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pauseWinter 2011 Issue A magazine created by and for the students of Kingwood Park HS
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Carnival of Hope
Livestock Show
PROMPREVIEWtrends and styles for 2011
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in this edition
A new year to pause ...Welcome to the second
edition of Kingwood Park’s magazine, Pause! We are excited to deliver another edition to the students and community. The feedback from the first edition was incredible! We are all proud to take part in a new tradition at Kingwood Park.
Upon our arrival back to school, the staff and I have been hard at work to produce the new edition! We took all of the feedback into consideration and have been working to make the
new edition the best yet- lets just say we made it our New years resolution!
With the new year, we ask that you take time to pause and reflect on your resolutions and decisions. Kick the bad habits and start fresh in the new year. Focus on making good choices a daily habit, be patient as they develop and don’t force yourself to commit to something you don’t enjoy.
As spr ing break approaches I ask that you make good decisions. Pause and reflect over your actions and enjoy the time you are getting to spend
with your family and friends. Thanks for reading! We
look forward to your feedback and hope you enjoy!
H2JoJo - Trip to Africa ...................6-7
Student Submissions........................8-9
Sports.............................................10-13
Fine Arts........................................14-15
Spring Break Plans.............................16
Houston LS and Rodeo Preview.....17
Horoscopes.........................................18
Reviews................................................19
KPARK FFA Review.........................20
Academic Team, Clubs......................21
Calendar of Events............................22
PromPreviewpg.4-5
Carnival of Hopepg.17
PromPreviewProm night- the magical night
of senior year that all high schoolers wait in anticipation
for. A night filled with good friends, dancing, and priceless memories.
As the time approaches, the hustle and bustle revolving around prom begins. The talk of a newly found ‘dream dress’, post-dance plans, and group selections begin to fill the hallways.
Prom 2011 is already underway. The theme has been chosen, the venue has been booked, and funds have been raised. But, perhaps the one question that is on every ones mind- what can we expect to see?
“Think Aladdin. You should expect to see dark, rich colors with draping everywhere and possibly Arabian castles,” senior class officer Allie Uhrenholdt said.
However, some details are still up for debate. Ticket pricing and whether to have a sit down dinner or simply hors d’oeuvres has yet to be decided.
“Unfortunately nothing regarding food music and ticket pricing is set in stone. Ticket pricing will be fair but
enough to where we won’t be in a budget crunch,” senior class officer Ashley Caranza said.
While the class officers still have to work out the prom 2011 details, so does the student body. Many details
have yet to be decided about prom A constant battle between beach house vs. lake house has arisen.
“I’d prefer a beach house, because more people will be in Galveston as opposed to being with only your group on a lake,” senior Nicola Looney said.
Girls have also become more frantic to find their
‘dream dress’ as time counts down. Many different styles have approached the prom
2011 fashion scene leaving girls with many more options to select from. Everything from wild bold prints to simple one-shouldered dresses are available in stores. However, girls seem base their dress choice on one thing- uniqueness.
“I definitely want a dress that will be different and fun. Something that I feel no other girl will have,” senior Liliana Hernandez said.
Despite the momentary chaos of planning the prom details, the student body seems to have a good
expectation about their prom night.“Prom is going to be a night I will
always remember! It is going to be awesome to have a final night of fun with friends before we all graduate,” senior Mandi Houseworth said.
Prom night is set for May 7 at 8 p.m. Until that night comes, many students scramble to make plans and anticipate a night of fun with their friends.
By: Katie Garrett
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The senior models show off their attire in the finale of the Prom 2011 Fashion Show.
Nausheen Merchant12 and Ryan Miller12 strike a pose at the end of the runway.
Sam May12 and Jessica Eisterhold12 strut their stuff.
Senior boys ham it up after the fashon show.
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2011TRENDStop
BEST of BOTH WORLDS1
5WILD CHILD
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Chunky and bold jewelry help to play up even the most simple prom dress.
Crystal hair peices and sparkling accents are sure
to give you the finishing touch and complete any
prom dress.
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A figure-tight mermaid dress helps to show off your feminine curves while giving
you an edgy, fierce look.
9
10The classic black and white tuxedo is sure to impress and turn any regular Joe into a grade A stud.
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3Be the center of every photo with asymmetrical,draping or one-shouldered gowns.
