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THE KNIGHT TIMES Official Student Newspaper of Episcopal High School
November 2022
Chapel honors grandparents in traditional rite
4650 Bissonnet, Bellaire, Texas 77401
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Volume 38, Issue 4
Winter play Julius Caesar hits the stage EHS students bring classic Shakespeare play to Underwood Theatre
THOMPSON WHITE Staff Writer Grandparents Day is an EHS tradition and an opportunity for students to spend time with their grandparents on campus. Comprised of a Chapel service and lunch, Grandparents Day reminds Episcopal students of the importance of family and gives the community a chance to honor this group of individuals who have taken steps and made sacrifices to strengthen the society we live in today. Some of the grandparents in attendance served in the final stages of World War II and many saw duty in the Vietnam War. The Baby Boomer generation, the generation of people born from 1946 – 1964, and the Silent Generation, 1928 – 1945, have earned the respect of family, friends, and the nation. Recognizing these role-models and the tremendous achievements accredited to them, Episcopal High School opened its doors for the grandparents on November 18. The students invited their grandparents in to the Alkek gym for hymns, scripture, and a homily to show their gratitude to all the grandparents in the Episcopal High School community. When asked about her favorite part of Grandparents’ Day, faculty member Mrs. Kylee Welch replied, “This allows the grandparents to see the amazing work their grandkids are doing at school and celebrate all of their hard work.” Ultimately, Grandparents Day is the perfect day for students to connect with their grandparents and show them their appreciation.
Students of all grades come together to bring this classic to life. Julius Caesar ran for three nights. The show ran from November 11 to November 13 with a Sunday matinee. Photo by Tessa Twiford. ANYA PANT Staff Writer
“The main plot point is the conspirators plotting for Caesar’s death. A soothsayer tries to warn him about the Ides of March before it’s too late...Directed by Mr. George Brock, the show incorporated many new and interesting elements not seen this year, such as the group of percussionists who play at the beginning of Caesar.” Learn more about Julius Caesar on Page 2
EHS Music Department performs fall recital MORGAN HEROD Opinions Editor
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At the end of the semester, students of the Music Department will gather and perform to showcase their hard work and dedication. Daily rehearsals take place for this event, and after-school sectionals are held occasionally to focus and perfect specific sections of the group. Each rehearsal starts with a warmup. These warmups focus on quality tone and production, as well as rhythmic ensemble cohesion. After the warmup is over, Mr. Joe Beam, the band director, checks for the intonation of his student’s instruments. Once this has been checked, he will call a certain selection to rehearse, and a piece will be played to get an idea of where the band is. If any issues arise, they are fixed with lots of practice. Mr. Beam says that his biggest challenge when putting on a concert is choosing material for his students to play. He always strives to choose music that every student can find excitement in, and with such a wide array of music to pick from, it is hard to narrow down his options. To overcome this, Mr. Beam will often ask his ensemble which pieces they like the best as well as which pieces excite them the most.
Mr. Beam takes rehearsals seriously; however, he does not take himself all that seriously. With constant rehearsals and the lingering “pre-show” anxiousness, he likes to maintain a level of humor whenever long practices take place. When the students are having fun, he says, they are more likely to want to work hard and do
their best. He says that it also keeps him from getting hyper-focused on some of the negative aspects of rehearsals. Positive energy, when mixed with humor, keep long rehearsals upbeat. Mr. Beam is excited for the EHS community to see what his students have been working on.
Episcopal musicians and vocalists performed during a special fall recital in Benitez Chapel. Photo by