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THE KNIGHT TIMES Official Student Newspaper of Episcopal High School
April 2019
4650 Bissonnet, Bellaire, Texas 77401
www.ehshouston.org
Volume 33, Issue 9
Reconstructed
“Welcome to the Knight Club” bids seniors farewell
Dance concert performs in newly renovated theatre
DUNCAN LAMME Staff Writer This year’s prom took place at Big Brothers Big Sisters on Washington Avenue on April 27. The theme of the party was “Welcome to the Knight Club” and doors opened at 9:00 p.m. for seniors to come and enjoy the festivities. Following Prom, the seniors left at around midnight to attend an After-Prom party that took place at an undisclosed location as of press time. The after-party location was a surprise to the seniors prior to arriving. Seniors were transported by bus to the location where they were able to change into more comfortable clothes to continue through the night. Prom had teacher chaperones and the After-Prom had parent chaperones and Dean John Colello, who has been a part of the operation for 31 years. The After-Prom party included a DJ and special guest who came by surprise to everyone. Many of the seniors ate prior to the prom party, so no food was served, but it was available at the after-prom. Dean Colello stated that it is important for seniors to attend these school-sponsored events because it is a part of senior year leading up to graduation and allows the class to spend quality time together before each member goes his or her separate ways. The after-prom party lasted until around 2:15 a.m. The night was a success and will remain a high school memory as the Class of 2019 leaves to begin new lives in other places.
Ellie Gilchrist, Lilly Cone, Anabelle Maples, Rachel Hallett, Gabrielle Small, and Elyse Pedrick perform the senior tribute dance piece in Reconstructed. Photo by Emma Claire White. ALEXA HENDRICKS Staff Writer
Reconstructed, titled in recognition of the reopening of the Underwood Theatre, features fourteen dance pieces choreographed by students at EHS. The performances range in style and difficulty, and they feature dancers from all grades and skill levels. Some dancers do not take dance at EHS, and everyone had to audition to perform. Learn more about the Dance Concert on Page 4
Coffee House held in new USC for the first time BAILEY JUNELL Staff Writer The Senior Prom was held at Big Brothers Big Sisters on April 27. Photo courtesy of swamplot.com.
INSIDE Class Elections Newly elected officials plan for next year
PAGE 2 Snake Day Students learn about snakes and have close encounters
PAGE 3 Arts................................ 4-5 Entertainment .............. 6 Culture.............................. 7 Knight Shift .................. 8 Opinion ........................ 10 Sports ........................... 11-12
On the Thursday before Easter Break, the students at EHS celebrated the biannual Coffee House. The celebration includes performances from members of the EHS community, including both students and teachers. The students are given a coffee treat and some amazing performances. The celebration occurred on April 18 during both 5A and 5B lunches inside the new USC. This is the first time that Coffee House was held inside the new cafeteria, taking advantage of its stage in a perfect lunch setting to enjoy some entertaining acts. Despite the rainy day, Coffee House was a great way for students and teachers to show off their talents. Brennan Howell and Galen Gray were the MCs during the 5A performances, and they introduced all the performers. Special performances included Jack Rambo playing some of his band’s songs on his guitar, and Beau Edwards sand an original song that he wrote about math. Trey Hernandez also gave a special performance of a Coldplay mashup, and Donovan Jackson and a few of his friends performed a karaoke version of “Old Town Road.” 5B lunch continued to entertain with Nathan Reichart and Howell in charge of the
proceedings. The entertainment began with Rohan Asthana, who charmed the crowd with his talent on an electric violin. Then, Clayton Butler showed off his piano skills with “Say Something.” Mr. Weinstein, Mr. Cunningham, and Ms. Sui performed their version of “The Middle.” Later, seniors Emmeline Birdwell and Walker Glotfelty
engaged the crowd with their re-enactment of “Let It Go” from Frozen. Tyler Johnson performed a rap, and Liam Griffin and Asthana joined to entertain with “Another One Bites the Dust.” Lexi Sagers, Kalyn Watson, Emma Birdwell, Shelby Thierry, and Noah Prophet danced to Soulja Boy to end the amazing second half of Coffee House.
From left, Shelby Thierry, Donovan Jackson, Sydney Cooper, and Cameron Moore perform Old Town Road - Remix by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus during 5A lunch. Photo by Lyda Arnold.
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Notable athletes continue their journeys into college SYDNEY HUTCHINS Managing Editor The Episcopal Class of 2019 has some terrific athletes still waiting to officially sign with their future colleges. On April 29, seniors Amber Hatfield, Preston Witt, Jake Tanner, and Jose Reyes will commit to play collegiate level sports. Amber Hatfield will continue softball at Concordia University, Texas. Amber is excited for “new teammates and being immersed in a new community, but [she] will definitely miss [her] family and it will be hard to leave them.” Preston Witt and Jake Tanner have played under Coach Matt Fox for four years and are sad to depart. However, they will be
continuing their baseball career together at Southwestern University. Jake says, “I am looking forward to playing at the collegiate level and hopefully bringing Southwestern baseball back to what it once was,” and Preston is ready to “get out of [his] comfort zone with a new team.” Jose Reyes has competed at the varsity soccer level for four years along with club soccer and a vigorous schedule. Jose’s talents will continue at the University of St. Thomas as he looks for more wins and championships. At his new school, he is looking forward to “making it to the NCAA championships or to study abroad.” All players have worked very hard to get to this level and are looking forward to their next few years playing the sport they love.
Students prepare for AP testing LAUREN PORTER Editor-in-Chief AP courses provide rigorous preparation for college classes and test students’ knowledge at the end of the year with one cumulative exam. The exams are May 6-17 and require intense preparation and knowledge of the material. To learn more about exam preparation, I asked Freshman Dean Mr. Eric Lerch about his best tips for making a 5 on the tests. “Reviewing over a long period of time is better than cramming in a bunch of
specific information. You want to know the broad topics and the key concepts and skills that are related to each of those broad topics,” said Mr. Lerch. “On the night before an exam, you have already done everything you need to do. At that point, being in the best physical condition you can be is most important. Having a nice, healthy dinner and a relaxing evening is helpful, but more importantly, going to bed at a good hour and getting a great night’s sleep is essential. You are more likely to hurt yourself staying up late trying to cram in last minute information.”
Student government elections held PRESTON WITT Staff Writer Junior Suzanne Spector decided to run for Senior Class President because she felt that she could create a more open atmosphere for suggestions and improvements from her classmates. “Actually walking up there to give my speech was honestly terrifying, but I’m glad that I did it because I think I can help the EHS community improve in various ways,” Spector said of her presidential candidacy speech in front of the entire Class of 2020. “One message for my class would be that I am here for you. I was being serious when I said to come talk to me about anything. My goal is for everyone in my class to feel that they have been listened to and that their opinions matter.” Spector is joined by vice presidents Ma-
son Morris and Meg Alexander. President-elect for the Rising Sophomore Class, Cory Kardesch, responded, “Being a class president is a great honor as your classmates depend on you and trust you as a leader. Having been on STUCO this past year as well, it is fun to help plan the many events for the school and even put in new ideas. The camaraderie is great as well, as there are three people per grade, plus student body representatives, making the experience even more fun.” Nathan Reichert, next year’s Student Body President, has been deemed a loveable politician by his constituents, but believes his ability to come across as genuine and captivate his audience was integral to his nomination. If you want to be involved in STUCO and help decide the future of our school, sign up for STUCO. It’s fun and it looks good on college applications.
