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In the seventh inning, senior Landon Coburn slides into home plate to score the second run of the game. The run put the Panthers ahead, before Port Neches-Grove tied the game to go into extra innings.
Panthers make comeback to advance to State tournament
Tricia Darcy, Editor-in-Chief • May 23, 2026

For the second year in a row, the Panther baseball team is headed back to the state tournament. In a tough three-game series against Port Neches-Grove,...

After hitting a homerun, senior Dylhan Bodkin celebrates towards the dugout after reaching home plate.
Baseball team advances to Regional Finals for second straight year
Tricia Darcy, Editor-in-Chief • May 16, 2026
Senior John Howk leads a pack of runners in a long-distance event on Jan. 30 at Kingwood Park. Howk joined cross country for the first time in the fall and went on to have a strong track season in the spring.
Howk embraces leadership role in senior year
Gage Briscoe, Special Contributor • May 14, 2026
During a game against Porter on April 14, senior Landon Coburn throws a pitch. The Panthers won the game 7-1. Photo by Bishop Scott.
Coburn brothers make most of final season together
Caleb Kazeem, Staff Writer • May 7, 2026
Senior Dakoda Dement competes in the shot put at a track meet on Feb. 7. He qualified for State for the second year in a row.
Trio to end high school track careers at State
Tricia Darcy, Editor-in-Chief • May 7, 2026
News
Junior Christian Norris presents his OnRamps stats project to classmates on May 13. He did research on what generation of Pokémon was the best.
Choice project increases learning, engagement in OnRamps Statistics
Shawn Chaney, Staff Writer • May 14, 2026

Each year, OnRamps Statistics teacher Shannon Wenter assigns a data collection project over topics her students are interested in and the relationship...

Seniors Joaquin White and Cooper Wolocko show Tiny Home plans to architecture teacher Missi Taylor during class in October. Taylor has helped oversee the building of nine Tiny Homes during her years at Kingwood Park. She will retire in at the end of this year.
Retirement nears for veteran teachers
Muhammad Adnan, Staff Writer • May 11, 2026

As the school year continues, retirement marks the beginning of a new chapter for a few teachers. While students focus on graduation, teachers...

Features
Junior Myla Harris plans to quit dancing during her senior year and shift her focus to choir after multiple knee surgeries have sidelined her the past three years.
Harris shifts plans after multiple knee injuries
Peyton Chesney, Staff Writer • May 22, 2026

“Pop!” The dreaded sound haunted sophomore Myla Harris during a dance competition on Feb. 16, 2024.  Her first injury, a left meniscus tear, was...

Senior William Burningham collects his stoles and cords during Honors Night on April 28. He will graduate No. 8 in the senior class.
Burningham prepares for two-year mission trip to Ivory Coast
Marie Wakefield, Online Editor • May 20, 2026
Senior Selva Al Khalil works with EMTs throughout her senior year for a dual credit class. What she has learned has led her to want to become an ICU physician.
Fast-paced environment leads Al Khalil to pursue career as ICU physician
Cameron Minatrea, Sports Editor • May 19, 2026
Senior Selva Al Khalil and freshman Isabella Garcia practice together during after school band rehearsal in May.
Underclassmen prepare for void felt by absence of seniors
Peyton Chesney, Staff Writer • May 18, 2026
Opinions
Coach Sean Bright works with junior Caleb Kazeem on the defensive side of the ball in football. Kazeem first met Bright during his first practice sophomore year.
Bright finds balanced approach to challenging athletes
Caleb Kazeem, Staff Writer • May 22, 2026

I woke up at 4:30 a.m. for my first JV football practice during the summer of 2024.  It was my sophomore year and I was placed on the junior...

Bathroom stalls in the tile area of campus have short doors that create a lack of privacy for those going to the bathroom, especially during passing periods when the bathrooms are the busiest.
[Editorial] Updating bathrooms must become priority
STAFF EDITORIAL • May 19, 2026
Coach Andrew Cross talks to his players during a timeout in a game against West Fork on Jan. 29.
Cross teaches more than just dribbling, shooting
Tricia Darcy, Editor-in-Chief • May 16, 2026
Junior Pilar Ratamales still talks with English teacher Michelle Neel in the hallways after being in her classroom during her freshman and sophomore years.
Neel engages students with memorable English lessons
Pilar Retamales, Staff Writer • May 16, 2026
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Senior John Howk leads a pack of runners in a long-distance event on Jan. 30 at Kingwood Park. Howk joined cross country for the first time in the fall and went on to have a strong track season in the spring.

Howk embraces leadership role in senior year

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Junior Luke Goss stands outside of St. Martha Catholic Church, just 1.2 miles from Kingwood Park High School. Goss was baptized and confirmed in the church a year ago and has set his sights on becoming a priest.

Goss finds path to priesthood calling him

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In the seventh inning, senior Landon Coburn slides into home plate to score the second run of the game. The run put the Panthers ahead, before Port Neches-Grove tied the game to go into extra innings.

Panthers make comeback to advance to State tournament

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After receiving his state semifinalist medal, senior Nathan Eveler hugs assistant principal Gary Brain. The Panthers ended its season in the State Tournament for the second year in a row.

Panthers fall short of State Championship game

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Senior Jesse Ramirez waves to the crowd as he shakes principal Wes Solomon's hand during the graduation ceremony on May 24.

Graduates celebrate in ceremony at Fertitta Center

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Senior Koltan Lopez looks up towards his teammates while holding the ball above the three-point line. On Feb. 27, the Panthers took on West Brook in the area finals and lost 52-22.

UIL creates challenges for transfer athletes

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Junior Myla Harris plans to quit dancing during her senior year and shift her focus to choir after multiple knee surgeries have sidelined her the past three years.

Harris shifts plans after multiple knee injuries

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