The Knight Times / March 2021 Issue 8

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March 2021

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Beauty and the Beast

Theatre Department presents the Disney classic in remarkable style

LARA VERSTOVSEK Staff Writer Starting at the beginning of this school year, a new science class was introduced into the curriculum: Forensic Science.

Led by longtime EHS faculty member Mrs. Karen Foster, forensic science focuses on the application of science to investigate evidence found at a crime scene. Sample investigations include fingerprinting, hair analysis, blood spatter, death (its meaning and mechanism, cause, and time of), and handwriting analysis. Students are able to see the science behind the investigations they have watched on crime shows. They are also able to see the flaws with some crime scene analysis in recent high-profile cases.

During the class, the main takeaway is improving analytical skills and understanding that facts are based on evidence. The ability to distinguish between evidence that is circumstantial or direct evidence before drawing conclusions.

Mrs. Fosters’ favorite activity throughout the whole year is the ‘Culminating Crime Scene Investigation.’ It consists of students using all the skills learned in the course to gather evidence, take photos, drawing crime scene sketches, and drawing conclusions from a crime scene created in the classroom.

The EHS Theatre Program has been preparing for its Spring Musical, a production of Beauty and the Beast. Student actors Will McKinnie (left), Taylor Cross (in green), and Gwendalyn Diaz (right) were among the performers. Photo by George Brock.

JAZZMIN DUNCAN Staff Writer

EHS theatre students performed Disney’s Beauty and the Beast for this year’s Spring Musical. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, many modifications to the production had to be made, such as social distancing, but the performers and crew were still able to pull off an amazing production.

Learn more about the Spring Musical on Page 2

Knights begin planning for next school year CRISTIAN MUNOZ Staff Writer

Specialist Devon Anderson made a presentation in Mrs. Foster’s forensics class. Photo by Ms. Lauren West.

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Class registration for the 2021-2022 EHS school year for all rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors will began on Tuesday, March 30 during Advisory. The purpose of registration is for a student and his or her advisor to create a list of courses for the upcoming fall and spring semesters which align with the student’s curricular path while fulfilling the graduation requirements of the school.

To prepare for registration, students spent time reviewing the courses they have already taken and then identified the core, religion, arts, and elective courses they wished to pursue. Students could review all that is offered in the Course Registration Guide on the school website. Following this time of early consideration of the school’s course offerings, students will begin meeting individually with their advisors at predetermined times to discuss their needs and desires regarding classes and then fill out a registration card.

Parents are welcome to take part in the registration process by reviewing the card with their child or be a part of a Teams meeting regarding their child’s curricular choices for the next school year. The registration cards must be returned to the advisors by Tuesday, April 13 by 4:00 p.m. If parents participate in the virtual meeting,

then there is no need for the card to be sent home for a parent signature.

When students meet with their advisors, they will see recommended placements made for them in each core subject. These placements were sent to their parents in an email before March 30. If students want to take a course different from what is on the registration card, they must appeal the decision.

Appeals are made online to each individual department. The links for appeals were given out during Advisory on March 30.

These are also due on Tuesday, April 13 by 4:00 p.m. If students appeal for an honors

or AP course in English, History, or World Languages, they must come to a meeting where they will write an essay in support of their appeal. The Department Chair will communicate directly with each student making an appeal about the required essay-writing meeting. English will be on Monday, April 19, History will be on Tuesday, April 20, and World Languages will be on Thursday, April 22. Students will be notified of the results of their appeal after May 3.

Schedules will be built for each student over the summer, and they will be available through My Backpack after July 5.

The course registration process for the 2021-2022 school year has already begun.

English classes like Ms. Burk’s and other academic courses are part of the proceedings. Photo by Ms. Lauren West.

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Theatre adapts Spring Musical in compliance with social distancing ESTEFANIA LOPEZ-SALAS Staff Writer This year EHS theatre students performed Disney’s Beauty and the Beast for the Spring Musical. Due to the Covid-19 situation, many changes had to be made, but that didn’t stop the performers and theater program from having an amazing production.

and the iconic kiss scene in Disney’s musical had to be modified as well. There was even a 20-foot extension built on the stage so that the entire ensemble could fit and dance while still social distancing.

Once late February and early March hit, recording started. The recording had to be made out of order and only two scenes were recorded a day, which meant that the recording process was very long, but

Class of 2021 revisits Camp Allen CLAIRE FRANKFORT Staff Writer EHS prides itself on its many shared values and traditions. Senior Retreat is one tradition that will always be near and dear to the hearts of seniors and their advisors.

The retreat is usually an overnight trip to Camp Allen where seniors and select faculty and staff participate in various ropes courses and team-bonding exercises. Due to COVID protocols, the Class of 2021’s

other advisories. They engaged in a high ropes course when they were given the option to zip line through trees, climb a rock wall, do pull-ups from 25 feet in the air, or walk across a tightrope with a friend. In addition to the high ropes course, there was a low ropes course during which seniors brainstormed with classmates on how to get across three platforms with only two pieces of wood.

Think the floor is lava and you cannot touch it! Then, the afternoon consisted of hanging out with friends.

Junior David Andrews and freshman Evan Ringwald as Lumière and Cogsworth.

Photo by Mr. George Brock.

There was no live performance this year.

It was all pre-recorded, starting in late February, but there was a long preparation process prior. Casting starting in October 2020, and the cast had from then until January to learn lines and the music.

The soundtrack had to be recorded because singing was and still is a Covid-19 restriction. Social distancing was also very challenging during this production. Dressing rooms had to be spread out, close-contact scenes had to be creatively modified,

it was worth it. Fifteen to twenty minute breaks were also taken between shoots as a Covid regulation.

Theatre Coordinator Mr. George Brock then put all the scenes together and uploaded them to a private YouTube channel where it could be determined whether the video performance looked correct or not. Once everything was ready to be presented to the EHS community, the “on demand” video was available starting March 26 and lasted for three days.

Maya Basra’s experience with DIA LARA VERSTOVSEK Staff Writer Maya Basra, a senior at Episcopal, shares her unique experience with diversity as a part of the EHS community.

How long have you been a part of DIA? What made you want to join/become part of that community?