STRUT YOUR STUFF
BELLE of the BALL
A retro- inspired wavy up-do is idyllic for prom 2011.
PICTURE PERFECT
Show off your feminine side with a tulle ball gown fit for a princess.
Can’t decide on a short or long dress? Get the best of both worlds in the short-to-long look.
Own the dance floor in any rhine-stone studded stilletos or colorful platforms.
Show your wild side in any
striking bold, exotic animal,
or funky floral pattern.
LUCIOUS and WAVY LOCKS
DRAMATIC DETAILS
FEMININE and FIERCE
FINISHING TOUCHES
KEEPIN’ IT CLASSIC
I n theshadowsKingwood Park student Austin Chandler and teacher Gail Wright dive into a country hidden behind poverty, violence, and a new soccer stadium
Eyes worldwide have been turned toward the country of South Africa the past
couple of years as the building and completion of Mbombela Stadium, the host stadium for the 2010 Fifa World Cup, was taking place. However, now that thefans have gone home and the television crews have left, world interest has shifted away from the country. KPARK student Austin Chandler and teacher Gail Wright recently had the opportunity to visit the country now living in the shadow of its $145,000,000 stadium.
Chandler and Wright ventured to South Africa with a group of 12 students and teachers from the Houston area on a mission to deliver clean water tanks to community schools throughout the country. The group was part of a movement called “H2JoJo” whose slogan is “Quenching the thirst of South Africa Youth.”.
For those of you who are confused upon first hearing the name of the philanthropic organization, a JoJo Can is a large tank used to hold clean water. H2JoJo’s mission is to replace old JoJo Cans or place new ones at schools in need of clean water.
The group delivered five JoJo Cans during the two weeks they were there.
“After we had the tanks put up, we put our ears to the side and it was so cool to hear that thousand
gallons pouring in,” Wright said. The group did much more than
deliver tanks of water during their stay. “We gave lollipops to the kids in the
townships as we drove through them,” Chandler said. It’s kind of funny actually because we’re all taught not to take candy from strangers in big vans, and that’s essentially what we were doing.”
After successfully setting up each JoJo Can, the group held a small award ceremony at the receiving schools where they were given an Honorary Eagle Award, a small American flag, and letters from students in America. Every school was extremely thankful for the kindness of the H2JoJo group.
“They thanked us with song, thanked us with traditional dance, and thanked us with smiles,” Wright said.
While the group’s official mission was to provide the schools and children of South Africa with clean drinking water, they soon realized the trip was more importantly about the people. A few individual people shaped the entire experience.
Chandler met a young boy about his age named Hudson, who was carrying cinder blocks up his driveway.
After a conversation with Hudson, Chandler asked if there would be any way the two could stay in contact after he returned home. Much to his surprise,
H2JoJo volunteers pose with some local “learners” after successfully setting up a JoJo can. Contributed photos
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Hudson pulled out a cell phone and asked Chandler if he had a Facebook.
“Through meeting Hudson, I got to see how modernization affects these people’s lives,” Chandler said, “yet they don’t live how we would expect people with technology to live.”
The group met an orphan boy named Terrence while visiting a village high school. Orphans roamed the streets in many of the villages, their parents having fallen prey to a generation consumed by AIDS. However, the orphans aren’t left uncared for. Grandmothers, or gogos as they’re called in South Africa, within the villages and townships care for this parentless generation by providing them with feeding programs, picking up where
the government seems to have left off. While in one of the rural areas of South Africa, miles away from any village or township, the group was sent to meet a man to see about providing him with a wheelchair. The man lived in a valley near a family of refugees from Mozambique. He was paralyzed from the waist down, half blind, and completely emaciated. His home was the size of a closet, and was made from sticks and a tarp. Inside the house was a small mattress, covered in the man’s belongings, as was the remaining space inside the domain. He didn’t speak English, so a translator helped facilitate
the conversation the man had with Chandler. He urged Chandler to take video and pictures of his home to show to people in America. Through the tongue of the translator, he told Chandler “to show people how we live and maybe they’ll want to help.” “That was the only negative thing he said the entire time I was with him,” Chandler said. Chandler also met a woman named Portia, who lived in the poorest community he visited.
