Clubs and Activities
Clubs and activities in the Upper School are seen as co-curricular, not extra-curricular activities. They are a major part of the student experience. Students use clubs to explore passions, dive deeper into particular subjects, or extend learning from classroom experiences. Take a look below at our current club and activity offerings. Each year, students are able to propose new clubs, so the options are endless.
Publication and Multimedia Groups
Ink
The purpose of this student organization is to create an environment in which students have the freedom and support to write and present their own poetry, short stories, vignettes, and even chapters of developing novels to their peers each week. After receiving constructive criticism from club members, students are encouraged to rewrite and then submit their work to the club’s publication, “Ink,” that is published once per year. This club ultimately aims to tap into and expand the School’s literary community.
The Standard
Yearbook
King Cast
Welcome to King Cast, our King School podcast/videocast produced by our US Economics Division (ED). The primary purpose of King Cast is to showcase to the whole King community the degree of engagement in the real world of political economy, financial markets, economic analysis, and of course with King sports, events, activities, and community service on the part of ED students. The programming is a 30 minute (+/-) podcast and it is meant to be quick, fast talk, with the curtain down, verbal mistakes allowed, laughter, with excitement about King Econ and King Community. Enjoy!
Season 6
December 4, 2023
Season 6, Episode 5
S06E05. Jack Zipper, class of 2024, returns for his 4th season, and we are joined by Griffin Joo, class of 2025. This week, guest host Owen Blaine '25 joins us. Watch or have a listen. Watch at your leisure, or listen while you work, drive, eat, or whatever. We appreciate the click.
00:00 Intro
0:53 Griffin Joo - Deflation in the durable goods sector
4:03 Jack Zipper - Weight loss drugs
6:20 Owen Blaine - Preliminary Q3 GDP hotter than expected
8:51 Griffin Joo - King Things - What's happening in the community
9:44 Jack Zipper - King Things - Sports
11:30 Frank Griff Jack Owen- King Things -Lunch reviews with our 2nd poll
18:45 U.S. Economic Data - Look back and look ahead
21:55 U.S. Financial Markets - Snapshot for week ending Dec 1st
24:01 Friendly Reminders
Griffin Joo, Producer, Co-Host; Jack Zipper, Producer, Co-Host
November 13, 2023
Welcome back - Season 6, Episode 13
S06E04. Jack Zipper, class of 2024, returns for his 4th season, and we are joined by Griffin Joo, class of 2025. Watch or have a listen. Watch at your leisure, or listen while you work, or drive, or eat, or whatever. We appreciate the click.
00:00 Intro
1:14 Jack Zipper - WeWork bankruptcy
3:08 Griffin Joo - Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) won't seek reelection
5:27 Frank Roche - Offshore wind farms too expensive
9:09 Griffin Joo - King Things - What's happening in the community
10:27 Jack Zipper - King Things - Sports
12:07 Frank Griff Jack - King Things -Lunch reviews with our first poll
17:23 U.S. Economic Data - look back and look ahead
19:13 U.S. Financial Markets snapshot for week ending Nov 10th
21:10 Friendly Reminders
Griffin Joo, Producer, Co-Host; Jack Zipper, Producer, Co-Host
November 6, 2023
Welcome back - Season 6, Episode 3:
S06E03. Jack Zipper, class of 2024, returns for his 4th season, and we are joined by Griffin Joo, class of 2025. Watch or have a listen. Watch at your leisure, or listen while you work, or drive, or eat, or whatever. We appreciate the click.
- 00:00 Intro
- 0:40 Griffin Joo - Earthquake in Nepal
- 3:52 Frank Roche - It is off-year election time - get out and vote
- 8:27 Griffin Joo - King Things - what is going on in the King Community
- 10:17 Lunch Reviews/Ratings - review of last week, look at this week
- 14:03 U.S. Economic Data - look back and look ahead
- 18:34 U.S. Financial Markets snapshot for week ending Oct 13th
- 20:35 Friendly Reminders
Griffin Joo, Producer, Co-Host; Jack Zipper, Producer, Co-Host, Editor
October 28, 2023
Welcome back - Season 6, Episode 2:
Jack Zipper, class of 2024, returns for his 4th season, and we are joined by Griffin Joo, class of 2025. Watch or have a listen. Watch at your leisure, or listen while you work, or drive, or eat, or whatever. We appreciate the click.
- 00:00 Intro
- 1:00 Griffin Joo - Hurricane Otis hits Mexico
- 3:10 Jack Zipper - Q3 GDP surprise to the upside
- 5:46 Frank Roche - Fed's FOMC interest rate decision for Wednesday
- 9:00 Griffin Joo - King Things - what is going on in the King Community
- 10:39 Jack Zipper - King Sports
- 12:30 Lunch Reviews - review of last week, look at this week
- 17:50 U.S. Economic Data - look back and look ahead
- 20:56 U.S. Financial Markets snapshot for week ending Oct 13th
- 22:23 Friendly Reminders
Griffin Joo, Producer, Co-Host; Jack Zipper, Producer, Co-Host, Editor
October 16, 2023
Welcome back - Season 6, Episode 1:
We are back with Season 6. This season Jack Zipper, class of 2024, returns for his 4th season, and we are joined by Griffin Joo, class of 2025. Welcome Griff. Watch or have a listen. Watch at your leisure, or listen while you work, or drive, or eat, or whatever. We appreciate the click.
- 00:00 Intro
- 1:46 Jack Zipper - Israel Hamas war
- 6:25 Griffin Joo - Russia Ukraine
- 9:24 Frank Roche - Digital Wellness
- 13:40 Griffin Joo - King Things - what is going on in the King Community
- 15:54 Jack Zipper - King Sports - look back and look ahead
- 17:43 New Segment - Lunch Reviews
- 21:35 U.S. Economic Data - look back and look ahead
- 23:27 U.S. Financial Markets snapshot for week ending Oct 13th
- 25:00 Friendly Reminders
Griffen Joo, Producer, Co-Host; Jack Zipper, Producer, Co-Host, Editor
Season 5
March 20, 2023
Season 5, Episode 4: The February Monthly Economic Report
Watch at your leisure, or listen while you work, drive, eat, or whatever. We appreciate the click.
00:11 Intro - Comments on the banking crisis + how to protect deposits
17:31 Growth: Feb Advance Q4 GDP
19:42 Labor market: Feb Employment Situation Report
22:56 Inflation: Feb CPI, PPI, PCE
28:54 International Trade: Feb Int'l Trade Balance Goods & Services
32:52 Monetary Policy: Federal Reserve Feb policy statement, banking crisis response
39:57 Fiscal Policy: Feb Federal Budget Balance, Pres Biden's FY'24 Budget
43:06 Financial markets: Feb S&P 500, 10yr treasury bond, U.S. dollar index, commodities index
Video Editor: Griffen Gaine '23
Producer, Co-host: Jack Zipper '24
January 30, 2023
Welcome back - 5th Season, Episode 3: The December Monthly Economic Report.