I have been a part of DIA mainly my senior year of high school. This is when I started to realize the importance the color of my skin has and how I could use that to positively impact and influence others.

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how to navigate the waters of high school as a person of color. I would hope that everyone joins DIA to celebrate differences across the scale, from skin color to religion.

Being the only Indian female in your grade, what has your experience at EHS been like?

My experience has been very unique. As the only Indian female in my grade, I have learned how to accept being the minority and use that as a tool for communication and growth. I have loved every second of my time at EHS, but it is difficult to be a minority in any community. Thankfully, EHS provides students with faculty like Coach (Wayne) Jones to guide people of color through any sort of environment.

What do you value most about your ethnicity?

What I value most about my ethnicity is that it is unique in the settings I have been placed in EHS senior Maya Basra. Photo courtesy of Maya Basra. throughout my life.

My ethnicity allows over quarantine regarding BLM is what me to experience different cultures that I sparked my interest in joining DIA. am a part of.

How have you contributed to DIA and how would you want others to contribute as well?

I have contributed to DIA by attending meetings, having hard conversations, and guiding those in lower grades on

What is your favorite thing about how Episcopal celebrates diversity?

My favorite thing about how EHS celebrates diversity is how people are willing to have difficult conversations in order to celebrate everyone.

The Class of 2021 relived their freshman memories with their classmates throughout Senior Retreat. Photos by Lauren West. retreat was cut short and made into a day trip and experience.

Seniors were split up by advisory and then into bigger groups with three to four

Whether that meant playing volleyball, tennis, basketball, or simply sitting and talking, the seniors all got to be with some of their best of friends.

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businesses advertise on several platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, to name a few. In addition, he is a small-time angel investor and advisor to several technology-based businesses.

Sterling remembers his time at Episcopal as “very welcoming and inclusive socially.” He made lifelong friends as a Knight in the Athletic Pillar and adds, “Some of the coaches at Episcopal have been very impactful parts of my life. I would say that my time and experiences at EHS built a strong networking and foundation for a lot of success in the business world today.”

Jordan Sterling ‘07 always had passion for business and entrepreneurship, even when he was at EHS. He launched his first internet business with a fellow classmate at Kansas State University, where he earned a degree in Business Management and a minor in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Studies. He had “a strong desire to know and understand [his] local environment,” but to focus on an environment with over twenty thousand students was much more challenging.

Sterling created a student resource website that would allow students easy access to what was the most needed: multiple teacher recommendations, a campus marketplace, and an online study center he created. After college, he moved to Austin to join a new local business, Datafiniti, to continue to feed his knowledge on early technologies and commercialization. Now the company has over twenty employees nationwide and overseas.

Sterling wanted to move on to bigger things and had his sights set on joining Facebook’s eCommerce Team. That dream came true and now Sterling works for Facebook running a sales team and helping

Jordan Sterling continues to find success in the eCommerce and advertising fields.

Photo courtesy of Jordan Sterling.

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My Distraction Crib

CONNOR SMITH Opinions Editor

with Sydney Coward John Mayer stands on a soap box and preaches how St. Patrick’s Day is the best holiday… and he’s quite right.

Confession: I listed to “St. Patrick’s Day” by John Mayer while writing all 356 words of this.

Almost all holidays socially require a significant other, whether it be girlfriend or boyfriend, husband or wife. Think about it - they do.

Halloween: If dressing up in matching costumes with your partner isn’t on your to-do list, you’re officially socially exiled.

Thanksgiving: Coming back from college and you bring your new love interest to meet your family. Your Instagram feed is filled with “I’m so thankful for my bae today. xoxo.” It’s kind of awkward if you’re the only cousin without a partner at Thanksgiving dinner.

Christmas: Winter can make people feel lonely, and Christmas time is supposedly “romantic” if you share it with a significant someone. Matching pajamas, watching Christmas movies together, looking at Christmas lights together… yeah, you get the idea.

New Year’s Eve: Midnight kiss. What else I can say?

Valentine’s Day: Yup. So, if you start dating someone from late summer to September, you’re essentially stuck because of all the pressing holidays arriving. All holidays are stressful and require gifts and dates, so some of the fun can be lost. The only exception is St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day requires no date, no

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presents, nothing but having fun. This is why it is the superior holiday. It’s the time of the year to reset, dump your partner… finally… and just have fun. Spring Break is coming up and so is the summer. It’s like a mental checkpoint, so get your life together, have fun, and reassess your goals. There are no expectations for this holiday or social requirements to have a date to some event. Yes, you don’t give presents for Thanksgiving, but as I said before, you don’t want to be the only cousin without a date or be unable to make the annual “Thankful for you, Babe” post.

All you do on St. Patrick’s Day is wear green. It’s amazing.

This month’s playlist is called “Best Beats Before You Were Born,” and it hits almost every decade post 50s-2000s. Sam Cooke, Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, Stones and Beatles, and The Clash.

This tricky puzzle will get you thinking before Pi Day. Photo courtesy of Math Club.

Siete Personas mueren en una escuela en Bolivia BAILEY JUNELL Editor-in-Chief Siete estudiantes murieron y cuatro más resultaron heridos después de caer desde el balcón del cuatro piso.

La barandilla se derrumbó en una universidad púbilca en Bolivia. La escuela se encuentra en El Alto, a las afueras de la

capital, La Paz, Bolivia. El 2 de marzo los estudiantes se apoyaban en la barandilla cuando un sección se rompió.

Hay un video horrible que muestra el momento. Durante el video se puede ver a personas agarrando a otros para evitar que caigan. Tambien la Universidad está pagando los gastos funerarios y los facturas del hospital de los estudiantes que resultaron heridos.

Una tragedia occurida. Hay muchos personas que hubieron varios fallecidos y también hay siete personas que mueren. Foto cortesía de diariolasAmericans.com.

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John Mayor performs at the opening show of his 2019 World Tour. Photo courtesy of setlist.fm.

Slice of π

Hey Knights! My name is Chris Lahoti, and I currently serve as the Internal Vice President for the EHS Math Club. I, along with the other Math Club officers, hope you all enjoyed your Spring Break (hopefully doing math). As per club policy, we continue to hold monthly virtual meetings on Microsoft Teams after school. Students are updated about current Math Club events as well as given the opportunity to further explore their passion for STEM via college courses and guest speakers.

