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

[Slideshow] Softball season returns to action

Maya Ortiz, Design Editor
February 3, 2022
The Whataburger in Town Center in Kingwood is a gathering place for students after games and practices.

[Photo] What-a-Place

Reece Cavallo, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
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[Photo] Meet forward Biva Byrd

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer
January 18, 2022

[Video] Who’s Hotter? Paul Rudd vs. Dr. Phil

Lexi Guillen, Taylor Nethery, and Maya Ortiz
January 13, 2022
Senior Mick Johnson competes in the butterfly during the senior night meet on Jan. 7.

[Slideshow] Swim celebrates seniors in home finale

Alicyn Logue and Maya Ortiz
January 12, 2022
Senior Charlee Poulin participates in a Silver Stars dance routine during a September pep rally.

[Photo] Poulin shines in dance with mom’s constant support

Kaitlyn Sitton, Staff Writer
January 12, 2022

[Video] Chemistry teachers answer the web’s most searched questions

Lexi Guillen and Maya Ortiz
January 8, 2022
Junior Layla Tafarroji holds her giant opposum, which took her about 6-8 hours to crochet.

[Photo] Unique talent keeps Tafarroji busy

Daniel Spear, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
Senior Nolan Sexton looks to get by a defender during the Sam Houston game at home.

[Photo] Basketball remains Hamilton’s passion

Gabby Norman, Managing Editor
December 3, 2021
Sophomore Chloe Mendoza presents postcards to represent her identity for an Advanced English II project.

[Photo] [Staff Editorial] Grades should not be allowed on group projects

Staff
December 3, 2021
Senior Ashton Smith works to fire up the students in an Alice In Wonderland-themed costume he designed for Parker the Panther. He and his mom have worked together on his costumes for the past four years.

‘One-Man Show’

Maya Ortiz, Design Editor
November 29, 2021
While on the range at Gleannloch Pines, Kendall Kerr uses her rangefinder to see how far away the red flag is. A rangefinder is very useful to mark distances such as greens, markers, ditches, and other obstacles.

[Slideshow] Strong start for girls golf

Maya Ortiz, Design Editor
November 2, 2021
Senior Kade Terrell looks at his mom in shock as he hears his name announced as the homecoming king during halftime of the football game on Oct. 15.

[Slideshow] Terrell, Poulin win homecoming court crowns

Maya Ortiz and Taylor Nethery
October 16, 2021
Molly Scott, 12, performs with the other cheerleaders as they kick off the pep rally with a routine to fire up the students at the homecoming pep rally on Oct. 15.

[Slideshow] Homecoming pep rally entertains

Maya Ortiz, Alicyn Logue, Bella Cruz, and Taylor Nethery
October 15, 2021
Prosecution attorneys Alex Norris, 10, and Dana Herrera, 10, celebrate after winning the mock trial.

[Slideshow] AP World students go to trial

Maya Ortiz, Design Editor
October 14, 2021
A meal of tacos dorados and pozole.

Special foods keep cultures alive at home

Maya Ortiz, Design Editor
October 9, 2021
Spanish teacher Eileen Quiñones spends time with her family at Cayo Icacos, a small, uninhabited island off the coast of Fajardo, Puerto Rico. She moved to the contiguous United States in 2018.

Quiñones keeps Puerto Rico near heart

Maya Ortiz, Design Editor
October 8, 2021
Max Davis, 10, and Rhian Davis, 12, have a special bond. Despite being the oldest, Rhian has always looked up to her brother.

[Photo] Little brother, big inspiration

Rhian Davis, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021
Senior Cameron Goerner and junior Pippi Timpanaro laugh between points against MacArthur on Aug. 13.

Chemistry key as tennis seeks district title

Maya Ortiz, Design Editor
August 27, 2021
Juniors Sean Helton and Talmage Hammond celebrate after scoring a point in their doubles match on Aug. 13.

[Slideshow] Tennis team captures win in first match

Maya Ortiz and Katie Gerbasich
August 17, 2021
Seniors Kade Terrell and Barrett Kenny compete in the first leg of the Huffman Relays race on Aug. 14.

[Slideshow] Cross country puts together strong performances

Maya Ortiz, Design Editor
August 16, 2021
Suzanne Durand, 12, performs a routine with the color guard during the First Day pep rally.

[Slideshow] First Day pep rally aims to unite students

Kathleen Ortiz, Maya Ortiz, and Arleigh Doehring
August 11, 2021
In the Rally Cafe, the cafeteria workers create custom-made plates for the kids.

[Photo] Rally Cafe transforms cafeteria

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-In-Chief
August 10, 2021
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