TASC Conference unites student leaders from throughout the state OLIVIA HOPWOOD Staff Writer On April 14-16, members of Episcopal’s Student Senate traveled to Arlington, Texas, to participate in the TASC Conference. During the trip, students heard from keynote speakers about student leadership. Texas Association of Student Councils unites student leaders from high schools across our state, and it is a forum where students can network and share ideas about their own student council experience. EHS Student Senate faculty sponsor Mrs. Courtney Lindloff spoke about how the students had the opportunity to “network with [many] student leaders from across the state, learn about the other schools’ best student council-led projects, and participate in the election of next year’s state board.”
The TASC Conference is known as the largest gathering of student leaders in the world. Approximately five thousand students attend this three-day event, which connects students statewide. Two keynote speakers were Kevin Laue and Carlos Ojeda. Laue, one of the top high school basketball players in California, was the first player missing a limb to play Division I NCAA Basketball. Ojeda, noted for being one of the most dynamic youth empowerment speakers, combines entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for impacting youth. As well as listening to keynote speakers and connecting with other student leaders, the EHS Student Council program received its sixth consecutive TASC Sweepstakes Award. This award is given to the student council most determined to be an outstanding student council. Less than 3% of Texas high school student councils receive this prestigious award.
Sydney Coward receives the Girl Scout Gold Award SYDNEY COWARD Guest Writer I’ve been in the Girl Scouts for ten years, and ever since I joined, I’ve heard about the Gold Award. The Gold Award is the best accolade a Girl Scout Sophomore Sydney can earn, and the Coward. Photo by most rewarding. It involves identiAlan Ross. fying an issue of importance to the Girl Scout, researching it, gathering a team to help take action towards solving the challenge in some way, creating a plan of action, presenting the plan, taking action with the team, and educating the greater community. Sure, Girl Scouts may start in the program because their friends are in it or to go camping or to bond with their moms, but the reason girls stay in it for the long run is to earn that Gold Award. Not every Girl Scout can. Some decide that this just isn’t for them; some spend more time in sports or other types of service work. I decided to stay in it for the long run and get my Gold Award, which is the equivalent of an Eagle Scout.
For a project to quality for the award, you have to invest a total of 80 hours. I decided to work with Kids’ Meals on this project because I had volunteered there a lot in the past. They requested a program that would track their donations more efficiently. Whenever walk in donations were made, the donor would fill out a piece of paper with their personal information on it and information about the item(s) being donated. These papers would get lost, the handwriting was often hard to read, and sometimes all the information boxes were not completely filled out. I created an app/database that lets them track the walk-in donations with all the information needed in order to complete the form. I also created a part of the app/database that is dedicated to in-kind donation, or donations from outside organizations (i.e., Mac Haik donation van parts for their delivery vans). The staff at Kids’ Meals will fill these pages out for each of their in-kind donors with the information required. In addition to the accolade of the Gold Award that came from my commitment to this project, Kids’ Meals was incredibly grateful for the app and how it has changed their donation tracking. I not only felt like I had done something meaningful for the community, but I learned so much by working with a team and getting such a large project done.
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EU passes “meme ban” amid heavy controversy ALEXA HENDRICKS Staff Writer On March 27, the European Union approved a comprehensive copyright article updating the original, which had been passed in 2001. This article, Article 13, is only part of the EU’s Digital Single Market directive and aims to limit the illegal theft and usage of copyrighted content. Previously, if someone made a post on a media platform that breached copyright laws, it was up to the original creator to find it and report it to the platform, who then took necessary action. The platform was not actually responsible for the copyright violations. This requires that the content be posted, and then taken down after it has been discovered. The newly passed Article 13 holds the media platforms liable for the content posted, meaning the responsibility of managing copyrighted content moves from the creators to the platforms. Websites you use every day, like Soundcloud, Twitter, and Google, will now be in charge of making sure all content uploaded is properly licensed. This would ensure that artists and creators will not have to worry as much about their
content being pirated or illegally uploaded to these platforms and are therefore very much in favor of these updates. Video and music producers specifically have lobbied for this article. This article has been controversial for several reasons. One, no one is quite sure how the tech giants are meant to detect and remove the content. Certain sites have such detection systems in place now, like Content ID for YouTube, but this system is already unpopular among original creators and uploaders alike due to its tendency for mistakes and false claims. A system that meets requirements for Article 13 might need to scan every single piece of content as it is uploaded, an incredibly difficult feat. This system also doesn’t take into account the context in which the content is being used. This is where the memes come in. Article 13 has been referred to by detractors as the “meme ban” because Internet users fear that memes may be directly affected by these new copyright regulations. Many memes stem from copyrighted material, such as the infamous Rick Roll, and people don’t really know what will happen in this regard. Those in favor of the ban say that memes
are categorized as parodies, thus protected from copyright claim. However, copyright claims are convoluted and often contested, and memes could be accidently caught in the crossfire. Tech companies have also spoken out against the article. YouTube and Twitter have both expressed concern about the potential effects it could have on the posters and platforms as a whole. YouTube specifically has been very vocal about the problems its creators might face in the future regarding the content they are allowed to legally upload, with its CEO Susan Wojcicki saying that the article would “put the creative economy of creators and artists around the world at risk.” On the other hand, supporters say it will support
the publishing of content without the fear of unlicensed use. So, what does this mean for the common consumer? You might see a decrease in user-generated content like remixes, film reviews, or other content that utilizes someone else’s original material. Conversely, this change may be unnoticeable. Although the European Parliament has passed the law, it is still up to each individual member of the EU to authorize some interpretation of Article 13 in their own country. There is still room for change in the law, whether or not you support the current iteration, and it will be some time before the consequences, good or bad, can be seen in the Internet and the content found there.
Open letter from Mr. Kwok MR. JOHNNY KWOK Guest Writer Dear Jaylen, I cannot believe that it is coming to an end. We have seen you in a high school uniform for the last time. As for all of us who have enjoyed watching you play, time has flown by. I thought it would be good tell of your unique story and what the four years have meant but to also share a story bigger than statistics and accolades. I want to start in a gym in Yates where I watched a middle schooler play in the 17 year old division who months later would start on a team that went to the state Final Four. The next season you had a new role and I remember the game at St. Pius where you were the best player on the court without taking a shot. Then you were at a new school and you are now called “JD.” But you were still the same hungry and humble athlete which was apparent in that game in Ashville. With all the success, you carried
yourself with maturity and humility. But I can’t give you all the credit. They say it takes a village, and you came from a great one. It’s apparent, you have a special bond with your mother who taught you the importance of character and being a student athlete. For years, I’ve seen your Pappy at games and I’ve had the privilege of meeting your uncles and cousins. After the switch, your old teachers Mr. Simon and Mr. Bryant were sad to see you go and had nothing but good things to say about you. We had some great memories these last four years. The fans will miss seeing you perform in the big games. Remember that first-round playoff game your freshman year? When it seemed that our season was over, but we stayed together though all the craziness that happened. Thank you again for the memorable run this last season. Thank you for all the practices, all the drills, and all the sprints when the stands were empty. Good luck, Coach Kwok
Get to know Ms. Emily White CARSON SHERMAN Staff Writer
Ms. White teaches freshman and senior level English. Photo by Carson Sherman. She’s not just an English teacher and coach. Get to know Episcopal High School faculty member Ms. Emily White better in twelve quick questions.
