Kingwood High School Mustang Media

06/06/2024

80 Years and The Significance of D-Day Today

“Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hope and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely. But this is the year 1944! The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to victory! I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory! Good luck! And let us all beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.”

—Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander, 6 June 1944.

27/05/2024

Memorial Day is a time to think about the brave people who have sacrificed to keep our freedoms and way of life safe. The flag represents our country’s unity and strength, as well as the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served and died for us.

As a first-generation American, I’m constantly inspired by the stories of the men and women who serve our country. I recently learned about the Marine Corps War Memorial, and you can find out more about its story by clicking the link in the bio.

“I believe our flag is more than just cloth and ink. It is a universally recognized symbol that stands for liberty, and freedom. It is the history of our nation, and it’s marked by the blood of those who died defending it.” – John Thune

23/05/2024

Key Moments From The Pen Symposium By: Samaira Sufiyan

“Establishing a Black Student Union in Kingwood posed challenges due to the significant gap. Xiana joined BSU because “being a minority in Kingwood made me want to create a space where we could exist within our school and help educate those outside of our community as well.” The presence of a more diverse student body over the years has allowed for open discourse without fear of community backlash or stigma. The BSU’s inclusive approach ensures that our events welcome all participants, fostering a space for learning, growth, and broadening perspectives.

One featured discussion at the Symposium focused on the social and psychological ramifications of assimilation and identity within ethnically, racially, and culturally diverse environments (PWIs). This involved presenting capstone projects and mini-dissertations, showcasing both professional and casual analyses. Xiana created it mainly to research more about identity and “blackness.” This is why the Pen Symposium is such a great opportunity; it allows students the freedom and security to explore topics they are passionate about and create awareness.“

https://khsmustangmonthly.com/5535/features/key-moments-from-the-pen-symposium/

18/05/2024

Watching the Teen Edition of “Chicago” put on by the Kingwood Theater was amazing. The costumes, the singing, the dancing—all that Jazz highlighted the overflowing talent present at KHS. Kingwood High School has enjoyed a remarkable year of performances, ending with the unforgettable production of “Chicago.”

Check out our latest article with photography credit to Grayden Vincent and Kingwood Theater.
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11/05/2024

Kingwood Softball has been on an impressive journey, emerging as Regional Champions and advancing to the next stage of the playoffs. Senior player Ava Jolley paused to contemplate the upcoming round and express her thoughts on her team.

“I’m so excited to be moving on with such a special team! My advice would be to lean on each other. It truly takes every girl on the field and in the dugout. We just need to keep trusting each other and I know we can go all the way!!” - Ava Jolley

Photo Credit: Grayden Vincent, Mustang Monthly Photography Editor

11/05/2024

Wrapping Up the 2023–24 Track Season
Lila Borum, Sports Staff Writer

07/05/2024

Discover the Top 10 Scholars of Kingwood High School, Class of 2024! By: Tamir Shaw

What does ranking among the top 10 students in a large 6A school in Texas signify?

https://khsmustangmonthly.com/5495/features/discover-the-top-10-scholars-of-kingwood-high-school-class-of-2026/

26/04/2024

“It’s truly surreal to reflect on how this journey began for KHS as a new DECA program back in August, and now here we are, on the plane bound for ICDC, DECA’s International Conference. Our Diamond DECA program at KHS, along with six students, has earned qualification for the leadership program. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Kingwood High School and the entire KHS community for their steadfast support of DECA throughout this year. A special thanks goes to Laura Abel, who took a small group of student leaders and instilled in them the courage to dream big. As we embark on this exhilarating adventure, we are dedicated to returning with a vision aimed at propelling DECA to even greater heights of success.” - Tamir Shaw, KHS DECA President

24/04/2024

What’s Going on with Chess at Kingwood High School? By: Matthew Peak

The chess club at Kingwood High School has seen an impressive transformation, all thanks to the hard work and drive of its members. Matthew Peak, the club’s president, successfully wrote and secured a grant from the HumbleISD Education Foundation’s Chess Material Initiative. This grant has provi...

