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, senior, is starting her fourth year on the newspaper staff as the editor-in-chief. She was named NSPA high school photojournalist in 2021 and 2022. Maya is also on the teen leadership council of the Houston Zoo's Zoo Crew Program. Maya enjoys listening to David Bowie, watching musicals and reading Alice Oseman books.

All content by Maya Ortiz
Senior Guillermo Cote uses a remote to drive the robotics teams robot through the halls during a state sendoff on April 2. He and the rest of the robotics team will compete at the state tournament April 4-6.

[Photo] Robotics team to compete at State

Ana La Rosa Grillo, Staff Writer
April 3, 2024
Junior Jonny West and senior Craig Potter walk to the charter bus on their way to the Area playoffs against Lucas Lovejoy. The Panthers won 4-0.

[Photo] Boys soccer dominates Lucas Lovejoy in Round 2

Arleigh Doehring, Yearbook Editor
April 1, 2024
As McKinney North players celebrate in the background, junior forward Flavia Salima Marcano falls to her knee as the final buzzer sounds in the Area playoffs. Kingwood Park lost 2-1, ending the season.

Girls soccer season ends in Area playoffs

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2024
Seniors Reese Shaw and Sienna Morales laugh together as they walk through a tunnel of parents, friends and siblings cheering them on before they got on the charter bus to head to the Area playoff game.

Soccer teams receive sendoff before Area games

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2024
Senior defender Emma Green sprints to keep the ball in play and push it up the field against Whitehouse in the 3-0 victory.

[Slideshow] Girls tackle Whitehouse in first round of playoffs

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2024
Surrounded by teammates, senior Brynn Baldon smiles and laughs with junior Bailey Fovargue. Baldon scored after volleying a ball delivered by Fovargue, giving the Panthers a 2-0 lead against Whitehouse in the first round of the playoffs on March 26 in Lufkin. Kingwood Park advanced to the Area Round with a 3-0 victory.

[Photo] Offense puts on show as girls soccer team advances

Ella Hickman, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
Senior captain Erin McLain moves the ball up the field during the Senior Night game against Lufkin earlier this month.

[Photo] Defense lifts girls soccer to top seed in playoffs

Grace Darcy and Leah Torres
March 26, 2024
Seniors Max Leal, Zach Niesporek and David Geslison their first two periods of each day in the computer science room working on programming and troubleshooting IT issues. The trio will also compete together at the district UIL Meet in computer science.

[Photo] Trio works to stay ahead of constantly changing technology

Luke Cavallo, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024

After the Epilogue: The Hunger Games franchise expands

Maya Ortiz and Madelyn Glenn
March 25, 2024
With the news at your fingertips, teens should pay closer attention to what is happening around the world.

[Photo] Awareness of international politics is critical for our future

March 21, 2024
Freshmen Grant Maher, Kyle Lee and Asher Rennard celebrate a point during their beefcake match against the teachers.

Final pep rally packs in fun

Maya Ortiz, Shelby Townsend, and Jordan Hutchinson
March 5, 2024
Junior Abigail Smith cheers during the final pep rally of the year with the competition cheer team.

[Photo] Competition cheer earns top 5 finish at Nationals

Preston Carpenter, Staff Wrtiter
March 4, 2024
Freshman Caleb Kazeem lip syncs to Michael Jackson during the talent portion of the contest.

[Slideshow] Boys entertain as they vie for Mr. KPARK title

Maya Ortiz and Shelby Townsend
February 23, 2024
Senior Lucas Early picks up his opponent and throws him during a regular season match on Nov. 15.

[Photo] Early to end wrestling career at State Meet

Grace Darcy, Sports Editor
February 14, 2024

[Video] Unwritten: Framing

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2024
Tips for completing college applications can be found here.

[Photo] Top 5 tips for applying to college

Avery Steinke, Staff Writer
August 31, 2023

[Video] Unwritten: A KP Media news literacy podcast

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2024
Senior Mary Brown claps with poms at pep rally with All Stars.

[Photo] Meet the All Stars

Kaitlyn Sitton and Leah Torres
February 12, 2024

[Video] Freshmen make early impact on girls soccer team

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2024
Junior Brook OBrien swings her tennis racquet at the ball.

[Photo] Meet the tennis players

Avery Steinke, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
History teacher and coach Eric Coovert talks with reporters on the red carpet at the Houston Sports Awards on Jan. 30. Coovert was honored with the Inspiration Award for his battle with cancer.

Houston honors Coovert as his cancer battle continues

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2024

[Video] Varsity squads benefit from strong freshman class

Tricia Darcy, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
Desiree Patillo

[Photo] Becoming less quiet is a process

Desiree Pattillo, Special Contributor
January 29, 2024
Dr. Kevin Caizley is surprised by his wife Krista and daughter Emily after being named campus Teacher of the Year at the pep rally on Jan. 26.

[Photo] Health science teacher wins Teacher of the Year

Morgen Dozier and Bailey Hall
January 26, 2024
Senior midfielder Brynn Baldon is key to the girls soccer teams 6-0 start on the season.

[Photo] Baldon's greatness shines on soccer pitch

January 18, 2024
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