1. Born and raised? Glens Falls, New York. 2. High school? Glens Falls High School. 3. College? The University of Albany. 4. Life changing moments? Playing college field hockey, leaving family to come to Texas, and getting a dog. 5. Why a teacher? I like working with people. 6. Advice for younger self? Most problems are never as big as they seem. 7. Favorite color? Neutral colors. 8. Favorite number? 19 9. Pet peeve? Chewing with your mouth open. 10. Proudest teaching moments? Thinking you have a lasting impact on someone’s life. 11. Hobbies? I don’t have any hobbies. 12. Musical taste? 90s music.
People attend a demonstration protesting against Article 13. Photo courtesy of cnbc. com.
Reptilian encounter the theme of the day in biology on annual Snake Day OLIVIA HOPWOOD Staff Writer Thomas “The Snake Man” Davis gave Episcopal biology students an interactive lesson with many species of snakes during classes on Friday, April 5. A popular guest speaker who has returned to EHS every year for more than fifteen years, Davis informed students about false misconceptions people frequently have regarding these creatures, such as respecting them when found in the wild and even that snakes are the ones that are afraid. Students were able to handle the snakes and learn about their physical and mental states. Freshman biology teacher Mrs. Jackie McCray talked about the day, saying she was newly informed that “a genetic
mutation occurs in the wild when some snakes lack scales, except on their ventral side (the part that makes contact with the ground).” Mr. Davis brought about twenty different snakes, from small snakes to pythons. Other than the class time for freshmen to see the snakes in their biology classes, Mr. Davis remained after school to provide an opportunity for faculty and students of all other grade levels to experience ‘Snake Day.” Freshman Sofia Demeo enjoyed learning that “snakes are very shy animals which are more afraid of us than we are of them when we come across them in the wild.” Snake Day provided a great opportunity for students and faculty to learn intimately about how to prepare for and handle snakes both in the wild and in controlled environments.
Thomas Davis, better known as “Snake Man,” has been coming to EHS for over 20 years, longer than most teachers. Photo courtesy of Olivia Hopwood.
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Reconstructed debuts ALEXA HENDRICKS Staff Writer Titled Reconstructed in honor of the newly renovated theatre, the spring student choreographed dance performance aimed to incorporate this sense of recreation and imagination. The choreographers were selected from all over the EHS Dance Program, with Impact, Repertoire, and Advanced dancers providing variety in style and expression. Choreographers included Armani Cavitt, Gianni Cavitt, Angelina Ciaravino, Gianna Ciravino, Elena Cokinos, Sydney Cooper, Winnie Gordon, Rachel Hallett, Hayden Hanslik, Avery Harrison, Samantha Ho, Randall Holstead, Anabelle Maples, Lindsey McNear, Noah Prophet, and Katherine Thompson. “Creative genius is alive and well,” Head of School Mr. Ned Smith began the evening by saying, congratulating the dancers on their achievements. The full program included 14 different dances covering a range of different styles, from hip hop and jazz to lyrical. Beginning with the number “Sweet and Salty,” the dancers admirably performed a high energy, jazzy dance, even with some minor technical difficulties, to set the tone for night. “Counting Cards” was a fierce, edgy dance, complete with red and black fishnet outfits to the tune of Lady Gaga
and Britney Spears. Elena Cokinos (’21) and Rachel Hallet (19’) floated across the stage in flowy red dresses backed by eerie piano and Billie Eillish in “Reminiscent.” “UH HUH HONEY” provided the audience with a short but memorable hip hop performance, highlighted by dancers who hit the stage decked out in pink camo performing synchronized, hard hitting movements and a featured short solo by Samantha Ho (‘21). One of the most popular numbers of the night, “Ode to the 80s,” got all the parents clapping along to throwback songs from Grease, Dirty Dancing, and The Breakfast Club as the dancers featured colorful legwarmers and headbands. The evening mellowed out with “Leave a Light On,” a lyrical and elegant dance rising and falling with the emotional music. Last was the senior performance “Back to the 2000s.” Choreographed by Rachel Hallet and Anabelle Maples, the retro performance featuring velour tracksuits had Noah Prophet humorously running across the stage in an energetic closing to the night. With the amazing choreography paired with the hard work of the tech crew on lights and sound, it’s hard to imagine how this show could be topped. The concert provided a wonderful example of the diverse talents of the EHS Dance Program, showcasing their creative expression and leadership skills in an entertaining performance everyone enjoyed.
Arts Pillar hosts spring trips LAUREN PORTER Editor-in-Chief The Arts Pillar has hosted many field trips this year, including a photography trip, dance trip, and ETV trip. These trips allow students to take their artistic ability into the real world and learn about their skill. Unlike the other field trips, the photography excursion was open to any student on campus, regardless of whether that student had taken photography at Episcopal. The two-day trip to Fredericksburg and Enchanted Rock featured many exciting activities involving digital photography
another photography session. The students also went to a local farm to practice photographing animals. Several dancers had the opportunity to travel to Chicago last month and learn from professional dancers and choreographers. Along with visiting classic sites such as “The Bean” and local museums, the dancers attended master classes to learn new dance techniques. The girls also saw a professional dance concert and the popular musical Hamilton. ETV visited TXRX Makerspace for their day trips, where they were able to build and design props and set pieces. Over the two days they visited, the students worked with laser cutting, foam props, 3D print-
The ETV class visited the TRX Makerspace and learned special techniques to enhance their films. Photo by Mr. Pejman Milani. and making tintypes. At Enchanted Rock, the students were able to capture some of the breathtaking views during the daytime with their cameras, and they also returned to the state park at night to practice astrophotography. In Fredericksburg, they explored the historic downtown and had
ing, and 3D scanning. Along with using advanced technology, the ETV class also worked on stopmotion animation elements. This helped expand their knowledge on necessary tools for filming that they could use for future ETV projects.
Student-led one acts show diverse theatrical talents BAILEY JUNELL Staff Writer
Choreographer Noah Prophet was the highlight of the senior piece ‘Back to the 2000s.” Photo by Emma Claire White.
Dancers in the student-coreographed dance “Light on” dramatically pose to confidently finish off the movenent. Photo by Emma Claire White.
The student-directed one-act plays at Episcopal occur every year in the spring semester. The one-acts this year consist of two plays – “103 Degrees Fahrenheit,” which is directed by junior Christina Betti, and “Nobody Sleeps,” directed by senior Lizzie Barringer. Both of these students applied to take an independent study course for directing, and these plays are a culmination of this study. The directors held auditions, chose cast members, and rehearsed every day after school. They were in charge of everything about the play, including costumes, set, lights, and basically everything else. Both of the plays were performed in Underwood Theater on Thursday, April 25, and Friday, April 26. In “ Nobody Sleeps,” the cast included Nicolas Zanotti, Sara Faulconer, Gwendalyn Diaz, Chandler Levinthal, and Riley Sansbury, with Carson Clingman as the production stage manager. For “103 Degrees Fahrenheit,” the cast included Henry Solsbery, River ReinertsenForehand, Alena Haney, Addie Elmer, and Ethan Mcalpin, with Emma Walker as the production stage manager. Directing and participating in these one-act plays was a way for students to take charge and assume responsibility for something for which they have great passion. The directors became artistic leaders,
working with fellow students within the community to get another chance to hone their talents. As a director, Christina Betti says,“it’s a great way to experience the theatre from behind the scenes and learn how to develop and find your vision as a future director.”
