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
Senior Jesus Cervantes heads the ball near the Panthers' goal against Hendrickson on April 9.

[Slideshow] Dominant performance leads boys to state tournament

Kathleen Ortiz and Arleigh Doehring
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 everyone's following them," coach Ryan Searle said.

KPARK cruises to State

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
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

Kathleen Ortiz and Arleigh Doehring
April 8, 2021
Senior Jace Banning just misses the goal in the first half of the team's second round game against Weiss on April 2.

[Slideshow] Boys soccer dominates Weiss in Round 3

Kathleen Ortiz and Maya Ortiz
April 4, 2021
Auto Collision teacher Jeff Wilson talks to principal Lisa Drabing during flex hour on March 25. Drabing announced to the staff earlier that day that she would be retiring when the school year ended.

Drabing to retire after almost four decades in education

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor In Chief
March 29, 2021
The Kirsch family - Katherine, Gene, Nicole and Kim - have relied on each other for the past seven years since the girls' mom and Gene's wife of 17 years passed away. They still live in the same house that Gene and Kristine bought together in 2010.

Kirsch family seeks peace after another tragic loss

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2021
Junior Morgan Sanford points to the band aid covering her vaccination.

Humans of KPARK: Ep. 1, Morgan Sanford

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chieft
February 13, 2021
Sophomore pitcher Hannah Leierer and senior catcher Keyla Martinez meet on the mound in between pitches during the first game at Turner Stadium on Jan. 30.

[Slideshow] Scrimmages kick off softball players’ long-awaited return

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-In-Chief
January 31, 2021
Senior Daniela Lugo Castro gets her senior photo taken for yearbook by Scott Tate Photography in September. The seniors will have their graduation ceremony outdoors at Turner Stadium. Other activities are still being discussed.

Seniors await more details as graduation date set

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-In-Chief
January 28, 2021
Reporting essentials.

[Photo] Interviewing a highlight in reporting process

Gabby Norman, Managing Editor
January 14, 2021
Kathleen Ortiz found comfort in Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's music when she struggled with her own identity of fitting in.

Finding myself through music

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-In-Chief
January 12, 2021
LindaSue and Shelby Laird stand in front of Shelby’s living room. They moved Material Wonders into Shelby’s home this fall.

Working from Home

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2020
Jeff Wilson adjusts the gear his son Shiloh, 7, wears each time he competes in saddle bronc riding at rodeos. His father, who teaches collision and refinishing, retired from rodeo in 2004. He was a saddle bronc champion in 2002.

Like Father, Like Son

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-In-Chief
October 23, 2020
Minimal changes emerge as students return full time

Minimal changes emerge as students return full time

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 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.

[Photo] ‘Sick clinic’ opens with hopes of containing germs

Crosslin Silcott, Newsmagazine Editor-In-Chief
September 7, 2020
Calculus and precalculus teacher Jim Dang works in his classroom on Aug. 12.

Veteran teacher finds fun way to “see” students during virtual learning

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2020
Junior Gabby Norman chose to stay home when the school allowed students to choose between virtual and in-person learning.

[Photo] Gabby Norman

August 15, 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
Senior Crystal Vargas poses at Deer Ridge park in her prom dress and a matching face mask.

Missing prom leaves void for seniors

Kathleen Ortiz, Photography Editor
May 7, 2020
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