# KNIGHTS STAND OUT

Guest Speakers

Mrs. Preity Bhagia speaks at the EHS library about the Hindu festival of Diwali. Students were treated to delicious samples of jalebi and mootichoor ladoos, while learning about Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth.

Berckley Sisters Represent EHS

For the past several years you’ve likely seen a Berckley sister on the EHS stage or directing actors from the wings. This summer Tallulah ’26, the youngest daughter of Dean of Arts and Innovation Dr. Jay Berckley, joined her older sister Lydia ’23. The duo created and hosted a week-long musical theatre camp for area middle schoolers at EHS.

Lydia ’23 was invited to sing the national anthem for the Space Cowboys (AAA baseball in Sugar Land).

The trio was featured in the TUTS Ain’t Misbehaven Playbill, along with being showcased in the featured subscriber’s video that is shown before every performance at the Hobby Center.

The oldest of the three, Madeleine ’21 was the Production Stage Manager for the Hobby Center’s Sarofim Hall.

Dr. Steven Gross is the Program Head for the Abbott MFA in Musical Theatre Collaboration- Music Direction/Music Skills/Practicum at Temple University. He spoke during a series of master classes for EHS students.

Dr. Papakonstantinou’s Math Club and Mu Alpha Theta welcomed guest speaker and alum, Kellan Caldwell. Kellan is a credentialed financial associate and wealth advisor for a nonprofit who focuses on giving back to the community by subsidizing fundraisers.

Speech and Debate

Will Palmer ’24 won 2nd place in the Lincoln-Douglas Debate at the Stanford High School Tournament in October.

Quiz Bowl

The EHS Academic Team won the championships at the Texas Tailgate Quiz Bowl Tournament. EHS outscored John Cooper for the win!

National Spanish Exam

In April 2022, EHS Spanish students took the National Spanish Exam which measures performance (interpretive communication) and achievement. The National Spanish exam is given to over 4,000 students nationwide. EHS placed in all levels, and a record number of students were celebrated in Chapel as they received National Spanish Awards in front of family and friends.

Founders Day

Students of Service

EHS Knights leave a huge impact on the community and the environment. Student volunteers participated in repairs and maintenance at the Memorial Park Conservancy.

Life Trustee The Rev. Laurens A. Hall presented a beautiful sermon about the founding of EHS and never giving up.