12/04/2024

Lady Mustangs Soccer: 2023-2024 Season Review By: Lila Borum

The 2023–24 KHS Lady Mustangs soccer team, under the leadership of Head Coach Adam Bell and Assistant Coach Lauren Martin, wrapped up their regular season as 21-6A District Champions. Hard work, dedication, and a team-first attitude proved critical to achieving this accomplishment. The team, capta...

09/04/2024

Voices of Legacy: Black History Month Discussions at Kingwood High School
Jeffrey Peck, Mr. Mark Scalia, Dr. Ashley Gibson (Kingwood Talks & Kingwood High School BSU) By: Alena Alvarez and Tamir Shaw

Black History Month at Kingwood High School was vibrant and meaningful! Through Kingwood Talks and the Black Student Union, students were provided with chances to engage in lectures and discussions throughout the month, raising awareness within the Kingwood community. Celebrating Black History Month...

08/04/2024

Navigating Football, Academics, Faith, and the Quest for the Next Level
Joaquin Vela Committed to the Tartans (Carnegie Mellon Football)

Joaquin Vela of Kingwood Football has emerged as one of Texas Football’s premier punters and student-athletes this season. He is set to continue his football career at the collegiate level, representing Kingwood while playing for Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and studying Mechanical Engineering...

06/04/2024

Four Rising Stars at KHS Athletics Sign to Play Collegiate Sports...Julia Shimel, Evalyn Abdmoulaie, and Bella Flores share their thoughts on signing! By: Tamir Shaw

Winter Signing Day was a success for Kingwood High School, as four students secured spots in various sports, including baseball, golf, cross-country, and track and field. It’s important to note that only about 7% of high school student-athletes (or 1 in 14) get to compete at the college level, and...

06/04/2024

Kingwood HOSA has been working hard this year. Stay tuned to see how this amazing program did at state this weekend in the next edition of KHS HOSA. The first edition focuses on our KHS HOSA Area Accomplishments for 2024!

The Kingwood High School’s HOSA team, yet again, has made a significant impact at the area competition, leading the district with 31 top-10 placements. Among these, five ended up clinching 1st place. In a substantial accomplishment, Sydney Baur was appointed as an Area Officer for next year’s co...

18/03/2024

And That’s a Wrap: KHS 2023-2024 Varsity Swimming Season
KHS Varsity Swim Team State Successes By: Shelby Joslin

The Kingwood High School Varsity Swim Team had some monumental moments at their final meet of the season: the UIL 6A State Meet. Spirits were high, and the team delivered their best work of the season. All of their grueling 5:45 AM practices have paid off! Coach Mike Robinson could not be prouder of...

18/03/2024

Unleashing the Spirit: Fueling the Fire of School Pride By: Shifa Soban and Tamir Shaw

School spirit is a tradition, often bringing students together. Some classes are known for their loud enthusiasm at pep rallies, chants during football games, and active participation in other school events, such as basketball, volleyball, and others. So what exactly is school spirit, and why is it....

26/02/2024

Rodeo Rhythms: Who is For King and Country?
By: Maggie Pellicore

Four time Grammy-winner, For King and Country (featuring brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone) is performing at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at NRG Stadium at 6:45 p.m. With more than ten GMA Dove Awards, a Billboard Music Award, nine No. 1 songs, eight albums, and...

25/02/2024

Why Should I Compete in DECA Next Year?
Why you are missing out if you do not join this club!
By: Broderick Rosello

When you don’t know what something is really about, it can be challenging to get excited and become motivated enough to put in hard work. Frequently, I’m asked, “Why should I compete?” and my opening line is typically, “Well, it will look good on college apps.” While that is undoubtedly ...

15/02/2024

Raising the Bar and Headed to State
Kingwood Swimming and Diving Dominating Districts and Regions
By: Shelby Joslin and Tamir Shaw

The Kingwood Varsity Swim Team has once again dominated and finished strong at Districts and Regions heading to state. Fantastic work was done by all of our KHS swimmers at Regions, putting their best efforts into a team win for both boys (3rd place) and girls (1st place)! The girls grabbed the team...

