jewel is! #Emerald or #Ruby or #Cucumbers KnightTimes101: The new iPhone XS Max is out and my mommy accidentally got me the wrong color #Episca-probs #It’saHardNotLifeForUs
HEY CARTER! HEY CARTER! OOHOOO! Cameron Boyce from Disney’s hit TV show, Jessie, and Carter Kardesch share a striking resemblance. If you performed a face swap on them, there would be no difference, except for the freckles. It’s okay, Carter, we know you do not act like Luke Ross in the show with his devious pranks! Photos by Isabel Young and courtesy of depositphotos.com.
KnightTimes101: The sounds of the parking garage on a Friday afternoon #Bumpin #Eskiirrttttt #TheGreatEscape KnightTimes101: Hey, Cole, you are a catch! HOCO 2K18? #FourYearsLater
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