A personal reflection. February 2025 By Nancy Medina, Staff Reporter What should have been a memorable high school experience became yet another “could’ve been” at KIPP Austin Collegiate. On December 19th, Sophia Hernandez and I, Nancy Medina, both seniors and leaders of the Social Studies Honor Society (Rho Kappa), made the difficult decision to cancelContinue reading “The Winter Formal That Wasn’t”
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Speech & Debate: What is it?
December 2024 By Ernesto Nunez, Staff Reporter Most KAC students know about our soccer team, the girls and boys volleyball teams, and robotics. But not all students know of our debate team. Started by social studies teacher Amber Corral two years ago, the current Speech and Debate team is led by 12th-grade captain Nancy Perez.Continue reading “Speech & Debate: What is it?”
Has Senioritis Reached Epidemic Levels at KAC?
December 2024 By Bryan Garcia, Staff Reporter Senioritis is a common issue among high school seniors, typically seen around the second half of the school semester. This may look like procrastination, lack of effort or even disengagement. According to senior Fredis Arriaza, the phenomenon can happen because students begin to feel like their future isContinue reading “Has Senioritis Reached Epidemic Levels at KAC?”
HOSA’s Next Chapter at KAC
November 2024 By Leslie Sanchez On September 3, 2024, at KIPP Austin Collegiate, a major event took place that marked a new beginning for the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) team. New members were introduced, all with passionate futures and eager to start a new chapter. The event, held on a Tuesday afternoon, wasContinue reading “HOSA’s Next Chapter at KAC”
Hispanic Traditions in November
November 2024 By Nayeli Damian, Assistant Editor In the United States, many Hispanic families celebrate El Día de los Muertos from November 1st to 2nd to honor their deceased loved ones. November is filled with different celebrations, and in many Hispanic communities, people honor their loved ones who have passed away. However, the way theyContinue reading “Hispanic Traditions in November”
KAC Comes to Life During Spirit Week
November 2024 By Litzy Moreno, Staff Reporter KAC students brought their school spirit to life during Spirit Week, held in the last week of October. The campus was buzzing with excitement as everyone joined in on the fun, showcasing their creativity with wild outfits, themed days, and a friendly dose of competition. It was aContinue reading “KAC Comes to Life During Spirit Week”
12th-Graders Rise and Shine at Senior Sunrise
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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