Actresses Gwen Diaz and Sara Faulconer, practice one of the scenes in their one act “Nobody Sleeps.” Photo by Bailey Junell.
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More than 60 artists honored at annual Arts Awards event ALEXA HENDRICKS Staff Writer As part of EHS’ policy to support and promote the Four Pillars, we recognize the students who achieve prominent awards in their fields of art through the Arts Awards Ceremony. The annual arts celebration honors almost 200 nominated students, with roughly 60 receiving awards in categories spanning the six Arts Pillar disciplines: Dance, Music, Theatre, Media Arts, Studio Arts, and Publications. Students are selected through a combination of teacher and peer recommendation after having demonstrated expertise in their category. The ceremony was directed by Dean of Arts & Innovation Dr. Jay Berckley, who takes great pride in EHS’ ability to stimulate creativity in its students through the variety of visual and media arts offered. “Creativity is the very essence of our work and cultivating new ideas and possibilities is something we strive to embody in all we do,” Dr. Berckley said, hinting at new arts classes under development. Some of the recognized art pieces are displayed in the newly constructed art gallery located in the Underwood Student Center, so make sure to check that out. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees this year. We cannot wait to see where your imagination takes you in the future. Winners List: Outstanding Broadcast Journalist: Liam Griffin Outstanding Broadcast Performance: Lauren Porter Outstanding Hexagon Staff: Blair Barineau Outstanding Graphic Designer: Jasmine Greene Outstanding Print Journalist: Lauren Porter Outstanding Knight Times Staff: Sydney Hutchins Most Outstanding Creative Writing Performance: Ellie Gilchrist Light and Shadow Performance: Anna Moise Most Promising Moviemaker: Riya Varadhachary Outstanding Moviemaker: Mea Ayers Outstanding Animator: Amiri Scrutchin Most Promising Animator: Millie Hovnatanian Outstanding Moviemaking Service: Su Spector Outstanding Emerging Photographer:
Brendan Massaro Outstanding Advanced Photographer: Rohan Asthana Outstanding Photography Service: Amelia Traylor Outstanding Digital Artist: Jake Siegel Outstanding Emerging Photojournalist: Maya Basra Outstanding Photojournalist: Teagan Ashworth Outstanding Photojournalism Service: Julia Toups Most Dedicated Studio Artist: Anna Moise Most Improved Studio Artist: Mary Helen McCulloch Most Promising Studio Artist: Wesley Alexander Outstanding Drawing Artist: Sophia Pamphilis Outstanding Painting Artist: Kate Peterkin Outstanding Portfolio Artist: Cameron Trainer Outstanding Ceramics Artist: Kelsey Barker Outstanding Sculpture Artist: Kirk Hankamer Outstanding Mixed Media Artist: Izzy Erlich Outstanding Studio Arts Service: Katy Davidson Outstanding Performance Preparation: Hayden Hanslik Outstanding Technical Proficiency: Eliza Thompson Impact Most Improved: Armani Cavitt Repertory Most Improved: Lulu Jones Advanced Most Improved: Noah Prophet Outstanding Dance Service: Anabelle Maples Outstanding Choreographer: Rachel Hallett Outstanding Male Performance Othello: Ethan McAlpin Outstanding Female Performance Othello: River Reinersten- Forehand Outstanding Othello Ensemble Member: Destinee Harris Outstanding Othello Crew Member: Emma Walker Outstanding Male Performance Othello: Henry Wasden Neeriemer Outstanding “12 Angry Jurors” Performance: Quinn Ogle Ensemble “12 Angry Jurors”: Bridget Kearney Crew Member “12 Angry Jurors”: Amelia Traylor Outstanding Fiddler on the Roof Performance: Max Dubose and Gwendalyn
Diaz Fiddler on the Roof Outstanding Ensemble: Elise Branch Fiddler on the Roof Outstanding Crew: Eleanor Ryan Masque Member: Christina Betti Outstanding Debate: Lyndon Walsh Improved Chorister: Alyssa Kapusta Service in Vocal Music: Eleanor Ryan Craig M. Gallager Memorial Award: Abbey Flame Most Improved Instrumental:
George Traylor Outstanding Service in Instrumental: Henry Zaleski Outstanding Keyboard Musician: Alyssa Kapusta Outstanding Guitarist: Paris Riconte Louis Armstrong Jazz: Kenny Otah National School Orchestra: Riley Sansbury John Philip Sousa Band: Jose Reyes The Charles Estes Award for Excellence in Music: Tyler Johnson
Spring instrumental recital shows hard work of Knights musicians OLIVIA HOPWOOD Staff Writer As many in the EHS community know, the Art Pillar offers private lessons in piano and voice as well as guitar and piano. Some students are interested in introduction level instruction while others are continuing lessons after years of musical study. These courses may be repeated each semester, and lessons are scheduled throughout the day as well as before and after school. On April 23 at 6 p.m. in the Benitz Chapel, the Spring Instrumental Recital was a perfect opportunity to showcase the accomplishments of these students. Students enrolled in the guitar class elective, piano class elective, and those taking private instrument or vocal lessons were invited to either attend or perform. Mr. Garmon Ashby, Performing Arts
Chair, said that the performance “trained students to be well prepared in concert etiquette and taught them how to be properly dressed in these sorts of events.” The small and intimate performance provided students with a unique experience. With guided preparation, they practiced and rehearsed individually and in groups. Ultimately, the concert gave them a unique performance opportunity. Pat Crowe, the piano electives teacher, was also available if the event performers needed any additional assistance or advice. Lasting almost an hour, students like Dylan Wilson (vocalist) and Reece Reitmeier (violinist) performed for family and friends. The concert provided a designated time for EHS students with musical ability to gain confidence in the performing arts and show off their skills to a small and meaningful audience.
Incredible student artwork displayed throughout school BAILEY JUNELL Staff Writer The Arts Exhibition is located all over the EHS campus and focuses on the visual arts students’ spring semester. The new spring collection began in early April and will stay up throughout the rest of the year. All the work displayed is done by students who take either Photography, Ceramics, Mixed Media, Painting, or Drawing during this semester. Most teachers require a single piece from each
student in the show, but multiple pieces can be created by the same person. The show can be found in the Underwood Library, the student center art gallery, the halls of B Building, and select areas throughout the school. The exhibition is also a great outreach for organizations like SOS to create a space that allows for them to create an art version of their projects. “The students can use the gallery as an influential connector to the greater arts community,” said Mrs. Kate Philbrick, Visual Arts Chair. (ADD the expect to see by the 16th)
One of the pieces on display for the Arts Exhibition is Sophia Casetta’s “The Adventures of a Banned Kite Runner and A Mockingbird in Rye.” Photo by Elliott Jones.
