Jonathan Nicholson has been teaching for three years and joined Kingwood Park two years ago. He teaches Computer Maintenance, Computer Science and CISCO Networking. He became passionate about teaching because of the difference he saw he could make in this generation.  “You guys are our future,” Nicholson said  Nicholson grew up with a loving father, who provided him stability and support thro...

After being at Kingwood Park since 2007 Rolanda Wilkins hasn't lost her passion for teaching and caring for her students. She says she sees her students as her children and cares for them as such. Because she was raised with such inspirationally driven teachers and professors, she grew to love teaching others.    “I always had good teachers growing up and I wanted to be like them,” Wilkins ...

Senior William Gordon looks up to revolutionary and political activist Huey P. Newton. He even went as far as tattooing a portrait of him on his arm to remember what and why Newton fought so hard for what he cared for.  "He was one of the founders of the Black Panther Party,” Gordon said. “And I feel like he just stood up for a lot of melanated beings.”  What does Black History Month m...

About a year ago, senior Grace Blessing had the opportunity to go to a college program where she was able to meet different people of creeds and colors. She said the people she met were extremely inspirational and were very impactful in her life. She began to get more in tune with her Black culture, and she said she felt as though she knew more about her community and the people in it. “When yo...

Sophomore Samuel Aparicio has looked up to President Barack Obama from a young age. To Aparicio, Obama isn't just the first African-American president, he’s also one of the many inspirational people in his life because of their backgrounds and the beliefs they share.  “I agree with his ideologies,” Aparicio said. “And what he stands for.” What does Black History Month mean to you? ...

Track runner Kyndyll LeBlanc pushes through challenges on and off the track with the inspiration of her aunt. Because her aunt has persevered through hard times, LeBlanc believes she can too. “She’s been through so much and she's overcome all of her obstacles,” LeBlanc said. What does black history month mean to you? “A time to remember what our ancestors did for us.”   ...

Freshman Tristen Ofurhie follows in the footsteps of his mother while striving to be more like her and accomplish the same success she has. Because of the countless things she's done for him, he said he’s forever grateful.  “I'm grateful for the way she raised me and the things that she did for me,” Ofurhie said. “She put a roof over my head and put clothes on my back.” What does Bl...

As freshman Paisley Thomas reflects on Black History Month, she remembers the extraordinary courage and resilience of the Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman and the trials and tribulations Tubman faced throughout her lifetime.  “She saved the slaves even though she could have gotten in massive trouble and been killed,” Thomas said. “But she still had the courage to lead people out of a ...

Junior Bobby West said his biggest inspiration in life is his mama, because she is a single mother of nine children. Not only does she love and care for all her children, she instills hard work and dedication in them. She wants all of them, including West, to achieve their dreams and aspirations.  “The way she loves us is unexplainable,” West said. “I've never seen her complain or give u...

Junior Arianna Ward has a huge support system, which includes her parents and grandparents. These are the people in her life who got her to where she is now. She said she looks up to them and hopes to continue to persevere through some of the hard times she will face.  “They always work hard to try and give everyone an opportunity to do something that they want to pursue,” Ward said. What does B...