News that Stands Out
THE KNIGHT TIMES Official Student Newspaper of Episcopal High School
September 2024
4650 Bissonnet, Bellaire, Texas 77401
Students explore and participate in clubs for the year
www.ehshouston.org
Volume 40, Issue 2
EHS honors Class of 2025 with Senior Breakfast Blessing Chapel caps off day of recognition of Senior Class
CHARLOTTE MEHNERT Staff Writer EHS students explored a wide range of exciting opportunities for community involvement during the annual Club Fair. On September 11, students had the chance to look carefully at 50 clubs that could fit a wide range of interests. Some exciting clubs are Mu Alpha Theta with Dr. Papakonstantinou, Community Cares with Mr. Codrington, and a new club called The Crumbl Cookies Club with Mrs. Welch. If students were interested in sports, fashion, arts, or community service, there was a club for everyone at EHS. This year, students explored the various club offerings online and registered for membership on the EHS website. This virtual format allowed students to view their options more conveniently. Registration was open until 4:00 p.m. on September 25, which gave students ample time to make their choices and sign up. Students were encouraged to sign up for many clubs at first to see what each is like. When getting further into the school year, depending on a student’s schedule, they can decide which club fits their interests and narrow their selections. Participating in clubs at EHS can be for everyone, especially for newer students. Clubs let Knights engage with new people who have similar interests and form new connections. The Club Fair was a perfect way to get involved in the community.
Seniors Emma Freeman and Addie Zuniga carry on the tradition of Senior Welcome Breakfast. Photo by Piper Beck. PORTER MILLER Social Media Coordinator
“On Friday August 30, seniors gathered in the Alumni Room to embark on the adventure that was about to begin. They sat with their advisories and listened to words of advice from administration. Later, they went to the Chapel and received their pins which represented their role as leaders during the upcoming year.” Learn more about Senior Breakfast on Page 2
Parents get to experience their child’s daily schedule KARIANA CARLSON Staff Writer
INSIDE See Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Catherine’s Cinema reviews new comedy
PAGE 5 Read about the fall athletic season Field hockey competes in the Episcopal Cup
PAGE 11 Features ........................ 2-4 Entertainment .................. 5 Culture ........................ 8 Opinion ........................ 9 Sports........................... 10-11 Knight Shift...................... 12
On the evening of Thursday, August 29, parents filled the campus to experience a quick glimpse into their children’s school days. Back to School Knight was a great opportunity to meet teachers and get a feel for the busy hallways of passing periods. After picking up their child’s schedule, parents gathered in Alkek Gym for a brief meeting. There, they heard a few words from Mr. Ned Smith, Dr. Anthony Avalos, and this year’s EHS Fund Chairs Jennifer and BJ Ducey. This short meeting concluded with the sound of the school bell, dismissing everyone to classrooms. The next stop of the night was advisory rooms to meet with each student’s advisor. Some advisors put together short activities, while others were there to chat and mingle. For example, in Mr. Clack’s advisory, the students each had seven minutes to draw a self-portrait of themselves, leaving out their name on the paper. That night, the parents guessed which self-portrait was their child based on the drawing and three facts they shared about themselves. Mr. Martinez’s advisory created a Mad Lib word game. They did this by answering questions and filling in blanks of a short story about their new classes and teachers. For the next hour following advisory, parents attended periods 1-7 just as their child would during the day. Luckily, the classes
were only 5 minutes long. Knight Ambassadors stood stationed around the campus guiding parents who might be lost like a new Knight on his or her first day of school. Parents who attended the event exclaimed, “How do you get to class on time? I was out of breath after three flights
of stairs in the C building!” while visiting the arts classrooms on the top floor of the Convent. The night concluded with a reception in the USC. Parents met for refreshments just like their children do during lunch and break time.
Mrs. ReBecca Alcala speaks to the parents of the students in her advisory. The parents were challenged with finding their child from their self-portraits. Photo by Morgan Maxwell.