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

Maya Ortiz

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief

Maya Ortiz, junior, is starting her third year on the newspaper staff as the editor-in-chief. She was named NSPA national high school photojournalist of the year using her freshman portfolio. Maya is also on the teen leadership council of the Houston Zoo's Zoo Crew Program and founder of the conservation club. Maya has a dog named Ace and a hedgehog named Pineapple. Maya enjoys listening to David Bowie, watching musicals and reading Alice Oseman books.

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Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2023
Gina, Hugo and Alejandro Sanchez take a photo at the hospital together in January 2021.

A Family United

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2023
Senior Hannah Leierer pitches against Dayton in April. She will play at Campbell University in the fall.

Leierer’s persistent pitch pays off

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2023
Senior Kaitlyn Neel selects her club during a tournament in March at Kingwood Country Club.

[Photo] Kaitlyn Neel

March 22, 2023
Junior Leah Torres prepares to move onto the next hole during a tournament at Kingwood Country Club on March 11.

[Photo] Leah Torres

March 22, 2023
Junior Chris Echols performs during the choirs September concert.

Singing keeps Echols smiling

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-chief
February 8, 2023
Junior Avery Steinke loves music and attends concerts whenever she and her friends find one in the area.

Students rely on music

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2023
Freshman swimmer Elena Amos has already made an impact on the swim team, breaking the school record in the 50 free and the 100 fly. She also swims for Blue Tide Aquatics and hopes to someday represent El Salvador in the Olympic Games.

[Photo] Amazing Amos

January 16, 2023
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