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, Design/Business Editor

Maya Ortiz, sophomore, is starting her second year on the newspaper staff as the design editor. Maya is a part of the Houston Zoo’s Zoo Crew Program and vice president of Key Club. Maya has a dog named Ace and an instagram “famous” hedgehog named Pineapple. Maya enjoys listening to David Bowie, watching musicals and discussing Harry Potter.

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Kate Hargrave, Emily Bernal, Andrea Cardona Sanchez and Michael Kell watch their hats fly at the end of their graduation ceremony at NRG Stadium on May 27.

Seniors celebrate graduation in style

May 29, 2022
Theater teacher Jami Windham emcees the homecoming pep rally. She spent the past three years at Kingwood Park but is moving to Autumn Ridge Middle School in the fall.

[Photo] Five fine arts teachers to leave Kingwood Park

May 24, 2022
Sophomore Andrew Hennings throws a pitch in the first inning against Summer Creek on Feb. 21. It was the final scrimmage for the players before their first official game.

Family support lifts Hennings during sophomore season

May 23, 2022
Kathleen Ortiz and Rhian Davis work on a story during newspaper class in the spring.

[Photo] Transfer leads senior onto unexpected path

May 20, 2022
History teacher Eric Coovert talks about his time at Texas A&M while showing off his boots he wore his senior year as a part of the Corps of Cadets. He was a drummer in the Aggie band.

[Photo] Eric Coovert, teacher and coach

May 3, 2022

[Video] [Video] After fights, students adjust to new bell schedules

April 29, 2022
All students in attendance had to stay in the cafeteria during their assigned 30 minute lunch. For the past four years, the students have had an hour to eat and socialize with their friends in almost all areas of the school, while also having clubs and tutoring options.

[Video] Recent fights lead to new bell schedules, increase in security

April 29, 2022
Junior Solomon Karash celebrates at the end of an early Grand Oaks meet with coach Chris Elliott. Karash is a member of the 4x400 relay team.

[Photo] Regional qualifiers ready to shine at Turner Stadium

April 29, 2022
Third Fantastic Beasts movie worth the wait

Third Fantastic Beasts movie worth the wait

April 21, 2022
Senior Kendall Kerr lines up a putt during a golf tournament in the fall. She will compete at the regional golf championships this week.

Regional Ready

April 19, 2022
Kristen Lynam showcases her collection of frogs. She has made a positive impact on students throughout her biology commons.

[Photo] Kristen Lynam, biology

April 19, 2022
Scarlett May teaches the criminal justice classes on campus.

[Photo] Scarlett May, criminal justice

April 19, 2022
Solomon Karash celebrates with coach Chris Elliott at the end of the Grand Oaks Invitational early in the track season.

[Photo] Chris Elliott, coach and teacher

April 7, 2022
Coach Jess White and assistant Luke Gorney participate in the teams pregame huddle prior to the second round playoff game against Austin Anderson on March 29.

[Photo] Jess White, Government teacher and coach

April 5, 2022
Senior Kathleen Ortiz reacts after the final buzzer sounded in the 4-0 loss against Magnolia in the Regional Quarterfinals on April 1. She was a senior captain on the team and the only senior to play on varsity all four years.

Soccer girls playoff run ends in regional quarterfinals

April 2, 2022
Freshman goalkeeper Courtney Daniel celebrates after the second-round victory with Kate Tiedtke, Kennedy Dolmage and Eve Hoyt.

Panthers advance to Regional Quarterfinals

March 31, 2022
Elizabeth Carvajal celebrates at the end of regulation in the Area championships with Emmy Segura and Brianna Quiararte.

[Photo] Panthers avenge last year’s playoff loss, look toward Friday night lights

March 31, 2022
Freshman goalkeeper Courtney Daniel punts the ball during overtime against College Station in the bi-district championship.

[Photo] TRIPLE THREAT

March 29, 2022
Holland Ensminger has become an integral part of the team during her year as a volunteer coach.

[Photo] New voice helps lift Panthers

March 28, 2022
Coach Jess White and Luke Gorney watch from the sidelines during the teams bi-district championship against College Station on March 24.

[Photo] Coaching is Jess White’s calling

March 29, 2022
Assistant coach Luke Gorney talks with junior Liv Roach during the soccer teams first-round playoff game against College Station on March 22.

[Photo] Luke Gorney, teacher and coach

April 13, 2022
Players race to celebrate with freshman Courtney Daniel, who was in goal during the penalty shootout on March 24 against College Station.

[Slideshow] Penalty kicks propel girls soccer into Round 2

March 25, 2022
Senior Tony Sterner was the football teams primary kicker and punter the last few years. He will continue kicking at Incarnate Word in the fall.

[Photo] Soccer skills help lead Sterner to Div. I football

March 24, 2022
Offensive coordinator Bruce Cox speaks with sophomore quarterback Jaxon Sims prior to a game at Turner Stadium on Sept. 23.

[Photo] Jaxon Sims embraces quarterback challenge

March 20, 2022
Junior Luc Wehby laughs with a teammate during an after school golf practice at the Kingwood Country Clubs Golf Advantage School.

[Video] ‘I’m a fighter’

March 10, 2022
The students held a pep rally on March 4. It will likely be the last pep rally of the year.

[Photo] Final pep rally fires up students

March 8, 2022
Junior Brynn Baldon hugs junior Nadia Lawrence as sophomore Addie Gray joins the goal celebration. Baldon headed in a corner kick by senior Kathleen Ortiz to give the Panthers an early 1-0 lead on March 4.

[Slideshow] Girls soccer ties Montgomery, remains No. 1 in district

March 5, 2022
Junior Marshall Burke makes contact with a pitch against Summer Creek.

[Photo] Young baseball team looks to make big strides

February 24, 2022
Freshman Abbey Papadimitriou has been playing softball since she was little and is now on the varsity softball team.

[Photo] Humans of KPARK: Abbey Papadimitriou

February 23, 2022

[Video] [Video] Student Press Freedom Day important to high school journalists

February 21, 2022
Paul Knapschaefer, 11, looks up as he pins his opponent during a match on Jan. 12.

[Photo] Wrestlers rack up wins in tournament action

February 16, 2022
Freshman Abigail Smith works to fire up the football crowd during the homecoming game in October.

[Photo] Cheer caps off strong return to competition

February 15, 2022
Sophomore Daisha George looks for her cue as the cheerleaders prepare for a pep rally performance on Aug. 27.

[Photo] Daisha George ready for big stage

February 11, 2022
Teammates celebrate Taysia Constantino after she made a play to end the inning against Livingston.

[Slideshow] Softball season returns to action

February 3, 2022
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