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.

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Juniors Santiago Salazar and Ben Smoot talk after earning a point in a doubles match against Clear Brook.

Fall season underway for tennis squad

Maya Ortiz and Fallon Head
August 11, 2023
Assistant principal Gary Brain fist bumps a student during D-lunch. The school moved to a four lunch schedule through the end of next week.

Students return to classes as new year begins

Maya Ortiz, Fallon Head, Shelby Townsend, Jacob Valcarce, Exa Nix, and Grace Darcy
August 9, 2023
Twitter Blue

Twitter Blue

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 Peyton Cote prepares for a pitch against Kingwood in a scrimmage earlier this season. She is signed Oklahoma Wesleyan to play next year.

[Photo] Meet the players behind the bats

Adriana Gonzalez, Special Contributor
April 11, 2023
Senior Katie Gerbasich plays center back against Porter in early March.

[Photo] Memories prove to be highlight as senior plays final game

Katie Gerbasich, Yearbook Editor
April 10, 2023
Junior Liam Longo works on the cameras at Turner Stadium during the Baytown Lee football game on Oc. 15.

[Photo] Video classes offer students professional opportunities

Trenten Estes, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023

After the Epilogue: Best BookTok book?

Maya Ortiz and Maddie Glenn
April 5, 2023
While waiting for their next computer science event, juniors Vuong Nguyen and Max Leal talk with junior David Geslison, They took second place as a team.

[Photo] UIL academic team advances 18 to Regionals

Shelby Townsend, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023

After the Epilogue: Book Design

Maya Ortiz, Maddie Glenn, and Katie Gerbasich
March 26, 2023
Sophomore Daniel Daniel talks with coach Angela Chancellor during a tournament at Kingwood Country Club in March.

[Photo] Courtney Daniel

March 22, 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
Senior Kaitlyn Neel talks over a shot with coach Angela Chancellor during a tournament at Kingwood Country Club on March 11.

[Photo] Meet the girls golf team

Bailey Hall, Staff Writer
March 22, 2023
The girls soccer team celebrates after a goal against Huntsville in February. They enter the postseason, 18-1-1.

[Photo] [Q&A] Meet four players set for girls soccer playoffs

Isabel Canizales, Special Contributor
March 21, 2023
[Slideshow] Softball showcases strength during preseason

[Slideshow] Softball showcases strength during preseason

Maya Ortiz and Arleigh Doehring
March 6, 2023
Campus offers new school-wide ACT option.

[Photo] Changes allow juniors easy testing opportunities

Luke Cavallo, Special Contributor
March 2, 2023

[Video] After the Epilogue: Tropes Talk

Maya Ortiz and Maddie Glenn
February 25, 2023
Sophomore Kevin Rios high fives teammates as he heads into the dugout during a scrimmage on Feb. 6.

[Photo] Baseball starts new era

Jada Cassidy, Special Contributor
February 24, 2023

[Video] [Video] Emma Yeager breaks scoring record

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-chief
February 22, 2023
Cheerleaders participate in the outdoor homecoming pep rally. They had a strong finish at the state competition this year.

[Photo] Cheerleaders cap off season with success at State

Kaitlyn Sitton, Design Editor
February 18, 2023

After the Epilogue: Book-to-movie adaptations

Maya Ortiz, Maddie Glenn, and Avery Richards
February 17, 2023
Senior Emma Yeager got past a defender and the goalkeeper to score in the second half of a 5-0 victory against Lufkin on Feb. 14. The goal was the 108th of her career and her second one in the game. She surpassed the all-time scoring record, which was previously 106.

Emma Yeager takes the cake with new scoring record

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2023
After the Epilogue dives into all things "Red, White and Royal Blue."

After the Epilogue: ‘Red, White and Royal Blue’ Talk

Maya Ortiz and Maddie Glenn
February 12, 2023
Seniors Katie Gerbasich and Favor Rogers jump for a shoulder bump during player introductions against Nacogdoches.

Girls basketball finishes second in district, prepares for playoffs

Maya Ortiz, Madlynn Morris, Taylor Nethery, and Bailey Hall
February 12, 2023
Junior Chris Echols performs during the choir's September concert.

Singing keeps Echols smiling

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-chief
February 8, 2023

After the Epilogue: “Song of Achilles”

Maddie Glenn and Maya Ortiz
February 4, 2023

After the Epilogue: Introduction

Maya Ortiz and Maddie Glenn
February 4, 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
Senior Kaitlyn Neel has been on varsity golf for the past four years. She has signed to play at Oklahoma Wesleyan University next year.

[Photo] Grandpa inspires love for golf

Kaitlyn Neel, Special Contributor
February 2, 2023
Liv Roach picks the ball from a Lumberton player during a 2-0 victory on Jan. 7 during the Humble ISD Tournament.

Girls return home for first district contest

Maya Ortiz, Editor in Chief
February 2, 2023
Senior Brandon Kanyiki walks toward the locker room after helping lift the Panthers to a 41-14 victory against Goose Creek Memorial on Oct. 6.

[Photo] Kanyiki looks forward to future at Texas College

Morgen Dozier and Arleigh Doehring
February 1, 2023
Writing has become a necessary outlet for Fallon Head.

[Photo] Writing becomes necessary outlet

Fallon Head, KPTimes.com Editor
January 31, 2023

[Video] Music Mania

Aidan Oakes, Jr. and Maya Ortiz
January 27, 2023
Senior offensive lineman Erick Zapata prepares to go back in a home game last fall. He was first-team all-district.

Zapata chases childhood dreams with parents’ support

Maya Ortiz, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2023

[Video] Chasing a record: Emma Yeager nears career scoring record

Maya Ortiz, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2023
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