Summer opportunities are also posted in the Math Club Canvas page.

Despite not being able to traditionally

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celebrate Pre-Pi Day with a bake sale, the Math Club was excited to host Hallie Byatt, an EHS alum and current math major at Georgia Tech. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Pi Day, and the International Day of Math, Ms. Byatt virtually met with students during 5A and 5B to talk about her current college experience and plan for earning a PhD in applied mathematics. The event concluded with a question-and-answer session regarding the college application process and life as a math major.

The Math Club continues to encourage student participation in STEM competitions. We would like to congratulate those who participated in the 2021 MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge, a fourteenhour-long competition involving the use of math models to create viable solutions for real-world problems. Both teams successfully finished the competition on February 27 and are awaiting results.

If interested in purchasing Math Club merchandise, we are currently selling individual masks for $3; scan the QR code in Dr. Papakonstantinou’s room to order them. We also have a limited number of t-shirts for $5 each, and we will feature a line of hoodies before the end of the year.

All proceeds help fund the club’s entry into the numerous math competitions throughout the school year.

Follow our Instagram and Twitter @ ehsmathclub to stay updated on Math Club events and opportunities.

CHRIS LAHOTI Pokémon fans from around the world can now rejoice after the recent announcements regarding a Nintendo Switch remake of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

After years of leaks and hopes, Nintendo announced the release of the new game, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, on February 26 along with many new entries into the Pokémon franchise.

While a remake of the Sinnoh region excited many, it was the other game in development that excited us. For the last ten years, Gamefreak, the developer of the main Pokémon titles, has followed the same formula in its games, adding nothing new to the otherwise fun and interesting world of Pokémon. However, the February Pokémon Direct announced a new title called Pokémon Legends Arceus.

This is revolutionary for Gamefreak, as they are taking advantage of the popularity of Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild by making Pokémon an open-world action RPG set in the feudal period of the Sinnoh region. While the gameplay was limited, and we still don’t know much about the game, Pokémon Legends Acreus excited longtime fans as a new experience in the Pokémon franchise.

The Pokémon franchise has started 2021 strong with a variety of new games and means of entertainment. While the last couple of years have not been great for Pokémon and the new Diamond and Pearl remakes, Pokémon Legends Acreus, and even a remake of Pokémon Snap, is a step in a new direction for a highly popular franchise.

Pokémon players are excited about the remake of Diamond and Pearl shown above and the new Pokémon RPG experience. Photo courtesy of pokemon.com.

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Saddle up: Equestrian team rides into School explains first-time hiring of long-time employee SPC athletics with first program at EHS

(SPC News) Just when it seemed as if Houston’s premier high school couldn’t get any better, exciting news began circulating about a revolutionary addition to its campus. Episcopal High School is renowned for its incredible athletics program, from football to baseball to swimming - you name it.

But in an unexpected turn of events, math teacher Mr. Jonathan Kwok announced that he will be leading a group of elite athletes in a new sport for the school – an equestrian team.

It seems as if Kwok may be the perfect man for the job, stating: “After doing my own training for cage fighting and ultra-triathlons, I know it will be a privilege to coach world class athletes in our illustrious equestrian program.”

Space is also no issue, since EHS’ large campus,

blessed with numerous grass athletic fields, offers ample room for horses to graze and roam freely.

This free-range approach also provides additional benefits, as mowing the fields will no longer be necessary. In response to where the animals will be housed, insiders have suggested that the bottom two floors of the parking garage will be converted into stables, meaning that underclassmen will be parking on the upper level or in the street along Fournace and Avenue B. Walking and biking is also a consideration for those living less than two miles from campus.

Overall, this groundbreaking program is sure to put Episcopal High school on the map on an international level, and under the leadership of such a prestigious coach, it is sure to be a major success.

Junior dean takes his fight to the ring

(ESPN) The Episcopal High School community is home to many talented teachers, but the most interesting might be Junior Dean Mr. Mark Mitchell. While he has recently spent the last couple of months grading junior research and fulfilling his duties as a dean, Mr. Mitchell continually sharpens his fighting skills in the boxing ring.

Starting in his sophomore year of high school, Mr. Mitchell competed in both official and underground bare-knuckle boxing tournaments. Since he became an Episcopal teacher, Mr. Mitchell has gone 19-1 against fighters from across the Houston area, earning him the nickname Mark “The War Machine” Mitchell. The only “loss” he has incurred during this time was in the mythical Episcopal Prize Ring where Mr. Mitchell was defeated

by the overwhelming strength of Head of School Ned Smith after asking for a better parking spot.

While the world of bare-knuckle boxing may be demanding and brutal, Mr. Mitchell has grown increasingly fond of the sport. With his imposing build and multitude of different punches, Mr. Mitchell says that defeating opponents comes naturally. He thinks of his hobby as a philosophy, saying, “I tend to think about all the struggles in life as a boxing match, and getting high schoolers interested in English may be the toughest match of them all.”

If you are interested in learning more from Mr. Mitchell about his fighting career, you can find him in the EHS weight room every morning before school.

Lottery win puts end to long losing streak (USAMega) Having started in 1992 with Lone Star Winnings, Episcopal High School English Department Chair Dr. Brad Telford has been trying his luck with the state’s lottery, and like most Texans with a yearning for financial independence, he has dreamed of winning a multi-million dollar payout and waving goodbye to employment. As luck would have it, his hopes were answered March 3, when Dr. Telford, along with nine other fortunate souls with little else to do with their money but throw it at a fantasy grounded in gain without effort, matched four of five numbers and the Powerball in a drawing that made his ticket worth $50,000.

The dollar amount does not account for taxes

withheld by the lottery agency or the fact that Dr. Telford actually went in on the $2 ticket with 100 family and friends in a multi-ticket buy to better his odds the night before the drawing.

The good doctor already has plans on how to spend his estimated $380. Many would save their money when greeted with such a windfall, while others might compulsively spend it all. Dr. Telford has decided he wants to treat himself to a few books that he can read after work, and maybe treat his advisory group to Taco Bell.

