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
Kathleen Ortiz

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief

Kathleen Ortiz, a senior, is in her fourth year on staff and second year as Editor-in-Chief. Ortiz is also a captain of the varsity soccer team. Her favorite things include Taylor Swift, Star Wars, musicals and mini M&Ms. Her favorite Taylor Swift album is Reputation. She also enjoys watching baseball and comedy specials in her free time.

All content by Kathleen Ortiz
KGSA umpire Doug Haley jokes with Maya Ortiz during her first game umping at KGSA in 2021 on the 8U fields. Haley first met Maya when she was playing softball at age 9.

[Photo] Communication, conservation lead Ortiz to Yale

Fallon Head, Web Editor
May 10, 2024
At the LSU-Rice women's basketball game at the NCAA Women's Tournament, fans filled the Baton Rouge Arena. March Madness is one of the most popular sports events each year.

[Photo] Nothing tops ‘Madness’ in March

Cameron Minatrea, Staff Writer
March 29, 2024
Hunter Keelen stays ready in goal in a game against Kingwood High School last spring. He started playing soccer in kindergarten.

[Photo] Keelen carries on mom’s legacy

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2022
Lion Benton earned a scholarship through his involvement with JROTC. He will attend Howard University in the fall.

[Photo] With ROTC scholarship, Benton heads to Howard

Sharna Ngo, Staff Writer
May 25, 2022
Senior Kate Tiedtke participates in English class during sixth period.

[Photo] Tiedtke, Hargrave earn top ranks in Class of 2022

Belen Diaz, Staff Writer
May 3, 2022
Before kickoff against College Station in the first round of the playoffs, coach Jess White laughs while talking with assistants Holland Ensminger and Luke Gorney.

Jess White, Government teacher and coach

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor in Chief
April 5, 2022

Soccer girls deal with slight delay

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2022
Elizabeth Carvajal celebrates at the end of regulation in the Area championships with Emmy Segura and Brianna Quiararte.

[Video] Panthers avenge last year’s playoff loss, look toward Friday night lights

Rhian Davis, Staff Writer
March 31, 2022
UIL academic team sponsor Aline Theriot helps point Samia Wilson, 10, in the right direction of her competition at Porter High School.

[Photo] Aline Theriot, English

Willow Jackson, Staff Writer
March 31, 2022
Chemistry teacher Laurie Rosato talks with students during Trunk or Treat in October. She sponsors Chem Club, which had a chemistry-themed trunk during the Halloween event.

[Photo] Laurie Rosato, chemistry

Bailey Hall, Staff Writer
March 31, 2022
Senior Tony Sterner helps direct his teammates as he moves the ball on defense against Kingwood High School.

[Photo] Soccer skills help lead Sterner to Div. I football

Jacob Jolly, Staff Writer
March 24, 2022
Junior Cameron Williams performs a solo in the pop show. He is also a standout in the theater program.

Born to Perform

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2022
Studies have shown social media has had a detrimental affect on teenagers' self-esteem.

[Photo] Social media shatters self-confidence of teens

Rhian Davis, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
Junior Victoria Ramos donates blood in the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center van. HOSA organizes four blood drives each year.

Openings still available for HOSA blood drive

Kathleen Ortiz, Staff Writer
February 23, 2022
In the latest episode of Humans of KPARK, junior Marshall Burke talks about his experience on the Tiny Home.

[Photo] Humans of KPARK: Marshall Burke

Ciana Blocker, Staff Writer
February 21, 2022
Which soccer coach are you?

Which soccer coach are you?

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2022
Coach Christian Boehm shouts instructions to his players in a scrimmage against Kingwood High School. He is in his first year at the helm of the boys program. He previously coached at Magnolia West.

[Photo] Boys soccer team ready for challenge ahead

Arleigh Doehring, Photography Editor
January 28, 2022
Cheating became a big topic last year when teachers had to offer every student a 48-hour window to test at home.

Cheating remains a concern, despite return of in-person testing

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor in Chief
January 28, 2022

[Video] [Video] Wordle hooks students and staff

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2022
Junior Jim Smoot looks toward the scoreboard while freshman Ben Smoot shouts toward Kyle Field during the Texas A&M-Alabama game on Oct. 9.

[Photo] Aggie Spirit strong in Smoots

Ava Sayre, Staff Writer
January 17, 2022
Senior Carter Bennett drills part of the frame of this year’s Tiny Home, which he designed. He is working on the Kingwood Park’s fourth Tiny Home, while also helping Kingwood High School build their first.

Bennett keeps building his legacy

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor In Chief
December 7, 2021
With help from juniors Emma Yeager and Katie Gerbasich, senior Kathleen Ortiz paints her parking spot on Sept. 4.

Parking spot becomes daily reminder to appreciate senior year

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2021
Sophomore Elina Bailey competes in the Melon Run at Kingwood Park on Sept. 25. She won the girls' division.