The community was located next to Mbombela Stadium, and was literally in the shadow of the fantastic new attraction. They discussed life after Nelson Mandela was elected President of South Africa. Portia said not much had changed. Roads were still messed up, and poverty still ran rampant through the country. So what exactly is the government of South Africa doing for its people? While
the $145,000,000 stadium was attracting news teams, tourists, and die hard soccer fans, a teenage boy named Hudson was carrying cinder blocks up his driveway, an orphan named Terrance was eating the food provided to him by a team of gogos, a nameless man was sitting in the valley he calls his home, and a woman named Portia was observing the result of her tax dollars from the shadows in which she lives. This is where the heart of South Africa lies. Not in soccer games
and a wonderfully designed stadium, but in the millions of nameless people living just out of its reach.
There’s a whole country in desperate need of help living in the unforgiving shadow of Mbombela Stadium, but that doesn’t hinder the spirit of the South African people. “They all smile, no matter where they are,” Chandler said.
Despite the poverty, disease, and starvation that seems to be consuming the country, the people still find a reasons to smile and continue on with their lives.
“I was overcome by the beauty of the land, and most of all by the beauty of the people,” Wright said.
“I could never have imagined how beautiful it was.”
By: Hannah Smothers
Chandler pauses to take a picture with the nameless man he met in the valley (far right) and his translator (far left). Contributed photo
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Cartoons by: Katie Plummer10
Submiss ionsSubmiss ionsS t u d e n t
Art by: Ben Sendukas10
Art by: Century Shirley12
You don’t think what you did was wrong.But every time you did it, I lost more faith in you.
Look at me and look at you.We were great but then you changed.You snuck around behind my back.And told me I was your only one.
But now I’m done with your stupid little games,When you left my heart in the cold lonely rain.
Now I’m done with your lies and excuses,Telling me you love me once more.
I rid myself of the memories of you and me,And never think of you again.
-- Hannah Divine11
Cold, Lonely Memories
Live for today and not tomorrow’s satisfaction.Don’t be caught up by the
questions tomorrow might be askin’.I’m telling you this cuz’
tomorrow might not happen.So live in the moment
cuz’ it just might be your last one.
Live in the Moment
--Kwame Jackson12
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Art by: Alli Bradshaw12
Sing to me your sweet tortureI want to wallow in its sting
Watching youBreathe precious life into
An unfamiliar thing
Bare and stranded I will standAnother night your eyes will toll
Bleeding warmFaint memories that swarmIn the shadow of your soul
Hindered presenceHaunted light
How do I keep you through the nightI’ll write my weary words upon your heart
And prayYour sweet blood won’t wash them away
No warm refuge will I find In your chilling breeze of breath
These shiversMake my heartbeat quiver
As you dance your dance of death
Twisted beautyTangled grace
I strain to see your perfect faceI’ll write my weary words upon your heart
And prayYour sweet blood won’t wash them away
Please cradle me to paper dreamsDon’t let them tear at their paper seams
Sing me lovely lullabiesStay with me until morning rise
Frozen fireFlightless bird
What lofty remains our song unheardI’ll write my weary words upon your heart
And prayYour sweet blood won’t wash them away
A Desperate Plea
-- Hannah Smothers12
You ever hear the words love and trust? Do you know how it feels? Have you ever loved someone
so much you can’t trust them even when you can? Or can you? When your heart breaks you
taste the sweet tears run down your lips and feel them go down your neck...When my heart breaks
I feel it bleeding...I smell the beautiful scent of what used to be...
The blood runs through my body looking for a way out... We watch them go for
others, while we sit in the shadows letting blood flow free... A shadow filled with their lies... Your broken dreams... and a soft beating heart... Don’t
leave us in the dark. It will only make us want you more and more... A need for which you
won’t live through.
-- Alex Daniels10
First Original Poem
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Baseball
Golf
SoftballEvery year there seem to be
changes in teams and different sports, but what makes this years softball team different than the last?
“We practice a lot harder,” Vikki Fridel said. “I think this year we all have a goal that
each of us want to reach.” Along with changes in
attitude teams also lose and gain players and coaches creating a change in the team and its atmosphere.
“I love my teammates this
year and I would do anything for them,” Brittney Petroski said. “ and Coach Fitzgerald, Coach Luis, and Coach Neal are awesome. They push us to be the best we can be.”