One might question his decision on how he will handle his winnings, but having tried for so long, Dr. Telford deserves to do what he wants with the pennies he has earned.

(MAD) Following numerous hearings and boisterous debates, some featuring mass demonstrations involving picketing, sit-ins, and other means of protest by parents and some students, Mr. Alan Bradshaw has been hired as a first-year economics teacher and athletics coach for the 2021-2022 school year.

In an 8-6 vote, Bradshaw’s hiring comes within eight weeks of an internal investigation into what he has actually been doing on campus for the last thirteen years. Representatives pointed to his punctuality, regardless of classroom performance, as the deciding factor in his employment.

Thought to be presenting such complex economic principles as stagflation, Keynesian incrementalism, and the invisible hand of laissez-faire capitalism to his students, Bradshaw was discovered to be holding daily “gab sessions,” during which he and his charges discussed TV programs, quarantine recipes for one, and the stylings of Taylor Swift.

Senior officials were alerted to his classroom agenda when AP micro- and macroeconomics students were scoring consistent 1’s on AP tests. Sample responses were vague and off topic in all cases “We saw a large-scale lack of comprehension

Courts to hear Onion v Radish (Legal News) In a shocking turn of events, popular satirical media company The Onion is suing Episcopal High School’s very own The Radish for copyright infringement. After several heated conversations between CEOs Mike McAvoy and Publications Coordinator David Framel, the former has abandoned a quiet solution. Now, the country is waiting in anticipation.

The Radish, a staple of Episcopal High School (EHS), has been around since Framel’s arrival in 2005. Faculty and students alike view it as a humorous distraction from the monotonies and stressors of the academic year. It allows students to explore their creativity as writers while still maintaining a general sense of the truth. The student publication’s annual editions have become a local tradition; and the community does not want to see it leave. However, the two entities appear unwilling to reach a compromise. An offer was made for EHS to pay roughly $5 million to settle the case, which the school promptly refused.

The Radish’s fate remains uncertain. Both parties will appear in court April 3.

Senior Alena Haney learns her family tree is a little Musk-y (SpaceX) Episcopal High School has a history of students with famous family names and connections - Fertitta, Bagwell, and Van Gundy, just to name a few. In a moment of historic significance and life-changing news, it was recently divulged that EHS senior Alena Haney can proudly join this group of students with celebrity affiliations when her family made public that her second cousin is entrepreneur and space pioneer Elon Musk.

Interestingly enough, most of her friends where not shocked as they always figured she was somehow tied to Musk due to their similar facial features.

According to Alena, her family decided to keep the blood relationship a secret so she could be noticed for her achievements and not her cousin’s notoriety and successes. After earning many honors and getting acceptance into a prestigious college, she allowed her family to go public with the information.

Alena and her family expressed their excitement to finally expose this special branch of their family tree without the fear of paparazzi or others seeking to financially gain from their ties to Musk.

Still new to the idea of everyone knowing about her relationship to the business magnate, Alena has continued to realize success in and outside of the classroom. She continues to impress and even shows some of the same potential for excellence seen in the chief designer SpaceX.

in all areas,” said an unidentified senior official.

In a clear example of “failure to serve,” the source provided a sample instance of a free-response “debacle.”

“For the question ‘Identify a fiscal policy action that could be used to reduce the unemployment rate in the short run,’ numerous students responded, ‘A rose ceremony,’” said the beleaguered official.

It is believed Bradshaw used a simple supply and demand exercise during classroom observations to sell his performance, using Chicken Tender Day lunches as models to capture student interest in the exercise.

Officials, appealing to the community at large, noted that Bradshaw is liked by a surprising majority of his students and peers, and in an alumni survey, respondents credited the future teacher with their love of Ramen noodles and reruns of Impractical Jokers.

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New faculty member Mr. Alan Bradshaw reflects on his stroke of luck during a heated debate midway through his economics class. Photo by Lara Verstovsek.

will be acceptable; on formal uniform days, the only appropriate footwear will be school-approved black flats with socks for girls and black loafers for boys; girls’ skirts uniform must strike the top of the knee; and, as recommended by the CDC, double mask wear along with a facial shield will be implemented, even if the virus has subsided by year end.

The administration has addressed new policies regarding appropriate body accessorizing as well: no nail polish or hair clips/ties/scrunchies/bands will be allowed; boys’ hair will not be allowed to hang below the top of the ears; and any unnatural hair color will not be accepted (i.e. blue, green, pink).

The punishment for breaking these rules has increased as well. Marks, detentions, and suspensions will be issued in sequence for violation of the new rules, and depending on the severity of a situation, expulsion is also on the table.

Stagecraft instructor headed to Alaska in frivolous pursuit of new puppy’s dream (Chewy) Mr. Paul Revaz, a member of the Performing Arts Department, will be saying good-bye to the EHS community in May after multiple years of service. Mr. Revaz recently acquired a new puppy, Luna, who happens to love pushing around the couches in the house, which has led to his life-changing decision.

Wanting to document his young pup’s show of strength at such a young age, Mr. Revaz, as is the case with most proud pet owners, took a video of Luna in action. Posted to Youtube along with his hair care and stand-up comedy tutorials , the video caught the attention of the National Dog Sledding League in Alaska, an organization steeped in history and always on the lookout for young canines with a nose for moving large objects.

At first, the idea of uprooting his life with a move to Alaska seemed comical and ill-advised, until he realized that denying his beloved dog this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was selfish. With the choice made to head north following the end of the school year, Mr. Revaz plans on training Luna at home in the interim. Although he is going to miss building sets for Theatre and helping with the technical aspects of Chapel, he is thrilled about the new adventures to come.

Not only is he moving over 4,000 miles to let Luna realize her dream, but he is also contracting to build luxury dog houses for sled dogs whose owners have not made the sacrificial transition to accompany their pets to the frozen tundra of Alaska.

Get ready for the Episcopal ... Robins?

Senior Alena Haney has just recently discovered that her second cousin is Elon Musk. Photos courtesy of Alena Haney and yourstory.com.

(Bleacher Report) On the heels of vast public outcry for the abolishment of sports team mascot names that have been deemed offensive and the subject of numerous lawsuits, Episcopal High School (EHS) in Bellaire, Texas, is changing its mascot of almost 40 years from a knight to a robin, effective April 1, sources close to the program report.