Have a listen. I think we present interesting information. Watch on your laptop, or listen on your cell phone on your drive to/from work. Listen while working at your desk. We appreciate the click.
- 1:40 Growth: GDP
- 4:00 Labor market: Employment Situation Report
- 8:55 Inflation: CPI, PPI, PCE
- 13:15 International Trade: Trade Balance Goods
- 15:10 Monetary Policy: Federal Reserve
- 17:50 Fiscal Policy: Congress
- 20:18 Financial markets
- 22:50 Friendly Reminders
Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Jack Zipper '24; Producer, Co-host
December 5, 2022
Welcome back - 5th Season, Episode 2: The November Monthly Economic Report.
Have a listen. I think we present interesting information. Watch on your laptop, or listen on your cell phone on your drive to/from work. Listen while working at your desk. We appreciate the click.
- 0:50 Growth: GDP
- 4:59 Labor market: Employment Situation Report
- 11:30 Inflation: CPI, PPI, PCE
- 16:17 International Trade: Trade Balance Goods
- 18:10 Monetary Policy: Federal Reserve
- 23:26 Fiscal Policy: Congress
- 27:29 Financial markets
- 31:28 Friendly Reminders
Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Jack Zipper '24; Producer, Co-host
November 5, 2022
Welcome back - 5th Season, Episode 1: The October Monthly Economic Report, plus a look at Tuesday's elections with our guest John Harrison.
- 1:05 GDP growth
- 3:35 Labor market
- 7:22 Inflation
- 11:05 International Trade
- 13:58 Productivity
- 15:41 Monetary Policy: the Fed
- 18:36 Fiscal Policy: Congress
- 21:00 Financial markets
- 22:26 Guest John Harrison, midterm elections
Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Jack Zipper '24; Producer, Co-host
Season 4
- April 25, 2022
- April 11, 2022
- April 4, 2022
- March 7, 2022
- February 28, 2022
- February 14, 2022
- February 7, 2022
- January 31, 2022
- January 24, 2022
- January 10, 2022
- December 13, 2021
- December 6, 2021
- November 15, 2021
- November 8, 2021
- November 1, 2021
- October 25, 2021
- October 16, 2021
April 25, 2022
This week:
Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 17. Thank you for all the support.
- (2:30) Nicole updates us on the roller coaster ride that is Nefflix stock
- (8:35) Guest: Tom King, Chairman, King Board of Trustees. Tom talks to us about SPAC's, the size of the derivatives market, the Fed v inflation, Musk's bid for Twitter, and his time as Chairman during COVID
- (28:00) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Mrs. Parker, and Mr. Snyder
- (29:56) King Things & Sports - Rahill updates us on a busy week coming up for King Sports, and the NBA
- (34:30) U.S. economic data week ending April 22nd and the week of April 25th.
- (36:46) U.S. Financial Markets for the week ending April 22nd: Frank on Equities, Nicole on Fixed Income, Rahill on Foreign Exchange, and Frank on Commodities.
Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal '24; Producer Sports, Nicole Roer '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper '24; Producer Sports.
April 11, 2022
This week:
Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 16. Thank you for all the support.
- (1:25) Lily breaks down the Initial Unemployment Claims data for the week ending April 2nd, the lowest since 1968 - Happy Days!
- (5:26) Guest - Dean Maki, Chief Economist, Point 72 Asset Management, and father of Ari Maki '19. Dean talks about the labor market, Fed policy, inflation, oil, and food.
- (14:34) Nicole delves into the role of the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency and the risk of losing that status
- (19:15) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Mrs. Gigante, Dr. K, and Mr. Lear Nickum
- (21:45) King Things - what is happening in our community
- (22:23) Sports - Jack talks to us about the death of Dwayne Haskins, the Masters, and the MLB
- (19:20) More government spending will not reduce high rates of inflation.
- (25:12) U.S. economic data week ending April 8 and the week of April 11.
- (26:53) U.S. Financial Markets for the week ending April 8th: Jack on Equities, Lily on Fixed Income, Nicole on Foreign Exchange, and Frank on Commodities.
Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal '24; Producer Sports, Nicole Roer '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper '24; Producer Sports.
April 4, 2022
April 4, 2022
This week:
Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 15. Thank you for all the support.
- (1:52) Lily reviews President Biden's SPR oil release and offers details on daily oil and gas consumption in the U.S.
- (6:43) Nicole discusses the reversal in the decades long trend in globalization and how unionization is rising in the labor force
- (13:14) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Mr. Nelson, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Zheng.
- (15:10) Sports - a rundown of spring sports at King, Rahill updates us NFL rule changes, and the NCAA final four.
- (19:20) More government spending will not reduce high rates of inflation.
- (21:50) U.S. economic data week ending April 1st and the week of April 4th.
- (24:46) U.S. Financial Markets for the week ending April 1st: Frank on Equities, Nicole on Fixed Income, Lily on Foreign Exchange, and Rahill on Commodities.
Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal '24; Producer Sports, Nicole Roer '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper '24; Producer Sports.
March 7, 2022
This week:
Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 14. Thank you for all the support. This week the King Cast Host is Nicole Roer.
- (0:30) Lily discusses the role of cryptocurrency during war time in Ukraine.
- (4:05) Nicole draws connections between monopolies and the role of Mergers and Acquisitions groups at investment banks.
- (7:40) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Dr. K, Mr. Lear-Nickum, Ms. Rossler, and Mr. Salveson.
- (8:43) King Things & Sports - what is going on in the King community, Jack covers UNC v Duke and March Madness, and Rahill on the MLB and the NBA.
- (12:38) U.S. economic data week ending March 4th and week of March 7th.
- (14:46) U.S. Financial Markets: Nicole on Equities, Jack on Fixed Income, Rahill on Foreign Exchange, and Lily on Commodities.
- (18:38) Friendly Reminders.
Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal '24; Producer Sports, Nicole Roer '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper '24; Producer Sports.
February 28, 2022
February 28, 2022
This week:
Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 13. Thank you for all the support.
- (1:33) Lily updates us on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- (6:33) Nicole checks in on the growing labor unionization drive across America
- (12:08) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Toniolo, and Mrs. Zheng
- (14:45) King Things - what is going on in the King community
- (15:40) Sports: Jack covers the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the sports world, plus MLB and the NBA, Lily on the NHL and Russian players
- (19:40) NATO - An uncertain alliance
- (22:06) U.S. economic data week ending February 25th and week of February 28th
- (24:22) U.S. Financial Markets: Nicole on Equities, Jack on Fixed Income, Lily on Foreign Exchange, and Frank on Commodities
- Friendly Reminders
Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal '24; Producer Sports, Nicole Roer '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper '24; Producer Sports.
February 14, 2022
This week:
Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 12. Thank you for all the support.
- (1:14) Lily updates us on Ukraine and the U.S. military order to remove American troops from Ukraine.
