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THE KNIGHT TIMES Official Student Newspaper of Episcopal High School
October 2019
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ISAS visits EHS for evaluation BAILEY JUNELL Editor-in-Chief The Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) is an organization of 92 independent schools around the Southwest. The association includes schools from Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Every ten years ISAS sends a committee to each of its member institutions to evaluate aspects of its day-to-day operation and facilities while giving careful consideration to the member’s level of educational impact on students. This year they visited EHS. During the visit, the group identifies areas of strong performance and also provides recommendations on aspects of improvement. This visit is always extremely important as the ISAS is the committee that accredits independent high schools that are a part of its organization. The fourteen-member committee features individuals from various schools in the association. Each representative focuses on a different aspect of the school. Committee members evaluate their specific areas, then convene as a group to discuss the school. The board stayed for four days in Houston, arriving on Sunday, October 6, and began work right away. First, they were given tours of the campus by student ambassadors and met the entire faculty and staff. Throughout the following three days the committee blanketed EHS, sat in on classes, and met with faculty and staff to get firsthand knowledge of Episcopal’s daily operation. Each department had the committee assess its classes. Ultimately, every aspect of the school was evaluated, from all Four Pillars to the administration, facilities, and even food service. The team also assessed the new buildings that have been built in the last ten years, specifically the USC, Alkek, and the Trotter building. They mingled and interacted throughout their visit as well, socializing and sharing lunch to get a deeper feel for what comprises Knight life. On Wednesday of that week, when the evaluation concluded, the group met with the entire staff to provide a general report of their commendations and recommendations. More detailed information on their findings will follow, but they were very impressed with EHS.
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Homecoming’s Western Knights This year’s Hmecoming Week encouraged school spirit and student involvement, offering activities such as free dress and even a mechanical bull.
Sophomores Andrew Debnam (Dipsy), Omar Azzawi (Poe), Cory Kardesch (Laa- Laa), and Mitchell Glotfelty (Tinkie Winkie) participate in Homecoming Spirit Week’s Twin Day by dressing as Teletubbie quadruplets. Photo by Mary Carol Ray. LUCY HOWLEY Staff Writer
EHS students attended the Homecoming Dance on October 5. In the week leading up to the dance, students dressed according to the assigned themes for each day. On Friday’s Homecoming game, the football team defeated St. John’s 52-7. On Saturday, the dance was held in the USC, offering a DJ and fun activities. Learn more about Homecoming on Pages 6-7
Freshmen experience all the arts EHS has to offer CHARLOTTE SULLIVAN Staff Writer On October 16, 2019, while the sophomore and junior classes took the PSAT and the Senior Class worked hard in a college workshop or took a from school, Episcopal High School’s Freshman Class of 2023 experienced Arts Day EHS. Arts Day EHS (formerly known as Arts Day Houston due to its location) is an event designed to introduce incoming freshmen to the Arts Pillar at Episcopal. Arts Day has been an Episcopal High School tradition for years and tends to be an event freshmen look back on fondly when reflecting on their years as an Episcopal Knight. In years past, Arts Day has been held offcampus, with the freshmen learning about art in the greater Houston area. Events such as the iconic scavenger hunt around Hermann Park, going to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and seeing a dance production downtown at the MATCH theater are examples of what many freshman classes have done in the past during Arts Day Houston. However, this year, EHS’s Fine Arts departments decided to have the day at school so the freshmen and their advisors could experience the arts in their own backyard.
Kara Seade, James Carter, Ellie Abaza, and Mr. Luu use paint to create a “marble” effect on canvas on Arts Day. Photo by Julia Toups.
This year each freshman advisory experienced four different fine arts sessions throughout half a day to get them more acquainted with the various types of arts available to them on campus. Most of the courses teased arts courses offered in the EHS curriculum. Some of these included Hip Hop Dance, Paint Pour, Ceramics, Music Video, Keys to Music, Studio Sketches, Simon Sez Play, and many more. These events took place in various locations around the EHS campus including in the Underwood Student Center, the Band Hall, and the Underwood Theater, as well as multiple classrooms in C building, where most if not all arts courses are held
throughout the year. EHS has a robust number of arts courses that are offered for students to take throughout their four years. According to Dean of Arts Dr. Jay Berckley, “EHS has the largest arts program in Houston. It’s a vital part of every student’s experience. We’re proud that our students have access to so many arts offerings.” Arts Day truly is a great way to get acclimated in discovering the art one is truly passionate about, and it is Episcopal’s hope that after every Arts Day, each freshman goes away learning a little more about art and finding one, two, or even three that they may want to pursue during his or her time at Episcopal High School.
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EHS community participates in annual Race for the Cure EMMA CLAIRE WHITE Staff Writer This past weekend, the Episcopal High School Community raised awareness for breast cancer as it participated in the annual Race for the Cure as well as the “Pink Out” football game.
The Knights’ student section was decked out in pink from head to toe to bring breast cancer awareness and support its own faculty member, Mrs. Toshla Guthrie. The EHS cheerleaders sold pink t-shirts during lunch to raise money for “Shelter for Cancer Families” and held a bake sale during the game. Overall, the cheerleaders raised over $9,000, but this was not the only action that the EHS community took to bring awareness to this cause. As a community, the Knights raised support by participating in the Race for the Cure. One million people participate in this race yearly with Team EHS raising over $1,000. In Houston alone, seven thousand Houstonians participated in the race as they were given the option to either run, walk, or cheer on their fellow participants. Race for the Cure ended with $800,000 raised with the original goal set for $1 million. Seventy-five percent of this income stays in the Houston community to fund breast cancer education, cancer screening,
and treatment programs. The remaining twenty-five percent supports the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s national research and grant programs which have impacted more than five hundred thousand people as the Komen Foundation advocates for breast cancer prevention. Race for the Cure has raised more than $2 billion to fund research and has impacted the breast cancer diagnosis rate significantly from seventy-four percent to ninety-nine percent. The Susan G. Komen Foundation’s goal is to take action against breast cancer by funding research, giving care, and providing opportunities for communities to advocate against this disease.
Sophomore Maddie Howenstine “Races For the Cure” by participating in the run. Photos courtesy of Amelia Trailor.
Prospective students examine EHS’ pillar through Academic Showcase LYNDON WALSH Staff Writer This year in an attempt to exhibit the academic opportunities offered at Episcopal High School, the Admissions Department organized the Academic Showcase, which was hosted on October 2 in the Underwood Student Center (USC). Open to prospective parents and students, this event highlighted the experiences of current students and how academics affect the everyday life of the student body at EHS. Each department had the chance to showcase students and what they have achieved. Some of the highlights consisted of a presentation from the World Affairs Council representing the History Department, a demonstration of resonance by students of the Physics II AP class representing the Science Department, a take on how to succeed in Junior Research, and many more. Parents and students from a range of
Houston area middle schools came to listen to these students to hear personalized stories and gain understanding to get a better idea of what high school life at EHS is really like. As all students have experienced the high school application process, most recognize the more information a person has, the easier it will be to make a decision in the end, and that is the major goal of the Academic Showcase. Not only were the academic departments represented, but the Admissions Council, a group of students that assist in carrying out tasks related to the middle school admissions process, aided the visiting guests by answering questions and providing guidance to various places and people in the USC. This is one of the many events the Admissions Council helps run, including events such as Open House and Knight Picnic in the spring. Every event, including the Academic Showcase, is one step closer to bringing in a new class of Knights.
(Left to right) Aidan Stewart, Brianna Espinoza, Riya Varadhachary, Amelia Heymach, Lyndon Walsh, and John Bruton prepare for presentations at Academic Showcase. Photo by Jessica Wang.
