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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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

August 11, 2021
In the Rally Cafe, the cafeteria workers create custom-made plates for the kids.

Rally Cafe transforms cafeteria

August 10, 2021
After 18 years in education, Wes Solomon has become principal of Kingwood Park. He is the third principal in the schools 15-year history.

Solomon takes charge as prep begins for next year

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

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

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

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

May 3, 2021

She Never Goes out of Style: Ep. 5, Red

April 28, 2021

She Never Goes out of Style: Ep. 4, Speak Now

April 27, 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

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

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 teams send off on Friday afternoon.

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

April 16, 2021
With Kingwood Parks 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

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 teams first half goals.

Panthers overcome early deficit to advance to championship game

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

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

April 11, 2021
Senior Jesus Cervantes motions to the crowd after scoring one of his two goals of the night. Nathan Jimerson, Gage Guerra and Cervantes each had two goals against Hendrickson. Jesus (Cervantes) and Gage (Guerra) are the leaders of the pack right now and everyones following them, coach Ryan Searle said.

KPARK cruises to State

April 9, 2021
Gage Guerra, 12, celebrates with Nathan Jimerson, 12, Trey Ricker, 11, and Julian Guerra, 11, after scoring the first goal of the game against Foster in the regional semifinal.

[Slideshow] Soccer team reaches Elite 8

April 8, 2021
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