News that Stands Out
THE KNIGHT TIMES Official Student Newspaper of Episcopal High School
August 2025
4650 Bissonnet, Bellaire, Texas 77401
Arts building scheduled to open in January
www.ehshouston.org
Volume 41, Issue 1
EHS welcomes Class of 2029
Class of 2029 attends Knight School to begin the high school journey
ANYA PANT Co-Editor-in-Chief The future of Arts at Episcopal High School is evolving before the community’s eyes. The new arts building, the Crain-Galloway Center for the Arts, is on schedule to open in January 2026. With features like costume design rooms, a brand new flexible performance space, a soundproof band room, and moviemaking studio, the new space will transform the Arts Pillar. Additionally, the alternate entrance and parking lot which were closed due to construction are also set to open around the same time. The building is fully “dried in,” meaning closed off from the elements, and has a functioning air conditioning system. All manner of work will be continuing throughout the fall semester, including finish work and infrastructure for building systems. The school has taken strides to make sure the building was designed with the students in mind. Last spring, students involved in the arts were taken on a tour, ensuring that the new space would encourage student pride and interest. Some of the special elements include an outdoor Studio Arts courtyard, a new publications room and broadcast recording booths, a band practice space specifically designed to not carry sound to other parts of the building, and much more. This project represents much more than a new building for EHS. It represents the investment the school put into its arts students, offering inspiring spaces to learn, create, and perform. From music and theatre, to media and studio arts, the CrainGalloway Center will serve as an area for collaboration, expression, and community.
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PAGE 2 Cross country preseason Learn about the team’s trip to Colorado
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The Freshman Class gather in Scurlock Gymnasium for a group photo as part of the Knight School welcome and formal introduction to membership in the EHS community. Photo by Mr. Charles Holt. PAIGE PAN Features Editor
“The annual Knight School welcomed incoming freshmen to campus and set the tone for an exciting new school year. The two-day experience featured community-building activities, presentations, and introductions that highlighted the values and traditions of Episcopal. Students had the chance to meet their peers and learn about the opportunities awaiting them in the Four Pillars.” Learn more about Knight School on Page 2
Students experience Spanish culture BENTLEY BEICH Staff Writer In early June, ten EHS students traded their summer routine for two weeks on the southern coast of Spain. Accompanied by three EHS teachers - Señor Bruton, Ms. Fuller, and Señor Martinez, - the group traveled to Cádiz. This port city is known for its warm weather, beautiful beaches, and history. They also spent time in Seville and Granada for quick weekend trips. Centro Mundo Lengua is the study abroad program that organizes the host families, plans excursions, and where students attended classes every day. Students immersed themselves in Spain’s culture as they were paired up with peers and welcomed into the homes of local host families. The daily interactions and meals three times a day challenged students to communicate in only Spanish, as their hosts knew little to no English. Host families cooked traditional Spanish meals like paella and tortilla española. Mornings were spent in intensive language classes for three and a half hours each day, tailored to the students’ speaking level. These classes were dedicated to expanding vocabulary, improving fluency, and furthering grammar skills. They also included students from other schools, some from Germany and Turkey, making Spanish their only way of communication. Centro Mundo Lengua provided opportunities for students to attend a flamenco
show in Seville, make paella from scratch, and take surfing lessons. After a week of school, the Episcopal group got to take a weekend trip to Granada, about a three-hour drive from Cadiz. While in Granada, they took an entire day to tour La Alhambra. Built on Roman ruins but known for its stunning Moorish architecture, it dates back to the 9th century. Other excursions were guided tours of both the old and new towns of Cádiz. The city itself became a classroom. Students navi-
gated their way through shops and the city, using the public transportation system. Even chatting with locals became easy and enjoyable, leaving students with memories and friendly connections across the world. As they adapted to the cultural rhythms, like the afternoon siestas, their Spanish improved incredibly. By the time their trip ended, students felt more confident, not only in their Spanish but also in their ability to navigate unfamiliar places and embrace new experiences.
Episcopal High School students attended a summer immersion program in Spain. Photo courtesy of Himali Wickramasinghe.