Mario Kart mobile app craze takes gamers around the world by surprise Disney’s Spiderman swings back JAZZMIN DUNCAN Staff Writer
Previous Mario Kart fans are now able to play on an IOS, portable version. Photo courtesy of playgoogle.com. Nintendo recently released its newest addition to the gaming universe - Mario Kart Tour - a mobile version of Mario Kart 8. Mario Kart Tour is the fourteenth installment in the Mario Kart universe. The game features all the same aspects of its predecessor but has obvious changes to suit the new mobile platform, such as controls and formatting. This new game is allowing players the ability to play on their mobile devices rather than the traditional Nintendo products like Switch, Nintendo 64, Wii, and many other Nintendo consoles. The game became available on both iOS and Android devices on September 25. The new addition is styled in a way that allows players to compete with other players around the world and the option to add their friends with their player IDs. Players have the opportunity to compete for coins, gems, characters, and karts by participating in cup competitions that last for two to three days. Players also have the opportu-
nity to compete in different tours that last about two weeks each. The game has been met with overwhelmingly positive reviews, although there have been many complaints about the controls. The game mirrors its predecessor Mario Kart 8 almost completely. Format and style of the game are similar to the original, while only competitions and controls are drastically different. The game allows players to play on maps that look like Tokyo and New York, and players are able to enjoy the game more by being able to see something familiar in a new format.
into the hearts of fans and the MCU JAZZMIN DUNCAN Staff Writer Following the high-profile Disney-Sony split, most Marvel fans have been expecting the worst-case scenario: Spiderman will leave the Marvel Cinematic Universe for good. Marvel and Sony met for a renegotiation for their rights to Spiderman and
Photos courtesy of wegotthiscovered. com.
Mario Kart is free to play and download on the app store. Photos courtesy of playgoogle.com.
how they would split the finances between the two studios in late September. This meeting was expected to be very textbook, and the same past agreement would be kept; Disney would receive five percent of the box office sales and 100 percent of the merchandise sales, but Disney hit everyone with a curveball when they asked for a 50/50 split for all the money from the box office along with its 100 percent of the merchandise sales. This means that Sony would only be left with 50 percent of the revenue from the movies while still providing funding for the productions. The stakes were high for both companies. Sony clearly had more to lose - hundreds of millions of dollars more - while Marvel
would have to give up everything Spiderman -related, including animated cartoons, the newer live action movies, and plans for future productions. Fans are also split on this issue. Some say that it is all Marvel’s fault for being money hungry, while others claim that Sony is being stingy and should take the deal because the Spiderman movies made in the past were horrible compared to Marvel’s adaptations of the original Spiderman. After all of the confusion and outrage, heartbroken fans and cast and crew members were saying their goodbyes when the two companies surprisingly announced that they had reached an agreement. The new agreement states that Disney will receive 25 percent of the box office sales while also having to finance the next two movies about the webslinger. Even though this news is music to the fan’s ears, it is still unknown how things will play out after the next two installments in the Spiderman franchise.
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UCAL basketball fosters a Christ- Phobia event described from an centered, athletic environment Episcopal student’s perspective NICK HELD Staff Writer The United Church Athletic League (UCAL) is a fun opportunity for basketball enthusiasts, regardless of their skill level, to play on a basketball team against other schools. UCAL’s mission is for its players “to learn sportsmanship, teamwork, and fundamental basketball skills as part of a Christian community. The program encourages its participants to play hard, gain an appreciation for the game, and develop friendships through fellowship with other athletes.” The league that most schools participate in is the West U. Methodist League. The attractive thing about this league is that players are responsible for creating team rosters, coaching the team, and practices. The energy is unmatched in these games, and senior Matthew McCaffrey feels a “a strong sense of camaraderie in playing the
game of basketball.” Senior Diego Garcia stated, “I gain an extracurricular activity that’s just all around a good time. UCAL is really fun because it gets really intense when you’re playing kids from other schools like St. John’s or Kinkaid. There’s not another club that lets underachiever high school athletes relive their middle school dreams of sport stardom.” The league has a personal feel because teammates will most likely know an opponent when facing them on the court. If playing the game is not of interest, watching UCAL is just as fun. Senior Avery Edens loves “going to the UCAL games to cheer on [her] friends!” She adds, “I think it is a great outside of school organization that is fun for the boys who want to play, and it is fun for the girls who go and watch.” Register at https://westumethodist.org/ ucal today.
TINLEY KANE Staff Writer Chainsaw-wielding menaces, depraved zombies, manic mental patients, and so much more lie within Texas’ well-known mega-scream park, Phobia. Providing an exclusive insight into this eight-haunt exhibit, senior Laney Pieper tells her experience of what it is like being a part of such a fright fest.
Machine, Mind Control, Genetic Nightmare, Clown Mania, Darke Institute, and Exile. Exile is a three-linked attraction with the purchase of a special $30 ticket per person, offering Darke World, Savage Ground, and Contagion. Tips for the horror night you can expect at Phobia are simple. In regard to clothing, no flip-flops, high heels, or any shoes affecting your walking ability. It is unnecessary to bring along purses and fine jewelry. Modest is ideal. It is highly rec-
Phobia haunted houses are home to a multitude of frightening exibhits all available via a thrilling walkthrough experience. Photo courtesy of theboxhouston.com. As she recalls, “When I went to Phobia for the first time freshman year, it scared me and that just made me want to see what it was like to be the actors who scare the customers.” She has been currently working at Phobia for three weeks now serving as a zombie “scarer.” Phobia has been open since late September and throughout the weekends in October. As mentioned, Phobia offers eight exhibits to walk through on one acre of land. These exhibits are Dawn of the
ommended to show up early to avoid long lines and to have a longer time to explore all that Phobia has to offer. As there are no refunds and the attraction functions with a first come-first served policy, it is best for early arrival. A group of 25 or more will benefit you in price as well. Entering an exhibit typically involves groups of 6-8 people, so plan out groups accordingly. Parking is free, and who doesn’t love that? Even with the bipolar weather Houston has, covered lines are provided, so there are never any rainouts.
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The UCAL program offers a competitive basketball program in coordination with the West U Methodist Church. Photo courtesy of westumethodist.org.
Hauntcert maintains its reputation under new director’s leadership CONNOR SMITH Staff Writer
The EHS Hauntcert was held October 29 and celebrated the EHS Music programs with a spooky Halloween theme. The concert was a first for new band and orchestra director Grant Gould and was a success. The Hauntcert has been around for the last ten years and started as a way for the music faculty and the students who participate in the musical arts to perform a fun, lighthearted concert. The songs featured were from different movies and pop culture influences, making Hauntcert an event for everyone. Hauntcert was different this year not just because of the director but in where it was located. For the last few years the Hauntcert has been located in the Chapel, which
was decorated with a variety of skeletons, ghosts, and other Halloween-related items. This year, however, the event was in the Underwood Theatre where it continued to provide the same level of fun. Mr. Garman Ashby seemed particularly excited for the songs chosen for this year, saying, “Chorale has chosen a song from The Lion King to coincide with the release of the new movie and are also singing the Stevie Wonder song ‘Superstition,’ and something from The Hunger Games.” Along with these, many other songs were performed for the audience, including the theme song from the Addams Family which everyone, including the audience, sang. To add to the fun, performers and audience members are encouraged to wear costumes in honor of the holiday. Some even received prizes for having the most inventive audience costume in celebration of Halloween.
“Untitled” Kate Chernosky (alumni), Ceramics. Photo by Zack Donovan. “Self-Portrait” Kansas Watts (alumni), Graphite on Paper Collage. Photo by Chris Lahoti.
“Eden” Sophia Liollio (‘20), Oil on Canvas Painting. Photo by Chris Lahoti.
“Camel Caravan” Karma Elbadawy (‘22), Beginning Photography. Photo by Zack Donovan.