[Photo] Bailey uses mental toughness to set the pace

Arleigh Doehring, Photo Editor
October 12, 2021
The bathrooms are being used too often for group gatherings, and the staff would like to see changes made.

[Photo] [Staff Editorial] Bathrooms no place for group gatherings

Staff
October 8, 2021
Barrett Kenny, Landon Ahrendt and Michael Kell laugh during a Trailwood Gators swim meet. The three of them became friends in first grade when Kell heard Ahrendt and Kenny talking about Yoshi and joined the conversation. The three of them would call each other by the nicknames Boshi, Loshi and Moshi, replacing the ‘Y’ in Yoshi with the first letter of their names.

A friend unlike any other

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2021
Seniors Carey Beal and Paige Heyl share a scene in "Almost, Maine." The show was the first varsity performance of the year.

[Slideshow] Final performance of “Almost, Maine” set for Monday

Kathleen Ortiz and Katie Gerbasich
September 19, 2021
Attendance will not be factored into the decision on whether or not kids can exempt finals this year.

[Photo] Attendance will not be factored into exam exemptions

Gabby Norman, Managing Editor
September 2, 2021
Students sing the alma mater at the end of the first day of school pep rally on Aug. 10. The next pep rally is Aug. 27 and plans are in place for students who may want to opt out of it.

Pep rallies to be optional as COVID cases rise

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2021
Camille Blair has been in FFA since her freshman year.

[Photo] Gabby Norman

August 18, 2021
Suzanne Durand, 12, performs a routine with the color guard during the First Day pep rally.

[Slideshow] First Day pep rally aims to unite students

Kathleen Ortiz, Maya Ortiz, and Arleigh Doehring
August 11, 2021
In the Rally Cafe, the cafeteria workers create custom-made plates for the kids.

Rally Cafe transforms cafeteria

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-In-Chief
August 10, 2021
After 18 years in education, Wes Solomon has become principal of Kingwood Park. He is the third principal in the school's 15-year history.

Solomon takes charge as prep begins for next year

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
June 8, 2021
Junior Thor Yeager makes a save on a corner kick against Pharr Valley View on April 13. The Panthers won 5-4.

[Photo] Youngest Yeager leaves Kingwood Park early for Alaska

Arleigh Doehring, Staff Writer
May 28, 2021
Laurie Rosato works with her fifth period students on May 10. She teaches pre-AP Chemistry and OnRamps Chemistry.

Laurie Rosato, chemistry

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2021
Senior Ian Prigmore takes a selfie with calculus teacher Jim Dang during prom. Dang chaperoned the dance from 8-11 p.m.

Jim Dang, calculus

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2021
Andres Aristimuno and Sofia Garcia pose for the photo booth ring light at prom on May 1.

[Slideshow] Seniors celebrate final year in traditional way

Katie Gerbasich and Kathleen Ortiz
May 3, 2021
Junior Lexi Shannon works to turn an Humble opponent before pinning her. Shannon will wrestle in her third state championship meet on April 23.

Experienced wrestlers return to state championships

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2021
Against Valley View in the state semifinals, senior Jesus Cervantes blows a kiss toward the fans in the stands after scoring his first goal of the game in the second half.

With support of family, Cervantes ready for high school’s biggest stage

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2021
Danika Yeager, mom of goalkeeper Thor Yeager, wishes coach Ryan Searle good luck as he gets ready to return to the bus during the team's send off on Friday afternoon.

[Slideshow] Family, friends wish team luck as bus departs for state title game

Kathleen Ortiz and Arleigh Doehring
April 16, 2021
With Kingwood Park's Brandon Rogers and goalkeeper Thor Yeager watching, Pharr Valley View celebrates as it takes a two-goal lead in the state semifinals.

[Slideshow] Semifinal victory packed with emotions for Panthers

Kathleen Ortiz, Katie Gerbasich, and Arleigh Doehring
April 16, 2021
Gage Guerra celebrates with Jace Banning, Walter Rodee and Nathan Jimerson after scoring a goal to tie the game at 3 with less than 3 minutes to play in the first half. Guerra scored all three of the team's first half goals.

Panthers overcome early deficit to advance to championship game

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2021
Senior Nathan Jimerson hugs former teammate Peyton Adkins, who graduated in 2020, as Jackson Jamieson and Johan Yeager congratulate Jesus Cervantes after the Panthers defeated Weiss in the playoffs. Jamieson and Yeager were also players a year ago and graduated with Adkins in 2020.

[Photo] Boys soccer alumni cheer on their former teammates

Katie Gerbasich, Staff Writer
April 13, 2021
Senior Jesus Cervantes takes a shot against the Hendrickson goalkeeper to score the first goal of the game on April 9. The Panthers went on to win the Region Final, 6-2.

[Slideshow] Dominant performance leads boys to state tournament

Kathleen Ortiz and Arleigh Doehring
April 11, 2021
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