Focused on the ball, relying on only
yourself, and lining your body are
some of the few aspects that come
with playing golf. You are required
to have a lot of control along with
tons of confidence in yourself. The
game of golf is very different from
other sports in the way that every
player wants the lowest score that
they can get. The Kingwood Park
golf team this year has played their
best in many tournaments,
and offered a great year
of laughs. Although it is
mainly an individual sport,
there are some traits that
make it a team atmosphere.
The girl’s golf team offers a few
words of wisdom to any one trying
to pursue their golf career. “You have
to support the others or they
won’t support you” Caroline
Dearman11 said. “That’s the
only way to win as a team.”
Kpark baseball has gotten off
to a shaky start this season. Pitchers,
Kyle Crabtree and Mac Bruno, were
placed on Injured Reserve; leaving
the panthers with twelve acticve
players on their roster going into
the regular season. Seniors Kyle
Crabtree, Kwame Jackson, Mac
Bruno, Sam Gee, and Sam May, also
known as the Fab-Five, have been
playing baseball on the same team
together for six
consecutive years.
“Its good to start
a tradition, but
even better to start
it with a group
of your closest
friends,” Bruno
said . With a fourth
district championship on the line,
the pressure is on. With almost
half of the team graduatng in
May, their dedication, passion,
and skill will be missed greatly
by their younger teammates.
“Personally, I’m going to
miss the bus rides,” Bruno said.
“That’s where we bond the
most.”Josh Keller
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Wrestling
Women’s SoccerThe panther soccer team came
into the year with many changes. In
transition to a new year, the team was
introduced to new team members,
a new coach, and a promising
season.
“I enjoy being the head
coach,” Coach Jess White said.
“It is a continual learning process
for both myself and the team as we
learn what worked best for us.”
“Soccer, simply put, is just
kicking a ball around,” Tori Brooks12
said. “But when you get competition,
it turns into a strategy game that
involves both one-on-one plays
and team tactics. It’s exhausting,
sometimes painful, but pretty much
always exciting.”
Even with an unfamiliar
coaching technique and new
teammates, the girls are turning out
a successful season and continue
to work hard to make regionals.
Men’s SoccerAfter a sad loss at the final game
of the state tournament last year,
the men’s soccer team is coming
back and striving to bring home
the state title this season. With
a 10-4-2 record (as of 2/3/11)
men’s soccer fights to keep their
undefeated title and keep their first
place spot in district. “This season
we are hoping to play our best and
get back to the state tournament.
We have a great team this year, but
it’s still going to take a ton of work
to get there.” Tyler Smith11 said.
The team is also working hard to be
undefeated in district and becoming
district champs once again this year.
“Things are really starting to come
together. We’ve battled injuries
and illness, but we are starting to
really gel as a team.” Coach Jason
Watson said. Through all the hard
work and dedication the guys are
working hard to make KPark proud.
Unlike other sports, wrestling is
a one on one contact sport, where six
minutes are given
for defeat. With
the responsibility
of defeating an
opponent, comes
the responsibility of staying in their
weight class.
“To prepare for an upcoming meet,
I eat little to no food, drink no water
or as little as possible, and
run two to three miles in
full sweats after practice,”
Seagraves said.
Although the team
was short a few athletes this year,
they managed to stay strong.
“There weren’t as many of us
this year but we did well,” Sammy
Phillips12 said.
Cody Shewmake and Will Lorenz
did so well at the regional meet that
they qualified for state and were
able to take a trip to Austin. They
did a fantastic job in representing
KPARK.
BasketballIt has been an challenging,
intense, and incredibly exciting
season for the Panther ballers so
far.
With a
record of 26-
12 (the most
wins ever for
Kingwood Park),
the boys take
on LaMarque
tomorrow night,
March 4 in what will start the
Regional Tournament.
The game is scheduled to be
played at the Katy Merrell If they
boys can pull out another win, they
will play the winner of the Galveston
Ball/Nederland Game on Saturday
If they win that game, then it’s on to
S-T-A-T-E for yet another KPARK
team!!
The crowd has had an obvious
effect on the team with several
“black-outs” and tons of spirit.
Stay tuned as the boys continue
fighting on the road to the Regional
Championship and State Tourney.
T h e
girls also
gave an
impressive
s e a s o n
with their
new coach
A u d r e a
Samuels, but fell in the District
playoffs.
GoPanthers!