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Slice of π
Andrew Kaufman’s endless life CONNOR SMITH Staff Writer As Episcopal students drive past C building to go home from a long day of school, they may notice a garden with a reflection pool, bench, and many stones in the shape of infinity. What many may not realize is the garden serves a great importance and is dedicated to the memory of an EHS graduate who lost his life just one day after receiving his diploma. Andrew Kaufman graduated from Episcopal High School in 1995. He was committed to the arts and to academics, participating in SOS and technical theatre while maintaining good grades in his rigorous academic schedule. He planned to attend Carnegie Mellon University that year. Sadly, Andrew passed away the day after his graduation from meningitis. To celebrate his life, the Kaufman family build a garden to honor his memory so that he may never be forgotten. The garden, which was designed by his
sister Laura Kaufman who graduated in 1991, is supposed to represent endless life through death. Featured in the garden are stones displayed in the infinity pattern with the words “Please be still here with me” etched into them. The theme of eternal life gets further enforced with running water and the tree of life that encompasses the entire garden. “Andrew’s family hoped that EHS students and faculty would visit the garden when they were looking for a quiet spot on campus. The EHS maintenance staff has cared for the garden since it was created,” said Associate Head of School Nancy Eisenberg. Along with the garden, the Kaufman family also created a scholarship in Andrew’s memory. The scholarship is awarded every year to a junior who, like Andrew, is committed to the study of academics and the arts. Through the garden and scholarship, the life of Andrew Kaufman and his legacy will not be forgotten at Episcopal High School.
The Infinity Garden was created for alum Andrew Kaufman, who unfortunately left us too soon. Photo by Leana Greene.
ETHAN MCALPIN Guest Writer Hey everyone! I’m Ethan McAlpin, and I’m the External Vice President of the Math Club this year. First off, we’d like to thank everyone who attended our first guest speaker presentation by Dr. Moise on September 18. We had an amazing turnout of over 75 people. Also, thank you to everyone who attended our second guest speaker presentation by Charles Willis on October 17. A special congratulations to the new Mu Alpha Theta members who were inducted on October 1. Our first Math Club meeting was October 22 when we took the first Texas Math League Contest and, as always, had a plethora of fantastic snacks. Even if you didn’t sign up electronically after the Club Fair, it’s not too late to join the Math Club. Ask one of the officers to sign you up and come to the next meeting on October 22. We have monthly meetings on Tuesday afternoons during tutorials in room A130. Look for our advertisements on the TVs in Glassell and follow our Instagram
and Twitter accounts for more detailed information. Coming up in November, we have the very first Math Club-sponsored event of the year, “Pre-Fibonacci Day,” on November 19-20 during both lunch 5A and lunch 5B. We’ll have tons of math puzzles, math games, and math contests and PRIZES, as well as a huge bake sale. So come hungry for sugar and math and celebrate (Pre) Fibonacci Day with us. To close this out, we’d like to advertise a new math competition we created this year called Math Madness. On September 25, a team consisting of 40 students participated in the first round of the Math Madness Competition. This is a joint initiative between American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) and AreteLabs. This is an international, weekly-bracketed competition followed by a single elimination bracket tournament. The overall team score is based on the combination of the top five scorers of the team after each week’s 30-minute rounds. Our team proudly beat their opponent in the first match (a practice round), which took place in Innovation Space 1, and we can’t wait to see how the rest of it turns out.
Math Honor Society inductees stand for a group photo. Photo courtesy of Blair Barineau.
New member of the IT Department, KZ joins the Knights OLIVIA HOPWOOD Staff Writer Apart from seeing him around school, “IT guy by day and DJ by night,” KZ Koochekzadeh, has an interesting life outside his Episcopal duties at the Technology Help Desk. KZ is a DJ in the Houston area at many different venues. From a very young age, he demonstrated a musical inclination, and started with the violin. He also sings thanks to the teaching of his mother. KZ fell in love with electronic music from bands like Massive Attack. His brother was a main source of exposure to these. However, in 2015, he began learning the true aspects of the world of electronic music. A year later he began to introduce himself to the DJ world and soon became known by producers. Eventually he was opening for musical celebrities such a Zed and Cascade. His ability to get this exposure was, according to him, “pure luck.” “My career moved along through friends and being part of the scene,” he reflected. “When people would leave the business, I would get more mentioned and more bookings; when one door closes, another one opens.” When he’s not busy on the weekends at a venue opening for big name talent, you can find him at EHS wandering the halls or at the Help Desk assisting students and teachers with their computer needs. DJing throughout the night, KZ enjoys his side hobby but also indulges in his day job at EHS. Photos by Leana Greene and Olivia Hopwood and courtesy of Jazzmin Duncan and KZ.
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MICHAEL MCGINNIS Guest Writer
Gus’s serves addictive chicken for Houstonians. Photos by Michael McGinnis.
Houston’s concerts fill stadiums and bring in passionate crowds October 2019 brought many top artists to Houston, such as Tyler the Creator, Dean Lewis, Ski Mask the Slump God, NF, X Ambassadors, and Billie Ellish. Starting the month off on October 10 was Billie Eilish. Her Where Do We Go World Tour began in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center, drawing a loud and passionate crowd. Visiting the United
Seventeen-year-old Billie Eilish brings in fans from across the Houston area. Photo by Aidan Kwon.
States, Mexico, South America, and Europe, she will extend her tour until July 2020, ending in the United Kingdom. Dean Lewis, bringing his alternative vibes throughout the United States and Canada, began his tour in Atlanta, Georgia. The Australian singer performed at the White Oak Music Hall Houston October 14. The X Ambassadors kicked off their tour in Tuscan, Arizona, and will conclude in San Diego, California. The Orion Tour made its way across the United States this fall, having stopped in Houston on October 16 at the House of Blues for a festive performance. Following that was Nathan Feuerstein, better known as NF. Starting his tour, THE SEARCH, on October 9 in Garden City, Idaho, he made his way to Houston on October 18. NF raps about the painful memories of his youth. He plans to continue his tour until May 2020 in San Diego, California. Tyler the Creator’s 2019 Fall IGOR Tour performed at NRG Stadium on October 26. Tyler is accompanied by Blood Orange, Gold Link, and the “iconic” Jaden Smith. Tyler started his tour in Seattle, Washington, made his way to the United Kingdom, and ended in Houston. The third performance of Ski Mask the Slump God’s Stokeley tour was performed at the House of Blues in Houston on October 28. Opening and bringing energy to the stage before the main performance for Ski Mask was Pop Smoke, Danny Towers, DJ Scheme, and Pouya.
ZACK DONOVAN Staff Writer Mientras las festividades de Houston y otras ciudades en los Estados Unidos se terminan después de la noche del Halloween, se comienzan una sucesión de días santos que se celebran a atreves del mundo hispánico, especialmente las culturas de Centroamérica y México. El primero de noviembre es el Día de Todos los Santos. También se refiere al Día de los Santos Inocentes y al Día de los Angelitos. En este día celebran todos los jóvenes que han muerto antes de hacerse adultos. Pero es el próximo día de que muchos han oído y han visto en sus experiencias con la cultura hispánica, el Día de los Muertos. También se llama esta fiesta el Día de los Difuntos. Por los dos días familias conmemoran a sus ancestros en que
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Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken 1815 Washington Avenue / 832.740.4022 While the fried chicken here is not actually world famous, it’s pretty darn good. It has a sort of spiciness that builds up over time but is addictive and brings you back in for another bite. Need a break from the spice? Take your choice of potato salad, mac n’ cheese, slaw, or even fried pickles. Still hungry? Maybe you should try one of their pies or a root beer float.
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Tacos Tierra Caliente 2003 W Alabama Street / 713.584.9359 Standing in the parking lot of a convenience store is a taco truck serving up delicious Barbacoa and Al Pastor tacos. The tacos are small and cheap, meaning you can try just about all the items on the menu at a low price. Not to mention, they also sell breakfast tacos for only a $1. People wait outside a taco truck for barbacoa tacos.