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Sydney Joe’s Jams
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In this farewell review in Sydney Joe’s Jams, I am going to branch out of my traditional hip-hop/rap album review. Last summer this artist worked her way into my top ten favorites with her soft sound and relatable lyrics. Billie Eilish, though only 17, has produced some astonishing soundtracks already. Her latest album WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?, which released March 29 and has definite potential as one of the best albums of 2019 for me. Her combination of heavy bass to piano with light/whispering lyrics throughout the track will make you want to have the album on repeat in your car. Some of my favorite tracks are the heavy bass songs, such as “bad guy,” “xanny,” and “you should see me in a crown.” “Bad guy,” which is my favorite by far, explains Billie’s true self as she considers herself the bad guy in most scenarios. The music video that accompanies the song portrays her young brilliance along for the ride with her toxic relationships. What makes this song stand out is at the 2:30 mark when she pauses and then brings in hard bass complimenting her bad girl vibe. “xanny” takes a turn with lighter sounding lyrics combined with bass and piano. This song pays tribute to Lil-peep and the hip-hop community since xanny is a popular drug; however, Eilish’s lyrics “Don’t give me a xanny, now or ever” shows her stance on the topic. “you should see me in a crown,” released prior to the album, gives a wild EDM sound with a crazy music video of
Eilish playing with spiders. “all the good girls go to h---,” “my strange addiction,” and “8” are others with standout elements. What attracted me most in these songs are their unique beats. In “my strange addiction,” she even floats The Office quotes from the episode “Threat Level Midnight,” which seamlessly flow into her beat. “8,” which was one of the first tracks she ever wrote, was in the perspective of someone she hurt in the past. Her auto-tuned voice changes along with the ukulele and bass spurts in a perfect combination. “bury a friend” and “wish you were gay” are definitely among my top five album. “bury a friend” is a magnificently produced song, which is almost a horror track if that’s even possible. The drill sounds along with the background screams, and the music video produced by Michael Chaves, who directed The Conjuring 3 and The Curse of La Llorna, create the ultimate terrifying/creepy song. “wish you were gay” is the tough relatable truth that sometimes the one you love doesn’t love you. Eilish tries to search for closure as to why the boy she’s crazy for doesn’t reciprocate, and she just wishes he were gay to give her a reason for his unreturned feelings. The slower tracks on the album, including “when the party’s over,” “ilomilo,” “listen before i go,” “i love you,” and “goodbye,” also earned my respect for their soothing lyrics and are the great “in my feelings” songs for which I search. Sydney Stars 8/10
Love, Death & Robots gives viewers a wild look into a dystopian future NICK HELD Staff Writer Love, Death & Robots is by far the craziest animated series I have ever seen. It I comprised of 18 episodes relating to, you guessed it, love, death, and robots, but beyond that they are completely unrelated. The animation is not in your everyday style either. Some episodes look as if they were shot in videogame graphics, while others are in an abstract, pop art style, adding to the never before seen aesthetics of a totally foreign revolutionary genre. Each episode is its own work of art, telling a different story. Beautifully-depicted scenes mix into a cocktail that leaves the viewer wondering what exactly just happened, but the closer you come to under-
standing it, the more questions you have. Four episodes to try out before you fully submerge yourself into Love, Death & Robots are “Alternate Histories,” “When the Yogurt Took Over,” “The Secret War,” and “Sonnie’s Edge.” The show is just incredible, and even if you are not into scifi, give it just one watch, one episode, and bask in its animating ingenuity.
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Jordan Peele revolutionizes horror SYDNEY HUTCHINS Managing Editor Director Jordan Peele’s Us is considered one of the best American horror films of 2019, grossing over $191 million worldwide and while receiving praise from critics. When young Adelaide Thomas wanders off from her parents on the beaches of Santa Cruz, she encounters her mysterious doppelgänger in a hall of mirrors funhouse. Once she returns to her parents, she is no longer able to speak. Fast forward to present day and an adult Adelaide and her husband and children head to Santa Cruz for vacation, which brings up some traumatic memories for her. One night the family is visited by another very strange and look-alike family that mean business. Peele did a terrific job having small details have deeper meanings. Symbols throughout the movie connect with other parts to give viewers a foreshadowing of
what is to come. A little hard to pick up on sometimes, certain elements of the film might require a second watch to see everything Peele put in his product. His artistic ability is amazing, and the plot twists that moviegoers endure and must completely unravel is challenging but definitely worth the reward of understanding all of Peele’s greatness.
Image courtesy of birth.movie.death.com.
Netflix examines 80’s rockstar lives DUNCAN LAMME Staff Writer Netflix’s original movie The Dirt tells the story of the infamous rock band Mötley Crüe and its road to fame through both good and bad times in the 1980’s. The movie focuses mainly on main band members Nikki Sixx, ( Douglas Booth), Tommy Lee (Machine Gun Kelly), Vince Neil (Daniel Webber), and Mick Mars (Iwan Rheon). Released on March 22, 2019 and directed by Jeff Tremaine, the film introduces each member of the band before its rise to fame and a little about their backgrounds before the band formed. Though some critics believe the movie had incorrect scenes that didn’t depict the truth of what happened, others believe
it is the perfect combination of truth and fiction to create a story that captures its viewers. The movie is based mainly on the book The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band, which included interviews with each member of the band depicting what his life was like and the problems he faced on the way. The movie depicts the life of a rock star touring the country, with some intense party scenes and an expose on the effects of addiction and subsequent loss through the consequences of fame. The manager of Mötley Crüe, Doc McGhee, said of the experience, “I have managed the Scorpions, Bon Jovi, Skid Row, and KISS. I had been dragged through the deepest (stuff) with all kinds of mentally ill people, but I have never been through what Mötley Crüe put me through.”
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Downtown offers new food options LAUREN PORTER Editor-in-Chief Do your friends never agree on where to eat? Well, several new options have arrived in downtown that will satisfy everyone’s appetite. The development of three new food halls reimagine the food
is a new seafood concept from the chefs behind Uchi in Montrose. The other halls are more casual, everyday eateries. Conservatory Food Hall offers seven vendors, including restaurants with a focus on pizza, pho, Tex-Mex, and even tres leches. All of the vendors in Conservatory are original concepts, unlike Finn Hall, which offers well-known restaurants such as Goode Company Taqueria and Dish Society. In addition to these restaurants, there is also a craft burger restaurant and several restaurants offering East Asian inspired cuisine. These new food halls will be sure to please everyone and offer a new take on the traditional food court concept.
Finn Hall attracts people in the downtown area during work hours. Photo courtesy of chron.com. court experience, offering fine cuisine from several restaurants in one space. The halls vary in their cuisine and atmosphere. The most luxurious of three is the Bravery Chef Hall, which has not opened yet due to construction. One of the restaurants confirmed to open in the new space
Conservatory Food Hall offers all kinds of food types. Photo courtesy of houstonpress.com.
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ARSON’S
LOSET with Carson Sherman
For this, the last Carson’s Closet ever, I will be looking at trending summer clothing that is only a few months from wearability. The first trend is tie-dye. It is a very different look on the runway and has made its way to be the next craze. Cycling shorts are also vogue, something that no one really saw coming. Whether it’s dressing in the shorts to an event or just wearing them as a casual look, they go with everything. Bows have been a season favorite and the bright red, classic bow in the Valentino show struck the attention of many fashion bloggers and
influencers. Believe it or not, tuxedos have also been prevalent on the runway. In Alexander McQueen’s most recent show, the tux that was shown revealed a hint of skin but was an elegant piece. Leotards and bodysuits are also something that have made their way through the fashion industry accompanied by flared pants or skirts. Ruffles were a trend from last summer and will continue as they are elegant and offer smooth shapes. Last, feathers and fringe are two things that have taken over among summer trends completely.
Tie dye dress in a spring/summer runway collection. Photo courtesy of harpersbazaar.com.
Feathered pant suit in the spring/summer Valentino show this season. Photo courtesy of britishvogue.com.
Bravery Chef Hall serves more than just casual food and will include dinner and lunch options. Photo courtesy of houston.eater.com.