Ancestors of medieval knights have labeled the mascot, the moniker of many schools throughout the country, as inappropriate and tone deaf. The reality of a high school mocking the historical staple of medieval nobility with a fat head mascot suit has infuriated ancestors who can trace their lineage back to the birth of knighthood among Greeks and Romans. In the case of Episcopal, the mascot name of “Lance,” a clear pun on traditional knightly weaponry, took the distaste-

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New uniform policies set for ’21-’22 (Fashion Weekly) After careful consideration, Episcopal High School in Bellaire, TX has decided to update the official uniform rules and regulations.

In the past few years, the uniform policy has become more relaxed, allowing outside outerwear and even sweatpants during exam weeks. However, with the school not issuing strict punishment for the breaking of these rules, students have started taking advantage of the leniency. Students’ failure to meet the uniform and even mask policies has forced the EHS administration to reconsider.

Starting in the 2021-2022 school year, Episcopal will be implementing stricter uniform rules to minimize what parents have addressed as confusing guidelines. The new clothing rules are as follows: No non-Episcopal outer wear will be allowed under any circumstances; no socks of any colors other than white, black, or nude at a mid-ankle length are allowed; no shoe wear other than Sperry

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fulness to another level. “Excalibur,” the knight’s balloon-headed horse and sidekick, has not been mentioned in early complaints since he has not been an active mascot at EHS in almost ten years, but could be introduced into evidence pending litigation.

After a student was seen wearing an EHS Knights football shirt on a trip to the European countryside, the drama escalated. A petition soon started and over 500 signatures were collected and forwarded to the Episcopal administration.

The school is presently hard at work effectively and systematically changing the mascot, striking it from all buildings, letterheads, and athletic gear, while replacing it with the unaffiliated robin, also known as a thrush. Robins are considered peaceful birds, the image of compliance many organizations are wanting to project.

Directors Cut: In this season of Tough Guy, the good doctor clearly has nothing to say, but he’s going to keep right on saying it until people make him stop. Sporting a new look in chinos and bow tie, our paraprofessional dresses as though he died five years ago and nobody bothered to tell him. Joined this season by method actors Bob Matthews as desk lamp and Hillary Houle as second mother from left, the doctor is clearly operating on past successes.

Longtime rival Evan Chastain also reprises his role as Nurse SoftServe. Season 9 will make Peppa Pig look like The Odyssey in comparison. Miss it at all costs.

Convent remodel nearly complete

help with the structure and content of these courses. These contributors are being asked to focus the curriculum on lecture rather than note handouts.

Seniors will attend these unique classes one to two times a week in groups of 75-100 and focus on assignment completion on their own time. Courses will include the core subjects of English, math, science, and history.

(Bellaire) The Fourth Floor Convent has been a part of Episcopal High School lore for decades.

Used primarily as a storage space for many years, the upper level of the Convent Building has also housed legends of ghosts and spirits in its history.

But that will soon change. Through Episcopal High School’s generous donors and numerous fundraisers, the Fourth Floor will now join the rest of the campus as a vibrant location for learning.

Senior officials have ultimately decided this renovated space will be senior-specific, consisting of lounge space and additional classrooms for the graduating class.

The lounge space will be similar to the innovation spaces built in the Underwood Student Center.

To set the Senior Lounge apart however, the area will include nap pods, for those needing a break prior to or after school; pool and foosball tables; vending machines; and large sofas and bean bag chairs.

Courses offered on the Fourth Floor will include ethics and new elective classes to prepare seniors for the college classroom experience.

These classes will enable the seniors to transition into college life seamlessly. EHS has reached out to college instructors within the Houston area to

The Fourth Floor Convent Senior Lounge. Rendering courtesy of Clark Architecture.

(HGTV) After careful consideration, the Episcopal High School administration has greenlighted the addition of a new class for students starting next year. Home Economics will now be mandatory for all seniors and will be held in the newly renovated Fourth Floor space in the Convent. Being a college-preparatory school, it is the responsibility of EHS to fully prepare its students for higher learning, and that includes the non-academic elements as well.

The course will consist of many different life lessons and helpful ways to live by yourself. The

first draft of the curriculum for the semester long course features sewing, cooking, money management, and other elements of self-survival in a parentless existence. Seniors may also learn about shopping for food and toiletries, operating a washer and dryer, killing a bug, making a doctor’s appointment change a tire, deal with emergencies, apologize, and so much more; the school has not yet released a final plan. Teachers for the course have yet to be decided as well, but it is believed the course will be housed in the Wellness Department.

EHS curriculum receives a much needed renovation with the addition of Home Ec

EHS’s “Spielberg” headed to Hollywood (Cinema News) Media Arts Coordinator and instructor of moviemaking, animation, and ETV Mr. Pejman Milani will not be returning to Episcopal High School in the 2021-2022 school year. He has recently announced his departure to pursue his lifelong dream to create legitimate products of value in the film and entertainment industry.

Hollywood’s A24, a production studio responsible for programs like Euphoria, Moonlight, and Midsommar, has recruited the film guru to work with its studio. Specifically, his new position will include working with the cast of Euphoria as a screenwriter and co-director, and “occasionally run for coffee for the producers if needed.”.

He is disheartened that he must leave what has

been his second home at Episcopal for the last 16 years, but he is still very excited to be moving up the metaphorical moviemaking ladder of success.

Few are aware that while at Episcopal he was already working behind the scenes with large film studios, a revelation that senior officials explain would have left to his departure anyway had it been know. He played a small, unofficial role in the initial production of the hit show WandaVision, contributing a few special effects elements at the request of Disney Studios.

Mr. Milani hopes to return to Episcopal sometime in the future as a guest speaker and is excited for the beginning of his journey with A24 and whatever other opportunities may come his way.

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The Knight Times ∙ March 2021

To Whom It May Concern:

To Whom It May Concern:

I cannot possibly understand your feeble mind. The Swiss Spaghetti Harvest of 1957? You call that the best April Fools prank? Ridiculous. Allow me to enlighten you.

Clearly, the best April Fools prank lies with the Big Banana Bonanza of 1895.