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se crea que es reunión entre los vivos y las almas de los muertos. Ponen ofrendas para los fallecidos para que los den bienvenidos. Muchos visitan las sepulturas y hacen decoraciones que incluyen las flores, las velas, y la comida. Las familias y los vecinos congregan como una comunidad para celebrar la ocasión y festividades con música, historias, y mucha comida. Las comidas especial incluye pan de muerto y calaveras, y algunas bebidas son atole, champurrado, té de hibiscos, y pulque. En Houston, hay celebraciones atreves de la ciudad, incluso uno el viernes primero de noviembre en Discorvery Green. Aunque es una fiesta para los de la cultura y la herencia hispánica, otros pueden entablar parte de la comunidad de Houston.
Paris designers express visions for the future of modern fashion LARA VERSTOVSEK Staff Writer Paris Fashion Week is a rare, incredible week in Paris showcasing a series of designer presentations. These include fashion shows, galas, and majestic carpet looks. Parish Fashion Week is one of the four current fashion weeks that happen around the world (the other three are Milan Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, and New York Fashion Week). Paris Fashion Week is usually held between the months of September and November, showcasing mostly SummerSpring collections. Some of the most incredible and surprising collections that surfaced were the showcases of the Dior
Gigi inside the Eiffel Tower. Daisy-May was born with a birth defect, which made her the first double amputee to walk the runway in the Parish Fashion Week. Some of the most iconic looks during the Paris Fashion Week are from the collections of famous designers Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen, and Givenchy. Nevertheless, the most iconic showcases of the mesmerizing pieces where those shown in the Chanel Show. The Chanel Show was inspiring and memorable because it was in remembrance of Karl Lagerfeld, the legendary creative designer and director for the famous Chanel brand. The celebrated runway show was chosen to be exhibited in a completely white, snowy scene with
Paris models walk the runways for their reporters. Drawing by Nicole Hopwood. Spring-Summer collection, the Lanvin 2020 collection, and the Stella McCartney Spring-Summer 2020 collection. As for the models that participated in these outstanding fashion shows, a few recognizable names were Zendaya, Penelope Cruz, and Karlie Kloss, However, the one name that outshined the rest is Daisy-May Demetre, a nine-year-old girl who walked the runway for Lulu et
the models walking in clothes of muted colors. The entirety of Paris Fashion Week is to allow the creative designers of the fashion world to express their visions of what the latest trends are and should be. Throughout the week, hundreds of models, celebrities, and those just interested in fashion attend these majestic gatherings, as they only come a few times a year.
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Homecoming events encourage schoolwide participation
Knights show off their outfits during the Homecoming Spirit Week
LUCY HOWLEY
CHARLOTTE SULLIVAN
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Staring on September 30 and ending on October 5, EHS celebrated Homecoming Week. From the five spirit dress days to the Homecoming Dance, Episcopal successfully encouraged school-wide participation in many activities. Leading up to the much-anticipated football game, each school day offered an entertaining theme for student dress instead of wearing the usual uniform. Decked out in Western/Pink Out clothing, EHS students joined together on Friday night to support the football team as they played St. John’s, where the team earned an impressive 52-7 victory. On Saturday night, around four-hundred students attended the homecoming dance, dressing up in the theme ‘Western Knights,’ or in formal attire. Originally located in Scurlock Gym, the dance was moved to the Underwood Student Center this year to offer a wider, more modern location. The DJ, mechanical bull, and incredible food selection were a triumph among the attendees. The student involvement in EHS Homecoming Week makes it one of the best weeks of the year at Episcopal.
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Episcopal High School Knights celebrated Homecoming Spirit Week from September 30- October 4; each day brought with it a unique theme, and the student body, faculty, and staff enthusiastically dressed the part. On Monday, Color Coral was the theme, with each class assigned a different color. Seniors wore gold, juniors featured blue,
sophomores sported purple, and freshman wore green. Everything from feather boas and headbands to beads and tights were seen throughout the halls. Tuesday was Partner Up. Partner Up, or Twin Day, was a day when groups of friends or a department of faculty dressed the same. Knights paraded the halls, classrooms, and USC dressed in onesies, as nerds, and even the diatomic elements of nitrogen, oxygen, and iodine. Some even decided to trade
identities and dress like one another, featuring a name tag for clarity. The next event was Wot in Tarnation Wednesday. Students and staff alike dressed as their favorite meme on this day. Memes varyed from VSCO girls and Road Work Ahead to Bob Ross, and many more were seen throughout the day. It was a day of many laughs for the EHS. The next day was Old Town Road Thursday or Throwback Thursday. Teachers
dressed in collegiate tees to reminisce about their college days, and students went back in time and dressed in clothes from varying decades such as the 70s, 80s or early 2000s. Some students wore their old school uniforms from ROBS or AOS. Finally, Friday was Western Knights. Cowboy boots, homecoming shirts, hats, and plaid on faculty and students were the norm. All in all, the week made both the students and teachers excited to cheer on the Knights on Friday evening and was definitely a memorable week for all.
Above, left to right, Gong Squad member Diego Garcia gets the students ready for the big game. Beau Edwards and William Husted tip their hats to a great Homecoming Week. Annebelle Cokinos and Christian Husted dance in a pep rally class competition. Photos by Brendan Massaro and Julia Toups. Below, Mr. Storlie, Ms. Berry, Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. Russe, Mrs. Weigand, and Mrs. Lopez color coordinate during the first day of Spirit Week’s Color Corral. Photo by Brendan Massaro.
Sophomore girls dress head to toe in purple for the Color Corral against other grades. Freshmen wore green, sophomores supported purple, juniors wore blue, and seniors dressed in gold. Photo by Brendan Massaro.
Gigi Gaetti and Luce Tysor travel back in time wearing some Beatles and other old school memorabilia during Homecoming Week’s Throwback Thursday. Photo by Mary Carol Ray.
Students hit the dance floor during a fun time at Homecoming CLAIRE FRANKFORT Staff Writer
Obe Lewis looks to join a gang tackle against St. John’s. Episcopal dominated SJS, beating them 52-7 after a long rain delay. Photo by Amelia Traylor.
Knights dispatch the Mavericks early in 52-7 victory EMMA CLAIRE WHITE Staff Writer
Caught in action, Adrian Cormier carries the ball down the field during the homecoming game against St. Johns. During the entirity of the game, Adrian was able to score overall three big touchdowns, which helped lead to team to victory. Photo by Amelia Traylor.
A forty-five minute rain delay did not stop the Episcopal Knights from destroying the St. John’s Mavericks 52-7 in an SPC showdown at a wet Simmons Field in front of a large Homecoming crowd. The student section showed its support for the boys as they were decked out in pink from head to toe to bring awareness to breast cancer. The students were also dressed in Western attire, such as cowboy hats and boots, and were fired up for the entire contest. The intense rainfall made the conditions less than ideal for the players; however, the boys overcam the elements in a dominant performance. Senior Drake Bhatia got the scoring started with a 22-yard field goal and a Knights lead. By halftime, the Knights were up by 31 points with touchdowns from Nick Mayberry and Adrian Cormier. However, the Knights were not satisfied with this landslide as Quon Marion, Charles Galtney, and Mayberry continued the points onslaught for the Knights. Overall, the EHS Knights accumulated 443 total yards, including 86 passing yards and 357 rushing yards, bringing the Knights overall record to 4-1 and 2-0 in SPC play. Mayberry’s performance was featured on KRPC’s Friday Football Frenzy Plays of the Week, with his rushing touchdown, ultimately earning him the bronze award.
Seniors Thomas Minton and Oliver Goodman show off their moves during the Homecoming Dance in the Underwood Student Center. Photo by Will Baumgartner.
