News that Stands Out
THE KNIGHT TIMES Official Student Newspaper of Episcopal High School
August 2022
4650 Bissonnet, Bellaire, Texas 77401
www.ehshouston.org
Volume 38, Issue 1
New Knights welcomed to EHS
Class of 2023 kicks off year at annual breakfast
Incoming students begin their journey at Episcopal
ALEX GONZALES Staff Writer The annual Senior Welcome Breakfast is an event that commemorates seniors before they officially start their final year at Episcopal High School. This year’s Senior Breakfast celebrated the graduating Class of 2023. The breakfast consists of several speakers who impart advice, wisdom, and positive wishes to the incoming seniors before they start their last year at Episcopal High School. The speakers for the Senior Welcome Breakfast this year included Head of School Mr. Ned Smith, Associate Head of School Mr. Kim Randolph, Principal Mr. Antonio Avalos, and representatives from the Alumni Office. In addition to the guest speakers, the seniors had photos taken for the Senior Style Show. Seniors also received small gifts such as keychains and bumper stickers specific to their class. Before the last year for incoming seniors, the Senior Welcome Breakfast serves as a hospitable and gracious honor, recognizing their journey and tenure at Episcopal High School before students start their final year and then leave for college. This acknowledgement of their final year provides the opportunity for seniors to hear advice from administrators and faculty and to be mindful of making the most of their last year at Episcopal.
Freshmen Isabella Hicks, Hannah Hicks, Hadley Holmes, Lauren Bohn, and Alexa Choi gathered in the Underwood Student Center as part of Freshman Orientation, which took place August 15-16. New students learned about the EHS community and how to navigate the campus and received their laptops. Photo by Mrs. Jessica Brown. IZZIE SONG Staff Writer
“During Freshman Orientation, the class was met with advisory bonding time alongside laptop preparation and a recap of EHS values. Short yet informative, it was but a small glimpse into the school’s environment. The event served to open a door, one that revealed an abundant, and perhaps intimidating, community that students would soon find themselves apart of. ” Learn more about New Knight Orientation on Page 2
Students come together for Field Knight’s return ANYA PANT Staff Writer
INSIDE Changes to Admin Staff Highlighting new and returning leadership
PAGE 2 Return of Fall Sports Practices start back for many programs PAGE 7 Features ........................ 2-3 Culture ......................... 4-5 Opinion ........................ 6 Sports........................... 7 Knight Shift...................... 8
What better way to kick off the 20222023 school year than with Field Knight. Since I am an incoming freshman, this is one of the many events that I was looking forward to participating in the most because of how it starts the year, making the entire school feel like a community. Field Knight is also of historical significance to EHS, started in 2000 according to Mr. John Colello, Dean of Parent Programs and School Legacy. The tradition was started to begin the school year with spirit, fun, and fellowship for all. Historically, Field Knight lands on the first Sunday of the school year, which this year was August 21. Field Knight is underwritten by the Dads Club and Parents Association. It was held in the Alkek Gym and started at 5:30. Students showed up wearing their Got Blue shirts to show school spirit and participated in numerous activities and watched many performances. Among the groups that performed at the event were Cheer, Impact Dance, Pep Band, and Pom. In addition, they also had relays that included the students, faculty, and parents. Seniors got a chance to take their banner photo as well. A big part of Field Knight is the worldfamous Musical Chairs competition, which is a big hit with all. Everyone participated in singing the School Hymn.
Impact dancers Berkeley Deutsch, Lydia Berckley, Olive Martin, and Lili Shore perform at Field Knight on Sunday, August 21. The event welcomed the entire EHS community. Photo by Mrs. Jessica Brown.