Brothers Diddy Kong and Donkey Kong decided to create the largest banana ever witnessed by the human population.

By stuffing the edible insides of several bananas into a giant peel constructed with the help of far too many stitched-together regular peels, the monstrosity was created. Upon witnessing this spectacle, the townsfolk in Springfield, Illinois, believed it to be the work of voodoo farmers.

Rather than take the fall for their creation, the Kong brothers became fanatical leaders of the anti-voodoo farmer movement, going as far as destroying their own creation. They then went on a midwestern and southern rampage, raiding towns in search of any contraband bananas. Upon realizing the extent of their insanity, the brothers finally took ownership of the banana, only to be stuffed into another giant banana by their mutinous followers.

This, my friend, is the greatest trick. It starts and ends with a banana. What’s not to like about such a prank?

It recently came to my attention that you believe the best April Fools prank in history is not the Swiss Spaghetti Harvest of 1957. I cannot understand how someone could be so wrong about one of the most indisputable facts in history.

Since you clearly don’t understand, allow me to explain. The Swiss Spaghetti Harvest was a prank created by the BBC’s news show, which showed a video of Swiss farmers harvesting spaghetti from trees. This video was so well made that many viewers contacted the BBC station in hopes of learning how to grow their own spaghetti trees. The BBC kept with the joke and gave fake answers to callers.

In fact, even the Director-General of the BBC was confused about the prank. Before the program launched, he sent a note about the April Fools joke, but he never saw it. It was reported that Sir Ian Jacobs, the Director-General, searched through Encyclopedia Britannica to find no mention of Spagheti whatsoever.

While many pranks have been on such a large scale, such as the Eruption of Mount Edgecumbe and the 168-mph fastball of Sidd Finch, none have been better than the Swiss Spaghetti Harvest. I implore you, my good sir, to use this knowledge to construct a better opinion on the matter.

Sincerely,

Sincerely,

A discontented individual

Another discontented individual

Cartoon by Lily O’Gorman

PhotoJ Photo of the Month

Senior Jake Siegel participated in a ropes course activity during the Senior Retreat.

Photo courtesy of Lauren West.

Speaks Out “What would you have been named if you were born the opposite gender?”

CAMPBELL CRAFT Hunter Craft

LEAH TEAGARDEN Andrew Jackson

OLIVIA CHAPMAN Oliver Chapman

GANNON AMENDOLA Bear Grylls

QUINN CHARLTON Katherine Rose Charlton

CHANDLER HOLLIS Chandler Hollis

ALLYSON FRAILY Noah Fraily

ALEJANDRO AMELIO Crystal Shanda Lear

DONNA GONGORA Frank Gongora

JONATHAN KWOK Breaker of Chains, Bisector of Triangles, Validator of Logic, La Lok Kwok

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Opinion ∙ Page 7

Meghan Markle condemns in-laws’ racist views in royal scandal BAILEY JUNELL Editor-in-Chief “It was almost unsurvivable.”

These are the words of Meghan Markle as she talked about her time with the British Royal Family, alongside her husband Prince Harry, with Oprah Winfrey on Sunday, March 7.

During the two-hour special, Meghan and Harry shared their side of stepping down.

In the conversation they made shocking revelations, such as how Meghan was suicidal and was denied help, and allegations of racism among the royals.

Before this interview, most of the world had preconceived notions provided by the media that leaving the Royal Family was Meghan’s idea, when in fact the couple wanted to support the Queen and planned to dedicate the rest of their lives to the monarchy.

But the establishment refused to support and protect them from cruel and invasive press coverage, leaving them with no other choice but to relocate for their mental wellbeing. Essentially, they left because they weren’t supported or protected, best seen in the claims of racism.

Meghan’s treatment, when it comes to the media, has been nothing short of ruthless, brutal, and extremely toxic. One can only speculate how and why Meghan was thrown under the bus while the Royal Family continues to defend alleged sex offender and Jeffery Epstein’s friend Prince Andrew. Many argue they are using her as a distraction since they have protected previous family members from far worse stories.

The Royal Family has recently been focusing on diversity, equality, inclusion, and mental health in their social work. It is hypocritical to not acknowledge Meghan’s

mental illness and provide her with assistance if the couple’s story is true. They preach it outwardly, but apparently do not want to tarnish their image by having family members exposed as needing help.

One of the most shocking takeaways was how racism played a major factor in the division. Knowing the Royal Family’s history, it’s something I would have expected but never thought would come to fruition.

The couple then alluded to the fact that race was a reason for their son Archie’s lack of title and security. It is a law that the great-grandchildren of the monarch would not be granted a title (excluding Prince William’s children). Nevertheless, Archie, as a direct descendant of a future monarch, could be granted a title later in life; however, the laws were changed, resulting in Archie never having an opportunity to be a prince.

While the gravity and importance of

these situations should not be ignored, Meghan and Harry should have handled these harsher issues privately within the family. This belief was reiterated in the statement made by Buckingham Palace when it stated that the issues raised should “be addressed by the family privately.”

Meghan and Harry have been financially cut off from the Royal Family. While they are celebrities and multimillionaires in their own right, the security and money it takes to uphold their level of status will cause difficulty in their new life, which is why they are turning to the entertainment industry to sustain it, with Spotify and Netflix deals in the future.

In telling their story, they have only deepened the Royal Family’s embarrassment.

Eerily reminiscent of the 1995 BBC interview with Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana, the couple’s interview showed them to be extremely brave and bold.

Money buys happiness, but sadly, the Cubs don’t have enough of it SYDNEY COWARD Business and Circulation Manager Watching Joc Pederson hit the Chicago Cubs’ first home run of the preseason on March 4 vs. the Seattle Mariners, I knew the season was off to a good start. The Cubs are known for having one of the best clubhouse cultures, and now with David Ross, Cubs veteran and the oldest player to hit a homerun in a World Series (2016), as the Cubs manager, the team chemistry and culture has grown immensely. But while I was watching Javier Baez and An-

thony Rizzo playfully banter in the dugout, I knew it was too good to be true. The spell had worn off, and I realized all the players who helped carry the team in 2016 will soon be gone. Half of the Opening Day roster will be free agents come November: Baez, Rizzo, Craig Kimbrel, Kris Bryant, and Zach Davies’ contracts are up at the end of 2021.

