The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES
The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES
The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES
Cara Helton

Cara Helton, Staff Writer

Cara Helton is a senior this year on the Yearbook staff.  She loves talking, hanging out with her friends, thrifting and cats.  Cara really enjoys the writing and photography aspects of journalism and is super excited to be an editor helping design the Yearbook this year. 

All content by Cara Helton
Senior Kim Fernandez talks about labor and delivery to students visiting her display during first period on May 1. English teacher Kimberly Villegas had her classes create passion projects.

Seniors ‘nerd out’ during passion projects

Cara Helton, Yearbook Editor
May 1, 2024
During practice in March, senior Wyatt May, junior Aaron Andrews and senior De'shaun Martin run sprints. Each have been key among the sprinters this season.

[Photo] Sprinters work together, push each other to succeed

Tricia Darcy, Staff Writer
April 3, 2024
School nurse Mary Fischer shows Zain Qamar, 12, where to place his hands to give CPR. The senior class attended a mandatory meeting to discuss senior week and meet their CPR training graduation requirement.

[Photo] Seniors learn CPR to fulfill graduation requirement

Bailey Hall, News Editor
March 26, 2024
Junior Mackenzie Wilkey performs a scene in "Love/Sick" during a dress rehearsal in September.

[Photo] Theater’s first show helps ease transition with new director

Kaitlyn Sitton and Exa Nix
October 5, 2023
New theater director Brandi Perkins applauds after her students rehearse a scene of "Lovesick," the most recent play that will debut Thursday.

[Photo] New theater director brings welcome change

Exa Nix, Managing editor
September 13, 2023
Junior Kendall Barnes enjoys Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas with her father and sister.

Barnes finds adventures in national parks

Cara Helton, Staff Writer
May 30, 2023
Sophomores Andrew Carson and Olivia Licona walk together after playing a varsity mixed doubles match in the fall. Both competed in JV tournaments in the spring.

Varsity experience gives boost to young tennis players

Cara Helton, Staff Writer
May 24, 2023
While passing out papers, AP Spanish 5 teacher Eileen Quiñones talks to juniors Andrick Lopez and Luke Cavallo.

[Photo] Eileen Quiñones, Spanish

Luke Cavallo, Special Contributor
May 11, 2023
Laura Agee, algebra

Laura Agee, algebra

Cara Helton, Staff Writer
May 4, 2023
After touring the latest Tiny Home being built by the architecture students, congressman Dan Crenshaw shakes hands with senior Jonathan Mitchell. Mitchell is a captain on this year's Tiny Home team. Crenshaw spoke to students about the importance of their project.

Crenshaw praises work done by Tiny Home students

Cara Helton, Staff Writer
April 12, 2023
At the Kingwood Farmer's Market, sophomore Olivia Brenner catches up with fellow vendor Claudia Washington.

Baking bread brings joy to Brenner

Cara Helton, Staff writer
April 4, 2023
Senior Cameron Williams helps move set pieces for their UIL show “The Diviners.” The cast placed third in the district competition and advanced for bi-districts on March 23.

[Photo] UIL cast, crew tackle one-act play ‘Diviners’

Exa Nix, Staff Writer
March 22, 2023

Orchestra offers music lessons at lunch

Cara Helton and Exa Nix
March 15, 2023
Sophomore Peytan Owens talks about the impact her grandparents have had on her life.

[Photo] Love, memories of grandfather continue to give strength

Peytan Owens, Special Contributor
March 9, 2023
Which English teacher are you?

Which English teacher are you?

Cara Helton, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
Chemistry teacher Laurie Rosato uses a model to explain a lesson during a lecture. Her original plan when she was growing up was to teach English.

Unique journey leads Rosato to Chemistry

Cara Helton, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023

Flex Hour Thing: Valentine’s Day Edition

Exa Nix and Cara Helton
February 14, 2023

[Video] [Video] Beyoncé or the Renaissance

Cara Helton and Exa Nix
January 28, 2023
Algebra teacher Hannah Morgan loves the personal-side of retail that having a shop in The Painted Tree offers.

Crafty Corner

Cara Helton, Staff writer
January 27, 2023
Senior Vivian Garcia and sophomore Lucas Pagano play along during a sneak peek performance of "Seussical" during flex hour on Jan. 11.

[Photo] Orchestra, band work to help bring ‘Seussical’ to life

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer
January 12, 2023
Glass Onion, Knives Out, Netflix

‘Glass Onion’ surpasses expectations as successful sequel

Cara Helton, Staff Writer
January 10, 2023
Seniors Erick and Nico Chaves share a love of Brazil. They have always been close.

Chaves brothers share mom’s smile, love for Brazil

Cara Helton, Staff Writer
December 4, 2022
Freshman Abigail Nieto plays the piano in the band room. She started playing when she was only 6 years old.

[Photo] Nieto’s musical talents reach far

Yusra Hasan, Staff Writer
November 8, 2022
Morgan Sagendorph

[Photo] Morgan Sangendorph, sophomore

Yusra Hasan, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
Elina Bailey

[Photo] Elina Bailey, junior

Derriq Young, Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
Isabel Monks

[Photo] Isabel Monks, junior

Krista Edwards, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Melissa Flores

[Photo] Melissa Flores

Shelby Townsend, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Lucy Foltz

[Photo] Lucy Foltz, sophomore

Taylor Nethery, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Ray Hughes

[Photo] Ray Hughes, senior

Taylor Nethery, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Allie Jorgensen

[Photo] Allie Jorgensen, senior

Shelby Townsend, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Vivian Garcia

[Photo] Vivian Garcia, senior

Derriq Young, Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
Allie Jorgensen

[Photo] Allie Jorgensen, senior

Shelby Townsend, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Junior Callie Maple fidgets with an infinity cube while talking to English teacher Abby Wyllie about an assignment.

Classroom provides chaotic comfort

Cara Helton, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
Senior Noah Parker and Junior Grace Cardenas check to see if their target is aligned with their ramp.

Physics students predict projectiles

Maya Ortiz, Morgen Dozier, and Cara Helton
September 22, 2022
Senior Cece Gonzalez shows junior Chris Echols the tricks to being stage manager. She is a senior this year and is serving as the Publicity chair.

Theater department kicks off year with mini festival

Cara Helton, Staff Writer
August 17, 2022
Seniors Marshall Simmons and Syed Hussain talk between points in their doubles match against MacArthur on Aug. 13.

Regional tennis qualifiers enter with top seeds

Cara Helton, Staff Writer
April 12, 2022

How to solve a Rubik’s Cube with Derek Herrera

Lexi Guillen and Cara Helton
April 8, 2022
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