Packing for college? Pay attention LAUREN PORTER Editor-in-Chief
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Packing for college requires some planning. Image courtesy of discover.com.
¡Hola todos y bienvenido de vuelta! Este mes, quiero hablar sobre un festival de ocho meses que está sucediendo ahora en Houston—¡La Historia A Través del Cine! Presentado por El Instituto de Cultura Hispana de Houston, el festival mostrará dieciséis películas en total que representan la historia Hispano-Americana del siglo quince hasta ahora. Aunque comenzó en marzo, lo continuará hasta noviembre, con las películas que juegan cada segundo y cuarto miércoles del mes. ¡Ni siquiera tienes que hablar español! Todas las películas tienen subtítulos en inglés y puedes disfrutar mientras comes deliciosas y GRATUITAS palomitas. Si estás interesado, compruebe la programación a continuación. Entrada es gratuita y cada película comienza a 6:00 al Instituto de Cultura Hispana de Houston. 24 de abril—La Otra Conquista 8 de mayo—Alatriste
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3. Pack for the weather If you are travelling to the Northeast for college, it may be a good idea to dedicate more space to sweaters and jackets. By the time school starts, you may only have a few weeks before t-shirts and tank tops will need to be permanently retired for the
5. Maximize your height Underneath your bed can be a great place to store some extra clothes or shoes. Maximize this space by looking to see if your bed can be elevated to provide maximum storage capabilities.
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1. Go to the Container Store (or any other store with organizational bins) Shelving and storage bins will become your new best friend. Some dorms may already have furniture and a dresser, but they are usually small and can never hold all of your clothes. If you have to share a closet with your roommate, having your own separate spaces will be very helpful when trying to separate clothes in the closet. 2. Choose your clothing wisely You are not going to be able to bring every item in your closet. If you have only worn a certain shirt once the whole year, it is probably not necessary.
4. Do not over accessorize Accessories can take up the most space depending on how many you bring. If you have ten or more purses you want to bring, consider only bringing two or three in neutral colors that can match with every outfit. This also applies to hats, shoes, and belts.
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Packing for college is a daunting process, but it can be simplified if you plan ahead and make the necessary adjustments before moving. Although material items should not be a major factor in your college experience or happiness, maximizing space and storage is crucial to ensure you have everything you need. Here is a list of the top things you need to do when preparing to move away from home:
year. If you plan on staying in a warmer climate, pack mostly summer and fall clothing until you come home for winter break and change out your closet.
22 de mayo—El ojo del canario 12 de junio—Revolution 26 de junio—Goya in Bordeaux 10 de julio—The Liberator 24 de julio—1898: The last ones in Philippines 14 de agosto—Roa 28 de agosto—The German Doctor 11 de septiembre—Allende in his Labyrinth 25 de septiembre—Innocent Voices 9 de octubre—La Vida Loca 23 de octubre—14 Kilometres 6 de noviembre—Even the Rain
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Eating candy from Easter eggs
Being too old to hunt for Easter eggs
Getting Prom Court reinstated
Not winning the moped at Prom
Seeing your friends at the Dance Concert Teaser
Getting your eardrums burst when the lights dim
Listening to Old Town RoadRemix on repeat
Listening to Sicko Mode on repeat
Winning the Masters
Winning Wii golf
Learning how to drive a car over the summer
Learning how to ride your bicycle over the summer
4-day weeks
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Going off campus for lunch
Being broke
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American Idol contestant Ashley Hess, competing in the 2019 season, remains in the Top 14. Maybe Ms. Emily Barron has a hidden singing talent she can share at the upcoming Coffee House. Photo by Olivia Hopwood. Photo courtesy of billboard.com.
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Opportunities still available this year for Students of Service projects ROSALIND COATS Guest Writer While it may be nearing the end of the year, SOS still has many projects lined up, with weekly opportunities at philanthropies and organizations across Houston. Some of our recent projects include The Beacon, where we cleaned and folded clothes for the homeless, and the Nehemiah Center, where we spent time with and tutored kids after school. Both of these projects are meaningful, rewarding ways to give back to the Houston community. These volunteer opportunities, along with SOS’s many other partnerships, offer EHS students a wide variety of projects and causes to which they can contribute.
In addition to our year-long partnerships, SOS organizes special events throughout the year, such as Challenger Football and Basketball and the AlBOOretum. Our upcoming special event is the Nehemiah Field Day on May 14. Nehemiah students will come to EHS after school for an afternoon of games, bounce houses, crafts, and sports for the Nehemiah students to enjoy. This project will be on campus after school, so transportation will not be a problem. Look for a sign-up sheet in your email soon for Nehemiah Field Day. Despite the closing of the year, EHS students are still committed to serving the greater community and SOS is ready to provide the events and projects for them to do so.
Free Press and InBloom over NICK HELD Staff Writer Remember Free Press? In Bloom? For all those who attended and hoped to attend again, these events will not be repeated, and concert goers are now left with little explanation. Free Press Summer Fest, later known as FPSF, started in 2009, and was a huge success. The event slowly gained steam, drawing successively bigger crowds each year, achieving its first sellout in 2013.That year, however, weather wreaked havoc on the summer event with heavy rains forcing the rescheduling of several acts. In 2015, organizers were forced to move it to NRG Park due to flooding along its regular location on Allen Parkway in Eleanor Tinsley Park. It was moved back to NRG Park again in 2016 due to lightning. In 2017, another round of lightning storms forced organizers to cancel a large portion of the weekend. But did Houston’s weather
kill FPSF? Yes. Yes, it did. In Bloom, the reincarnation of FPSF, had its debut in 2018. For those who were not there, the experience varied from person to person. Either you loved it or you hated it, but the hope for another one was shortlived. First, promoters deleted their social media accounts. When December came and went without a peep about a lineup, multiple press inquiries went unreturned. Now, it’s official: “In Bloom Music Festival will not return,” proclaims an electronic banner. “We would like to thank all of the fans who attended and celebrated great music at In Bloom and FPSF over the past several years.” And that was it. RIP. The actual reasons for the final curtain call on In Bloom are not clear, as organizers have not responded to requests for comment. But signs point to the run of bad luck with the weather in previous years and an inability to stand out from other festivals across the country during a time when smaller festivals are being left in the dust by mainstream major attractions.
Natalie Bird and other Students of Service members work with reading with students at the Nehemiah Center. Photo by Mimi Wilson.
SOS members earned money to make beds for children in need at a bake sale during 5A and 5B lunch. Photo by Sydney Hutchins.
Requiem signals Holy Week CHRIS LAHOTI Staff Writer On April 16, the Episcopal Chorale, led by choir director Mr. Garmon Ashby and accompanied by a professional orchestra, delivered an inspiring performance in Benitez Chapel. The group sang “Requiem” by Gabriel Fauré, along with “Ave Verum Corpus” by Wolfgang Mozart and “Adagio in G Minor” by Remo Giazotto and Tomaso Albinoni. “[Requiem] is one of the most popular and well-known pieces of music ever written for choir and orchestra,” remarked Mr. Ashby. “We are singing it… because it gives Chorale a wonderful opportunity to experience this work’s sublime beauty, and it is… a very appropriate work to sing during Holy Week.” The next recital will be on May 18 at the Class of 2019’s graduation ceremony.
Chorale performs their well rehearsed Faure Requiem in concert. Photo by: Allie Baker.
EHS SPEAKS OUT What is a holiday that does not exist that you would like to create?