ESPN published an article later that afternoon outlining all my deepest fears and everything I’d thought throughout the game.

Four months until the trade deadline and the Cubs are in trouble. Theo Epstein got

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard absolutely does not deserve to be in jail.

To give context, Gypsy was mentally and physically abused by her mother her entire life. Her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, had the disorder known as Munchausen

By Proxy (MSBP) that caused her as her daughter’s caregiver to treat Gypsy as if she were afflicted with serious illnesses.

She successfully convinced Gypsy, the media, and herself that Gypsy had countless conditions. Dee Dee, through her lies, garnered a following, received a lot of free things (trips to Disneyland, money, a home, etc.), and mountains of attention.

It is the psychological disorder which accompanies attention-seeking that pushed this narrative.

Dee Dee would consistently manipulate Gypsy and beat her into submission to keep her from asking too many questions about her illnesses or escape from her mother’s control. For example, Gypsy was told she had a ‘sugar allergy,’ but she drank a Coke, causing Dee Dee to have her teeth pulled because she had ‘cavities.’

As Gypsy grew older, she became harder to control. For example, Gypsy was ‘wheelchair bound’ her entire life by demand of her mother. Eventually, the girl discovered that she could walk as a young adult when she simply tried for the first time.

Despite many more horrible restrictions on her life, Gypsy eventually gained access to the internet, where she secretly joined a dating website and found a boyfriend, Nicholas ‘Nick’ Godejohn. At this

point, Gypsy, now 23-year-old, though her mother had always made her dress and act much younger, knew that something was not right and that she wasn’t actually as sick as her mother was making her out to be. Together, Gypsy and Nick conspired a plan for Gypsy to escape from her mother’s clutches. He would kill Dee Dee and they would make a run for it. Their plan came to fruition in June of 2015. Nick stabbed Dee Dee to death while Gypsy waited in the bathroom with her ears covered.

Many people ask the question, “Why would she go so far as to kill her? Why didn’t she simply tell the truth to the press now that she could walk?” The answer is simple. Dee Dee had convinced her that no one would believe her if she tried to reveal the truth.

Gypsy was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2016, and Nick was sentenced to life.

The constant abuse that Gypsy was subjected to draws me to the conclusion that she should not be in jail. What Gypsy did is an understandable reaction for someone in her situation. While what she did wasn’t right, it’s not surprising. If anything, she should be put in a psychiatric rehabilitation facility, not prison.

Her mother is the one who took thousands of dollars in donations from sympathetic people. Her mother is the one who constantly manipulated Gypsy and others for attention. Her mother is the one that would physically abuse her and ultimately affect her mentally. Gypsy’s actions were horrible, but DeeDee’s were deplorable.

out while he could. Epstein explained how each of those key players underperformed year after year post championship.

Baez shared his personal struggle of not being mentally there. He went on to explain how their “hunger kind of slowed down.” They got on their high horse and had a hard fall. After the first season with Grandpa Rossy (Cubs manager David Ross), they are making their way back up, but with awful timing.

Jed Hoyer (Cubs president of baseball operations) has taken over and hopefully will listen to angry fans when we yell about needing pitching. Getting everyone back that he’s about to lose is ridiculous, but it is a shared Cubs fan dream. Most likely Baez and Rizzo will return, but big decisions will need to be made from now until July to make up for all the potential lost talent.

Hoyer needs to step up and make decisions rather than tabling this tragic dilemma until July. Everyone in the clubhouse is aware of this, but it’s the elephant in the room. He needs to maturely approach the team and discuss possible outcomes… and fix the messy track record of not drafting pitchers.

This might be the end of Bryzzo.

Cubs fans complain about ridiculous pitching situation. Courtesy of 247sports.

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The Knight Times is a product of students in the Episcopal High School newspaper class, who are solely responsible for its creation and editorial content. The opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent those of the Episcopal Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, and staff. Published ten times a year, The Knight Times is a non-profit educational tool. The staff encourages the submission of letters, editorials, and story ideas from the community, but reserves the right to edit and/or use said articles.

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Sports∙ Page 8

Sports Brief BASEBALL ESTEFANIA LOPEZ-SALAS Staff Writer Another year, another baseball season.

So far, the baseball team has had a great start with a 5-1 record. They have beaten some tough teams already, including Lutheran South, Angleton, Shadow Creek, Santa Fe, and Brazoswood.

In a tournament held in late February, the team lost three key players to quarantine, so it had to pull up JV players.

The JV White team started 4-0 and has outscored its opponents 81-8, a very strong start.

Program Head Coach Matt Fox said, “Our JV is full of really talented, young players who show the depth of this program. The varsity is a mature, really fun and hard-working group of guys who love each other. It's hard for me to remember coaching a group I've enjoyed as much as this team.

They are ballplayers as well as awesome people to be around. I credit the culture of the baseball program and the success of the younger sub-varsity teams to the leadership of the varsity guys.

They spent a substantial amount of time mentoring and teaching the younger players our system, and it's been incredible to watch the buy-in and commitment at all levels because of their leadership.“

BOYS LACROSSE CORY KARDESCH Copy Editor The boys lacrosse program started and has been playing their season as planned with hopes that it remains that way.

Coach Mike Donnelly said that this season should be “interesting. We have a nucleus of seniors who love lacrosse and are very good. They constantly work hard, and on top of that, they are great teammates.”

Seniors Cameron Thornton, Jack Carpenter, Keith Sill, Bennett Manley, and Braden Guthrie lead the defense, while Gannon Amendola, Dylan Woo, Andrew Smith, Max Miflin, Lyndon Walsh, Alex Gatto, Sam Kant, Parker Forque, Gabe Kant, Luke Provenzano and Aaron Deutsch are featured in the midfield, and Jake Giesler at attack.

Added Coach Donnelly, “Our team is fun to watch, plays hard, and has a chance to be very good.”

As of now, the boys lacrosse teams have a schedule packed with games, and the coaches and players are in high hopes that they will be able to compete in all of them.

With two wins and two losses to the start of the season, the team has a lot to offer.

Track and field continues its excellence JAZZMIN DUNCAN Staff Writer The Episcopal High School track and field program continues to grow and perform outstandingly.

