KINGWOOD
courier
Volume V Issue IV Spring 2014
KINGWOOD
courier feature articles 4 6
SHATTERED DREAMS PROM
8 SENIOR PICNIC 10 NHS BENEFIT CONCERT 12
CHALLENGE DAY
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FROG & TOAD
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FOOD REVIEW
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KINGWOOD
courier
Volume V Issue IV Spring 2014
18 STUDENT SUBMISSIONS 20 POWDER PUFF 22 SOCCER 23 BASEBALL 24 TENNIS 25 GAMES PAGE
on the cover
Senior Picnic 2014 PHOTO by Danielle Gutierrez
contents
The most impacting moment for me was when a paramedic asked me about my family. That moment snapped me back into reality and made me realize drinking and driving can effect not only the victims but the families. -Morgan Lee, Freshman
Shattered Dreams
Story by Evan Goldman Photos by Chris Solis
Shattered Dreams informed students of the dangers and pointless risks of drunk driving. Every 15 minutes the sound of a heart beat would burst through the high school PA system, symbolizing a death in Texas due to driving drunk. When the heartbeat sounded, a grim reaper was sent into the room to claim the “soul” of a classmate. Then a teacher read an obituary written by the selected students parents, sending people within radius into disillusioned shock. The audio video department created a visually stunning representation of a group of teenagers brutally victimized by their own reckless decision to drink and drive. Finally on wednesday, the climax of the movement, Speeches crafted with care and heartache by survivors, fellow students and faculty members who have been affected by these tragedies.
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Q: Why do you think Shattered Dreams will have an impact on the students of KHS? Morgan Lee: Shattered Dreams will have an impact on KHS because of how personal it was this year. The hospital scene showed very raw, real emotion which I think the students can respond to. Q: What was the most impacting moment during filming? Morgan Lee: The most impacting moment for me was when a paramedic asked me about my family. That moment snapped me back into reality and made me realize drinking and driving can effect not only the victims but the families. Q:What was the most impacting mom
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Sophie Zielinski: The most impacting moment was without a doubt the hosp ital scene. Having my mom cry over ably the worst thing I’ve ever expe me was prob rienced.
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Q: Why do you think Shattered Drea
ms will have an impact on the stud
ents of KHS? Sophie Zielinski: I think that Shat tered Dreams will impact people beca use it was so well done. It seemed real. showed some people how real it can I think it actually be and how it can happen to anyone even if they aren’t drinking affect on the families not just the peop and it shows the le. Q: What was it like to go through this
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Sophie Zielinski: This program was absolutely life changing. Being one of the people that died, I saw especiall my mom how being gone would affec y with t the people and I know that I neve r want that to happen to anyone. If save just one person by showing wha I can help t it’s like, it’s 100% worth it.
PROM 2014
SATURDAY APRIL, 26TH THE WESTIN - GALLERIA
GOLDEN AGE HOLLYWOOD
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SENIOR PICNIC 2014
NHS Benefit Concert
On Friday, April 25th, many students came out to a concert held by the National Honor Society. There were a wide range of performers, from student groups to Old Skool, a teacher’s only group featuring KHS teachers Mr. Salinas, Mr. Savage, and Mr. Scalia. Not only were students able to have fun, but they were also able to support a great cause. The proceeds from the concert went to an orphanage in Honduras called Casa Cielo. This orphanage helps poverty-stricken orphans who have been malnourished, neglected, and abused. The founders and volunteers have built schools for these children and have raised them like their own. NHS Presidnet, Robyn Marshall chose Casa Cielo, a non-profit organization and at the concert alone NHS was able to raise over $6000. If you would like to learn more or help out, visit www. casaderoc.org.
Story by Alanis Hernandez & Pictures by Lisa Bowman
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Challenge Day
Challenge day was a day of overcoming the challenges students face in the form of judgment and feelings of selfconciousness. All students were welcome to be involved, and everyone who signed up participated in a series of games and activities to build confidence. One particpant, Jessica Campbell said the best activity was one called, “Cross the Line,” and that it, “is where they call out a situation and if it applies to you, you cross the line. It just opens your eyes to the troubles everone faces.” Another student, Tucker Eberling agress that it was the best event and says, “it opened [his]mind and he realized that no one is alone.” Besides learning about the struggles that everyone faces, many students formed new friendships through the day. Photos by Taylor Bland & Story by Erica Ezzell
“You don’t know someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” -Besty Williams
Frog & Toad CAST Connor Clouse.................Frog Piper Gwin.................Toad Noah Stroud.................Snail/Lizard Kathryn Reinhandt.................Snail Amy Jin.................Snail/Squirrel Dani Chaisson.................Bird Laxmi Momaya.................Bird Elise Kobialka.................Bird Kelly Hollier.................Mouse Blake Robinson.................Mouse/Squirrel Alex Laxson.................Mouse/Turtle
STUDENT DIRECTORS Caroline Reinhardt Katie Tansley Emily Fulmer A.J. Laygan Bella Brice Alison Letsos Kristen Clarke Haley Sauer Brittany Wright Isabel Cotte Alexis Buikema Kaitlyn Horn
Orange Leaf FROYO REVIEWS
32 students in the magazine class taste tested and the results are clear! Cake Batter is the winner! Visit Orange Leaf, located at 4375 Kingwood Drive. There are always new featured flavors and toppings. Store hours are 11am11pm, 7 days a week.