Naya Rhemtulla, Charlotte Kinzel, and Lily Tanner dance the night away and had a great time. The turnout was a great success. Photo by Will Baumgartner.
The day that many people had waited for had come at last. The Homecoming Dance is a time for everybody to dress up in their best-themed outfits, get on the dance floor, and show their moves in celebration of community past and present. The theme for this year was Western Knights as everyone doned their western best. Planning the Homecoming Dance is a long and stressful time for the Student Council and parents that put it together. The dance was held in the Underwood Student Center with a mechanical bull featured in Glassel Hall. The bull riding machine was a new thing for the EHS Homecoming Dance, and it became an instant hit. To ride the bull, each student had to fill out a form saying that their parents were fine with it. It quickly became the main attraction and the thing that everybody remembers from that night. Other fun activities from the dance included a cotton candy machine, a high striker (ring the bell), two photo booths, ping pong
tables, an apple bob, and potato sack races. These activities were fun and enjoyable for the students who attended. Around 400 Knights attended, making it one of the biggest dances ever at EHS. Because of the large group of people that showed up, the council had to make sure that the student center looked its best. To go along with the theme of Western Knights, the decorations looked like they came right out of the Wild West. The USC was decorated everywhere with hay, barrels, and all sorts of other western decorations. The decorations included banners and big, western signs that transformed the USC into a fun, Southern room. As a result of all of the hard work (thank you, parents) that was put into the night, everybody was able to have an amazing time. Mrs. Courtney Lindloff, student government advisor, says that “seeing all of the smiles on the students’ faces and hearing positive comments about the decorations, the photo booths, the bull, and more” was the best part of the night, showing just how successful the 2019 Homecoming Dance was.
Parker Vining and Lyda Arnold have a good time dressed in the their western best, ready to get back on the dance floor with their friends. Photo by Will Baumgartner.
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Disney launches streaming service Rapper DaBaby earns the title of Top BAILEY JUNELL Editor-in-Chief The new streaming service from Disney, called Disney Plus, launches November 12. For the price of $7 per month, the streaming service will compete with Netflix and various other online services. Since Disney already owns Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, all of these will be included in its package. The deal will contain loads of exclusive Disney content, including numerous Disney movies, and new Star Wars and Marvel Cinematic Universe spin offs as well. These never-before-seen original feature films will promote the use of Disney Plus in order to keep up with these stories. It is set to include over 25 original series and will even recover films from “the Vault,” including many classics like Snow White, The Little Mermaid, Pinocchio, and many others. The program will also offer MCU movies such as Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers Endgame. This service will also feature a Phineas and Ferb spin off, the new High School Musical: The Musical, the new Lizzie McGuire reboot, the new Lady and Tramp live action movie, several National Geographic features, and various Pixar movies, such as an original Monsters Inc. series.
One of the many series joining the Disney Plus package is The Mandalorian, a Star Wars Story that falls five years after the events of the Return of the Jedi and 25 years prior to The Force Awakens. This series will have eight episodes and will follow the events of a Mandalorian bounty hunter and is created by Jon Favreau and has a budget like a movie would. The Mandalorian is just one example of an original series that would impact various cinematic universes, only available on this service. It could potentially impact the film industry, allowing for less and less Disney shows being released in the theaters. Although the service is a great way to bring content to the consumer, this has created some conflict in streaming competition, namely Netflix. Since Disney is the world’s largest content creator and Netflix is the world’s largest content creator, both are conflicting. Disney is in the process of pulling its movies from Netflix to use in Disney Plus. Disney is also beginning to ban advertising for Netflix across all of its programs, which include Freeform, ABC, FX, and National Geographic. Soon, Disney Plus will become a musthave for Disney fans, containing some of the biggest franchises in entertainment history and having it exclusive to the service.
Artist with the release of his new album John Lyndale Kirk, better known as DaBaby, is a 27-year-old rapper from Charlotte, North Carolina. Having recently released his second album of 2019, Kirk, DaBaby has earned the title of Top Artist. Earlier in the year, DaBaby created remixes with new and upcoming artists such as Lizzo and “Truth Hurts” and Lil Nas X and “Panini.” After these singles hit the radio stations and stores, DaBaby was recognized as number one on the Top Ten Billboard Awards. With his top selling song “Suge,” DaBaby passed up Post Malone’s “Hollywood’s Bleeding.” Released on September 27, Kirk has hit the hearts of many fans and soon will hit many charts. Dedicated to Kirk’s father, whose name is unknown, he is honored and loved throughout the album. DaBaby
goes deep into his life, speaking of his personal issues, regrets, and pain brought on in his youth. Multiple songs on Kirk feature numerous top artists, such as Nicki Minaj, Chance the Rapper, and Migos. The number one song on the album, “Intro,” starts hard, talking about losing his father at a young age. He goes on to tell us the struggles of growing up with no male guidance and learning from his own mistakes. In “OFF THE RIP,” DaBaby clearly states how he has reached his goal to become successful with riches and fame. He doesn’t neglect to mention the hardships of having to dodge the “fake” friends who want nothing but his wealth. Similar to his song “Gospel,” DaBaby tells his fans how this wealth and fame can change a man. The way he views the world can be altered. One’s priorities change sometimes for the better, but most of the time for the worse.
DaBaby. Photo courtesy of complex.com.
DaBaby’s new album cover features his father. Photo courtesy of power106.com.
LEANA GREENE Staff Writer
Austin City Limits kicks off the October spirit with great music NICK HELD Staff Writer Pictured are some of the options featured on the new Disney Plus streaming platform. From old classics to modern movies, the streaming service will compete with Netflix with its exclusive content. Photo courtesy of tomsguide.com.
Maleficent movie review CLAIRE FRANKFORT Staff Writer The new, much-anticipated movie Maleficent: Mistress of Evil came out in theaters Thursday, October 18, creating lots of excitement about this sequel to Maleficent and Sleeping Beauty. Disney brought the story to life through a live action movie including fairies, evil antagonists, and fighting, making the cutoff just under two hours. Maleficent was played by Angelina Jolie, making this her second time appearing in the Sleeping Beauty saga. Aurora, Maleficent’s goddaughter, was played by Elle Fanning, and her husband, Prince Phillip, was played by Harris Dickinson. This almost gorish children’s movie has seen better says, becoming more about the battles than the romance that Sleeping Beauty is all about. The story begins as Aurora and Prince Phillip are getting married, combining the two kingdoms, humans and Moors. The Moors are computer generated fairytale creatures, some of which are talking flowers, mushrooms, and animals. The Queen of Ulstead, the human kingdom, must try to protect the people from what they think are dangerous creatures. Although many people see the fairies, flowers, and trees as evil, Aurora, Phillip, and Maleficent work together to save the kingdoms and stop the
unnecessary violence that has these lands split. As the movie progresses, there are more battles and fights, creating a surprisingly intense movie. While many people enjoy the love and message of the movie, many others were displeased by it, creating a mixed opinion on the movie. In the end, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is worth watching at home, but maybe not worth going to the theater to see.
Angelina Jolie reprises her role in Maleficent. Photo courtesy of imdb.com.
