November 2024 By Mariana Contreras, Staff Reporter On November 13, about 45 students of the class of 2025 gathered in the KIPP Austin Collegiate soccer field to watch the sunrise. Senior Sunrise is a school tradition, in which senior students wake up early in the morning and head to school to watch the sunrise toContinue reading “12th-Graders Rise and Shine at Senior Sunrise”
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Jackelyn’s Journey to Success
November 2024 By Kimberly Martinez, Staff Reporter Jackelyn Reyes is an outgoing, bubbly, and very athletic eleventh-grader who’s passionate about sports and strives to be successful despite coming across some challenges. With a positive mindset and sincere dedication, she is able to overcome any obstacle thrown in her path and persevere to be a strong,Continue reading “Jackelyn’s Journey to Success”
The Importance of Voting
October 2024 By Fiorella Mora, Editor-in-Chief This year many of us are starting to become adults and find ourselves facing the question: will we vote? It can feel weird knowing that many of us have reached the age as to where we can help determine our country’s direction. We can all have mixed opinions asContinue reading “The Importance of Voting”
It’s Pumpkin Patch Season
October 2024 By Atziri Martinez, Editor-at-Large October has risen! Which means pumpkin patches are open and ready to be visited. Here are some attractions you should visit for this pumpkin patch season. Austin Pumpkin Festival The Austin Pumpkin Festival is brand new and is a family-friendly attraction and has so much to offer. The AustinContinue reading “It’s Pumpkin Patch Season”
Shhhhh … Seniors (allegedly) Live it Up on Senior Skip Day
May, 2024 By Elizabeth Landin, Staff Reporter Senior Skip Day (allegedly) occurred on May 3, 2024. Although the event is not officially recognized by KAC, seniors traditionally coordinate a day in their last month of school to miss class, accepting the consequence of an unexcused absence. This year, many went out in groups while othersContinue reading “Shhhhh … Seniors (allegedly) Live it Up on Senior Skip Day”
Boys Soccer Wins HCAL, Back-to-Back TCSAAL State Championships
May, 2024 By Isabella Herrera, Staff Reporter The KAC Varsity Soccer Boys are now back-to-back state champions for TCSAAL and HCAL! On Saturday, April 13, the Cardinal boys faced Marine Military Academy at Austin Achieve and won 4-2. The boys also faced YES Prep Southeast on May 4 at Rice University in Houston, winning 1-0.Continue reading “Boys Soccer Wins HCAL, Back-to-Back TCSAAL State Championships”
Cardinal Girls Win Their First State Championship
May, 2024 By Anali Garcia, Staff Reporter The varsity girls soccer team brought home its first ever state championship with a dominant 5-1 win over Houston’s YES Prep East-End on Saturday, May 5 at Rice University in Houston. The Honor Charters Athletics League (HCAL) championship is the first state championship for any female athletics programContinue reading “Cardinal Girls Win Their First State Championship”
Breaking Blanco: Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Senior Teacher
May, 2024 By Joseph Nino, Arts & Culture Editor As the Class of 2024 is ready to graduate and say their bye-byes to KAC, someone else will also be graduating along with the seniors. That is none other than AP Lang teacher, Ms. Blanco. Although many students here may not know who she is, theContinue reading “Breaking Blanco: Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Senior Teacher”
Where Are They Now? Here They Are!
May, 2024 By Liliana Castillo and Joseph Nino, Editors KAC has seen a multitude of teachers come and go, each leaving their impact on both the school and their students. It’s never easy saying goodbye to a teacher who truly cares about your well-being, much past their typical job requirements. Especially teachers who have beenContinue reading “Where Are They Now? Here They Are!”
Downtown Class at the Moonshine Grill
April, 2024 By Da’Mylah Moore, Staff Reporter The first thing I noticed about the Moonshine Grill on Red River was the cute exterior and interior. Indoor/outdoor and outdoor covered seating with heaters! The restaurant plays rock-style music, at least while we were there. Cool atmosphere. Clean bathrooms. The waitress was super nice. She was theContinue reading “Downtown Class at the Moonshine Grill”