Brownie Batter
35%
Cake Batter
50%
Orange Leaf Regular
15%
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Instagram Contest: Prom! Winner: Madi Peterson
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Student Submissions
Maria Galvez, 10 Maggie Talbot, 10
Siera Eskola, 11
The student submissions section gives students the chance to display their creative talents. The submissions can be artwork, photography, poetry, or any other medium of art. Students can submit their artwork to the Kingwood Courier at khsmagazine@gmail.com or go to www.kingwoodcourier.wordpress.com. Students may also submit their artwork in room 4406. Submissions will be published online or in the magazine
Siera Eskola, 11
Skyelare Gillies, 10 Cara Wesson, 12
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RUFF N’ TUFF
POWDERPUFF
SPRING SPORTS... Kingwood Soccer Story By Amy Ledbetter This year, Kingwood soccer has been doing quite well. Sophomore varsity soccer player, Alexis Arredondo gives us the scoop, “Varsity made it to play-offs this year at Turner, which was our original goal.” Unfortunately, Kingwood did not win at play-offs but soccer is keeping a positive attitude. “Our midfield has been pretty strong this year, and we are really greatful for that.” Ian Nielsen, 10. Soccer has been striving for perfection recently and it really shows in their attitude and accomplishments.“Our team is one big family,” says freshman soccer player Sarah Vogel, “We all share really good chemistry and we are always supporting each other.” Getting along has been the team’s strongest point this year. The team will keep up the great sportsmanship and continue to play hard.
Tennis Regionals This 2014 tennis season was very successful! To finish it off, the Varsity Tennis Team sent two players, Jonathan Hsu and Abby Csengry, to play at Regionals in Waco. Freshman Abby Csengry enjoyed playing in Waco and said “It was a good experience as a freshman to play in a big high school tournament like Regionals”. The tennis team also took players Jennie Larson (Senior), Gabe Yank (Junior), Alex Nazzal (Senior), and Hannah Davitt (Sophomore), Allie Jackson (Junior) to cheer on their teammates! Senior Jennie Larson said “It was an exciting event to be a part of as I finished my last year in tennis here at Kingwood.” Alex Nazzal, also a senior, said “I enjoyed watching my teammates and seeing a lot of talent in my last year ”. Going to Regionals was a huge success and a good opportunity for players to participate in and watch. Gabe Yank, Junior, said “It was real fun to watch different people play and see good strategies!”. Congrats to all the players who got to take part in this fun experience to finish the 2014 season!
Abby Csengry
Photos and Story By: Allie Jackson Jonathan Hsu
Abby Csengry Abby Csengry , Jennie Larson, Allie Jackson, Hannah Davitt, Gabe Yank, Alex Nazzal
SPRING SPORTS... B A S E B A L L Frankie Silha
Luke Boyd
Blake Gould
Mustang Baseball wrapped up their season a few weeks ago, losing 5-1 to Bryan. After a rocky start to the season, the Mustangs had a big win over the defending state champs, the Woodlands. Kingwood finished 4th in District 13-5 A with a record of 11-5. With signature wins over Klein and rival, Atascosita, the Mustangs made the playoffs yet again. The Mustangs lost 2 straight games to Bryan in the first round, eliminating them from the playoffs to end their season. Overall it was a great season Mustangs! Story By: Gabe Henderson Photos By: Taylor Bland
KINGWOOD
courier Adviser
Michelle Palmer
Have a safe and enjoyable summer Mustangs! Rub the hoof!
Principal
Dr. Ted Landry
2014-15 Editors
Erica Ezzell, Amy Ledbetter, Allie Jackson, Baylee Hoffman, Lauren Chachere
2014-15 Photo Editors
Danielle Gutierrez & Taylor Bland
Returning Staffers Megan Bisset Lisa Bowman Abbey Dandy Ellie Fishbourne Kristina Flematti Evan Goldman Alanis Hernandez Erin Hester Caroline Wall Yan Gabriel Alanis Hernandez
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