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Track & FieldThe expectations are higher
than ever for the Kpark track and
field programs. Seniors Nick Rollo,
and Ian Ebow are two returning
members of last years State
championshp 4x4 team. Rollo said...
“we did pretty good last year but this
year we will be even better.” Senior
Marium Amadu is the defending
State Champion in the 300 hurdles,
and plans on pursuing her running
career at Texas A&M University.
Sibilings Kwame and Zahri Jackson
will also be moving on to the next
level, and will both be running for
Xavier University of Louisiana this
Fall. Z. Jackson will be graduating
one year early inorder to move on
to college with her older brother.
“Graduating early was my
decision, and I am excited to be
going to college ,” Jackson said.
She will be able to pursue her
dream of being a dentist and her
family is only five minutes away.
Even though track and field is in
many ways and individual sport, every
runner, hurdler, or jumper has to do
their best to get the most possible
points to add for a team score.
“The best part of being on
the team is the camaraderie and
support you get from everyone,”
senior Grace Fletcher said.
Zahri Jackson11Mariam Amadu12
SwimmingFor a third straight year, the boys
and girls swim teams captured the
District Title. With that under their
belt, they headed to the Regional meet,
held at Conroe ISD Natatorium.
The boys were victorious again and
the girls brought home the second
place trophy. During the
girls 200 Free relay, there
was a call made by an
official disqualifying the
event; however, it was
clear that a safe take-off
was made. There was no
over-rule by the judges
and it cost the girls an opportunity
to swim the event at state.
On February 18-19, both teams
headed to Austin to compete at the
state level once again. The girls 200
medley relay qualified as did Savanna
Golson in the 50 free and 100
breast. The boys, lead by captains
Brooks Powell and Chris Amoruso
dominated in most every event
pulling out their third consecutive
state win.
“We did it for our buddy Joseph
(Stanton),” Amoruso said. “After
all he had done in
previous years to help
us win, it was the least
we could do to pull
out a win for him.”
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BANDWith football season over
the band is focusing on UIL
competitions and concerts. They
just went to Solo and Ensemble
Contest on February 26th in
Pasadena which every student
either played a solo or was part of
a small ensemble. The students that
ranked well there will go to state in
May. The percussion section gave a
special performance the Friday prior
to Solo and Ensemble in downtown
Houston. After Spring Break they
get into their sight reading contest
and their annual band trip in April
to Dallas. The Band will be hosting
one final concert on May 20th in
the auditorium just before the band
banquet and they will finish out
the year by playing at graduation at
Reliant Stadium. “It’s almost never
ending for those students that
march,” Mr. Neilson said, “they end
one season and start the next.’
ORCHESTRAOrchestra has quite a few big
contests and concert’s coming up
both before and after Spring Break.
On March 10th the Kingwood Park
Orchestra will be having their UIL
Organization Contest. “The full
orchestra will combine with some
students from the band to form a
symphony orchestra,” Mr. Michael
Astwood, Orchestra Director said.
Then about two weeks after Spring
Break Summer Creek High School
will be hosting the String Orchestra
UIL Contest, and then the orchestra
will be wrapping up the year with
their Spring Concert. Thoughts
about next year? “There is a large
8th grade class this year so we are
expecting a great freshman class,”
Mr. Astwood said.
DANCEWith Follies over and the new
semester in full swing, the fine
arts department is buzzing with
so many things to do. “We are
doing our completion season now,”
Cyndi Vaughn, Silver Star Coach,
said. “We’ll be practicing every day
from three to five.” Their national
competition will be the weekend
before Spring Break. The Silver Stars
have worked very hard to our half
time shows and pep rallies a lot of
fun. They will continue to entertain
us throughout the rest of the year
with events such as Spectrum, the
recent dodge ball tournament. “We
will be working toward tryouts for
next year,” Ms. Vaughn said. To all
of the future Silver Stars we wish
you the best of luck.
By: Hannah Divine
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Spring Break is almost here. What have the Fine Arts classes been up to lately?FineArts
Band
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Orchestra
Dance
Spring BreakWhat are your
plans?
Where would your dream destination be?
What is your favorite spring break memory?
Haley Elsenbrock12 I would travel to Greece to visit all of the islands and see the beautiful architecture
Eli Embrey10
I would go to Germany to tour the BMW and Mercedez car plants.