- (5:17) Nicole discusses climate change and the economy
- (10:15) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Mr. Gracia, Dr. K, and Mr. Zoubek
- (11:51) King Things - what is going on in the King community
- (12:42) Sports: Rahill covers the NBA plus a SB preview and picks
- (15:40) U.S. economic data week ending February 11th and week of February 14th
- (18:14) U.S. Financial Markets: Nicole on Equities, Rahill on Fixed Income, Lily on Foreign Exchange, and Frank on Commodities
- (22:06) Friendly Reminders
Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal '24; Producer Sports, Nicole Roer '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper '24; Producer Sports.
February 7, 2022
February 7, 2022
This week:
Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 11. Thank you for all the support.
- (1:00) Lily reviews the Fed's new aggressive language on interest rates and inflation
- (4:30) What are Cryptocurrencies
- (9:12) Guest: Mr. Tom Zoubek, Chair Social Sciences
- (18:31) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Mrs. Farrell, Mr, Lear-Nickum, Mr. Zoubek
- (19:49) King Things - what is going on in the King community
- (21:25) Sports: Jack on the Olympics, Rahill covers the NFL playoffs and Brady
- (24:24) U.S. economic data week ending February 4th and week of February 7th
- (27:23) U.S. Financial Markets: Frank on Equities, Jack on Fixed Income, Rahill on Foreign Exchange, and Lily on Commodities
- (31:12) Friendly Reminders
Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal '24; Producer Sports, Nicole Roer '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper '24; Producer Sports.
January 31, 2022
Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 10. Thank you for all the support.
- (1:20) Nicole checks on the Russia - Ukraine tensions
- (6:28) The Fed can't wait any longer, rates have to go higher
- (9:02) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Mrs. Bowe, Mrs. Schulman, and Mr. Snyder
- (11:37) King Things - what is going on in the King community
- (13:15) Sports: Jack & Rahill cover the NBA and NFL
- (17:07) U.S. economic data week ending January 21 and week of January 24
- (20:22) U.S. Financial Markets, Jack on Equities, Nicole on Fixed Income, Rahill on Foreign Exchange, and Lily on Commodities
- Friendly Reminders
Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal '24; Producer Sports, Nicole Roer '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper '24; Producer Sports.
January 24, 2022
This week:
Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 9. Thank you for all the support.
- (:57) Lily Ryan looks into Bitcoins recent selloff
- (4:25) Nicole Roer looks into the Netflix stock selloff
- (9:08) Guest: Ms. Ran LaPolla, Chair of the Art Department
- (22:39) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Mr. Coulombe, Mrs. Gigante, Mr. Salvesen, and Mrs. Zheng
- (25:23) King Things - what is going on in the King community
- (27:00) Sports: Jack & Rahill cover the NBA and NFL
- (29:45) U.S. economic data week ending January 21 and week of January 24
- (32:42) U.S. Financial Markets, Jack on Equities, Nicole on Fixed Income, Rahill on Foreign Exchange, and Lily on Commodities
- Friendly Reminders
Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal '24; Producer Sports, Nicole Roer '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper '24; Producer Sports.
January 10, 2022
Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 8. Thank you for all the support.
- (1:25) Nicole Roer updates us on rising U.S. inflation
- (5:45) Lily Ryan reviews the December Employment Situation Report
- (9:36) Guest: Ms. Ran LaPolla, Chair of the Art Department
- (22:45) "What Did We Learn This Week" - shout-out to Dr. K, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Salvesen, and Mrs. Toniolo
- (24:37) Sports: Jack & Rahill cover the NBA and NFL
- (29:03) 2022 Predictions
- (30:00) U.S. Economic Data week ending January 7 and week of January 10
- (32:18) U.S. Financial Markets, Lily on Equities, Rahill on Fixed Income, Nicole on Foreign Exchange, and Jack on Commodities
- Friendly Reminders
Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal '24; Producer Sports, Nicole Roer '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper '24; Producer Sports.
December 13, 2021
Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 7. Thank you for all the support.
- (1:01) Nicole Roer explains NFT's and the Metaverse
- (6:36) Lily Ryan reviews the November Consumer Price Index
- (10:54) "What Did We Learn This Week"
- (13:20) King Things
- (14:02) Sports: Jack & Rahill cover King Sports, Jack on College football and F1, and Nicole on the NBA and Steph Curry
- (19:11) Rents spike in NYC on Renewed Demand
- (21:05) U.S. Economic Data week ending Dec 10 and week of Dec 13
- (23:25) U.S. Financial Markets, Lily on Equities, Jack on Fixed Income, Rahill on Foreign Exchange, and Nicole on Commodities
- Friendly Reminders
Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal '24; Producer Sports, Nicole Roer '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper '24; Producer Sports.
December 6, 2021
This week:
Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 6. Thank you for all the support.
- (:50) Lily Ryan: Congress keeps government open with a CR
- (4:19) Nicole Roer: Omicron & the economy
- (8:55) Guest - King Dept Chair Series, Pat O'Neill, Chair History Dept
- (23:25) "What Did We Learn This Week"
- (24:45) King Things
- (25:27) Sports: Jack Zipper on the MLB, Rahill Jaiswal on the NFL
- (28:33) Housing As A Commodity
- (31:59) U.S. Economic Data week ending Dec 3, week of Dc 6
- (34:50) U.S. Financial Markets, Nicole on Equities, Lily on Fixed Income, Jack on Foreign Exchange, and Rahill on Commodities
- Friendly Reminders
Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal '24; Producer Sports, Nicole Roer '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper '24; Producer Sports.
November 15, 2021
This week:
Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 5. Thank you for all the support.
- (:45) Lily Ryan: Belarus and Natural Gas
- (4:45) Guest - King Dept Chair Series, Claudia Lydon, Chair Language Dept
- (14:11) King Things
- (15:06) Sports: Lily Ryan on the NHL and King Sports
- (16:33) Economic data
- (17:58) Market Analysis with Frank on Equities, Lily Ryan on Fixed Income, Frank on Foreign Exchange, and Lily on Commodities
- Friendly Reminders
Griffen Gaine ('23); Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal ('24); Producer Sports, Nicole Roar ('22); Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan ('22); Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper ('24); Producer Sports.
November 8, 2021
This week:
Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 4. Thank you for all the support.
- (1:00) Nicole Roer: The Fed Begins Their Taper
- (5:30) Lily Ryan: COP26 Conference Glasgow
- (12:35) Guest - King Dept Chair Series, Carolyn Patten, Chair English Dept
- (19:25) "What Did We Learn This Week" - Shout-outs to Mr. Waldman, Mrs. Bowe, and Mrs. Parker
- (21:04) Sports: Rahill Jaiswal on College Football, NFL, and MLB, plus game picks.
- (24:40) Economic data
- (27:28) Market Analysis with Frank on Equities, Nicole Roer on Fixed Income, Lily Ryan on Foreign Exchange, and Jack Zipper on Commodities
- Friendly Reminders
Griffen Gaine ('23); Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal ('24); Producer Sports, Nicole Roar ('22); Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan ('22); Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper ('24); Producer Sports.
