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.

All content by Maya Ortiz
Moonage Daydream brings Bowie back

‘Moonage Daydream’ brings Bowie back

September 27, 2022
Senior Tyrique Riley shows off his dance moves during the homecoming pep rally with the football team surrounding him.

Sunset offers backdrop for homecoming pep rally

September 27, 2022
The color guard performs with the band during the performance after the homecoming football game.

[Photo] New coach, new changes transform color guard

September 27, 2022
Senior Noah Parker and Junior Grace Cardenas check to see if their target is aligned with their ramp.

Physics students predict projectiles

September 22, 2022
Junior Andrick Lopez, seniors Connor Langdon, Ben Fehrenbacher and Nate Bravo hype up freshman Michael Cheeseman on the dance floor.

[Slideshow] Hollywood Homecoming

September 20, 2022
During a preseason meet at Atascocita High School, junior Mark Johanson, senior Solomon Karash and sophomore Lucy Foltz compete.

[Photo] Cross country teams prepare for biggest races

September 19, 2022
Sophomore Carson Brown races to the finish line as he attempts to pass a Dayton runner.

Cross country kicks off season with first 5K

August 18, 2022
Outside construction began over the summer and will continue around Kingwood Park throughout the school year.

Campus improvements, additions underway

August 12, 2022
Marissa Manfred works through a lesson with her 7th period students. Manfred is teaching Advanced English I and II in her first year on campus.

New staff members fill key roles in new year

August 10, 2022
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
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