12/02/2024

Some of the Best Moments from the 2024 Grammys
Shifa Soban, Student Life Editor

The Grammys is a classic infomercial for the music industry showing the world’s biggest stars, programs, and performances throughout all music genres and milestone moments. So, here are this year’s major stories and takeaways that fans will always remember. Starting off with Best Theatrical Pop ...

20/01/2024

The 10-Year Old Sephora Kids: Exposing the Truth.
Shifa Soban, Student Life Editor

If you’re on TikTok, you’ve probably seen the common “10 year olds in Sephora” stories going around recently with Gen Alpha kids. Gen Alpha’s are kids based from 2010-2024, and have recently been quite the topic on the news and various social media platforms. Throughout the past few years,...

20/01/2024

Humble ISD’s Upcoming Mental Health & Wellness Fair
Shifa Soban, Student Life Editor

The annual Humble Independent School District (ISD) Health and Wellness Fair is scheduled to take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, at the Humble Civic Center. This free and enticing event aims to provide opportunities for students, staff, and other members to focus on mental health a...

10/01/2024

Kingwood Cheer Capturing a Spot at State! By: Shifa Soban

Over this past weekend, Kingwood faced a milestone moment as our very own D1 6A competitive cheer program advanced to the finals at the UIL State Spirit Championship. Besides our fierce mustang competition, the UIL team not only secured a spot in the finals, but also showcased their skills and dedic...

05/01/2024

Kingwood Mustangs Respectable Finish 61-62 against the Summer Creek Bulldogs
By: Tamir Shaw & James Knigin

The Kingwood Boys Basketball Varsity team had a fantastic showing of defensive basketball in the second half in last night’s game. The Mustangs have assembled a strong group of varsity players this year that is rising and coming together as a team. Our district also has the No. 9 ranked Atascocita...

05/01/2024

End Human Trafficking Through Education, One Student At A Time
By: Tamir Shaw, Mackenzie Kouba and Peyton Hutchinson)
"We would like to tell you a story to kick off this year’s human trafficking awareness month at KHS."

What is January every year? It is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and we would like to tell you a story to kick off this year’s awareness month about a fantastic program implemented locally by Project Protect our Children’s Education programs at Kingwood High School and in our backyard. If yo...

04/01/2024

Ever Wonder What a HOSA Competition is Like?
Depression Awareness 2023-2024
By: Mae Spikerman and Sydney Baur

Sophomores Mae Spijkerman and Sydney Baur are in their second year of competition and are excited to compete in the “Community Awareness” event for the ‘23 – ’24 competition season. Last year’s efforts paid off when, as freshmen, they became state champions of the “Medical Innovation.....

04/01/2024

All About Our Chapter of HOSA-FHP By: Leah Inman

As the largest organization at KHS and largest in the district, most of us have heard about Hosa- however many of us don’t know what all they actually do at our school, in the community, or as an organization. After all, it is easy to write it off as just another organization or to dismiss...

18/12/2023

Summer Creek Bulldogs Make Humble ISD History! By: Tamir Shaw
"Class 6A Division II – UIL Texas State Championships, 2023 – Silver Medalist"

Football for Humble ISD and our Region III was exciting this year. We had four teams make the playoffs with Atascocita, C.E. King, North Shore, and Summer Creek High Schools. Each of these teams had terrific seasons with a talented group of athletes and coaches that put in the hard work daily to hav...

10/12/2023

The Creek Rose To The Challenge Again!
"Summer Creek Bulldogs Headed to Texas 6A Division 2 Football State Championship
By: Tamir Shaw

It is no easy feat to make it to the Texas 6A Division 2 State Championship in Football. Summer Creek rose to the challenge and will head to the state championship next week at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Bulldogs represented Humble ISD on Saturday, December 9th, at Baylor University.....

25/11/2023

"Mustang Hour is incredibly important to the student body...and without our hour-long lunch many of us would be forced to sacrifice yet another hour of sleep."

Mustang Hour's Importance to the Student Body - By Leah Inman

They say rumors spread like wildfire, and before the start of this school year one rumor was causing an uproar amongst the KHS student body. After hearing that K Park had done away with their version of mustang hour, word of mouth mutated this conversation and the more dramatic the story got- the mo...