With four meets behind them, both the Varsity and junior varsity teams are excited to continue a prosperous season and follow up on “unfinished business” from last season, which was cut short by COVID. In their first varsity meet, the Dick Phillips Relays, both the girls and boys teams finished first. Among these teams, athletes such as Miles Jones, Gerard

Edwards, Morgan Garrett, and Kat Kwiatkowski placed in the top 3 in their respective events.

The varsity track team has also competed at the St. John’s Maverick Relays and the Kinkaid Falcon Relays. As for the JV team, they have competed at the TAPPS SPC JV Meet, HC JV League Track Meet, and the EHS JV League Meet.

At the TAPPS meet, the girls team placed first, and the boys placed in the top three. Athletes like Colby Gay, Lawrence Cook, Mary Wareing, and Kara Lewis performed very well at this meet, each placing in the top 5 in their events.

Moving forward, the varsity team is

Freshman Townsen Thomas takes first place in her heat as she sprints in the 100m hurdles. Photo by Mrs. Lauren West.

looking to dominate for the rest of the season, especially at the final SPC meet.

Meanwhile, the team will be competing at Prairie View University and at the Nick Finnegan Invitational, among other meets.

Unfinished business is a driving factor for the team this season. The 2020 season, which was cut short by COVID, is believed to have had the potential to have been a phenomenal year, as the program had several outstanding athletes.

Upset by this abrupt ending, those participating ig the program hope to bring the same energy to the track this season, and possibly even exceed the expectations of the last.

Senior Colin Crane takes the handoff.

Photo by Mrs. Lauren West.

Girls LAX hopes to dominate in upcoming games LUCY HOWLEY Social Media Coordinator It has been a few weeks since the beginning of the official season, and both the JV and Varsity girls’ lacrosse teams are heading in the right direction.

After three hard fought losses to Memorial, Cy Fair, and the Woodlands, the Varsity players are looking forward to their upcoming practices to correct their mistakes and strengthen their skill sets.

Although their away game against St. Michael’s was postponed and the playday at St. John’s was canceled, the girls are still using every opportunity they get to impove as a team.

JV had a fiery start to their season with an 8-3 win against Emery Weiner. The girls also fought hard against Memorial, Cy Fair, and the Woodlands but, unfortunately, did not come out with the win.

The returning players continue to lead the new players and hone in on the team’s lacrosse knowledge.

Coaches Jessica Adams, Paige Moriarty, Emily Barron, and Emily White are hoping to secure a win in the girls’ upcoming games against St. Agnes, Stratford, Kingwood, the Village School, Houston Christian, Klein, Lamar, and St. John’s.

Seniors Gwen Rippeto, Lucy Howley, Helen Young, Izzy Ehrlich, and Mary Carol Ray are excited to get back on the field and leave their impact on the program.

Senior Helen Young sprints and scoops up the ball. Photo by Sophia Black.

Softball secures runner-up in tournament TINLEY KANE Sports Editor After going 2-4 in the annual Clear Creek ISD Tournament, the Episcopal Knights were hungry for some wins the following week. Due to a rainout, their game against the defending 4A state champions Huffman Hargraves was canceled.

Later in the week, the Knights took their talent to Schulenberg, competing in another public-school tournament. In year’s

past the Knights have been quite successful and have won the tournament the past two years.

On Friday, March 5, the girls faced off against Karnes City. The Knights were the visiting team, which gave them the advantage to get runs on the board first.

By the first inning, the team had already collected runs in the double digits.

The final score would be 24-2 as the Knights won via a three-inning run rule.

Their next game would be another win against Goliad as senior pitcher LeAnn Dromgoole didn’t allow any runs and

only two hits. The final score would be 9-0 with seven runs coming in the sixth inning.

Heading into the gold bracket on Saturday, the team would run rule another team once again, bearing Flatonia 10-0.

Securing this win put the Knights into the championship versus Smithville.

Unfortunately, the Knights had a tough loss, losing 6-5 and getting second place.

The following week, the Knights had their first home game against Incarnate Word.

Winning 19-1 with two grand slams from Allie Williams and Townsen Thomas.

Tennis shows early talent Golf chips away at competition LILY O’GORMAN Staff Writer

The boys and girls varsity and junior varsity tennis teams have been hard at work this month as the spring sports season has ramped up to full gear.

Assistance Coach Evan Harris says that this year’s tryouts were especially competitive, featuring a total of seventy prospective players, and that the team welcomed new talent from the Freshman Class.

Returning athletes also impressed the coaching staff as the past year was evidently utilized to improve skills and progress as an entire team. Undoubtedly this team has depth far beyond its past years.

With practices at The Met downtown, the team has continued developing its abilities and preparing to compete and win.

The junior varsity team returned to the court with vigor, playing in its first match against St. John’s in mostly doubles.

While both of the groups won fewer matches than they lost, they exhibited a tremendous amount of sportsmanship, and new players demonstrated a complete understanding of the rules of the game. Only in their first matches, the team showed a lot of growth.

The unknown potential of spring SPC is still up in the air, but the athletes will continue to work to be the best they can in order to prepare for future matches against rival schools within their conference.

LEANA GREENE Staff Writer Varsity boys golf has started off the season strong. With their second tournament of the season at Westwood Country Club hosted by St. John’s, the Episcopal varsity golf program placed an astounding second place out of twenty schools.

EHS shot a 313 with senior Jack Oren scoring a 76, junior Harrison Witcher a 78, freshman Bradley O’Donnell a 77, and sophomore Will Jones carding an 82.

With the upcoming tournament at Quail Valley hosted by Episcopal on April 6, the 2021 EHS boys look forward to continu-

ing their high streak and low scores.

Girls varsity golf participated in the St. John’s Invitational at Westwood Country Club as well, their second tournament of the season.

Junior Sophie Kanarellis scored an 88, closely followed by freshman Amelia Novotny, who has shown promising natural talent for the team in coming years. Teammates junior Hannah Wheless and freshmen Claire Bogart and Georgia Junell continue to play consistently and look forward to improving individually and as a team.

The girls look forward to their upcoming tournament at Quail Valley Golf Club on April 6, 2021.