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KP TIMES

The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES

The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES

New schedule sparks conversation of change

Sara Geiger, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2020

  Kingwood High School piloted a new program this year in which four-day weeks would still have block days for the 2019-20 school year. Principal Dr. Michael Nasra said the school decided to implement...

Crosslin Silcott, Gabbie Norman, Blanca Cantu, Louie Baires, Kathleen Ortiz, Jayme Wilkey, Sara Geiger, Kylee Morrison, Eliza Gonzalez and Bella Cruz stand together in front of the Supreme Court in Washington D.C.

Journalism students continue adding more awards to year

Taylor Rankin, Staff Writer January 13, 2020

Nine journalism students went to Washington D.C from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 for the high school National Journalism Convention. They went in hopes of bettering the newspaper and yearbook for our school. Junior...

On Dec. 16, National Honor Society inducted 99 members into its organization.

[Gallery] New members join NHS

Eliza Gonzalez, Editor January 3, 2020

National Honor Society inducted 99 new members on Dec. 16 in the Performing Arts Center. The students had met the service and academic requirements needed for admission. For more photos and ways to purchase...

Presents donated and wrapped by students and faculty members are separated out in the back room of the 1600 hallway house office. The presents were given to Elm Grove Elementary students before the break.

Angel Tree allows students, staff to make impact

Sara Geiger, Editor In-Chief December 11, 2019

During the holiday season, students and staff gave back to the community through the Angel Tree program. Faculty members as well as student clubs and organizations had the opportunity to give gifts to...

Elijah Monks, a senior who has been involved with Audio-Visual Production since he was a sophomore, checks to make sure the video he is filming has good lighting. The students used to create monthly program called KPARK News.

Video students create new content to share

Blanca Cantu, Opinions Editor November 4, 2019

Sophomores and freshmen no longer know of the news show that aired every six weeks from the advanced audio-visual students. Juniors and seniors still remember KPark News, however. While it had more entertainment...

Freshman Christian Young is passionate about the Heart Walk Association's annual heart walk. He had heart surgery in fifth grade.

Heart Walk impacts local families

Taylor Rankin, Staff Writer November 1, 2019

Every year the Heart Walk Association gets kids from middle school, high school and some colleges together for a 5k walk. This walk is a family-friendly event there is organizations, vendors, fun games...

Junior Evan Janacek, who plays the lead role of “Seymour” in the musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” practices a scene during after school rehearsal. The cast has rehearsals nearly everyday leading up to the opening night on Nov. 14.

Students ready to shine as musical begins

Sara Geiger, News Editor October 31, 2019

For the first time since theater director Abbey Fera arrived at KPark in 2015, the theater program has chosen to do a musical by itself. The most recent musical theater took part in was “Fiddler on the...

Seniors Giselle Roman, Jaclyn Brumfield, Hailey Dwight and Tanna Leeds talk with two women from the League of Women Voters who came during flex hour to register students to vote.

Young people still a target for candidates despite low turnout rates

Sara Geiger, News Editor October 31, 2019

The ability to vote and elect leaders is a central part of a democratic society, and it’s a necessary step in making sure your voice is heard. Dr. Donna Papadimitriou taught economics at Caney Creek...

Imelda

Recovering, again

Kathleen Ortiz, Features Editor October 30, 2019

Pond water was already pooling inside Hoa Do’s living room when she woke up on Sept. 19. She faced the water alone. With her parents at work, the sophomore began to worry. She was afraid her parents’...

Christi Keelen

Beloved English teacher passes away

Sara Geiger, News Editor October 29, 2019

Dr. Christi Keelen, 41, passed away in the hospital two days after experiencing a brain aneurysm on Wednesday, Oct. 23. “I know that she touched lives every place she was,” Cathey Buck, the academic...

During the passing period between fourth and fifth period, the usually packed commons had very few students walking through it. Testing was canceled Wednesday, and students were told absences would not count against exam exemptions or perfect attendance.

Students, staff adapt after flooding disrupts week

Kathleen Ortiz, Staff Writer May 8, 2019

With the AP test days away, calculus teacher Jim Dang had only three students in his third period class reviewing. Situations like Dang’s were common on Wednesday as less than 10% of the student body...

New Kingwood Middle to break ground in fall

New Kingwood Middle to break ground in fall

Rafael Boecher, Staff Writer February 12, 2019

Built all the way back in 1977, Kingwood Middle School is overdue for a remodel. The old systems and lack of technology have proven difficult for those attending. Poor heating, poor air conditioning in...

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