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
Jacob Valcarce

Jacob Valcarce, Video Editor

Senior Jacob Valcarce is in his third year on the newspaper staff. This is also his second year being an editor. Jacob is also a section leader and member of the band – playing the french horn. Along with the newspaper and the band, he also manages to fit in a part-time job at Whataburger. After high school, Jacob hopes to attend college to major in journalism and work as an entertainment journalist.

All content by Jacob Valcarce

[Video] [Video] Seniors repeat as Powder Puff champions

Jacob Valcarce, Leah Torres
May 10, 2024

Jacob’s Jukebox: The Tortured Poets Department

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Senior Jace Rodriguez practices the marimba during KPIPE practice in the spring.

[Photo] KPIPE finds success with murder-mystery performance

Preston Carpenter, Special Contributor
April 19, 2024

[Video] Jacob’s Jukebox: Cowboy Carter

Jacob Valcarce, Video Editor
April 19, 2024
Junior Beste Kaya holds her egg baby in a carrier for the project in her child development class.

Egg babies become focus in child development class

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer
April 8, 2024

[Video] Jacob’s Jukebox: ‘Eternal Sunshine’

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024

[Video] Jacob’s Jukebox: The GUTS Tour

Jacob Valcarce, Video Editor
March 15, 2024

[Video] Jacob’s Jukebox: The Rodeo

Jacob Valcarce, Video Editor
March 5, 2024
Senior Logan Gonzales competes on senior night. He will compete in the State Championships this weekend.

Swimmers, divers finish final preparation for Boys State Championships

Morgen Dozier, Jacob Valcarce, Ace Richards, and Exa Nix
February 21, 2024
Marie Wakefield competes in the Senior Night meet in January. She is a State qualifer as a freshman.

Meet the girls swim team as it heads to State Meet

Morgen Dozier, Jacob Valcarce, Ace Richards, Exa Nix, and Leah Torres
February 21, 2024
Senior Jacory Young moves around Porter defense to push toward the goal during their game on Jan. 30.

[Slideshow] Varsity heads into final three games

Ace Richards and Jacob Valcarce
February 6, 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

[Video] Band prepares for indoor season

Jacob Valcarce, Video Editor
January 25, 2024
Junior Preston Carpenter practices the marimba during school in January. He joined the band his freshman year.

[Photo] Practice pays off for Carpenter

Preston Carpenter, Special Contributor
January 18, 2024

[Video] Band students advance to Region competition

Jacob Valcarce, Video Editor
December 15, 2023
First Sergeant Donny O’Bryant talks with a student out near the track. The students spent one day each week running the track during JROTC class. He often joined them for a few of the laps.

[Photo] O’Bryant brings changes to JROTC

Luke Cavallo, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023

[Assembled]: Spider-Man Special

Jacob Valcarce and Exa Nix
November 21, 2023
Image and graphic created in Adobe Express.

Grammy announcement brings album predictions

Jacob Valcarce, Video Editor
November 9, 2023

[Video] New building creates safer environment for Tiny Home crew

Jacob Valcarce, Video Editor
October 30, 2023
Senior Jacob Valcarce holds up the first newspaper issue of the school year with his story in it on the school's color guard. He has decided to pursue journalism in the future.

Valcarce sees future in journalism

Jacob Valcarce, Video Editor
October 30, 2023
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour was released in theaters on Oct. 13.

‘The Eras Tour’ is an experience for all to enjoy

Jacob Valcarce, Video Editor
October 30, 2023
Senior Brooke O’Brien competes in a match against Summer Creek in August. On Sept. 27, O'Brien helped lead the tennis team to its second district title in two years.

[Photo] O’Brien plays with heart

Grace Darcy, Staff Writer
September 27, 2023

[Video] Seniors enjoy final yearbook photo in graduation gown

September 22, 2023
Taylor Swift Eras Tour - Arlington TX

Which Taylor Swift era are you?

Jacob Valcarce, Video Editor
September 19, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo's GUTS album cover.