November 1, 2021
This week:
Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 3. Thank you for all the support.
- (1:35) Nicole Roer: The Robotic Revolution
- (6:44) Lily Ryan: The Global Minimum Corporate Tax
- (11:11) "What Did We Learn This Week" - Shout-outs to Mr. Waldman, Mrs. Bowe, and Mrs. Parker
- (13:09) King Things - What is going on in our King Community
- (14:42) Sports: Rahill Jaiswal on College Football, NFL, and MLB, plus game picks.
- (17:41) Frank Roche: Stamford Mayoral Election, Fed's FOMC meeting Wed
- (22:09) Economic data
- (24:33) Market Analysis with Frank on Equities, Nicole Roer on Fixed Income, Lily Ryan on Foreign Exchange, and Rahill Jaiswal on Commodities
- Friendly Reminders
Griffen Gaine ('23); Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal ('24); Producer Sports, Nicole Roar ('22); Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan ('22); Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper ('24); Producer Sports.
October 25, 2021
This week:
Welcome back - 4th Season, Episode 2. Thank you for all the support.
- (3:38) Nicole Roer: Netflix Gets A Boost From Squid Game
- (8:45) Jack Zipper: Facebook Whistleblower
- (13:12) "What Did We Learn This Week" - Shout-outs to Dr. K, Mrs. Bowe, and Ms. Rossler
- (15:02) King Things - What is going on in our King Community
- (16:33) Sports: Jack Z on the King Homecoming and the NFL, Rahill J on the MLB and NBA, plus game picks.
- (20:33) Frank Roche: Hey, Fed! Too Many Bubbles, Time To Raise Rates
- (23:58) Economic data & Markets
- Friendly Reminders
Griffen Gaine ('23); Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal ('24); Producer Sports, Nicole Roar ('22); Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan ('22); Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper ('24); Producer Sports.
October 16, 2021
October 16, 2021
This week:
Welcome back to our Fourth Season, Episode 1. Thank you for all the support.
- Nicole Roer: What Is With All The Inflation
- Lily Ryan: Can We Afford To Build Back Better
- "What Did We Learn This Week - Shout-outs to Mr. Boaz, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Salvesen, Mrs. Schulman, Ms. Zheng
- (12:21) King Things - what is going on in our King Community
- (13:20) Sports: Jack Z on the NFL, Rahill J on the MLB and NBA, Nicole R on college basketball, and Lily on the NFL
- (16:40) Frank Roche: Why Are The Shelves Empty
- (18:45) Economic data & Markets
- Friendly Reminders
Griffen Gaine '23; Video Editor, Rahill Jaiswal '24; Producer Sports, Nicole Roar '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + sports, Lily Ryan '22; Producer Hot Topics and King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper '24; Producer Sports.
Season 3
- April 26, 2021
- April 19, 2021
- April 12, 2021
- March 8, 2021
- March 1, 2021
- February 20, 2021
- February 6, 2021
- January 30, 2021
- January 23, 2021
- January 9, 2021
- December 12, 2020
- December 5, 2020
- November 23, 2020
- November 14, 2020
- November 9, 2020
- November 2, 2020
- October 26, 2020
April 26, 2021
April 26, 2021
This week:
This is our last show of the Season 3. The team produced 16 episodes this year with nearly 9 hours of content. Thank you for your support.
- (1:00) Nicole Roer delves into what is causing the semiconductor chip shortage
- (6:01) Lily Ryan breaks down President Biden's proposed capital gains tax hike and the impact on markets
- (10:25) "What Did We Learn This Week - Shout-outs to Ms. Varghese, Mr. Gracia, Mr. Hyatt, and Mr. Roche
- (13:53) King Things - what is going on in our King Community
- (15:05) Sports with Jack on the MLB, Nicole on the NBA, and Lily on the NHL
- (21:48) Economic data & Markets
Rahill Jaiswal; Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.
April 19, 2021
April 19, 2021
This week:
Our guest Co-Host this week is Josh Gershon ('24)
- (1:23) Nicole Roer covers Q1 bank earnings and Goldman's blowout quarter
- (6:48) Josh Gershon updates us on the Coinbase (COIN) IPO
- (9:11) "What Did We Learn This Week - Shout-outs to Mr. Salvenson, Mr. Hyatt, and Mr. Bradt
- (12:21) King Things - what is going on in our King Community
- (13:20) Sports with Nicole
- (16:40) Jake Murphy adds some more to the Coinbase story
- (18:45) Economic data & Markets
Rahill Jaiswal; Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.
April 12, 2021
April 12, 2021
This week: Our Guest this week is Dean Maki, Chief Economist Point72 Asset Management. This is a must-see interview; one of the best economists in the business today, and father to 2019 alum, Ari Maki. Dean shares his insights on the federal debt, the Fed actions, inflation, lease moratoriums, and his near-term forecast for 2021.
- Nicole Roer talks about elevated valuations in stocks and the relationship to bonds
- Lily Ryan talks about President Biden's Executive Order on gun control
- Guest: Dean Maki, Chief Economist Point72 Asset Management
- "What Did We Learn This Week - Shout-outs to Mrs. Patten, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Hyatt
- King Things - what is going on in our King Community
- Sports with Lily and Nicole
- Jake Murphy talks about the $4.5B hedge fund blowup involving Archegos
- Economic data & Markets Rahill Jaiswal;
Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.
March 8, 2021
Mar 8, 2021
This week:
Our Guest this week is Adam Boaz: English Teacher, US Faculty Liaison, Grade 11 Dean, and coach. Adam talks about the Pelican newspaper, his new role as Faculty Liaison, what Grade Dean's do, and Adam shares some of his poetry.
- Nicole Roer: H.R. 1512, CLEAN Future Act
- Lily Ryan: H.R. 1177, U.S. Citizenship Act 2021
- "What Did We Learn This Week:"
- King Things - what is going on in our King Community
- Sports with Jack, Lily, and Rahill: MLB, Premier, NFL, NHL
- Guest: Adam Boaz,
- Economic data & Markets
Rahill Jaiswal; Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.
March 1, 2021
Mar 1, 2021
This week:
Guest Host Bobby Cribbin, King Class of 2018, Junior. U of Indiana, Media
- Nicole Roer: Fixed income markets flashing warning signs on inflation
- Guest Host Bobby Cribbin on rotation out of stocks into bonds
- Lily Ryan on President's Biden decision to bomb Syria
- "What Did We Learn This Week:" Boaz, Karipides, Snyder, Zoubek
- King Things
- Sports, with Jack and Rahill, with Lily Ryan on the NHL
- Jake Murphy with a Bitcoin update
- Economic data & Markets
Rahill Jaiswal; Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.
