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
Preston Carpenter

Preston Carpenter, Staff Writer

Preston Carpenter is a senior in his second year in journalism. Preston is the Front Ensemble Captain in the band. He plays the marimba and bass drum. He mostly writes stories for the website but has been trying to take more photos. He enjoys hanging out with friends and driving in his car. After high school, Preston will be attending college to obtain a degree in marketing and a minor in journalism.

All content by Preston Carpenter
What Tyler, The Creator album are you?

What Tyler, The Creator album are you?

Preston Carpenter, Staff Writer
November 14, 2024
Senior Nolan Datz worked at a internship for one month over the summer. He had planned to become a welder, but he changed his mind after the internship. Photo of manufacturing facility by Nolan Datz. Graphic by Kaitlyn Sitton.

Surviving burnout

Preston Carpenter, Staff Writer
November 9, 2024
Sophomores Emmie Range and Noah Snowden.

Socks steal the spotlight on dress-up day

Emily Mckithern and Preston Carpenter
September 24, 2024
Meet the Homecoming Court

Meet the Homecoming Court

Preston Carpenter and Shelby Townsend
September 24, 2024
Sophomore Kemiah Morris and freshman Price Hart.

Homecoming Week kicks off with Jersey Day

Preston Carpenter, Emily Mckithern, Heather Horace, and Bishop Scott
September 23, 2024
Shelly Vaughn and her daughter Savannah Vaughn, who graduated from Kingwood Park in 2015, both went to Foster Elementary. When visiting the cafeteria, Shelly was brought to tears by remembering her and her daughter's little moments at Foster.

Alumni become emotional in final visit to Foster Elementary

Preston Carpenter, Staff Writer
September 12, 2024
Kristel Sortelli demonstrates a math problem on her Newline interactive panel during classes earlier this week.

New tech improves experience for students, teachers

Preston Carpenter, Staff Writer
August 29, 2024
Senior Jace Rodriguez practices the marimba during KPIPE practice in the spring.

KPIPE finds success with murder-mystery performance

Preston Carpenter, Special Contributor
April 19, 2024
A car sits in the student parking lot early in the morning.

[Photo] Driving Dangers

Cameron Minatrea, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
What rock band are you?

What rock band are you?

Preston Carpenter, Special contributor
March 19, 2024
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[Photo] What Rock band are you?

March 19, 2024
Junior Abigail Smith cheers during the final pep rally of the year with the competition cheer team.

Competition cheer earns top 5 finish at Nationals

Preston Carpenter, Staff Wrtiter
March 4, 2024
Students read poetry they worked on throughout their poetry unit on the final day in a coffee house setting.

English teachers create passion for poetry

Preston Carpenter, Special Contributor
January 23, 2024
Junior Preston Carpenter practices the marimba during school in January. He joined the band his freshman year.

Practice pays off for Carpenter

Preston Carpenter, Special Contributor
January 18, 2024
The cheerleaders participate in singing the school fight song at the end of the Gold Fight Win pep rally in September.

Cheer focuses on ‘little things’ as competitions begin

Preston Carpenter, Special Contributor
December 8, 2023
Mariana Soto plays guitar during a performance with her band Radio Lock. Photos courtesy of Fatima Estrada.

Soto finds confidence on stage

Preston Carpenter, Special Contributor
November 1, 2023
Photo courtesy of Adobe creative commons.

What type of candy are you?

Preston Carpenter, Special Contributor
October 17, 2023
Freshman Elijah Vasquez plays the baritone in the band warm-up during fifth period on Sept. 6. Vasquez can play a wide range of band and orchestra instruments.

Vasquez follows his family’s footsteps in music

Preston Carpenter, Special Contributor
September 7, 2023
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