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.

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[Photo] ‘In the Heights’ amplifies cultural pride

Sydney Ortiz, Sports Editor
June 1, 2025
Freshmen Grant Maher, Kyle Lee and Asher Rennard celebrate a point during their beefcake match against the teachers.

[Photo] A look back at 2024 in photos

Staff
December 27, 2024
Senior Elijah Merino breaks out in a sprint at the start of the L3 Foundation Turkey Day 5K. He finished first in the event the past two years.

[Photo] Turkey Day 5K sets records, transitions to new leaders

Sydney Ortiz, Sports Editor
December 15, 2024
Junior Richard Beal prepares to compete in the state championship this weekend. Fishing photo of Beal with partner Perry Campbell submitted by Richard Beal.

[Photo] Beal is the ‘reel’ deal

Cameron Minetrea, Staff Writer
May 18, 2024
The seniors rush on the field as time runs off the clock in the championship game of the Powder Puff tournament on May 10.

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

Jacob Valcarce, Leah Torres
May 10, 2024
Senior Kim Fernandez talks about labor and delivery to students visiting her display during first period on May 1. English teacher Kimberly Villegas had her classes create passion projects.

[Photo] Seniors ‘nerd out’ during passion projects

Cara Helton, Yearbook Editor
May 1, 2024
Senior defender Sienna Morales dribbles the ball up the field against Whitehouse on March 26. Morales has been on varsity since she was a sophomore.

[Photo] Top 10 reveal highlights multi-talented group

Shelby Townsend, Staff Writer
April 24, 2024
The Tortured Poets Department

Taylor Swift releases masterpiece with ‘TTPD’

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2024
Senior Guillermo Cote uses a remote to drive the robotics team's robot through the halls during a state sendoff on April 2. He and the rest of the robotics team will compete at the state tournament April 4-6.

[Photo] Robotics team to compete at State

Ana La Rosa Grillo, Staff Writer
April 3, 2024
Junior Jonny West and senior Craig Potter walk to the charter bus on their way to the Area playoffs against Lucas Lovejoy. The Panthers won 4-0.

[Photo] Boys soccer dominates Lucas Lovejoy in Round 2

Arleigh Doehring, Yearbook Editor
April 1, 2024
As McKinney North players celebrate in the background, junior forward Flavia Salima Marcano falls to her knee as the final buzzer sounds in the Area playoffs. Kingwood Park lost 2-1, ending the season.

Girls soccer season ends in Area playoffs

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2024
Seniors Reese Shaw and Sienna Morales laugh together as they walk through a tunnel of parents, friends and siblings cheering them on before they got on the charter bus to head to the Area playoff game.

Soccer teams receive sendoff before Area games

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2024
Senior defender Emma Green sprints to keep the ball in play and push it up the field against Whitehouse in the 3-0 victory.

[Slideshow] Girls tackle Whitehouse in first round of playoffs

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2024
Surrounded by teammates, senior Brynn Baldon smiles and laughs with junior Bailey Fovargue. Baldon scored after volleying a ball delivered by Fovargue, giving the Panthers a 2-0 lead against Whitehouse in the first round of the playoffs on March 26 in Lufkin. Kingwood Park advanced to the Area Round with a 3-0 victory.

[Photo] Offense puts on show as girls soccer team advances

Ella Hickman, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
Senior captain Erin McLain moves the ball up the field during the Senior Night game against Lufkin earlier this month.

[Photo] Defense lifts girls soccer to top seed in playoffs

Grace Darcy and Leah Torres
March 26, 2024
Seniors Max Leal, Zach Niesporek and David Geslison their first two periods of each day in the computer science room working on programming and troubleshooting IT issues. The trio will also compete together at the district UIL Meet in computer science.

[Photo] Trio works to stay ahead of constantly changing technology

Luke Cavallo, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024

After the Epilogue: The Hunger Games franchise expands

Maya Ortiz and Madelyn Glenn
March 25, 2024
With the news at your fingertips, teens should pay closer attention to what is happening around the world.

[Photo] Awareness of international politics is critical for our future

March 21, 2024
Freshmen Grant Maher, Kyle Lee and Asher Rennard celebrate a point during their beefcake match against the teachers.

Final pep rally packs in fun

Maya Ortiz, Shelby Townsend, and Jordan Hutchinson
March 5, 2024
Junior Abigail Smith cheers during the final pep rally of the year with the competition cheer team.

[Photo] Competition cheer earns top 5 finish at Nationals

Preston Carpenter, Staff Wrtiter
March 4, 2024
Freshman Caleb Kazeem lip syncs to Michael Jackson during the talent portion of the contest.

[Slideshow] Boys entertain as they vie for Mr. KPARK title

Maya Ortiz and Shelby Townsend
February 23, 2024
Senior Lucas Early picks up his opponent and throws him during a regular season match on Nov. 15.

[Photo] Early to end wrestling career at State Meet

Grace Darcy, Sports Editor
February 14, 2024

[Video] Unwritten: Framing

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2024
Tips for completing college applications can be found here.

[Photo] Top 5 tips for applying to college

Avery Steinke, Staff Writer
August 31, 2023

[Video] Unwritten: A KP Media news literacy podcast

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2024
Senior Mary Brown claps with poms at pep rally with All Stars.

[Photo] Meet the All Stars

Kaitlyn Sitton and Leah Torres
February 12, 2024
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