February 20, 2021
Feb 20, 2021
This week:
- Nicole Roer updates us on Gamestop/Reddit/Robinhood
- Lily Ryan on the relentless rise of Bitcoin
- Jake Murphy reviews Australia's battle with Facebook
- "What Did We Learn This Week:"
- King Things
- Sports with Jack and Rahill, plus Lily Ryan talks the NHL and NY Rangers
- Texas: Houston we have a problem
- Economic data & Markets
Rahill Jaiswal; Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.
February 6, 2021
Feb 6, 2021
- A market update; chaos continues
- COVID relief Resolution gets thru House and Senate
- "What Did We Learn This Week:" Bradt, Karipides, Mendez
- King Things & Sports - Super Bowl Picks
- Fed statement on their Wednesday interest rate decision
- Economic data & Markets
Rahill Jaiswal; Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.
January 30, 2021
Jan 30, 2021
This week:
- Gamestop stock frenzy
- Guest: Tom King, Chairman, King School Board of Trustees talks Gamestop, his support for King and the new middle turf field, corporate M&A in 2021, hedge funds leaving NYC and CT for FLA, and banking as a career choice, plus Tom Brady playing at 43
- Speaker Pelosi and the COVID relief stimulus package
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things & Sports
- Fed statement on their Wednesday interest rate decision
- Economic data & Markets
Rahill Jaiswal; Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.
January 23, 2021
Jan 23, 2021
This week:
- Biden Inauguration and first policy decisions
- Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims remain elevated
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things & Sports - NFL Wild Card pick results and Conference Game picks
- The Presidential Executive Order
- Economic data & Markets
Rahill Jaiswal; Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.
January 9, 2021
Jan 9, 2021
This week:
Guests: Alesia Paz and Max Crook; leaders of the King Young Democrats Club, and, Sean Mullen and Will Burket; leaders of the King Young Republicans Club.
- U.S. Capitol chaos and violence
- GA Senate race and control of the U.S. Senate
- Guests: King Young Democrats and Young Republicans
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things & Sports
- Job reports show renewed labor market weakness
- Economic data & Markets
Rahill Jaiswal; Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.
December 12, 2020
Dec 12, 2020
This week:
Guest: David Mullen, Senior Product manager for Bloomberg Index Systems Ltd.
Co-Host; Catie Baer ('22), VP King Feminist Club
- Brexit update
- Catie Baer talks about Kamala Harris as our first VP elect
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things & Sports
- Guest, David Mullen
- White House promises more stimulus
- Economic data & Markets
Rahill Jaiswal; Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.
December 5, 2020
Dec 5, 2020
Guest: Lakeya Graves, King's Director of Marketing. Lakeya talks about the role of social media in marketing today, her role at King, her journey from ecommerce to education, and marketing as a college and career choice.
This week
- M&A activity picks up
- U.S. net employment growth slows in November
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things & Sports
- Guest, Lakeya Graves
- UK approves vaccine
- Economy & Markets
Rahill Jaiswal; Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.
November 23, 2020
Nov 23, 2020
This week:
Guest: Tim Armstrong. Tim talks about the Armstrong family support for King, his early experience mixing technology and business, his many business ventures and empowering consumers, and he offers advice for King students.
This week's Co-Host, Tyler Ferdinand ('21)
- Treasury Sec Mnuchin challenges Fed Chair Powell
- Georgia Certifies Election Results
- Pfizer Files for Emergency Use of Vaccine
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things & Sports
- Guest, Tim Armstrong
- Economy & Markets
Rahill Jaiswal; Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.
November 14, 2020
Nov 14, 2020
This week:
- Fed Chair Powell Talks About the Future of the Economy
- Dr. Fauci's Thoughts on New Vaccine
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things & Sports
- Kamala Harris Make History
- Economy & Markets
Rahill Jaiswal; Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.
November 9, 2020
Nov 9, 2020
This week:
- Oct Employment Situation Report - net job growth
- Election update
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things & Sports
- Jack Ma and Ant Group under the spotlight in China
- Federal Reserve interest rate decision
- Economy & Markets
Rahill Jaiswal; Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.
November 2, 2020
Nov 2, 2020
This week:
- Surprise drop in September Pending Home Sales
- The Election is upon us
- How investors are preparing market volatility
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things & Sports
- Guest: Bryan Murphy, CEO, Breather (breather.com)
- Economy & Markets
Rahill Jaiswal; Producer King Things + Sports, Jake Murphy; Producer Hot Topics and Video Editor, Nicole Roar; Producer Hot Topics and King Things, Lily Ryan; Producer Hot Topics King Things + Sports, and Jack Zipper; Producer Sports.
October 26, 2020
Oct 26, 2020
Goldman Sach's pays fine to Malaysia, King Things + Sports, "What Did We Learn This Week," Hot Topics: PayPal goes all in on crypto currencies, and the new Social Security Administration report on the lost of the middle class, data & the markets, and friendly reminders.
Credits: King Economics Division of Social Sciences Dept Jake Murphy, Video Editor
Season 2
- March 6, 2020
- February 28, 2020
- February 21, 2020
- February 12, 2020
- January 24, 2020
- January 10, 2020
- December 19, 2019
- December 6, 2019
- November 22, 2019
- November 8, 2019
- November 1, 2019
- October 28, 2019
- October 18, 2019
- October 11, 2019
March 6, 2020
Mar 6, 2020
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Carly Barry '20, and Ryan Hammoud '22
Discussion Topics:
- Federal Reserve surprise rate cut and market reactions
- Luke Stanise gives us the weekly Covid-19 update
- Politics: Super-Tuesday update
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things
- Economy and markets
- Friendly Reminders
February 28, 2020
Feb 28, 2020
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Host, producer & editor Luke Stanise '20
Discussion Topics:
- Stocks down sharply: Mr. Roche offers expert advice to students, faculty, staff and parents on how to manage investments in a falling market; why markets are down, and what can you do.
- Market Prices; stocks, bonds, currencies, and commodities
- Interview: Laura Bowe, Jack Coughlin met with Laura to talk about her interest in journalism
- Mr. Roche and Luke leave the studio and report live from the King gym for 2020 First Annual Boys Intramural Basketball finals game from Friday.
- Friendly Reminders
February 21, 2020
Feb 21, 2020
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Luke Stanise '20, and Jack Coughlin '20
Discussion Topics:
- Democratic National Debate
- Updates on the Corona Virus and its impact on the economy
- A special edition of "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things
- Economy and markets
- Friendly Reminders
February 12, 2020
Feb 12, 2020
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Luke Stanise '20, and Jack Coughlin '20
Discussion Topics:
- Jack updates us on the Coronovirus
- Luke talks Tesla stock volatility
- Federal Reserve Chairman Powell testimony to Congress on current monetary conditions and state of the economy
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things
- Economy and markets
- Friendly Reminders
January 24, 2020
Jan 24, 2020
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes co-hosts Christine Hanson '20 and Jacquelyn Banford '20
Discussion Topics:
- Coronovirus
- Trump's impeachment trial
- ECB interest rate decision
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things
- Jack Coughlin is "in the hallways" again asking your favorite lunch
- Economy and markets
- Friendly Reminders
January 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, Lauren Garrigues, '20 and Cate Leibowits '21
Discussion Topics:
- December Employment Situation Report - Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things
- In studio guest: Mr. Ian Lear-Nickum, talks Iran
- Economy and markets
- Friendly Reminders
December 19, 2019
Dec 13, 2019
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, discusses
- FOMC Statement; kept interest rates unchanged
- Impeachment proceedings
- U.S. China sign phase 1 trade deal
- Friendly Reminders
December 6, 2019
Dec 6, 2019
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Host, Jackie Klein '20.