October is known for many things: fall, Halloween, pumpkin spice - everything for some reason, but for those who attend, October is known as ACL season. ACL, or Austin City Limits, is a threeday music festival that many Texans love to attend. This year ACL took place October 2-4 and 9-11. ACL had music for men, women, and children of all ages. The festival’s lineup included a wide range of performers, such as Lizzo, The Cure, Mumford and Sons, Guns & Roses, Kacey Musgraves, Childish Gambino, Billie Eilish, and Cardi B. Guns & Roses and The Cure drew a massive crowd of fans that were itching to hear their music. The crowd featured die-hard fans but also included younger
people that had never heard any of their music. Together, the groups made the crowd electrifying, and the bands’ performances rocked Austin. Childish Gambino and Tame Impala were absolutely insane. Childish Gambino’s performance was gospel-like and incredible. The sensation was like no other; the crowd felt connected to Gambino through his music. Tame Impala was, in my opinion, the best concert. The combination of their indie psych-rock and captivating light show made for other worldly experience. Lizzo’s performance was iconic. Her turnout is rumored to be the biggest crowd in ACL history with 75,000 people in attendance, creating utter chaos. Her performance was broadcasted on another stage because the crowd was so massive. Hate it or love it, ACL kicks off the fall vibes with music.
There were huge crowds at various ACL concerts, such as Lizzo’s, which was estimated at 75,000 people. Photo courtesy of edmidentity.com.
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Knight Shift ∙ Page 9
Fourth Floor keeps eerie reputation JAZZMIN DUNCAN Staff Writer As of late, the Convent building has been experiencing some strange visitors. As the oldest building on campus, the Convent is expected to have some history. Sophomores Jasmine Greene and Karma Elbadawy reported a sighting of a tall black shadowy figure at the top of the stairs leading to the fourth floor after school in early October. Other students, who would like to remain anonymous, have also reported strange happenings on the ground floor near the doorway to the basement, such as the strange disappearances of belongings and voices being heard. So, if you’re in the Convent, keep your eyes peeled for any strange occurrences or else you may be the history that someone else will write about. Watch your back and Happy Halloween! :)
Cartoon by Zack Donovan.
PhotoJ Photo of the Month
Artwork by Nicole Hopwood.
Speaks Out What’s your favorite Halloween candy?
BEN SANDERS Twix
TASIA RUSHING Reese’s
The cast of The Man Who Came to Dinner acknowledges the tech crew at the conclusion of the all-school performance. Photo by Craig Choi.
(Celebrity Look-Alikes) ALEX ZUNIGA Toothpaste
MARGO ZENNER M&M’s
CONNOR BAILEY Skittles
CHLOE BUTLER Lollipops Jack Dylan Grazer, best known for his role in the movie It, has been seen roaming the halls of Episcopal. No, wait! That’s Cory Kardesch, sophomore class president. The Knight Times felt compelled to get an autograph, or at the very least to carry a balloon by a string. Did these twins get separated at birth or has the mysterious force of Pennywise affected the very halls of EHS? Cory and his friends can be seen fighting clowns while administering school regulations in a campus location near you. Photos by Nick Held and courtesy of popsugar.com.
DIEGO GARCIA-MOROS Apple slices
CHANDLER LEVINTHAL Kit Kat
Fun Facts about Candy Corn •
Candy corn has been made with the same recipe by the Jelly Belly Candy Company since around 1900.
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What’s in that recipe, exactly? Sugar, corn syrup, and marshmallow.
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One serving (about 30 pieces) has 140 calories, the equivalent of three miniature Hershey bars.
• MR. JONATHON KWOK Tiramisu
MRS. ROBIN OWENS Reese’s Pumpkins
The National Confectioners Association reports that more than 35 million pounds were manufactured in 2005, amounting to almost 9 billion kernels. Information courtesy of realsimple.com.
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Columbus Day stirs up major controversy even after 527 years CHRIS LAHOTI Staff Writer “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue… October 12 their dream came true, you never saw a happier crew… But “India” the land was not; it was the Bahamas, and it was hot.” History is complicated regarding Christopher Columbus. People have differing opinions on his character and achievements, with some arguing that he was a murderer while others claim him to be a pioneer discovering the New World. In fact, many advocate changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Should Columbus be shunned as a greedy businessman or
celebrated as an adventurous explorer? In 1892, President Benjamin Harrison declared Columbus Day to be a one-time celebration in order to diffuse racial tension toward Italian immigrants. Several years later, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt made Columbus Day a federal holiday after repeated lobbying by representatives of the Italian American community. They stated that Columbus was an integral part of their cultural heritage as well as the leader of the Age of Exploration. After studying the works of the Greek scholar Eratosthenes, Columbus was determined to try and sail around the world. History books teach us that Columbus’ motives for sailing westward arose from a Eu-
ropean movement to discover an alternate route to eastern trading countries like China, India, and Indonesia. This would allow them to avoid additional taxes imposed by foreign countries along the existing trade routes. Columbus started lobbying for his expedition in 1485 but was rejected by Portugal, England, France, and Spain. However, his persistence allowed him to eventually secure the support of the Spanish monarchs and commence his journey. Critics of Columbus claim that he is responsible for the murder and torture of Native Americans, and some historians hold him accountable for the 90 percent decline of the native population. They advocate a more sinister side of Columbus taking
slaves and looting villages, which is apparently based on letters from Columbus and his soldiers. Regardless, the Italian American community maintains the opinion that Columbus undertook a brave voyage that led to European colonization of the new world. Italian immigrants can identify with his dream of sailing through unknown waters to reach a land filled with promise. Holidays are meant to celebrate the significant events of our society; dedicating a single day for indigenous people is not enough. Somehow, we need to find a way to recognize Christopher Columbus’ contributions but also properly acknowledge his effect on the Native American community.
Trump’s impeachment looms as accusations continue to mount NICK HELD Staff Writer President Donald Trump had a communication with a foreign leader that was seemingly so incredibly shady that a U.S. intelligence official reported it and began a whistleblowing process. Trump was accused of withholding military aid to Ukraine if it failed to investigate former Vice President and current Presidential candidate for the 2020 election, Joe Biden, along with his son, Hunter. The whistleblower said Trump pushed heavily, requesting at least eight times that the investigation commence. In July, the Trump administration withheld close to $400 million in military aid to Ukraine that Congress had already approved. If this claim turns out to be accurate, this could be extremely detrimental to Trump and his presidency. Critics of the President are saying that it is an abuse of power, extortion, and illegal to ask a foreign country to interfere with an election, which he has been accused of in the past with Russia. This is a damning accusation of President Trump because using the power of the presidency for one’s personal political gain is unacceptable. The accusation is so inappropriate, in fact, that Trump tried to dismiss it as “presidential harassment;” he said he assumed that someone was listening and asked if people actually thought he was dumb enough to say something so obviously improper. This was only the beginning of his rebuttal. Trump, of course, fired back and attacked the Bidens. He attacked Biden’s son for using his father’s political position to gain an unfair advantage at his natural gas job in Ukraine. Though Hunter denied any
wrongdoing, he admitted that he probably would not have obtained the job without his family’s name. If Trump has nothing to hide, why would he break the law by actively trying to block the whistleblower complaint from being heard by Congress? The Senate voted unanimously for the official release of the whistleblower’s report. House lawyers currently believe that Trump is trying to “obstruct justice” by being so difficult. After this, Trump revealed the “truth” of the phone call with Ukraine. Trump claims the phone call was congratulatory, but he also accused Biden and his son of contributing to the corruption in Ukraine. He repeatedly says that he was not putting pressure on the Ukrainian leader; however, withholding $400 million in military aid during a time of intense war seems like a bit of pressure. Trump later admitted he urged Ukraine to investigate Biden. For those who don’t know, the dirt that Trump hopes to find on Biden in Ukraine dates back to Biden’s time in office. Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, worked for a Ukrainian oil company that was undergoing legal investigations and Vice President Biden allegedly pressured Ukrainian officials to fire their prosecutor in the case. There is no evidence of this accusation. Even if there were, it wouldn’t negate the fact Trump abused the power of the office to dig up dirt on a political opponent. Witnesses from the State Department have defied Trump’s orders not to testify before Congress. They have testified that Trump pressured Ukraine in his investigation of his Democratic rival, Joe Biden. The impeachment process is well underway and is constantly developing. I urge you to become more informed and not let this just blow over.
