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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
Sports
Senior Aden Murray pitches the ball to the Santa Fe batter. Murray got the win in the 2-1 victory for the Panthers on May 8.
Baseball players shine in postseason, advance to Round 4
Zachary Ford, Staff Writer • May 17, 2025

The Panthers defeated Pflugerville Weiss in the third round of the playoffs with a 3-1 victory on May 17. The Panthers won the first game on...

Junior Cory Case finishes No. 11 at the State Meet, recording the highest finish for a boy in school history. Photo courtesy of Angela Chancellor.
Case overcomes rain to finish No. 11 at State
Marie Wakefield, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025
During the third inning, junior Haylee Seales pitches against a Brenham player. Seales pitched for two complete innings in the second game.
Strong season cut short in playoffs
Tricia Darcy, Visuals Editor • May 5, 2025
Junior Emilee Smith will compete in the pole vault at the state championships today. She won the region tournament to advance for the first time.
Smith, Gerbasich look to reach new heights at State
Sydney Ortiz, Sports Editor • May 2, 2025
Junior Alec Krippel competes in a meet earlier this season. He set a new school record this year and will compete at the state championships this weekend.
Throwers hope to strong arm the competition at State
Cameron Minatrea, Staff Writer • May 1, 2025
News
After walking through the hallways and being cheered by students and teachers, science teacher Cassandra Debottis listens to the drum line play a song for her in the Commons. She was named Teacher of the Year on Thursday morning.
Debottis wins district’s highest teaching honor
Paisley Thomas, Staff Writer • May 21, 2025

Cassandra Debottis was announced Humble ISD Teacher of the Year this spring Debottis previously won campus Teacher of the Year on Jan. 16.  “Once...

Senior Talon Benton celebrates his full scholarship from the Navy on May 9 at Kingwood Park High School. He will attend Howard University in the fall, and then he will serve at least five years in the Navy after graduation.
Benton to attend Howard University on Navy scholarship
Fallon Head, Editor-in-Chief • May 16, 2025

Standing in the JROTC classroom, senior Talon Benton held a large cardboard check. This check represented his full ride to a college of his choice...

Features
Junior Paisley Thomas shows up some of her favorite Converse sneakers. She has collected 14 pairs over the years.
Converse offers outlet for self-expression
Jack Coffey, Staff Writer • May 21, 2025

Converse, known for their famous “Chuck Taylor” basketball shoes have long served as a paragon of American footwear fashion. From athletes in the ‘70s-’80s...

Freshman Eden Rotberg already plays two instruments in the orchestra and plans to learn to play the cello next year.
Rotberg orchestrates musical journey
Marie Wakefield, Staff Writer • May 21, 2025
What are red flags in friendships?
What are red flags in friendships?
Genesis Murillo and Kenia Umanzor • May 13, 2025
Senior David Gonzalez serves as the state president of HOSA as a senior. He will continue in the healthcare field at Duke in the fall.
Overcoming Obstacles
Fallon Head, Editor-in-Chief • May 6, 2025
Opinions
Cameron Minatrea
Love for writing gives Minatrea much-needed outlet
Cameron Minatrea, Staff Writer • June 2, 2025

I ripped a page out of my science notebook. While all the other kids threw pencils around the class or slept, I just had the urge to write. I...

Emerson Harris enjoys a trip to the new part at Universal Studios. Photo submitted by Emerson Harris.
Epic Universe creates epic experience for visitors
Emerson Harris, Staff Writer • May 27, 2025
"Thunderbolts*" cast is filled with stars from throughout the Marvel Universe. Photo courtesy of Disney.
‘Thunderbolts’ teases, disappoints Marvel fans
Shawn Chaney, Special Contributor • May 27, 2025
Fallon Head joined the journalism program his freshman year of high school. He spent his senior year as Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper.
Journalism adds purpose to each day
Fallon Head, Editor-in-Chief • May 13, 2025
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