Rodrigo falls short of expectations with ‘Guts’

Jacob Valcarce, Video Editor
September 11, 2023
Seniors Mason Green and Brooks Laughlin look over their rocket before they launch it during aeroscience class in August.

[Photo] Aeroscience classes focus on more than rockets

Shelby Townsend, Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
Sophomore Ean Osbourn practices with the band on the school parking lot. He spent much of his summer with the Iowa Colts, where he traveled and performed with the group's color guard.

Color guard members spend summer with Drum Corps International

Jacob Valcarce, Video Editor
September 6, 2023
Senior Avery Steinke works during sixth period with Fabio Petrea. Steinke spends sixth period helping coach younger players and then practices with the varsity squad during seventh period.

[Photo] Steinke enjoys new role coaching newcomers

Exa Nix, Managing Editor
August 17, 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
Coach Brendan Adams throws the frisbee during a match with his old team. He got his start playing frisbee at Texas A&M.

Adams captains pro frisbee team

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor
May 23, 2023
Band Director Bre Osbourn steps on the podium during marching band rehearsal.

Bre Osbourn, band

Jacob Valcarce, News editor
May 8, 2023

[Assembled]: A Marvel Podcast, Episode 5

Jacob Valcarce and Exa Nix
April 18, 2023
Senior Victoria Goncalo carries her schoolwork in a crock pot on Monday. The seniors have a different theme each day leading up to prom on Saturday. The theme on Monday was "anything but a backpack."

Big dates still ahead packed with fun for seniors

Jacob Valcarce, News editor
April 10, 2023

[Assembled]: A Marvel Podcast, episode 4

Exa Nix and Jacob Valcarce
April 6, 2023
The color guard performed a preview of their show for the community before they went to the area competition.

Color guard performers take 3rd at area competition

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor
April 5, 2023
While school has not had COVID restrictions for quite awhile, the impact of it remains on staff and students.

[Photo] Three years after the shutdown, COVID’s impact lingers

Fallon Head, Web editor
March 31, 2023

[Assembled]: A Marvel Podcast, Episode 3

Jacob Valcarce, Exa Nix
March 26, 2023

[Assembled]: A Marvel Podcast, Episode 2

Exa Nix and Jacob Valcarce
March 11, 2023

[Assembled]: A Marvel Podcast

Exa Nix and Jacob Valcarce
February 25, 2023
Ian Maxwell

Ian Maxwell, junior

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor
February 17, 2023
Morgen Dozier

Morgen Dozier, junior

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor
February 16, 2023

[Video] Swimmers ready for season’s biggest meet

Jacob Valcarce and Derriq Young
February 16, 2023
Senior Josh Chavez walks down the football field with his parents during the band’s senior night on Nov. 4.

Music drives Chavez

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor
February 3, 2023
Senior Vivian Garcia and sophomore Lucas Pagano play along during a sneak peek performance of "Seussical" during flex hour on Jan. 11.

Orchestra, band work to help bring ‘Seussical’ to life

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer
January 12, 2023
Orchestra director Evan Farmer gets emotional after the orchestra performs his favorite song “Such Sweet Sorrow” by Jeremy Woolstenhulme.

[Photo] Orchestra creates special night for new director

Camille Blair, Staff Writer
January 10, 2023
Sophomore Bradlea Bonton takes down sophomore Frederick Goains at the wrestling meet on Dec. 7.

[Photo] Girls wrestling continues to grow as new era begins

Ryder Lowery, Staff Writer
December 21, 2022
Sophomore David Luna talks to junior Hayden Jensen before the band concert started, December 8.

Band showcases talent at region

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor
December 15, 2022
The players ready to help lead the varsity boys basketball team include Juan Flores, Brad Garcia, Greg Davis, Davion Sanford and Hollis Stephens.

New batch of players ready to lead boys squad

Derriq Young and Jacob Valcarce
December 1, 2022
Senior Taylor Nethery sits at lunch with her laptop still open, hoping to get to the front of the Ticketmaster line for tickets to see Taylor Swift in concert.