Stephanie Sullivan10
Paris to see the Eiffel Tower and do lots of shopping!
Who would you want to spend it with?
David Zinsitz12
Nothing special, just what every good senior does; procrastinate on filling out applications and scholarships and generally avoid work like the plague.
Kyle Freeman11
I will be spending the whole week with my girl-friend’s family in Surfside.
Mitchell Hinson12
Hitting the slopes in Colo-rado to go snowboarding.
Ashley Dix9
Kyle and my brother because I miss my brother now that he is in colllege and Kyle is my best friend.
Gabe Williams12My bestest best friend buddy pal, Jack Balog, because I love him. Bromance.
Chance Campbell11The year I went to a beach house in Florida for the week.
Tyler Croskey9
The time I went to Galveston on Saint Patrick’s Day, my whole family dressed in green, from head to toe.
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By: Christina Watson
For most students, the Carnival of Hope is merely a nice break from the humdrum routine of advisory. It’s an hour of games, free food, and hanging out with friends during the school day. However, for those involved with Panthers Helping Panthers, Carnival of Hope means far more than a package of Pop Tarts and a game of Twister.
“Panthers Helping Panthers is KPARK’s fund to help students who don’t have electricity, food, or the financial means to pay for simple living expenses,” Caitlin Orman, Student Council delegate, said. “It basically benefits any student on campus who’s going through a hard time
financially.”Although there
are those who may not realize it, many students at KPARK have a substantial needs financially. However, the society we live in places such a heavy emphasis on the importance of outward appearances that it’s impossible to know when one of your fellow Panthers may be going through a difficult time. This only makes an already trying time even more difficult for those affected.
“Even though we live in Kingwood, there are still people on this campus who don’t always have the ability to make ends meet,” Orman said.
So how can we help?“Panthers Helping Panthers
holds several fund raisers throughout the year, and in the past most of our money has come from button sales. However, this year most of our money came from donations made my KPARK clubs and parents,” Orman said.
Carnival of Hope has been a fund raiser for Panthers Helping Panthers in
past years, but this year it was more of a celebration of what we as a school have done to help each other out.
“Once everyone has bought their buttons and done their part, the whole school gets to come together to commemorate the progress we’ve made for Panthers Helping Panthers,” Orman said.
All in all, Carnival of Hope is exactly what it sounds like: a celebration of how far we’ve come and the hope our school is able to give to those who need it most. Here at KPARK, no Panther is ever left behind.
By: Hannah Smothers
Coach Sawyer was among the few teachers brave enough the step behind the pie booth. Carnival of Hope allows students to pie some of their favorite teachers, all for a good cause of course.
CarnivalofHOPE
Abbey Samford11 bites down on her “bait”-- a delicious chocolate donut, as StuCo members go fishing for KPARK students from atop the stairs.
You can still
purchase
custom buttons
for $1 by
visiting room
1614!
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Horoscopes
Aquarius-- Jan. 20-Feb. 18Gemini--May 21- Jun. 21Libra-- Sep. 23- Oct. 23Pices-- Feb. 19- Mar. 20
Cancer-- Jun. 22- Jul. 22 Scorpio-- Oct. 24- Nov. 21
Aries-- Mar. 21- Apr. 19Leo-- Jul. 23- Aug. 22
Sagittarius-- Nov. 22- Dec. 21Taurus--Apr. 20-May 20Virgo-- Aug. 23- Sep. 22
Capricorn-- Dec. 22- Jan. 19
Don’t know your sign?
Aquarius Someone get a hor-rible fake tan? Don’t poke fun about how
they resemble a Dorito. Treat them
how you’d want to be treated if you were a funny orange color.
GeminiYou have worth-
while things to say. Just speak up so
everyone can hear you.
CancerYou may have
to step up to the plate and be a
leader. You may be surprised how
well of a fit it is for you.
LeoA friend may need
your input on a situa-tion. Your input could
make or break it.
VirgoFollow your heart. It might not seem
right but in the end it’ll get you where you need
to be.
LibraFriendship clashes
are normal. It’s your choice how far they
go, though.
ScorpioYou may become
smitten with some-one so much that it
starts to be obsessive. Remember: no one
wants a stalker.
SagittariusDrama is on the rise! Sit back and watch it unfold. Getting yourself into it is
bad news waiting to happen.