Discussion Topics:
- November Employment Situation Report
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things
- Jack Coughlin interviews his dad, Sean Coughlin, President of the Premiere Collection (auto dealer)
- Economy and markets
- Friendly Reminders
November 22, 2019
Nov 22, 2019
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, Tim Landis '20, Tommy Morris '20, and Robert Commaroto, '20.
Discussion Topics:
- Hot Topics: Impeachment, Tesla's Cyber Truck, Israeli Politics
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things: King Sports
- Jack Coughlin is "In The Hallways," this week "favorite after school snack"
- Economy and markets
- Friendly Reminders
November 8, 2019
Nov 8, 2019
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, Samantha Berman '21, and Davis Knight '20.
Discussion Topics:
- US Stocks and China Trade Deal
- Women in Economics
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things: what is going on in the King community
- Jack Coughlin talks with David Volain Senior Associate Director College Counseling
- Economy and markets
- Friendly Reminders
November 1, 2019
Nov 1, 2019
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, KJ Gallagher '20, and Peter Marsh '20.
Discussion Topics:
- Fed cut rates, Fed statement
- Impeachment update
- Checking in on Investment portfolios
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things: what is going on in the King community
- Jack Coughlin is "In The Hallways"
- Economy and markets
- Friendly Reminders
October 28, 2019
Oct 28, 2019
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, Brian Gomez '20, and Wyatt Kane '20.
Discussion Topics:
- Will the Fed cut rates again
- Trade with China
- Amazon web services
- King Things: what is going on in the King community
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- Coaches interviews with Jack Coughlin
- Economy and markets
- Friendly Reminders
October 18, 2019
Oct 18, 2019
In today's show, Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, Tommy Morris '20, and Tim Landis '20.
Discussion Topics:
- Brexit & Boris
- Syria
- Russian influence
- Bidens' get more attention
- King Things: what is going on in the King community
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- "In the Hallways" (new segment)
- Economy and markets
- Friendly Reminders
October 11, 2019
Oct 11, 2019
In today's show, Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, Charlie Feinstein '20, and Dylan McMorrow '20.
Discussion Topics:
- The Fed is back
- NBA & China
- Another attack on Iranian oil shipping
- King Things: what is going on in the King community
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- "In the Hallways" (new segment)
- Economy and markets
- Friendly Reminders
Season 1
- May 3, 2019
- April 26, 2019
- April 19, 2019
- April 5, 2019
- March 29, 2019
- March 1, 2019
- February 22, 2019
- February 8, 2019
- February 1, 2019
- January 25, 2019
- January 11, 2019
- December 18, 2018
- December 7, 2018
- November 30, 2018
- November 19, 2018
- November 12, 2018
- November 2, 2018
- October 26, 2018
- October 19, 2018
May 3, 2019
May 3, 2019
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, Luke Buttenwieser '19, and Jack Coughlin '20
Discussion Topics:
- Our last show of the season
- Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
- Mr. President's last assembly brought tears of joy
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things: what is going on at King
- Guest Segment: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mr. Paul Walton, from Faith
- Economy and markets
- Friendly Reminders
April 26, 2019
April 26, 2019
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts, Michael Carnavalla ('19), Sean Mullen '21, and Will Burke '21
Discussion Topics:
- Q1 GDP surprises to the upside
- King Vikings Investment Club wins the 2019 JA Stock Market Challenge
- "What Did We Learn This Week"
- King Things: what is going on at King
- Guest Interview with Mrs Kim Leeker, King CFO
- Guest Interview with Mr, Lear-Nickum (Part 2 of 2)
- Economy and markets
- Friendly Reminders
April 19, 2019
April 19, 2019
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Host, and Sound Editor, Luke Stanise '20.
Discussion Topics:
- The Redacted Mueller Report
- JPMorgan Q1 Earnings Report
- "What Did We Learn This Week:" Luke & Frank
- King Things: what is going on at King
- Guest Interview with Mr, Ian Lear-Nickum (Part I of 2)
- Economy and markets: Initial Unemployment Claims continue to fall to 50 year lows, economic data, market prices
- Friendly Reminders
April 5, 2019
April 5, 2019
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Nick Carnavalla '19, Tim Landis '20, and Robert Commaroto '20.
Discussion Topics:
- March Employment Situation Report
- President Trump gives China until 2025
- Saudi Arabia threatens U.S. over anti-trust laws and OPEC
- "What Did We Learn This Week:"
- King Things: what is going on at King
- Guest Interview with a special mystery guest
- Economy and markets: President Trump is trying to rhetorically manipulate the stock market, economic data, market prices
March 29, 2019
March 29, 2019
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Host and our audio editor Luke Stanise '20.
Discussion Topics:
- Mueller Report
- Federal Reserve Capitulates
- Latest Brexit Update
- "What Did We Learn This Week:" Luke and Frank
- King Things: What is going on at King?
- Guest Interview with Mr. Dean Maki, Managing Partner & Chief Economist at Point72 Asset Mgt who talks about being an economist, the economic outlook, and the importance of an economics education
- Economy and markets: an inverted yield curve, economic data, asset prices
March 1, 2019
March 1, 2019
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Peter Marsh '20, Jack Coughlin '20, and Nick Carnavalla '19
Discussion Topics:
- Korea, Fed Chair Powell, Cohen hearings
- "What Did We Learn This Week:" Jack, Luke, Nick, and Peter
- King Things: what is going on at King
- Guest Interview with Christos Galanopoulos, King History Faculty
- Economy and markets: economic data, asset prices
February 22, 2019
February 22, 2019
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Anna Patten '19, and Jack Coughlin '20.
Discussion Topics:
- U.S. federal debt outstanding
- Federal tax returns are down
- "What Did We Learn This Week:" Jack, Anna, Luke
- King Things: what is going on at King
- Guest Interview with Garrett Mendez Boaz, King Performing Arts Dept
- Economy and markets: FOMC Minutes, economic data, asset prices
February 8, 2019
February 8, 2019
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Michael Carnavalla, and Joey Skarad, both class of 2019.
