News that Stands Out
THE KNIGHT TIMES Official Student Newspaper of Episcopal High School
April 2025
4650 Bissonnet, Bellaire, Texas 77401
www.ehshouston.org
Volume 40, Issue 9
Seniors travel EHS elections inspire new student leadership Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors vote for next school year’s student leaders the globe for EHS Prom VANESSA REED Sports Editor On Saturday, April 26, Episcopal High School seniors gathered at The Garage HTX for one of the most anticipated events of the year: Prom. From 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., the Class of 2025 celebrated their final formal gathering before graduation with an evening of music, food, and festivities under the theme “Around the World.” The theme was first revealed in the Alumni Room through a creative video presentation featuring Coach Steve Leisz dressed as a pilot and members of the Prom Committee dressed as flight attendants, complete with serving carts. Accompanied by the Senior Class deans and EHS mascot Lance the Knight, the group “traveled” across the globe, stopping in various countries and setting the tone for a memorable night. As part of the reveal, seniors Vanessa Reed and Mary Carolyn Conrad were randomly selected as prize winners. Each received a $500 gift card of their choice, with options including a Dyson Airwrap, David Yurman jewelry, Saint Bernard, a boot company, and even a PlayStation 5. The event adhered to EHS’s formal dress code, and doors opened promptly at 8:00 p.m., with a strict 8:30 p.m. cutoff for admittance. Students bringing guests from outside the school were required to submit pre-approved permission forms to Mrs. Boren at the attendance desk by April 24. Though graduation remains a few weeks away, the night gave seniors a meaningful opportunity to dance, laugh, and reflect on the friendships and memories that have shaped their years at EHS.
Student Council celebrated a transfer of power during the chapel induction ceremony. Back row, outgoing: Kyriaki Postolos, Ethan Lahoti, Adam Choi, and Thompson White. Front row, incoming: Palmer Popov, Richard Agyeman-Yeboah, Reede Robinson, and Henry Branch. Photo by Charles Holt. CAMPBELL RICHARDSON Co-Editor-in-Chief
“One of the core goals of Episcopal High School is to cultivate the skill set needed by students to go out into the world as leaders. Among the many opportunities in clubs, honor societies, and sports, Student Council offers a chance to grow as a leader while making a difference at EHS.” Learn more about Student Council Elections on Page 2
Celebrating tradition during Alumni Weekend SIMONA KARNANI Copy Writer
INSIDE Student spotlight all in the family DeGrange twins involved in all Pillars
PAGE 3 The athletic art of Cheese Rolling Special Feature presents different niche sports.
PAGE 6-7 Features ........................... 2-3 Entertainment .................. 4 Culture ............................ 5 Special Feature .............. 6-7 Opinion ........................... 8-9 Sports............................... 10-11
Alumni Weekend was April 11-12 with the Stars at Knight reception taking place on Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Center. On Saturday, classes ending in 0s and 5s each marked a milestone reunion with class parties across Houston. During this celebration, two awards were given – Mr. David Framel received the Hexagon Distinguished Achievement Award and Alum Mr. Chris Bailey (Class of 2004) received the Bishops Award. The Hexagon Distinguished Achievement Award is given to a current member of faculty that represents EHS’ deepest ideals while making a lasting impact on the school. The recipient is someone who has fostered the development of their students’ minds, faith and spirit, or in other words, all four pillars. The Bishops Award honors something Episcopal has benefited from greatly: the leadership of bishops who encourage students to become well-rounded individuals. This awards recognized EHS alum who are fulfilling this vision. Mr. Framel has embodied these qualities for all his 19 years at EHS through his various four pillar involvements. In addition to his current classes in Broadcast Journalism, English, Newspaper, and Yearbook, he is the head JV football coach, sponsors
the Quill and Scroll International Honor Society for Journalists, serves as the Student Publications Coordinator, oversees “The Guild” publication for the school’s website, sings in the Faculty Choir, and is a Freshman Advisor. Mr. Bailey’s passion for encouraging creativity and personal growth started at EHS, where he volunteered for the Yellowstone Academy as a junior. His academic journey continued at the University of Texas at Austin, where he traveled back to Houston weekly to continue the program he started
there. His dedication didn’t end there; after graduation he offered support for Yellowstone seniors by taking free graduation pictures. He also donates his services to the EHS Auction. Alumni Weekend is about reconnecting and maintaining all the relationships that have been fostered at EHS. Most alums don’t reconnect after their time at EHS. They get the opportunity to relive their cherished memories and celebrate their peers who have played an important role in the people they have become today.
Mr. David Framel delivers a heartfelt speech during chapel. Photo by Charles Holt.