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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
Sports
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

Junior Cory Case went into the State Championships expecting to play 36 holes over the course of two days. Instead, he played 22 holes in one...

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
Juniors Will Weller and Ty Perthius showcase some of their big catches from a fishing tournament earlier this season. The boys competed in the regional tournament last weekend. Photo submitted by Jill Weller.
Fishing Club casts reels in final tournament
Soleil Cavallo, Staff Writer • April 30, 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
What are red flags in friendships?
What are red flags in friendships?
Genesis Murillo and Kenia Umanzor • May 13, 2025

Friendships are a challenge at any age, but even more so in high school. Students talk about red flags they look out for when making new friends.

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
Senior Richard Beal leads the senior class in eliminations in the Senior Assassin game, which is not related to the school. Beal was eliminated on April 18 by Flavia Salima Marcano.
Senior assassin brings strategy, betrayal, entertainment
Preston Carpenter, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
Maggie Spara
HOKP: Meet Maggie Spara
Marie Wakefield, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025
Opinions
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

Over Mother’s Day weekend, I had the opportunity to visit the newest Universal Park in Orlando. Epic Universe is a 750-acre park, filled with...

"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
Notes are key for helping study for tests.
5 tips to study better
Izzy Fabrizio, Special Contributor • April 30, 2025
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Senior Maddy Miranda celebrates as she walks across the stage to get her diploma on May 24. On graduation day, Miranda wore her state title cheer medal. She will cheer at TCU next year.

Graduation celebrates Class of 2025 one last time

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Which 'Hamilton' character are you?

Which 'Hamilton' character are you?

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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

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Krisslyn Boyles gains yards on a carry during the championship game at the powderpuff competition on May 16. The seniors beat the sophomores on a last-second goal.

Last-second goal secures powderpuff win for seniors

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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

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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

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Freshman Eden Rotberg already plays two instruments in the orchestra and plans to learn to play the cello next year.

Rotberg orchestrates musical journey

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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

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What Tyler, The Creator album are you?

What Tyler, The Creator album are you?

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The Top 10 students celebrate after being told their rank by the administrators on April 7.

Meet the Top 10

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