Discussion Topics:
- U.S. China trade negotiations
- What follows the SOTU
- "What Did We Learn This Week:" Michael, Joe, Luke, Emily, Anna, Jack
- King Things: what is going on at King
- Guest Interview with Adam Boaz, King English Dept
- Economy and markets: Yellen warns on rates, economic data, asset prices
February 1, 2019
February 1, 2019
- The January jobs report
- The Federal Reserves Interest Rate Decision
- "What Did We Learn This Week:" Josh & Luke
- King Things: what is going on at King
- Guest Interview with Jason Bouton, Head Athletic Trainer
- Economy and markets: Brexit update, economic data, asset prices
January 25, 2019
January 25, 2019
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Billy Bernfeld '22.
Discussion Topics:
- U.S. Gov't Shutdown & State of the Union
- What Did We Learn This Week
- King Things
- Guest Interview with Bill Waldman, Director of Institutional Technology
- ECB holds interest rates and turns dovish
- Economy and markets
January 11, 2019
January 11, 2019
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Luke Stanise '20 and Emily Barnard '19
Discussion Topics:
- U.S. Gov't Shutdown
- NFL Divisional Round Playoffs
- What Did We Learn This Week
- King Things
- Guest Interview with Max Hellman, '18, and Matt Roar, '18
- Market volatility in December
- Economy and markets
December 18, 2018
December 14, 2018
- Brexit, PM no confidence
- What Did We Learn This Week
- King Things
- Guest Interview with Luke Buttenwieser, US 2019 student body President
- Interest Rate decisions by the ECB and the Fed
- Economy and markets
December 7, 2018
December 7, 2018
- November ADP Employment Report
- November Employment Situation Report
- What Did We Learn This Week
- King Things
- Guest Interview with Jonathan Coulombe, US Dean of Students
- Trump, China and trade
- Economy and markets
November 30, 2018
November 30, 2018
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty
Discussion Topics:
- G20 meeting in Argentina
- A Brexit Update
- What Did We Learn This Week
- King Things
Guest Interview with Kathryn Warren, Innovation Lab Director
- Fed's Powell turns Dovish?
- This weeks economic indicators and market reactions
- Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard
- Audio Editor: Luke Stanise
Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty
November 19, 2018
November 19, 2018
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Sam Gleason '19.
Discussion Topics:
- Brexit plan puts PM May at riskWhat Did We Learn This Week
- King Things
- Guest Interview with Jessica Landis, Interim Director, College Counseling
- Oil prices keep dropping
- This weeks economic indicators and market reactions
Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard
Audio Editor: Luke Stanise
Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty
November 12, 2018
November 12, 2018
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Luke Stanise '20
Discussion Topics:
- The Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision
- King Things
- Guest Interview with Mark Silence, and Dr Jackie Martino, King Performing Arts Dept
- King Cast Nov 9 final cut - 11:11:18, 10.22 AM.mp3
- U.S. Trade Representative Peter Navarro on China trade negotiations
- This weeks economic indicators and market reactions
Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard
Audio Editor: Luke Stanise
Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty
November 2, 2018
Nov 2, 2018
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts Ari Maki '19 and Alex Holtz '19.
Discussion Topics:
- America's ever growing national debt
- King Things
- Guest Interview with Cathy Mishkin, History Faculty
- The October employment report
- This weeks economic indicators and market reactions
Producers: Emily Barnard, Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou
Audio Editor: Luke Stanise
Technical Editor: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty
October 26, 2018
Oct 26, 2018
In today's show, Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes co-hosts George Dowling '19 and Alex Knorr '19.
Discussion Topics:
- The global stock market sell-off
- King Things
- Guest Interview with Marty Reiser, Chief Legal Council for US House Majority Whip Steve Scalise
- The current economy and markets.
Producers: Emily Barnard, Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou
Audio Editor: Luke Stanise
Technical Editor: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty
October 19, 2018
Oct 19, 2018
In today's show Mr. Frank Roche, Economics and Social Science Faculty, welcomes Co-Hosts George Taylor '19 and Grady Norton '19.
Discussion Topics:
- President Trump challenging Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on interest rate hikes
- Guest Interview with Micah Hauen, Dean of Athletics: King Homecoming Weekend
- The current economy and markets.
Producers: Victoria Crowe, Alexa Vassaliou, Emily Barnard
Audio Editor: Luke Stanise
Technical Producer: Mr. Brady Shoemaker, Computer Science & Digital Applications Faculty
Enrichment Groups
- Art Club
- Civics - Young Democrat's Club
- Civics - Young Republican's Club
- Debate Team
- Drama Club
- GAINS (Girls Advancing in STEM)
- Gender Equality Club
- Gender Sexuality Awareness Club (GSA)
- French Club
- Investment
- Math Team
- Microfinance/Social Entrepreneurship
- Model UN
- Robotics Club
- Rocketry Club
- STEM
- Ultimate Frisbee Club
- Film Club
- Reselling Club
- Sports Business Club
Art Club
The Art Club provides an opportunity for students to use the art facilities and supplies to create their own artworks. Supervision and instruction are available as students work independently on projects of their own design. At the end of the school year, Art Club members display their work in the mezzanine gallery for all to enjoy.
Civics - Young Democrat's Club
Civics - Young Republican's Club
The Young Republicans Club meets every rotation to discuss current events, exchange ideas, and learn from one another. This year, we plan on having several debates with the Young Democrats Club (for context, last year we had debates on a range of topics including gun control and abortion) and look forward to sharing our opinions and developing our public speaking skills, while also learning from the wealth of perspectives that this school has to offer. Further, we plan on compiling a list of potential speakers at our first meeting, as we have done in the past, and will plan on inviting relevant speakers regularly. As we are entering into the election cycle for 2020, we are also excited to conduct regular polling of the student body this year for us to discuss and analyze during club meetings.
Debate Team
Drama Club
You’re probably reading this right now saying “What IS drama club, and how do I join??”. If you don’t know what the drama club is, we work to promote the shows, work on the theater banquet (get together at the end of the year for all theater goers), and maybe even going to see local or professional shows! It’s going to be a blast!
GAINS (Girls Advancing in STEM)
The goal of the club is to give girls the opportunity to try different things so that they are exposed to different STEM fields, allowing them to explore their interests. It also opens the opportunity to meet possible mentors from professional environments. We will be attending the GAINS conference in NYC in the spring as well as smaller conferences throughout the year.
Gender Equality Club
The Gender Equality Club is a place to discuss, disseminate and combat gender discrimination, gender bias and the stigma around feminism. We will be undertaking multiple projects throughout the year, including a trip to the Women's March in January and a mural on the glass staircase, as well as weekly discussions about gender equality in the past and present.
Gender Sexuality Awareness Club (GSA)
The Gender and Sexuality Awareness Club (GSA) is a safe space in which students discuss LGBTQ issues, both those in the broader community and issues specific to King. GSA seeks to promote a greater understanding of LGBTQ issues through guest speakers, collaboration with other student clubs, and special events. GSA is not solely an affinity space; all friends and allies of those who identify on the LGBTQ rainbow are welcome to attend.