CHRIS LAHOTI CALVIN Staff Writer KELLY “Sports Day”
CHANDLER BLACK “National Pancake Day”
TANNER FOX “Free Pizza Day”
ALEX VERMEIL “National Teeth Day”
MEMO RODRIGUEZ “National Chill Day”
EVAN CHASTAIN “Nap Day”
SARA FAULCONER “National Happy Day”
SOPHIE BOWERS “National Sophie Bowers Appreciation Day”
GRACE LANE “Keith Christman Day”
EVELYN CAMBRIA “National Pet Day”
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Rolling Loud: A music festival to end all music festivals NICK HELD Staff Writer If you have ever had a conversation with me, I am positive that I have brought up Rolling Loud at least once. To point out the obvious, I am a little bit obsessed with it. For those who have never heard of Rolling Loud, it is basically the biggest music festival of our generation. Yes, I am well aware of ACL, Lollapalooza, and Coachella, but Rolling Loud makes these look like small, irrelevant concerts by comparison. Rolling Loud was born in 2014 with only a few relevant artists performing, but it gained popularity in 2017 with a remarkable lineup. The festival includes every single rap artist you could think of but also introduces the up and coming rookies. Rolling Loud brings together the entire rap community at one festival. The mood of pure euphoria is cast upon every single festival goer, creating an incredibly awesome environment. Imagine you’re waiting for that one artist that has 15 songs on your playlist, and while you anticipate the
rapper’s arrival on stage, you listen to another rapper that you’ve never heard of, and the performance is surprisingly good. I honestly can’t think of a single flaw in the concert. Outside the gates lies Miami Beach, one of the coolest places in America. Whether it’s the Cuban food or the art deco, Miami’s culture creates the perfect pre-concert setting. Tickets for this event sold out within two days of their availability even though they were around $450. With its venue at Hard Rock Stadium, you can expect huge numbers of people, somewhere in the neighborhood of 40,000. The festival is littered with food trucks and drink stands, so there are practically no lines. Other than music, the festival also features urban contemporary art as well as photography exhibits. The best part of the festival is the fans’ interaction with the artists. Viewers get to see performers in a different light than the media portrays them. We sometimes forget that celebrities are people too, and Rolling Loud reminds us of that. The performers have fun with their sets. Rappers crash other performers’ concerts, and some artists even show up unannounced. To put it simply, Rolling Loud is like Rap/Hip Hop Disneyland.
Rolling Loud 2019 features popuar artists like Migos, Travis Scott, Cardi B, and Kid Cudi. Image courtesy of rollingloud.com.
Uber mixups could lead to unforseen complications ELLIOTT JONES Staff Writer In this relatively new world of ride-hailing companies including Uber and Lyft, there are bound to be a number of safety risks that, although possibly avoidable, are still prominent every day. Unfortunately, one of the most frequent and most dangerous of these is false Uber or Lyft drivers. Early this April, Samantha Josephson, a 21-year-old student at the University of South Carolina, fell victim to this atrocious, devastating, and deadly occurrence that happens way too often. After being picked up by Nathaniel David Rowland, a man who claimed to be her Uber driver as she left the popular nightlife area of Five Points district in Columbia, South Carolina, she would soon find that this man was not who he said he was. This tragic abduction resulted in her death that night. Situations like this affect, and have affected, women around the world. According to The Washington Post, the New York Times reported on April 4 that “a rash of kidnappings, sexual assaults and robberies carried out largely against young women
by assailants posing as ride-share drivers” has increased to “at least two dozen such attacks in the past few years.” This astonishing statistic, no matter your opinion on it, is very real and could result in further death. However, this doesn’t just happen to women. Last month, a fake Uber driver under the alias “Mr. Houston” was charged for credit card abuse after robbing a man he picked up at Montrose’s Little Woodrow’s. Held at gunpoint, the man was forced to give “Mr. Houston” his wallet and phone, according to KHOU 11. Thus, the question on everyone’s mind is how this can be avoided. Law enforcers are now urging riders, especially college students, to ask the driver, “What’s my name?” before entering the vehicle. If they are not the person who is supposed to pick you up, they will most likely drive away or give a fake name. Other tips include confirming the license plate, make, model, and color match of the car that has pulled up. Both ride apps provide all of this information on their main page, so use it to your advantage. South Carolina lawmakers have even introduced the Samantha L. Josephson Ridesharing
Safety Act that, according to The Washington Post, “would require ride-hailing drivers to display illuminated signs when their vehicles are in service, and to turn off the sign when off-duty.” However, there is controversy in this, as many believe that these signs could easily be purchased online. Regardless of whether you use Uber and
Lyft, understand that this issue affects people every day. Although bogus rideshare drivers are becoming frequent, there are a number of ways you can ensure that you or your friends do not fall into this situation. Be confident before you get in the car that the person who is supposed to be driving you is the correct person—you never know what could happen.
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Make sure to check the license plate and model of the Uber before getting in. Image courtesy of theverge.com.
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GIRLS LACROSSE The varsity girls lacrosse team has secured its spot in the SPC Tournament this spring. The girls have had a good season thus far, winning against Katy High School 16-2, Houston Christian 142, St. Stephen’s 14-9, and Memorial High School 12-10 with a couple more games remaining. The girls have grown closer as a team and that has helped them in their success so far. The Kingwood home game on April 11 resulted in a 9-16 loss. Time spent in the weight room has contributed significantly to the team’s optimism and results on the field. Seniors Sophia Haugh, Jane Murray, Emeline Birdwell, Meredith Vayda, Elliot Leathers, Ellie Raigel, Phoebe Crow, and Julia Nassar gave a vallient effort against Kingwood in their senior night game and will miss playing for the EHS Knights.
The young program shows commitment are on track to enter as #3 seed in the south. Photo by Ruby Arnold. BOYS LACROSSE After a chaotic SPC weekend and an extremely fun and entertaining season, the boys lacrosse squad barely scraped by and went into the tournament seeded eighth overall in a tournament filled with solid competition. The boys had a great season playing teams from around the state, from St. John’s and the Woodlands to teams from Austin. In early April they played both the Mavericks and Austin St. Stephen’s and many other extremely skilled teams. Despite SJS being one of the top teams in the state, the Knights put up a fight with goalie Holt Johnson saving roughly 20 goals in just that one game. Though the final score was 15-4, the boys put up a fight. They also played against St. Stephen’s and came out on top 14-3. Junior Fletcher Megarity scored three goals and Alex Deutsch played a solid game. Another key player for that game was sophomore Alex Gatto, who won multiple faceoffs to secure the victory. The team has played large schools, including the Woodlands on April 9, and Strake Jesuit and Friendswood. Through the leadership of the many upperclassmen, the boys lacrosse team cannot wait to improve and see where the rest of the season takes them through SPC.
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Youth corps and veterans shape baseball’s near future PRESTON WITT Staff Writer The varsity baseball team has caught a hot streak this month with seven consecutive wins as the bats started to heat up. After a tough loss to the
Sophomore Stephen Pena follows through after contact. Photo by Mrs. Emily Madison. Kinkaid Falcons in the regular season, the Knights have been playing with gusto. The team has scored a total of seventyeight runs and only givien up twelve during the run. The rise in offensive production has come from the young core unit that has started to figure out varsity level pitching.