[Photo] Swiftie struggles

Taylor Nethery, Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
Students will receive study guides soon for finals, which will start Dec. 12.

Finals return for all students

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor
November 25, 2022
Seniors Joseph Weidemann and Ethan Otte perform at school in September with some classmates. Weidemann is part of the Regional Orchestra performing tonight.

Orchestra students prepare for Regional performance

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor
November 12, 2022
Elijah Moreno

Elijah Moreno, sophomore

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor
November 2, 2022

Flex Hour: Are you a Swiftie

Jacob Valcarce and Krista Edwards
November 1, 2022
Makena Thomas and Anna Claire Kohnke examine a body at one of the stations during the HOSA field trip on Oct. 19.

Students practice saving lives on HOSA field trip

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor
October 28, 2022
The boys varsity cross country team does a quick huddle before starting their race on Aug. 18 at Atascocita High School.

Runners ready to conquer Regional Meet

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor
October 24, 2022
Band students load up their instruments prior to a football game at Turner Stadium. The multiple levels and built-in shelves help speed up the packing process.

Trailer becomes key addition for band

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor
September 29, 2022
Junior Andrick Lopez, seniors Connor Langdon, Ben Fehrenbacher and Nate Bravo hype up freshman Michael Cheeseman on the dance floor.

[Slideshow] Hollywood Homecoming

Maya Ortiz, James Pham, and Jacob Valcarce
September 20, 2022
Taylor Mattingly and Alyssa Montelongo on tacky tourist day.

Creativity fills halls during homecoming dress-up days

Taylor Nethery, Jacob Valcarce, and Kaitlyn Sitton
September 14, 2022
The senior sunrise was a tradition started with the Class of 2022.

Seniors ready to celebrate year at sunrise

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor
August 25, 2022
Senior Matthew Bleier participates in a summer band practice.

What instrument are you?

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor
August 25, 2022
Science teacher Meagan Martin goes over work with her fourth period students.

[Photo] Meagan Martin, chemistry

Kendall Zenthoefer, Staff Writer
April 26, 2022
Counselor Gina Sanchez moved from a teaching role on campus to a counseling role a few years ago.

[Photo] Gina Sanchez, counselor

Sydnee Watson, Staff Writer
April 19, 2022
Freshman Kallen Cosper and sophomore Dominic Ortiz compete at the regional fishing tournament Saturday at Lake Travis.

Fishing team ready for regionals

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022
Band teacher Bryan Hess signals to his fans during the Homecoming pep rally when he was celebrated as being part of the faculty homecoming court.

Bryan Hess, band

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer
April 7, 2022
Students are expected to wear their ID badges around their neck anytime they are on campus.

[Photo] Safety continues to be reason behind ID policies

Kennedy Watkins, Staff Writer
March 18, 2022

Superhero movies never disappoint

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer
February 18, 2022
Senior Rachel Morris fires up the crowd at a pep rally earlier this year. Once football season ended, the cheerleaders still cheered on the basketball teams but also focused on preparing for their competition season.

Cheer caps off strong return to competition

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer
February 15, 2022
Meet forward Biva Byrd

Meet forward Biva Byrd

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer
January 18, 2022
Senior point guard Josh Bartley shoots a free throw in the 50-35 victory over Lake Creek on Jan. 4. The team improved its record to 15-4 overall and are 2-0 in the district.

Meet point guard Josh Bartley

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer
January 7, 2022
Kingwood Park alum Matt Daspit plays the keyboard during a performance with Nina Baumer at John’s Hopkins University.

Music Man

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer
November 29, 2021
A new floral cooler has been added to the Floral Design classroom to allow students to make more projects and use larger floral materials.

New cooler adds more flexibility in Floral Design

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer
September 8, 2021
Algebra teacher Hannah Morgan works on planning during a conference period in May.

Hannah Morgan, algebra

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer
May 11, 2021
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