News that Stands Out
THE KNIGHT TIMES Official Student Newspaper of Episcopal High School
January 2019
4650 Bissonnet, Bellaire, Texas 77401
Seniors serve at Outreach spots across Houston
www.ehshouston.org
Volume 33, Issue 6
Interim Term Students experience and explore courses in unique two-week session
CARSON SHERMAN Staff Writer During Interim Term, senior Knights are assigned to various sites around Houston to provide community service for a two-week period. The majority work in schools, helping with children from pre-K to teenagers, while others work in care facilities, shelters, and other service agencies. In the school settings, each senior was assigned an age group and classroom, though some switch age groups and classrooms each day to bond with different students. Each day seniors worked at the locations from beginning to ending bells, but many seniors observed that these days flew by due to the service nature of Outreach. The seniors’ mission was to help in any way they could and perfrom any tasks needed. For example, in the classroom, seniors could be found teaching simple addition and subtraction or helping children read, write, or sound out letters. Also, seniors helped with homework assignments when students were having trouble and needed extra guidance. Service is part of the EHS mission. Giving back while having a great time is something that is rewarding and makes a huge impact on the children, homeless, and elderly that benefit from Outreach. Any extra help in the classroom or a food service line was very appreciated, even if it was something simple as to making copies or pouring drinks. Some of the sites served were Yellowstone Academy, Long Fellow Elementary School, and Small Steps. Many seniors hope to go back and visit their service locations and touch base with those they assisted. Bonding with the children and the less fortunate made it very hard to leave, but being given the opportunity to return is something that most seniors will consider. The seniors recognized the value of Outreach - the opportunity to give back.
INSIDE Interim Term Photos highlight IT courses.
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Knight Shift “The Back Page” moves to the inside of the paper.
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Features ........................ 2 Art ................................ 6 Culture ......................... 7 Entertainment .............. 8 Opinion ........................ 9 Sports ........................... 10
One of the Interim Term classes offered this year was the Grafitti Photography class, which traveled to interesting murals around Houston. Students then used these murals to help inspire their own grafitti artwork. Photo courtesy of EHS Community. CHRIS LAHOTI Staff Writer
Interim Term allows students to learn about unique subjects that are not directly covered in class curriculum. The freshmen, sophomores, and juniors spend two weeks discovering subjects of which they may have no prior knowledge, and they are able to find out more about themselves and their interests. Learn more about Interim Term on Features Page 2
Interim Term trips offer enrichment abroad OLIVIA HOPWOOD Staff Writer Aside from learning on campus, this Interim Term, students had the opportunity to participate in enrichment off campus. This year, Episcopal offered four options for travel. Those options were the Close-Up Trip to Washington DC, the Florida Keys Trip, the Spain trip, and the London Chorale/Theater Trip. Each of these offered students the chance to grow in knowledge. The Close-Up Trip to Washington DC gave students a chance to learn information about how the government really functions. This trip took place during the second week of Interim Term and was led by Mr. Kary Kemble and Ms. Shelly Edmonds. Freshman Elizabeth Wheless enjoyed “seeing the House (of Representatives) in action and watching how the members voted on and amended bills.” She also appreciated “learning about political values and how to back up arguments.” During the trip to Spain, students spent ten days exploring the cities of Madrid, Barcelona, and Sevilla. They visited places such as Segrada Familia, the Park Guell, and Las Ramblas. Ms. Philbrick’s favorite thing about the trip was ”The
Sagrada Familia. It was such a powerful experience walking in because there is such a strong feeling of the organic natural world.” Another trip offered was the trip to the Everglades and Florida Keys. From January 14-18, students traversed parts of Florida doing activities such as snorkeling, visiting museums, hiking, and kayaking. Freshman Charlotte Pond “really enjoyed the turtle hospital because [she] learned how to reduce the use of environmentally harmful materials in [her] everyday life.” From snorkeling the Coral Reefs of the Dry Tortugas to exploring Fort Jefferson, students had an amazing experience. The final trip offered was to London, which took place during the first week. On January 5, Chorale and Theater students traveled to Kensington (in Central London) where they performed and spent days learning about the city. The students visited the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Greenwich, and even witnessed the Changing of the Guards. The Chorale sang in Southwark Cathedral, and a theater performance was presented to an enthusiastic crowd of students from a school in Dulwich, England. All in all, the trips provided a fun and
educational experience for students to broaden their knowledge and experience new places.
Top, the EHS Theater and Chorale Programs traveled to London. Bottom, students went to various cities in Spain to learn of the culture. Photos courtesy of Olivia Hopwood and Ms. Kate Philbrick.