Not only has the offense produced, but the pitching has been tremendous with shutouts and strike throwing machines in the form of Bennett Hanks, Jackson Kelso, Marco Gutierrez, Parker Siegel, Pierce Zylman, Stephen Pena, Tommy McGuire, and Will Keenan who have helped pave the way to the Knights’ success. This month the Knights have beaten strong public and private school teams such as St. Thomas, HCYA, and Sweeny. The Knights started SPC play with a hard-fought 3-0 win over Houston Christian with juniors Ethan Tuckwood and Max Madison leading the way at the plate. Gutierrez took the mound and earned the win against St. Andrew’s and was lights out, going five innings with no runs or walks and six strikeouts. The bats stayed hot with Jake Tanner, Colton Rathjen, and Pena each driving in two runs. The Knights then played St. Stephen’s as the offense went off for a total of fifteen runs, highlighted by two hits from Alex Diaz, Harris Inoff, Bennett Hanks, Preston Witt, and Raffi Gross and five RBIs from Pena. Will Keenan came in to get the save to secure the win. With this momentum the Knights faced highly-touted John Copper, with ace Tanner Witt taking the mound. Witt was brilliant, striking out
Tommy McGuire has his game-face on from the mound as he delivers a pitch. Photo by Mrs. Emily Madison.
Girls softball working their way toward SPC Tournament DUNCAN LAMME Staff Writer This month the varsity girls softball team was off to a great start, winning two games against Second Baptist 5-2 and St. Andrew’s 17-0. Standout freshman Sela Sanders threw a one-hitter with two strikeouts and no free passes in
the game against St. Andrew’s, contributing to the team’s victory. Senior Rachel Boeker also shone during this month so far, going 6 for 8 with 6 RBI’s. Along the way the team has faced tough opponents such as St. John’s and St. Agnes in preparation for the final games in the girls’ SPC schedule. Against John Cooper the girls put a 15-run victory in
Naya Rhemtulla watches her hit fly in softball action. Photo by LeAnn Dromgoole.
Amber Hatfield takes her pre-pitch steps from her defensive position. Photo by LeAnn Dromgoole.
Cameron Thornton plays tenacious defense against the Memorial Mustangs. Photo by Mrs. Jennifer Thornton.
15 in a no-hit victory. On the mound this year, Witt has sixty-two strikeouts, an earned run average of 0.61, and a total of one earned run while throwing 34 innings. Witt is also averaging two strikes outs an inning. The Knights’ bats would continue to be on fire with a Rathjen home-run and hits from Tanner, Tuckwood, Madison, Inoff, and Gross. The Knights would take on St. Johns for its last game of SPC play. The Knights would win with the helo from RBI’s from Ethan Tuckwood, Raffi Gross, Bennett Hanks, Tanner Witt, and Preston Witt. The Knights hope to continue there momentum into SPC Playoffs and seek there third SPC championship after winning back to back.
the scorebook with a 16-1 win for the Knights. At present the team is undefeated against SPC teams with a 4-0 record. With 7 homeruns total against Lamar 16-1 and St. John’s 15-1 the girls are showing true grit with their 8 win streak. Against St. Johns, Kay’ln Watson hit a deep leadoff homer and another homerun later in the game. Hannah Windle also hit her first homerun against St. Johns. The non-SPC schedule is important for the team, allowing them to get a sense of their competition and helping them to work on their skills and techniques. Seniors Hannah Windle, Rachel Boeker, and Amber Hat-
field will lead the team in hopes for another SPC title to finish off their careers. The SPC tournament will begin on May 2 and will be held in Houston.
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The Knight Times ∙ April 2019
Girls tennis dominates the courts with conference win against St. Stephen’s CHRIS LAHOTI Staff Writer The varsity tennis team went head-tohead against St. Stephen’s and St. Andrew’s in a double match on April 5. The girls dominated the courts against St. Andrew’s and the freshmen boys won their doubles match. Later, our girls battled St. Stephen’s and took home another win. The team also played against John Cooper, St. John’s, and Kinkaid. Head Coach Keith Christman is focused on match experience and is encouraging his players not to treat every win or loss as a gauge for success. Rather, he wants them to show 100% effort every time they step onto the court.
(Left) Sophomore Nile Khan hits a powerful forehand and (right) Junior Rollins Bell follows through with her consistent baseline forehand in their matches against St. Stephans and St. Andrews from Austin, Texas. Photos taken by Harry Craig.
Track and field displays impressive Girls golf prepares to repeat its 2016 SPC win with great leadership talent as it prepares for SPC meet CARSON SHERMAN Staff Writer The varsity girls golf team played at the Wood Forest Golf Club recently and came away with some great scores. Junior Alisia Cruz shot an 84, freshman Sophie Kanarellis shot an 85, and senior Anna Giesler carded an 86. Giesler is this year’s captain and has been
on varsity all four years. Coming off the heels of a solid tournament at Black Horse and Lost Pines Resort in Austin, the team finds leadership in seniors Ashley Chandler, Elizabeth Anne Charbonnet, Mekaela Murphy, and Giesler. The girls feel sure that they are ready for the SPC tournament, which they last won in 2016. Good luck to the girls golf team the rest of their season.
CHRIS LAHOTI Staff Writer The varsity track team displayed an impressive performance at the John Cooper Dragon Relays on March 5-6, with a sixthplace overall finish for the boys and a third place for the girls. Donovan Jackson finished first in discus with a PR of 157’ 55’’ and placed second in the shot put, while Morgan Garrett took home first place in the 100m dash and helped anchor the 4x100m relay team to a second-place finish.
Bria Woodard competes during one the events in tournament at John Cooper, helping secure a third place finish for the girls. Photo by Morgan Garrett.
Kenny Otah leaps into his long jump in preparation for the SPC championships. Photo by Morgan Garrett.
Freshman Leah Teagarden during one of their many tournaments. Photo by Coach Meghan Moake.
Notable JVers include Davis Barringer, who set PRs in the 800m and 1600m runs, and Abigail Klinkerman, who finished second place in the triple jump and 100m hurdles. Make sure to cheer on your Knights as they prepare for the upcoming SPC championship.
Home Run Hazard
Boys golf improves scores, hoping to be the first champion since 2009 ELLIOTT JONES Staff Writer The boys golf team is teeing up for another exciting SPC tournament at Houston’s Woodforest on April 29 and 30. Seniors Cole Aaronson, Christopher Case, Harrison Holmes, Jack Matthews, Jack Panus, and Grant Whiteside lead the way for success at the tournament, while also helping the younger golfers improve their game. Although they finished eighth last season in SPC, the boys, as well as Head Coach Wayne Jones, are confident they can make it even further this year. With the help of the underclassmen’s incredible skills, the team has shown tremendous dedication and improvement from last season, proving that they have what it takes to win it all. They have unanimously agreed that they want to be the first EHS boys golf team to win the championship since 2009. Boys golf had their final tournament at Meadowbrook Farms on April 23 before
the SPC championship the week following.
Senior leader, Jack Panus swings during the boy’s tournament on April 1st at Woodforest Golf Club. Photo by Coach Wayne Jones.
OUCH! Mr. Japheth Storlie found an unwelcome sight after school when he went to his car parked in the Band Hall lot beyond the left field fence of Borg Field. Junior baseball sensation Tanner Witt had sent a batting practice shot over the fence and into the unsuspecting windshield of Mr. Storlie’s Jeep. Here, the apologetic Witt conveys his regret and ultimately signs the windshield in recompense. Photo by Mr. Paul Revaz.