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IHS Knight News

The student news site of Independence High School in Frisco, Texas

IHS Knight News

Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch in 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'. (Marvel)

Review: ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’

Ibrahim Ali, Reporter May 12, 2022

The wait is finally over as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) newest movie, 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness', has arrived in theaters. It was not the movie most audiences, including...

IHS Choir and Orchestra ensembles received “Best in Festival” awards at a music festival in San Antonio, Texas on April 8, 2022.

Orchestra and choir students earn “Best in Festival” award

Soumya Dharani, The Knight Press- Reporter May 2, 2022

It’s a rewarding feeling for most teachers to see their students’ considerable time and effort lead them to success. However, helping every student progress can prove to be challenging, especially...

Danielle Yoon plays the cello at the Christ Methodist Church on January 8th, 2022.

Sophomore awarded $10,000 for orchestra

Riya Vatti, Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2022

For many people, winning a $10,000 orchestra grant is an impossible feat. However, IHS sophomore, Danielle Yoon, was able to exceed her own expectations. Yoon was awarded $10,000 by the Texas Cultural...

Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Diahann Carroll in Paris, France, 1960.

April celebrates national jazz appreciation month

Addison Williams, Lead Anchor April 19, 2022

April is national jazz appreciation month, and Knight Press is celebrating the impact that jazz music has across the world, as well as appreciating some of the most talented musicians in the jazz industry...

Looking into America's 2022 Oscar Nominees

Looking into America’s 2022 Oscar Nominees

Addison Williams, Lead Anchor March 24, 2022

Originating within the golden ages of Hollywood, the Academy Awards, otherwise known as the Oscars, is an annual celebration of the past year's movies, documentaries, and short films. Beginning as an elegant...

Holiday movie favorites

Kaylehn Molitor, Social Media Manager December 17, 2021

The holidays are here. With the weather getting colder and lights being hung, our Knights are going to begin watching their favorite holiday movies over winter break.  Some people find their holiday...

IHS Choir Students Tristen Sabin, Luke Noack, and Aditya Nimbalagundi advance to the Area All-State Choir Competition and prepare for auditions in January, 2022.

Students advance to Area All-State Choir Competition

Soumya Dharani, The Knight Press- Reporter December 16, 2021

Students from Independence High School (IHS) have advanced to the Area All-State Choir Competition and are preparing for auditions, which will be held in January.  The top five students from each voice...

Fine arts holiday showcase

Fine arts holiday showcase

Ashwin Padmanabhan, The Knight Press- Reporter December 8, 2021

The Holiday showcase is a large production made up of the IHS Band, Choir, Orchestra, Art, Theater, Royals, and Colorguard. Each department has been practicing since the beginning of October in preparation...

Knight Press' fall film favorites

Knight Press’ fall film favorites

October 21, 2021

Fall is here! Get into the fall mood with some of Knight Press’s fall film favorites! Our Knight Press staff has put together a list of some of their favorite movies and TV shows to watch in the fall!   Dead...

Knight Theatre’s “Thanks, Awfully” Promo

Layla Ajjeh, Executive Producer, Reporter September 22, 2021

Knight Theatre rehearses for "Thanks,Awfully" on September, 4 2021. Photo from Knight Theatre Twitter.

Knight Theatre prepares for first show of school year

Ananya Sirigneedi, The Knight Press- Reporter September 14, 2021

Independence High School (IHS) Knight Theatre is gearing up for their first show of the year. They will be performing, “Thanks, Awfully” on September 23-25.   “This is one of the first true...

Shattered by Sophomore Deeksha Bompada

Art Summer 2021 Art Contest IHS Winners

Suhas Konijeti, Reporter September 14, 2021

10 Independence High School (IHS) students were chosen for publication of the Summer 2021 Art Contest sponsored by Celebrating Art. The Summer 2021 Art Contest is for students across the nation to compete...

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