CapricornGot big plans? Make sure you check and
see if they’re okay be-fore executing them.
PiscesIs school work get-
ting you down? Take a quick break and do
something you’ve been putting off.
AriesReconnect with your friends. Try to have as much fun as pos-sible while getting
to know each other better.
Taurus Slow down and try not to over work
yourself. It is possible to be doing way too many things at once.
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2011 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Janet JacksonFriday, Mar 4
Tim McGrawMonday, Mar 7
Rascall FlattsThursday, Mar 10
Hispanic HeritageSunday, Mar 13
KISSTuesday, Mar 15
Alan JacksonFriday, March 18
Billy Currrington Saturday, Mar 5
Keith UrbanTuesday, Mar 8
Lady Antebellum Friday, Mar 11
La LeyendaSunday, Mar 13
Miranda Lambert Wednesday, Mar 16
Brad PaisleySaturday, Mar 19
Selena Gomez-Sunday, Mar 6
Martina McBrideWednesday, Mar 9
Gary AllanSaturday, Mar 12
Kid RockMonday, Mar 14
Zac Brown BandThursday, Mar 17
Jason AldeanSunday, Mar20
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is always a guaranteed great time, but it is more than just bull riding and calf roping; it’s a Houston tradition. Country stars come from near and far, and people flock to watch them perform. Big artists like Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, and more perform. Since the show started in 1932, organizers have added a variety of new performances to appeal to new audiences. For instance, performers such as KISS, Kid Rock, and Selena Gomez will sing live to crowds of over 70,000. There has also been the addition of Hispanic Heritage Day, which focuses on a Tex-Mex sound.
Along with the great musical performances, are the usual rodeo events such as barrel racing, stagecoach races, and the calf scramble. Added two years ago, and now a crowd favorite, is mutton-bustin’. This event involves children riding sheep for as long as possible before falling onto the rodeo arena floor.
For all you shoppers out there, there are plenty of booths full of country western attire, artwork, and household items. All types of food can be found from traditional BBQ to fine cuisine, and if boots and buckles aren’t really your thing, head on over to one of the world’s largest carnivals.
Tickets to the carnival and livestock show arena are just $7 and ickets to the rodeo start at just $18.
There is something for everyone, so make your way over and make some memories at this year’s HLSR.
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FFA rounds uplivestock show
FFA is only one organization from Kingwood Park, but they are a big one. Most raise animals, broaden their agricultural knowledge, and build friendships along the way. “I feel like I’m not just part of an organization, but also an important part of the huge family that FFA is,” Taylor Zochert11 said.
People join FFA for many reasons, some for the agricultural education, and others for the animals and friendships. “I joined FFA so I
could be involved in a service and leadership organization, and raise animals at the same time,” Nick Clifford12 said. Nick is the President of this chapter, and has been in FFA for all 4 years in high school. “I plan to major in agribusiness and animal science when I go to college. I really want to have a career in agriculture.”
Clifford said. Rachel Ortego12 joined FFA
because of tradition. “It’s something my whole family has done, and I wanted to get leadership experiences while also enjoying time with my friends,” Ortego said. She also wants to have a career in agriculture. “I don’t know for sure what I want to do because agriculture is so diverse, but I know that I want go to A&M.”
FFA also volunteers to the community, with fun events like Meet the Animals, Santa’s Farm, and Special Kids day.
“Special Kids day is my favorite event! It is a very moving and fun day. It’s something most special kids wouldn’t see on a daily basis,” Haley Staggs9 said.
Kingwood Park FFA just recently went to show at the Humble Livestock Show and Rodeo, and everyone seemed to have had a lot of fun.
Karli Harrof10 did extremely well while showing her pig. “I placed third with my pig. Overall, and I was so happy!” Harrof said.
Another member of FFA also did well at show. Morgan Stearns12 won the Showmanship award. “It was an honor, and I’m glad that my hard work paid off.”
Another big event on the FFA calendar is the Houston Livestock Show. Allen Calfee12, among others, get really excited for
the event. “I’ve always had luck at the Houston Steer Show.“I have two steers this year, and I’m excited to show them off,” Calfee said.
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Allen Calfee12 and Jessica Wright12 talk about steers in their segment of “Meet the Animals.”
