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
Sydney Ortiz

Sydney Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief

Sydney Ortiz, a junior, is starting her third year on staff. She created the Latinos Unidos club and is the NHS publicist. Outside of journalism, Sydney loves to watch sports, specifically the Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Dodgers. She also loves spending time with her friends and family. Her favorite books are The Summer I Turned Pretty, and her favorite TV shows are “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Rookie” and “Desperate Housewives.”

All content by Sydney Ortiz
Sophomore Kye Wehby fights to beat two defenders as he carries the ball against Dayton on Sept. 6.

Football team defeats Dayton, 30-10

Tricia Darcy, Sydney Ortiz, and Jordan Hutchinson
September 10, 2024
Coach Andrew Cross reacts during the 3-point shootout against the juniors. Cross missed this 3-pointer and junior Jakendrick Clevenger made his to seal the junior class victory.

Competitions heat up in Go Gold pep rally

Emily McKithern, Sydney Ortiz, Tricia Darcy, Emerson Harris, Shelby Townsend, and Jordan Hutchinson
September 14, 2024
Junior Maebeth Potter stands outside her home two months after Hurricane Beryl uprooted a tree in the Potters' front yard. The tree split the house in half. The home is in the midst of being rebuilt.

[Photo] Potters rebuild after tree destroys home

Fallon Head, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2024
Madison Staggs celebrates on top of the junior class pyramid. The juniors won the competition.

Students bring spirit to first pep rally

Sydney Ortiz, Tricia Darcy, Fallon Head, and Emily McKithern
September 4, 2024
The varsity boys push off the line after the starting gun is fired at the Pearland cross country meet in August.

New coach leads young squad eyeing return to State

Sydney Ortiz, Sports Editor
August 29, 2024

[Video] Summer Media Camp inspires young journalists

Sydney Ortiz, Sports Editor
August 6, 2024

[Video] What makes you happy? [KP Media Camp edition]

Exa Nix and Sydney Ortiz
July 22, 2024
The tree rests on the center of the Cavallo home after Hurricane Beryl struck on July 8. The tree fell into the empty upstairs bedroom between the rooms where sophomore Soleil Cavallo and Kingwood Park graduate Luke Cavallo sleeps.

Recovery tests patience in Kingwood after Hurricane Beryl’s destruction

Sydney Ortiz, Sports Editor
July 12, 2024

[Video] Kingwood copes with Hurricane Beryl aftermath

Sydney Ortiz, Sports Editor
July 12, 2024
Senior editors Arleigh Doehring and Kara O'Hara jump up as the yearbook is named first place in Best of Show for yearbooks with 0-260 pages. It was the first time the yearbook took home the top award.

[Photo] Journalism students prepare for national competition

Emerson Harris, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023
Sydney Ortiz, along with photos of her with her sister Kathleen Ortiz and her sister Maya Ortiz. Photos submitted by Sydney Ortiz.

Escaping shadow of sisters a challenge to embrace

Sydney Ortiz, Staff Writer
May 28, 2024
Senior Rowan Ascencio turns to scream with friend Kaden Carter as their friends walk across the stage at graduation on May 25 at NRG Stadium.

Kingwood Park’s Class of 2024 finds joy in final night together

Sydney Ortiz and Fallon Head
May 26, 2024
Senior Kayley Warr receives her Science National Honor Society cord from Tara Bailey.

Seniors cap off academic accomplishments at Honors Night

Sydney Ortiz, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
Harrison Walters waves home Bowen Gray during a rec game at Ed Rinehart Park in New Caney.

Baseball is more than sport for Walters

Sydney Ortiz, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
Bryce Gerbasich successfully clears the pole at the height of 14 foot. He finished in a four-way tie for first place. In the tiebreaker, he took 3rd place and advanced to the Regional Meet.

Regional qualifiers chase invites to State Meet

Sydney Ortiz and Ella Hickman
April 18, 2024
A vanity is filled with makeup.

[Photo] Unrealistic beauty standards destroy true meaning of beauty

Victoria Anisi, Staff Writer
April 8, 2024
Sydney Ortiz is an Iowa women's basketball fan, and has been decked out in Iowa gear since she was born. Photos submitted by Sydney Ortiz.

Clark, Hawkeyes unite generations through basketball

Sydney Ortiz, Staff Writer
April 7, 2024
Junior Grant McTaggart, who battled cancer as a child, plays on the high school golf team. He met Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, a spokesperson for the Sunshine Kids, when Grant was undergoing chemotheraphy. Photo by Sydney Ortiz. Background photos by Melanie McTaggart.

Grant McTaggart tees up courageous fight

Sydney Ortiz, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024

[Video] Game Time: Super Bowl LVIII Edition

Sydney Ortiz, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024

[Video] Game Time: Super Bowl, NFL Honors and the Dodgers

Sydney Ortiz, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
Coach Jeffrey Hamilton talks to his team during a timeout against Magnolia West in December. He said the new realignment should give the Panthers a chance to contend for a district title next year.

Realignment brings good news as Kingwood Park returns to Region 3

Sydney Ortiz and Jacob Valcarce
February 1, 2024
Senior Andy Lazarte carries a mannequin to the JROTC table during the 8th grade night at Kingwood Park. Lazarte helped recruit JROTC members during the evening.

[Photo] Meet senior Andy Lazarte, JROTC

Luke Cavallo, Staff Writer
December 23, 2023
Evan and Grant Jimerson played in their first game with the Kingwood Park soccer team on Saturday in a scrimmage against Aldine Nimitz.

Championship State of Mind

Sydney Ortiz, Special Contributor
December 11, 2023
Junior Chase Bennett slides to push the ball away to disrupt an Aldine Nimitz player, who jumps -- along with Xavier Dozier -- to try to avoid tripping over Bennett.

[Slideshow] Boys soccer team kicks off season with intense scrimmage

Sydney Ortiz and Arleigh Doehring
December 9, 2023
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