Christopher Columbus, known for his discovery of the New World, has been called both a hero and a murderer. The debate of which title is appropriate continues even in 2019. Photo courtesy of biography.com.
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California attempts to establish a source of income for collegiate athletes TINLEY KANE Staff Writer Should college athletes have the opportunity to hire agents and make a profit from endorsements? In California, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law for college athletes to do just that. Although the law won’t be in effect until 2023, many people are against the idea of collegiate athletes getting paid for playing university sports. This completely violates the NCAA’s (National Collegiate Athletic Association) belief of college athletes simply earning a degree and not money for playing sports. Newsom, in an interview for The New York Times, believes it is “a big move to expose the farce and to challenge a system that is outsized in its capacity to push.” He questions why other groups apart from college, such as Youtubers who can market themselves and monetize their channel, profit from their endeavors. Why shouldn’t athletes be able to do the same?
Four Californian universities in the Pacific-12 Athletic Conference said the law would “lead to the professionalization of college sports and many unintended consequences.” Though the Pac-12 and NCAA are against the movement, many powerhouse universities such as Stanford and the University of Southern California are in agreement with the new law. Potentially, if these schools were to be recognized ineligible to compete, their names could not appear in events to promote their school’s name on television, which presently helps many universities pull in at least $100 million if not more each year. The NCAA realizes a change must be made for college athletes, but ultimately, they declared the idea of potentially rewriting the rule of endorsements as “unconstitutional,” believing it is best if guidelines be enforced on about 1,200 campuses nationwide. This past February, Newsom was faced with the introduction of the legislation, completely caught off guard when it
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, in a press conference discussing the law he signed permiting college athletes to make a profit. Photo courtesy of nypost.com. reached his front desk. The NCAA convened a committee in May to reevaluate changes; these changes are expected to be in October. Yet California officials felt the desire to force legislation into action now in an attempt to have matters favor their side, feeling as though the legislature
won’t do the “right thing” until sued, and the bill was passed unanimously. The California proposal prior to and after it became a law drew in current and former student-athletes, who believe this movement would take college sports to a whole other level for the better.
Scandals rise once again for wide receiver Antonio Brown SYDNEY COWARD Staff Writer Antonio Brown, a wide receiver who was thought to be one of the best in the NFL, was dropped by the Raiders per his request on Saturday, September 7, through
Instagram. Just hours after his release, the New England Patriots picked him up. On Tuesday, September 10, Brown was accused of sexually assaulting his former trainer on three different occasions. New England was unaware of these allegations prior to signing him. From there, Brown
Antonio Brown scored a touchdown in his debut with the New England Patriots. Photo courtesy of draftkings.com.
was also accused of sexual misconduct by a painter and text messaged her pictures of her children, an act that she perceived as a threat. Brown, the most prominent wide receiver, denies every allegation of the lawsuit. He claims to “pursue all legal remedies to not only clear his name but to also protect other professional athletes against false accusations,” stated AB’s lawyer Darren Heitner. He was scheduled to begin training with New England the following day, but he had “not been in contact with the league regarding this lawsuit,” Heitner told ESPN. Problems began for Brown from the start. He opened his year with the Raiders by threatening to quit playing football forever because the league prohibited his helmet of choice. His reputation took another hit with the allegations of trainer Britney Taylor, which were publicized simultaneously with his departure from Oakland on the way to New England.
On September 16, Brown played his first game with the Patriots and scored a touchdown. But legal issues continued to pop up. Still dealing with previous court cases, Brown attended a case in late September regarding the throwing of furniture from the fourteenth floor of his condo in Miami, nearly hitting a toddler in the process. Soon Nike decided to end their endorsement with Brown because of the recent accusations. Clearly in response to all the negative press, on September 20, the Patriots released him after the NFL launched a full investigation. Now angered, Brown is approaching fans to tell the Patriots to call him. He was guaranteed money when he signed and now wants it. He is seeking to recoup $40 million from both the Patriots and Raiders. Thinking he will never play again, he is eager to get that money. Antonio Brown can do nothing but wait now.
Russian Daniil Medvedev wins Astros: A chance to win the Cy Young Shanghai Rolex Masters tourney BAILEY JUNELL Editor-in-Chief
OLIVIA HOPWOOD Staff Writer The Shanghai Rolex Masters was a tennis tournament played inside on hard courts October 6 to October 13 at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai, China, with the total prize money of $967,000 and the winner’s share of $258,000. The final men’s singles match was played between Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev, and the men’s doubles match was Mate Pavic and Bruno Soares
versus Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo. The players were ranked in the tournament by their world ranking, except for defending champion Ronnio O’Sullivan, who played as the first seed, and Judd Trump, who played second seed. The top eight-seeded players received a bye into the second round and each invited Chinese player played one of these players seeded in the first round. Men’s singles winner Daniil Medvedev ranks as the world number four at the age of 24. His win was significant in his career, sending him into larger tournaments in the future.
Daniil Medvedev hoists the trophy from the Shanghai Rolex Masters for his fourth title of the season. Photo courtesy of reuters.com.
Annually awarded to the best pitchers in both the National and American league, the Cy Young Award is an impressive honor for those that receive it. It was created in 1956 by Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of the Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young, who died in 1955. The award winner is selected by 28 members of a committee that vote for who they believe best deserves the honor in each league. Many incredible players have received this award, including many Hall of Famers. Recently, there has been a debate regarding who will receive this year’s trophy for the American League. Among others, Houston Astros Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole are predicted to be the leading vote-getters for the American League. It will be interesting to see how things play out because both have a great argument for the distinction. Verlander won the Cy Young Award (unanimously) and MVP Award in 2011 while he was playing for the Detroit Tigers. Since then, he has been runner up in 2012, 2016, and 2018. On September 1 in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Verlander threw his third career no-hitter. He has more than 3,000 strikeouts in his entire career, one of 18 pitchers to ever achieve this. In the 2019 season alone he struck out more than 300 hitters. Teammate Gerrit Cole is also in major
Gerrit Cole (left) and Justin Verlander (right) were on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Photo courtesy of sicovers.com. competition for the Cy Young Award. Originally he was selected by the Yankees out of high school but he opted out to attend UCLA for baseball. He was then selected first overall in the 2011 draft by the Pittsburg Pirates. Then in 2018 he was traded to the Astros with whom he finished the season with 278 strikeouts. This season he he had over 300 strikeouts. In his last 20 starts, the Astros won 18. The race to see who will win is very close and is up in the air until the award is given. The winners will be announced toward the beginning of November. While they are both exceptionally talented, either could win this incredible award, showing how great of a program that the Astros have become.
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Sports Brief FOOTBALL SYDNEY COWARD Staff Writer
The EHS varsity football team, comprised mostly of juniors, has had an impressive string of victories over the past month, with high-octane offensive performances against Dallas Greenhill 44-0, an impressive 52-7 win against St. John’s, a 52-14 thrashing of Dallas St. Mark’s, and a 31-17 win against rival the Kinkaid Falcons on October 18. Against Greenhill, junior Quon Marion had a total of 12 carries for 124 yards and a touchdown to lead the Knights to another victory. In the game against the Mavericks, sophomore Adrian Cormier finished with 14 carries for 187 yards and three scores. Senior quarterback Nick Mayberry led the Knights with 50 rushing yards and 95 passing yards. These boys have a consistent work ethic in practice, and it shows on Friday nights. With few returning veterans, the varsity team demonstrates team unity by working together and playing as one. In an October 11 matchup in Dallas against St. Mark’s, the scoreboard lit up again as the Knights ground game, behind the blocking of Donovan Jackson, Luis Chavarria, Cullin Montgomery, Billy Hall, Jake Giesler, Walter Galtney, and Cailen Graham, was unstoppable. Defensively, the Knights have been just as dominant, giving up few scores and racking up multiple turnovers. Defensive tackle and sophomore Beau Edwards explains, “Big Cree [Christian Husted] and I just try and go out there and get as fired up as possible and represent EHS.” The boys should continue to dominate in the Houston area and impress their fans and coaches with hopes to secure an SPC title in November.
