The Kinkaid School Alumni

Meet the honorees! As part of Reunion Weekend, we celebrate alumni who embody Kinkaid’s mission to lead, serve, and become contributing citizens to Kinkaid, our country, and the global community.

The Distinguished Alumni Award honors an alumnus/a in their 25th Reunion Year or later who has provided extraordinary service to the community or achieved outstanding personal or professional success. The 2026 Distinguished Alumnus is Dr. Sameer Sheth ’94, a nationally recognized neurosurgeon and researcher at Baylor College of Medicine whose groundbreaking work advances treatments for epilepsy and neurological disorders. With more than 300 scientific publications and the highest NIH funding in neurosurgery nationwide in 2025, Dr. Sheth credits Kinkaid for laying the foundation for his success.

The Kinkaid community is invited to the Distinguished Alumni Awards Program on Friday, April 10 at 6:30 pm in the Ogilvie Lobby of the Katz Performing Arts Center on campus. Link in bio to RSVP.

Meet the honorees! As part of Reunion Weekend, we celebrate alumni who are a strong representation of Kinkaid’s mission to lead, serve, and become contributing citizens to Kinkaid, our country, and the global community.

The Distinguished Young Alumni Award honors a young alumnus/a in their 25th Reunion Year or earlier who has demonstrated significant career achievement in their chosen field and strong promise for future success. The 2026 Distinguished Young Alumna is Ryan Beiermeister ’08.

Ryan Beiermeister ’08 has built an extraordinary career at the intersection of technology, policy, and social impact. A standout debater at Kinkaid, she went on to become one of the nation’s top collegiate policy debaters at Northwestern University before launching a career at leading global technology companies. From her leadership at Palantir Technologies and Meta to her current role as Vice President of Product Policy at OpenAI, Ryan has focused on developing responsible technologies that advance global safety, public health, and equitable access to innovation. Her work continues to shape the future of AI and its impact on communities around the world.

The Kinkaid community is invited to the Distinguished Alumni Awards Program Friday, April 10 at 6:30 pm in the Ogilvie Lobby of the Katz Performing Arts Center on campus. Link in bio to RSVP.

Meet the honorees! As part of Reunion Weekend, we celebrate alumni who are a strong representation of Kinkaid’s mission to lead, serve, and become contributing citizens to Kinkaid, our country, and the global community.

The Distinguished Honorary Alumni Award honors a non-alumnus/a who has been significantly involved with Kinkaid and has made a difference in our community. The 2026 Distinguished Honorary Alumna is Judy Muir.

Judy Muir devoted more than 40 years to Kinkaid, shaping generations of students through her commitment to individualized education and thoughtful preparation for life beyond high school. As Director of the Career Development Program for 32 years, she placed more than 5,000 seniors in internships around the world and helped build a nationally recognized model. She also spent 12 years in the College Office guiding students and families with care and insight. Now an independent educational consultant, Judy continues to support students worldwide and remains deeply grateful for her lifelong connection to Kinkaid.

The Kinkaid community is invited to the Distinguished Alumni Awards Program Friday, April 10 at 6:30 pm in the Ogilvie Lobby of the Katz Performing Arts Center on campus. Link in bio to RSVP.

Such a fun night with our Austin Falcons!

Thank you to everyone who spent the evening with us. We loved being together and celebrating our Kinkaid alumni community in Austin.

Meet the honorees! As part of Reunion Weekend, we celebrate alumni who are a strong representation of Kinkaid’s mission to lead, serve, and become contributing citizens to Kinkaid, our country, and the global community.

The Outstanding Service Award is presented to an alumnus/a who has had a longstanding relationship with the School and has demonstrated exceptional commitment and service to Kinkaid’s alumni. The 2026 recipient is Brandt Bowden ‘96.

Brandt has remained a faithful Falcon since entering Kinkaid in ninth grade, exemplifying lifelong dedication through his service as an alumnus, parent, volunteer, and trustee. From joining the Building Committee in 2014 to chairing it since 2019, Brandt has played a pivotal role in the ALL IN Campaign and Kinkaid’s campus transformation, leaving a lasting impact for generations to come.

A generous volunteer and devoted Kinkaid parent of four, Brandt’s connection to the School spans generations. As CEO of The Hanover Company, he brings more than two decades of real estate leadership and expertise, further strengthening Kinkaid’s transformational efforts. Through his leadership, service, and unwavering commitment, Brandt truly embodies the spirit of the Outstanding Service Alumni Award.

The Kinkaid community is invited to the Distinguished Alumni Awards Program Friday, April 10 at 6:30 pm in the Ogilvie Lobby of the Katz Performing Arts Center on campus. Link in bio to RSVP.

The countdown is on…

Classes ending in 1 & 6, your reunion weekend is almost here! Make it official - register today. Link in bio 🔗

📸: 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021

Join us on Friday, March 20 at Greater Houston Sports Club for an afternoon of fellowship and friendly competition in support of The Kinkaid ALL IN Campaign.

Spots fill quickly - secure your team today at the link in our bio!

Calling all Falcon Boys Lacrosse Alums 🥍

Join us back on Segal Field for our Alumni Boys Lacrosse Game on Saturday, March 28, 2026!

1:00 PM Varsity Game vs Dripping Springs HS
3:30 PM Alumni Game
📍Segal Field at Kinkaid Campus

Come cheer on the current team, reconnect with teammates, and hit the field one more time.

Sign up at the link in our bio!

For questions reach out to Coach Michael Centra at [email protected]

Austin Falcons! We’re heading your way! Come reconnect with classmates and meet fellow alums in your area on Thursday, March 26. Open to all alumni in the Austin area, ages 21+.

RSVP: [email protected]
We hope to see you there!

Share your wisdom and make an impact this summer! We are looking for alumni volunteers to host a rising Kinkaid senior for one week this summer ☀️

Please contact Alumni Engagement Manager Liza Blue at [email protected] to sign-up or for more information.

Dallas showed up! So much fun catching up with our Falcons at our Dallas Alumni Party. Thank you to everyone who came out - we loved seeing you!