French Club
🇫🇷The French Club is a place where students can get together to learn and discuss the French language and culture. Every meeting, there will be a new French song to listen to and a new type of food to try, like cheeses and pastries. There will also be new French vocabulary, interesting facts and news about Francophone countries, and the occasional French movie. Students will learn about the French language and culture in a fun and exciting way that will foster a love for the language. You don’t need to be taking a French course to join this club; all are welcome to enjoy the learning (and the snacks). For our project, we are planning on showing a French movie in the PAC towards the end of the year as an opportunity to de-stress. We were also thinking of a field trip to a French restaurant (most likely Le Fat Poodle). 🇫🇷
Investment
In the Investment Club, students with any level of knowledge will gain a better understanding of what it means to invest, different forms of investments, and how they can apply this knowledge to their life. Students will learn through presentations and discussions and will compete against each other through an investment simulator. At the end of the year, students will show off their investing skills in the Stock Market Challenge, a regional competition.
Math Team
The Math Team is a group of students whose knowledge and love for Mathematics is outstanding. The students compete with 25 Fairfield County schools six times per year. Prior to attending meets, students must complete at least 48 problems in a packet handed out by the Math Team coaches. They also must take a short quiz, which will assess their preparedness for attending the meet.
Microfinance/Social Entrepreneurship
The club intends to lend small amounts of money to businesses and entrepreneurs, who otherwise could not get loans. Throughout the selection process our aim is to choose businesses that will offer long term economic/social benefits to their community. The club will present its efforts to the student body to raise awareness in the King community.
Model UN
Members of the Model UN club will have the opportunity to attend simulations of real United Nations conferences. We will be attending three major conferences, Brown University Simulation of The United Nations, Harvard Model UN, and Boston College Model UN. We spend around three days at each of these conferences, interacting, discussing, and resolving major issues with people from around the world. Additionally, King hosts its own conference to prepare students of all skill levels for the major conferences.
Club members need not have amazing debate or public speaking skills. A desire to learn and improve is perfect for this club. Students will be assigned a particular Country in a United Nations committee. They will research their country to learn about its particular views and positions on a topic. Through negotiations with other people representing other countries, club members will help to form a resolution that aligns with their country’s stance. Model UN helps develop leadership skills, give students a global perspective, and is a great way to step outside of your comfort zone in experiences unmatched by any other club.
Model UN is a club catered to those who are interested in international relations and collaborative problem solving. Members gain an experience similar to a real-life United Nations conference, knowledge of the world around them, and public speaking skills.
Robotics Club
The mission of the King School Robotics Club is to design, construct, and program robots. These robots will complete tasks, compete against other robots or automate repetitive tasks within King's campus. This club is open to all students regardless of their engineering or programming background. We hope to not only teach robotics but to also learn new things from our peers.
Rocketry Club
STEM
The purpose of this club is to promote STEM within the School. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. We focus on these areas together not only because the skills and knowledge in each discipline are essential for student success, but also because these fields are deeply intertwined in the real world and in how students learn most effectively.
Ultimate Frisbee Club
The frisbee club is an after school activity designed to help students learn, or strengthen, their skills in the sport of ultimate frisbee. We will conduct practices with student coaches to help players develop their athletic abilities. The frisbee club will include the option for players to participate in the USA Ultimate league against teams from other schools. Nearing the end of the year, the club will host an ultimate frisbee tournament for all King students to participate in. Students will create their own teams and pay to join the competition. All funds received from the entry fee will be donated to the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. The ultimate goal of the club is for students to have fun, learn more about the incredible sport of ultimate frisbee, and hopefully raise some money for a good cause.
Film Club
The film club is a club that analyzes films as pieces of work, instead of dollar signs. In this club, we will dive into different movies and find significance in the details: Cinematography, acting, shot angle, and ask the questions like: Is “Fight Club” overrated? Is the shark in Jaws a symbol for something? So if you want to see what makes the movie “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”s ending the best, or how the “Joker”s music score improves the movie as a whole, I recommend that you “come with me if you want to live”(The Terminator: Judgment Day)
Reselling Club
In the Reselling Club this school year, we will be teaching you how to buy limited sneakers and streetwear and flip it for a profit. We will be going over the basics such as how to cop items on Supreme, Nike, Jordan, Adidas and more… We will be supplying everyone who joins with schedules of when drops are, and how you can maximize your chances at getting these items.
Sports Business Club
The Sports Business Club is for students that have an interest in the business side of the sports industry. Throughout the year we will be discussing many of the developing news stories in Sports Business and we will have speakers from around the industry provide insight and advice regarding their positions. If you have an interest in one day working in sports, then this is the club for you.
King Cares Service Clubs
The King Cares Service Club combines various service interests into one program. This club will establish goals and initiatives related to both longstanding causes (KSPCA) and recent events (hurricane relief efforts). The clubs listed below fall under the King Cares umbrella.
- Environmental Club (King Cares)
- HOPE (Helping Other People Excel)
- KSPCA (King's Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
- King Music Club (King Cares)
- Stamford PEACE
Environmental Club (King Cares)
The environmental club will run with the goal of spreading awareness about the severity of modern environmental issues to the school and King community and also will work to make King a more sustainable, environmentally conscious school. We plan to run a series of initiatives in the coming school year.
HOPE (Helping Other People Excel)
The purpose of this student organization is to participate in community service opportunities within and beyond our community. HOPE completes service projects in which members participate and encourage non-members to come in order to experience the benefits of helping others. To receive credit for participating in the club, students must attend at least three of the monthly projects during the year, and bring at least one non-member to a community service opportunity. HOPE club includes PEACE(tutoring after school) and Pediatric Cancer Club(visiting children with cancer in local hospitals.)
KSPCA (King's Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
The KSPCA Club focuses on raising awareness on animal cruelty and working to prevent it. We have many projects that we intend to work on such as a presentation on stereotypes, fundraisers for multiple shelters, bringing in adoption shelters to speak about the benefits of adoption, speaking of instances in which veterinarians are put into tough situations due to cruelty, and a possible adoption event during homecoming weekend.
King Music Club (King Cares)
The Music Appreciation Club will offer a place for students to gather and share the music they love. The club will serve snacks and students will have time to listen, share, and talk about their favorite music. This year we will be working closely with the volunteer group, Project Music, by meeting with some of the Project Music kids and helping organize the King Music Festival in the spring. I look forward to seeing some of you at our meetings!
Stamford PEACE
Stamford Peace is built on a foundation consisting of teamwork, discipline, leadership, and sportsmanship. Stamford Peace uses the game of basketball as a vehicle through which to positively influence academic achievement, community service, and other life skills within Stamford and other lower Fairfield County communities. To that end, the Beyond Limits Academic Program, launched in 2013, employs a peer-to-peer approach in which local high school students provide one-on-one academic tutoring, primarily in math and science, to other local middle school and high school students. Members of this club sign up to tutor on one of the assigned dates. Transportation is provided by the school and students return to school by 5:00PM.