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
Marie Wakefield

Marie Wakefield, Staff Writer

Marie Wakefield, a junior, is involved in swimming, NHS (as Historian), and, of course, journalism. She loves Brandon Sanderson books, “The Office,” “Star Wars,” “Star Trek” and bossing people around. Kidding on the last part. Mostly.

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Junior Rayden DeSouza surfs the table in the first round of the table surfing competition against the sophomores on Aug. 29. The juniors defeated the sophomores and went on to beat the seniors in the finals.

SURF’S UP

Marie Wakefield
August 29, 2025
While former students of auto collision teacher Jeff Wilson talk about the memories they made in his class, Greentree Elementary assistant principal Monica Schultz wipes tears from her eyes. Schultz organized the prayer vigil to pray for everyone affected by the floods in Central Texas.

Prayer vigil brings together community in remembrance of Jeff Wilson

Marie Wakefield, Staff Writer
July 6, 2025
Freshman Eden Rotberg already plays two instruments in the orchestra and plans to learn to play the cello next year.

Rotberg orchestrates musical journey

Marie Wakefield, Staff Writer
May 21, 2025
Junior Cory Case finishes No. 11 at the State Meet, recording the highest finish for a boy in school history. Photo courtesy of Angela Chancellor.

Case overcomes rain to finish No. 11 at State

Marie Wakefield, Staff Writer
May 13, 2025
Caitlin McLain competes in UIL Academic team and debate events. She will compete at the Region Meet on April 25-26.

McLain prepares for events as Region Meet nears for academic team, debate

Marie Wakefield, Staff Writer
April 15, 2025

[Video] HOKP: Meet Maggie Spara

Marie Wakefield, Staff Writer
April 9, 2025
"Sunrise on the Reaping" is the latest installment of the Hunger Games franchise.

‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ adds history to Hunger Games franchise

Marie Wakefield, Staff Writer
April 3, 2025
After hitting a home run on March 7 against Pasadena, senior Abbey Papadimitriou celebrates with her teammates at home plate.

Young softball team steps up to the challenge

Marie Wakefield, Staff Writer
March 20, 2025
Senator Dan Crenshaw answers questions from students in the auditorium after finishing a talk about his career and leadership.

Crenshaw meets with students to talk about leadership

Marie Wakefield, Staff Writer
February 6, 2025
Participation trophies need to be done away with for future generations.

‘You get a trophy! You get a trophy!’

Marie Wakefield, Staff Writer
February 5, 2025
The "Powerless" book is the first in a trilogy by Lauren Roberts.

‘Powerless’ lacks literary power

Marie Wakefield, Staff Writer
January 30, 2025
Amy and Rachel Hamilton enjoy being on the same campus this year with Amy Hamilton in charge of IT at Kingwood Park and Rachel being a freshman.

Lifelong medical challenges bond mother, daughter

Marie Wakefield, Special Contributor
January 29, 2025
Quiet government

Quiet government

Marie Wakefield, Special Contributor
January 9, 2025

[Video] Humans of KPARK: Rachel Hamilton

Marie Wakefield, Special Contributor
December 3, 2024
President Patty Weir explains the course of action during the game. Physical props, such as squishies and Post-It notes, are sometimes used to enhance the game.

New D&D Club finds early popularity

Marie Wakefield, Special Contributor
November 20, 2024
Kingwood Park and Kingwood High JROTC students work to unload 14,000 pounds of pumpkins at Good Shepherd Episcopal's Church on Woodland Hills Drive.

JROTC students help carry load as 14,000 pounds of pumpkins arrive

Marie Wakefield, Special Contributor
October 21, 2024

PSA: Hallway Etiquette

Maggie Spara, Marie Wakefield, Amber Batiste, and Paisley Thomas
October 11, 2024
The swimmers compete in the one-mile event at Lake Conroe in Margaritaville on Oct. 5. The Kingwood Park swimmers raised more than $8,000 for the charity event. Photo submitted by Nancy Wakefield.

Swim team races against cancer in open water charity event

Marie Wakefield, Special Contributor
October 5, 2024
Portrait courtesy of Fred Flickinger. Photo of house by Sydney Ortiz.

Flickinger worked to support, restore Kingwood in Beryl aftermath

Marie Wakefield, Special contributor
September 18, 2024
Streets in Kingwood were lined with trees and debris for weeks after Hurricane Beryl hit. Photo submitted by Shawn Chaney Jr.

Hurricane Beryl leaves lasting impact on Kingwood

Fallon Head, Sydney Ortiz, Maggie Spara, Paisley Thomas, Jack Coffey, Shawn Chaney, Cole Tinkham, and Marie Wakefield
September 17, 2024
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