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The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES

The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES

Cheating became a big topic last year when teachers had to offer every student a 48-hour window to test at home.

Cheating remains a concern, despite return of in-person testing

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor in Chief January 28, 2022

While the majority of teachers have gone back to in-person testing, students and teachers alike are still feeling the repercussions of last year’s 48-hour window, at-home testing policy. “That opened...

[Video] Wordle hooks students and staff

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief January 20, 2022

A number of families in Kingwood were impacted by the EF-1 tornado that came through the community on Jan. 8. The hardest hit communities near Kingwood Park were Trailwood Village and Forest Cove.

Tornado leaves mess for families

Belen Diaz, Staff Writer January 20, 2022

Junior Nadia Lawrence was taking a Snapchat video to send a friend as the EF1 tornado went right over through her backyard on Jan. 8.   “It sounded like the shingles of my house were being entirely...

Isaiah Junior, 10, works on his course selection paperwork with teacher Rolanda Wilkins during Intro to Culinary Arts on Jan. 10. Teachers met with students individually to help them select courses for the upcoming school year.

Counselors, teachers work to put students on right path

Ana La Rosa Grillo, Staff Writer January 10, 2022

When counselor Gina Sanchez was in high school, her counselor didn’t do half the things she does for the students. His lack of help and support bothered Sanchez, and made her doubt her chances of getting...

Junior Osvaldo Jasso paints trim near the roof of the architecture team's latest Tiny Home.

Tiny Home adds plumbing for first time

MelieAn William, Staff Writer December 13, 2021

Students are working to complete their fourth Tiny Home. Architecture and engineering teacher Missi Taylor helps lead the project that creates homes for veterans. This year, the team plans to have plumbing...

Senior Sharna Ngo practices in fourth period's varsity orchestra class.

Orchestra ready for winter concert

Garrison Moritz, Staff Writer December 6, 2021

Winter is often a time of joy, a time of gifts and a time of happiness. Several things can bring out this feeling: candy canes, hot cocoa, gifts and music. Orchestra has been working hard to prepare to...

Junior Taylor Keilman paints the hood of a car in auto collision.

Keilman cashes in on talent

Reece Cavallo, Writer November 18, 2021

What does a bowling pin, a spray gun, and a pair of fishnet stockings all have in common? These are the items that junior Taylor Keilman used to earn himself $5,000 worth of auto-shop tools in the PiN...

Senior Sarah Cutrer, who plays the role of Iris, in "Still Life with Iris" visits with senior Elyse McVey during a scene. McVey plays the role of the memory mender in the performance.

‘Still Life with Iris’ showcases large cast

Taylor Nethery, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

For the first time, theater teacher Jami Windham looks forward to directing her first main stage show at Kingwood Park. She’s excited to have students from all grades contribute to “Still Life with...

Senior Evan Hebert works on class work during AP Calculus BC. He was the only senior named as a National Merit semifinalist on campus.

High PSAT score puts Hebert in elite company

Camille Blair, Staff Writer November 5, 2021

When Evan Hebert walked out of his PSAT testing room last fall he didn’t realize that a year later he would be the lone semifinalist for National Merit at Kingwood Park. “I was optimistic because...

Head custodian Carmen Lemus wipes down all the of the cafeteria tables as lunch ends. She has worked at Kingwood Park for 11 years and in charge of the custodial staff for the past three.

Pranks, messes take toll on custodians

Derriq Young, Staff Writer November 3, 2021

Red paint covered every single bathroom stall when head custodian Carmen Lemus arrived at school one morning. She had to scrub each stall for about 45 minutes, setting her back on her already long day. “This...

Junior Gbemisola Olaoya performs "Someone Gets Hurt" during the first half of the Pop Show on Oct. 26.

Pop Show packed with talent, fun

Emily Smith, Staff Writer October 29, 2021

At the annual Pop Show, students performed music on the more current and popular end of the spectrum. Solos and group numbers were also granted to students through auditions where they are able to pick...

During Introduction to Culinary Arts, Hazel Mendez, 9, Itati Lainez, 10 and Saranna Vasquez, 9, work on their assignments.

COVID makes keeping up challenging

Derriq Young, Staff Writer October 21, 2021

COVID-19 is a rapidly spreading disease affecting millions of students and staff worldwide. Many people are trying to get back in the hang of things, but students all over the U.S. are missing weeks at...

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