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
Crosslin Silcott

Crosslin Silcott, Editor-in-Chief

Crosslin Silcott, a senior, is thrilled to be entering her third year on the newspaper staff as editor-in-chief of Kingwood Park Times. She hopes to continue making the voices of others heard by pursuing a career in journalism after high school. In her free time she enjoys drawing, thrift shopping, and staying active. She is a loving mother to her two sons, Franklin and Skippy Jon Jones. Franklin is a veiled chameleon, and Skippy is a siamese cat. 

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In his seventh period pre-calculus class, Jim Dang prepares his students for their final summative. He has accepted a job at Jordan High School in Katy for next year.

Jim Dang’s departure leaves void on campus

Crosslin Silcott, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2021
Joe Ehrhardt throws out the first pitch at the varsity baseball game against Dayton on April 24. Ehrhardt teaches Principles of Physics and Astronomy. He has always been a major supporter of the baseball team.

Joe Ehrhardt, science teacher

Crosslin Silcott, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2021
Lead architect Parker Ryan cuts the red ribbon at the ceremony on April 28 at Kingwood Park. The house was moved to Liberty County the next day.

Tiny Home program passes keys to veteran

Crosslin Silcott, Editor In Chief
May 4, 2021
Senior Logan Rushing competes in the 100 backstroke on Jan. 8 in the final home meet of the season.

[Slideshow] Swimmers fight to qualify for State Meet

Crosslin Silcott, Editor In Chief
February 5, 2021
American sign language teacher Darnell Woods teaches from his podium in the corner of his room during a September class. Since lip reading is a key part of ASL, Woods started the year wearing a face mask. He eventually switched to a see-through mask that covers his nose and mouth when he was able to secure one.

[Photo] Woods works to stay safe, adapt to masks

Sadie Lewis, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
Skylar Suggitt clears the bar during a practice at the Bay Area Pole Vault Academy. The senior started pole vaulting as a freshman in high school.

Reaching new heights

Crosslin Silcott, Editor-In-Chief
December 10, 2020
In his seventh period pre-calculus class, Jim Dang prepares his students for their final summative. He has accepted a job at Jordan High School in Katy for next year.

Tutoring available through math NHS

Crosslin Silcott, Editor-In-Chief
December 8, 2020
Senior Evan Janacek runs through his lines during rehearsals for the varsity theater production.

[Photo] Theater gets creative, remains positive

Katie Gerbasich, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2020
Nurses Julie L’Italien and Mary Fischer prepare the "well clinic" prior to the start of school. The school added a "sick clinic" over the summer to allow the nurses to keep students with various needs separated.

‘Sick clinic’ opens with hopes of containing germs

Crosslin Silcott, Newsmagazine Editor-In-Chief
September 7, 2020
Caleb Stemmans, 10, and his brother Ethan, 7, created a frame the night before their first day back at school that said “Back to school-ish.” They chose virtual learning this school year. “I’m most looking excited about the flexible login, having the flexibility for the most part,” Caleb said.

Students settle into school at home

Kathleen Ortiz, Crosslin Silcott, and Eliza Gonzalez
August 13, 2020
Counselor Gina Sanchez is cheered on by colleagues Pamela Workman and Laurie Rosato. Sanchez was crowned on the faculty court during homecoming week.

[Photo] [Slideshow] Teachers leave impressions in an unforgettable year

May 8, 2020
Seniors Madison Taylor and Elexus Kooi.

[Photo] Missing prom leaves void for seniors

Kathleen Ortiz, Photography Editor
May 7, 2020
Swim coach John Dissinger works out in the natatorium before school starts. Dissinger trains in his free time for open water races. Last April, he signed up to swim in a race from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island, which is supposed to be held in September.

Teachers use workouts to lose weight, stay fit

Crosslin Silcott, Features Editor
April 22, 2020

[Video] [VIDEO] Senior class left their mark

Crosslin Silcott and Kathleen Ortiz
April 22, 2020
Junior Casey Smoot snowboards in Colorado over spring break.

COVID-19 alters many spring break travels

Kathleen Ortiz, Sara Geiger, and Crosslin Silcott
April 1, 2020
Bathroom restrictions should be lifted

Bathroom restrictions should be lifted

Crosslin Silcott, Features Editor
February 17, 2020
Junior Maddie Sandquist heads to Regionals in hopes of earning her third trip to the state championships. Sandquist earned her 100th victory this season.

Five wrestlers advance to Regionals

Crosslin Silcott, Features Editor
February 13, 2020
With the rising number of school shootings each year and no foreseeable end to the violence, many students are left wondering “Am I Next?”

School safety remains a stress

Crosslin Silcott, Features Editor
February 11, 2020
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Crosslin Silcott, Eliza Gonzalez, Kathleen Ortiz and Sara Geiger found different ways to spend their time during their week without social media.

Social media fast results in mixed emotions

Sara Geiger, Kathleen Ortiz, Eliza Gonzalez, and Crosslin Silcott
January 13, 2020
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[Photo] Constantly connected teenagers try to manage friendships, time

Sara Geiger, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2020
The League of Women Voters works with interested students during flex hour to help register them to vote.

[Photo] Voting is a privilege students should use

Sara Geiger, News Editor
November 4, 2019
History teacher Jennifer Danielson loves roller derby despite the injuries she suffered while competing.

[Photo] Roller derby takes Danielson out of comfort zone

Alicyn Logue, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
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[Photo] Humans of KPARK

November 4, 2019
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.

[Photo] Young people still a target for candidates despite low turnout rates

Sara Geiger, News Editor
October 31, 2019

Thriving business keeps Powells busy

Crosslin Silcott, Staff Writer
March 28, 2019

Boys Basketball Middle School Night

Crosslin Silcott, Staff photographer
February 19, 2019
Brooke Searcy singing "Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood at the Humble Voice competition.

Victorious Voice

Crosslin Silcott, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
Humble Voice contestants take a group selfie before going on stage.

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