FIELD HOCKEY LUCY HOWLEY Staff Writer Over the past few weeks, the varsity field hockey team has started preparations for the upcoming SPC tournament. As the November SPC weekend fast approaches, both teams have scheduled many games and practices to improve their skills and team bond. On October 3 the team attended the Miami of Ohio vs. Towson University game, which was the first women’s college field hockey game to happen in Texas. Recently, the varsity team successfully defeated Houston Christian, 4-0, Duchesne 4-2, and St. Agnes Academy 3-0. However, the team fell to strong competition during games against St. John’s (6-0), Greenhill (2-0), Episcopal School of Dallas (3-0), and Kinkaid 6-1). Coming up in the rest of October and the beginning of November, varsity has a schedule of home games against Awty and Texas Pride, and away games against Duchesne, St. Agnes, St. John’s, Houston Christian, and Kinkaid. Continuing in their stride, the JV team won against St. Stephen’s 2-0, St. Agnes 2-0, and Lamar 6-0. Similar to varsity, the JV team also suffered losses against St. John’s and Kinkaid. This upcoming October and November, the JV team has one home game against St. Agnes and an away game against Duchesne. This year the JV team will be participating in the City Championship Quarter & Semis at St. Agnes Outdoor Athletic Complex. The players continue to build their skills and learn the balance of teamwork with each competition and practice. Both field hockey teams are extremely proud of their work and cannot wait for SPC.
The Knight Times ∙ October 2019
What to look for this upcoming winter sports season LARA VERSTOVSEK Staff Writer As fall sports come to an end in the early days of November, the Knights have the thrilling opportunity to play in many diverse winter sports. These sports include girls and boys soccer and basketball, swimming, and wrestling. Regarding the upcoming soccer seasons, the coaches are thrilled to be able to coach these teams, as both squads are looking to an SPC championship. In addition, both teams retained exceptional players who are key to victory. The boys soccer team also has a
number of freshmen that will definitely fill the vast loss of seniors from last year titlewinning team. Furthermore, the girls soccer team is receiving new editions who will help build their strength immensely, while Coach Heinemann is beyond excited to coach this team. Coach states that “when [they] get there, [he] expects to win. [He] thinks setting the bar any lower is selling [them]selves short.” The swimming and diving teams for 2019 are also aiming high for SPC. The boys are in great position this year, since four out of the five school record setters are returning. The girls basketball team welcomes back
10 varsity players, as they are looking to finish better than last season. To ensure competitiveness and grit, the basketball team uses the acronym KNIGHT: Knights fight, Never get outworked, Integrity, Gratitude, Have fun competing, and Teamwork. They plan on reaching their goals by sticking to their motto and staying true to who they are as a program. The boys basketball team and the wrestling team are both excited to see what comes from the hard work that the players are already putting in during preseason. A with other teams, incoming freshmen will be a factor throughout the season.
Boys volleyball continues to dominate the SPC scene ZACK DONOVAN Staff Writer The Episcopal High School boys’ volleyball team continues its season fighting as it heads into SPC as one of the topranked schools in South Zone. Over the past month, the team brought home its first win during the SPC conference match at St. John’s home gym in years, defeated St. Steven’s and St Andrew’s without losing a single set, nearly won against one of the best club volleyball teams in the nation, and travelled to Austin for a productive tournament in preparation for SPC. Along with most other fall sports, the team begins its run in the SPC tournament on November 7, where the boys will play a qualified opponent from North Zone. This year, the matches will take place across both Houston Christian and Awty International School. Fighting the loss of a few key players due to unfortunate injuries, those left had to make changes to the lineup and create a
new sideline dynamic, while junior varsity players like Andrew Debnam ‘22 and John Damaris ‘22 have been brought up to help the team. Though such troubles and other unfortunate circumstances have caused some difficulty for the team, they have overcome them to remain one of the most feared and respected teams in Texas. The boys volleyball team had the opportunity to play Rice University’s club volleyball team in an exciting and insightful experience for the players, even though their first match against the team had to be cancelled due to complications with Rice’s gymnasium. Paralleling their success on the court, the players continue to form a powerful enthusiasm and unstoppable team dynamic. Players have continuously demonstrated their commitment to both the team and one another. In their bonding the boys volleyball team has been taking on themes to wear on trips, which have included Hawaiian, onesies, and business attire. Former EHS alumni
from the 2018 season have remained in contact with current players, demonstrating a ceaseless atmosphere of camaraderie and family.
Senior Justin Broadfoot serves at the Kinkaid match. Photo by Sydney Kelso.
Varsity volleyball travels to the SoCal Invite Tournament CHRIS LAHOTI Staff Writer Varsity girls volleyball continues to dominate the court with a current record of 22 wins and 3 losses and a 4-0 streak in SPC matches. Their triumphs over some of the toughest teams in Texas, including St. Agnes, Concordia, and East Bernard, serve as a testament to their attitude and practice ethic maintained throughout the season
thus far. The team also competed at the SoCal invite in San Diego over the Columbus Day break. They won 5 of 6 games, only losing to the number two team in the nation. The girls returned home with a third place finish in the platinum-gold bracket, the highest level of competition. Head Coach Amanda Watts is confident in the team’s ability to return with a firstplace trophy this year in SPC. The volleyball Knights spent their weekend soaking up the sun in beautiful California. Photo by Coach Amanda Watts.
The girls varsity team finished third overall in the Southern California tournament over the Columbus Day weekend. Photo by Coach Amanda Watts.
“We know that there are high expectations for us, but we embrace them and understand that pressure is a privilege,” she remarked. “Our leadership keeps us focused on our goals, and everyone is determined to compete for another SPC Championship in November.” Notable stat leaders include Alison Krieg - 315 digs; Camille Hanna - 30 aces, 447 assists; Cimone Woodard - 35 blocks; and Trinity Watts - 156 kills.
Cross country begins to prepare for SPC weekend LYNDON WALSH Staff Writer Entering the month of October, the Episcopal cross country team has its focus on SPC, which will take place November 9. Leading up to the conference meet, the month of October consisted of three meets: the Nike South in the Woodlands, the Maverick Ramble in Tomball, and finally the South Zone meet located at St. Andrew’s in Austin. At Nike South, the underclassmen showed off their speed. For the varsity male race, sophomore John Bruton ran the 5km distance in 18:14. On the girls’ side, sophomore Ella Newman and freshman
Lucy Holden medaled by placing 5th and 6th with times of 20:30 and 20:43 respectively. These athletes have repeatedly been showing up for their 6 a.m. practices five days a week as well as after school practice twice a week with their minds on SPC. Entering the Maverick Ramble, the athletes competed to earn a position to compete at South Zone. Many clocked in at under twenty minutes or just over for the standard 5km race. To put that into perspective, at a 20-minute pace, cross country runners are completing a mile in roughly 6:30 while adjusting to the terrain of a course. Some of the highlighted times at the Maverick Ramble were a 17:46 run by
freshman Harrison Wallace, an 18:31 run by Max Stovall, a 19:53 time earned by senior and team captain Liam Griffin, and a 20:15 time by Katarzyna Kwiatkowski after returning from injury. For those that earned a place to compete at the South Zone meet, they took it as a meet to prepare themselves for SPC by pushing themselves to get faster and faster times one last time. Coach Julius Michael, with the help of his coaching staff, already has a good idea of which competitors will represent EHS this year at the SPC and hopes to bring back some hardware from the conference meet in Tomball in a mere couple of weeks.