Esprit Williams12 shows off her steer at the Humble Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Morgan Stearns11 shows her pig during the Humble Livestock Show and Rodeo. Stearns won the Showmanship Award during the Swine Show and was awarded a belt buckle. “It was my first belt buckle I won and I was honored,” Stearns said.
Organization takes 3 Grand Champions, 2 Reserves and 21 other awards at Humble Show in February
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Clubs provide opportuntiesThere are many clubs at Kingwood
Park, some being for serious matters, others for pure fun. One of the clubs on campus is FCA, Fellowship of
Christian Athletes. David Terry11 is one of the many members of this club and enjoys every minute of it. “I joined this club because I wanted to be around other Christian believers who love God, and so we could tesam up and grow in faith with each other. You should really consider joining this club if you want to grow in your faith and make an impact on our school through Christ.”
If you like to help people and have fun at the same time, Best Buddies is the club for you. Best Buddies is
sponsoring the Festival of Friendship at the University of St. Thomas on April 30th.
The Anime Club meets every Thursday after school in Mrs. Speigel’s
room, 1615. If you like to learn about new styles of Art and culture in Japan, like making new friends, and enjoy a good time, this is the right club for you. Ask Austin Tennison11 for more details.
Invisible Children is a great club to get involved in to help others across the world. “I was inspired by the roadies when they came my freshman year, and it’s a really fun
environment,” Jamie Eley10 said. They sell donuts in the commons every Thursday morning, and are having a concert in April.
Have a passion for fashion? Join the FIDM Fashion Club. They are planning a trip to Los Angeles over Spring break to see a debut fashion show at FIDM. They meet every Wednesday after school in room 2102, and have fun with hands on activities. Talk to Rachaele Johnson for more information.
Key Club is one of the biggest clubs on campus, and helps serve the community. “Key Club opens
so many opportunities to imrpove leadership skills, make new across Texas and Oklahoma at different
conferences, and make a real impact by serving your community,” Angela Morisette12 said.
Theatre is a very well known club on campus, and is a great way to make new friends.
“I think that what makes this club worth while is that you get to bond and see plays together, there is tons of networking, and it’s intertnationally recognized,” Chris Ringeisen12 said. Ask Mrs. Kaste for more information.
The Academic Team is one of the other many clubs at Kingwood Park. “I decided to join this club because it sounded like a fun activity to do within the school and it looks great on my college transcript. It’s a great way to display your smarts in a competitive place.” Micah Edwards12 said.
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MARCH APRIL
Calendar of EventsNational Humor Month
National Frozen Food Month
11: Boy’s Soccer vs. North Brook 5-7 PMRed Riding Hood in theaters
12: Blue Man Group at Jones Hall
15: Ides of MarchGirl’s Soccer vs. Pearland Dawson 5-7 PM
17: St. Patrick’s Day
19: National Quilting Day
18: Beastly in theatersRockets at the Toyota Center
21: First day of Spring
22:National Goof Off DayNational Sing-Out Day
28: Something on a Stick Day29: Roscoe Dash CD release of Ready, Set, Go!
1: JV Baseball vs. Huntsville 6:30PMApril Fools Day
3: Find-a-Rainbow Day
8: Born to Be Wild in theaters9: Girl’s Soccer Regional Finals at TurnerNFL Congressional Debate District at Cypress Falls HS10: National Sibling Day15: Scream 4 in theaters
20: Senior PicnicNational Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
23: Home Run Day
22: Good Friday HolidayEarth Day
24: Easter26: 10th grade Math TAKSMeg Cabot’s Abandon book release
29: Varsity Baseball vs. Huntsville 6 PM10th grade Social Studies TAKS11th grade Exit Level Social Studies
30: National Honesty Day
14-18: Spring Break
MAY
7: Prom
13-14: Spectrum 30: Memorial Day Holiday
National Photo Month
31: Exam
1: May Day2: Holocaust Remembrance Day5: Cinco De Mayo
6: International No Diet Day
10: Clean Up Your Room Day
5-7: UIL Academic Team State at UT
26: UIL Acedemic Team District at Huntsville HS
15-16: UIL Academic Team Regionals at SHSU
28: GRADUATION
27: 11th grade Exit Level Math
28: 9th grade Math TAKS10th grade Science TAKS11th grade Exit Level Science
21: Armed Forces Day26: Hangover 2 in theaters
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