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
Rocco Huerta

Rocco Huerta, Staff Photographer

Rocco Huerta is a senior and is excited to be here for his second year of yearbook. He’s one of the yearbook photographers and is always shooting any game there is and always learning ways to take photos. His dream college is the University of North Texas.

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During a football game against Dayton on Sept. 5, senior Alec Krippel yells into a megaphone while cheering on the sideline. Krippel has been a part of the coed cheer team for two years.

[Photo] Boys make commitment, embrace cheer life

Tricia Darcy, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2025
With laptops also a part of the PCD ban, students in health science teacher Leanna Rockwell's class use a set of Chromebooks to work on assignments in class.

[Photo] Ban on cell phones, headphones creates instant change

Tricia Darcy, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2025
Junior Emilee Smith will compete in the pole vault at the state championships today. She won the region tournament to advance for the first time.

[Photo] Smith, Gerbasich look to reach new heights at State

Sydney Ortiz, Sports Editor
May 2, 2025
Junior Alec Krippel competes in a meet earlier this season. He set a new school record this year and will compete at the state championships this weekend.

[Photo] Throwers hope to strong arm the competition at State

Cameron Minatrea, Staff Writer
May 1, 2025
Sophomore Adrian William walks through the evolv weapon detectors as the light turns green. The system was implemented on April 1.

[Photo] Students, staff adjust to new weapon detectors at school entrances

Shelby Townsend, Yearbook Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2025
Junior Dakoda Dement competes in the shot put at the Caney Creek meet. He screamed toward his teammates when he realized he had thrown a personal record.

[Photo] Dakoda Dement sets new record, chases bigger goals

Cameron Minatrea, Staff Writer
April 1, 2025
Junior Dylan Heady works on the body of a car during first period of the Collision Repair.

[Photo] Auto Collision prepares students for employment

Olivia Brenner, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025
Senior Carson Conner drives toward the hoop against Porter on Jan. 31.

Boys cap off regular season with 3-game winning streak

Zachary Ford, Rocco Huerta, and Shawn Chaney
February 18, 2025
Senior Douglas Graves participates with the JROTC activities at Pasadena football game in October. Graves teamed up with senior Joshua Lewton to participate in a national space design competition. The duo has advanced to the semifinals.

[Photo] Graves, Lewton reach semifinals in national space design competition

Soleil Cavallo, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
The Panthers surround junior goalkeeper Noah Laughlin after he scored the first goal of the game on a penalty kick.

Boys soccer records fourth straight shutout against Beaumont United

Zachary Ford, Tricia Darcy, Rocco Huerta, and Jacob Dinh
January 17, 2025
Sophomore forward Kye Wehby takes a shot on goal from the top of the box against Cy-Fair on Jan. 10.

Boys capture three wins in Humble ISD Showcase

Rocco Huerta and Peyton Smithson
January 15, 2025
The boys basketball team stands for the National Anthem prior to tip-off against Splendora on Jan. 10.

[Photo] Boys basketball team rallies to defeat Splendora

Zachary Ford and Leonardo Peña
January 13, 2025
Junior Ronan Flaherty celebrates with his teammates after scoring in the 5-0 victory over Texas City on Jan. 9.

Boys soccer dominates Texas City in first showcase game

Rocco Huerta and Peyton Smithson
January 10, 2025
Rachel Hamilton

[Photo] Humans of KPARK: Rachel Hamilton

Marie Wakefield, Special Contributor
December 3, 2024
Junior Frank Smithers holds his ground on defense against Galena Park on Nov. 8.

[Photo] Talented squad starts season off with two wins

Heather Horace, Staff Writer
November 18, 2024
The Mirage band consists of junior Ethan Durand, junior Aaron Kellar, sophomore Aaron Salazar Rivera, junior Edun Albeit, and sophomore Madelyn Haynes.

[Photo] Passion for music unites bandmates

Soleil Cavallo, Staff Writer
November 17, 2024
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[Photo] Reel: Basketball players prepare for new seasons

Anya Henry, Special Contributor
November 1, 2024
Seniors Alex Hartnett and Isaac Lee share a handshake before taking the field against Pasadena on Oct. 24.

Seniors bid farewell with victory over Pasadena in final home game

Leonardo Pena, Emily Mckithern, and Rocco Huerta
October 30, 2024
Senior running back Chris Lora is escorted on the field by his mom and grandparents prior to the Senior Night game at Turner Stadium on Oct. 24. Lora was in a three-car accident earlier in the day.

[Photo] Car crash motivates Lora leading up to Senior Night

Zachary Ford, Staff Writer
October 26, 2024
Senior Christian Lora runs into the end zone to get a touchdown, while senior Ethan Elliott celebrates behind him. The Panthers defeated Ft. Bend Kempner, 35-19, on Homecoming weekend.

Panthers dominate Ft. Bend Kempner in Homecoming game

Tricia Darcy, Rocco Huerta, and Jordan Hutchinson
September 30, 2024
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