The student news site of Klein Oak High School

Panther Press
The student news site of Klein Oak High School

Panther Press
The student news site of Klein Oak High School

Panther Press
New Yorkers rejoice in the streets, celebrating an upcoming year of progress. For some, the best parts of the festivities aren’t the exciting parties and gatherings. “My favorite part is probably the money or the food. We mainly celebrate to wish for a good upcoming year,” sophomore Jacklyn Vo said.

An Ox-citing New Year

Carys Luther, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2021
Graduating 20th in the Class of 2021, sophomore/senior PJ Miller poses with her honors at the Klein Oak Top 10% Ceremony.

Early Bird Gets the…Diploma

Chasey Almirol, Publicity Editor
March 21, 2021
SZA’s last album came out three and a half years ago, but she’s only growing in popularity. “I'm not completely sure, but I think SZA might be releasing new music soon,” sophomore Benjamin Lovelace said. “She released two singles recently, so I hope that means there will be an album soon. I'd be super excited if she did, I need something new from her.”

An Upbeat 2021

Carys Luther, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2021
Sophomore Grace Luu navigates through her online learning by multitasking, writing notes and concentrating on a Zoom meeting.

The Learning Debate Continues

Chasey Almirol, Publicity Editor
February 1, 2021
Rioters stormed the capitol of the United States in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election. Throughout the past year, protests and riots have become rampant across the country as political unrest continues to divide the public.

The Poison of Politics

Madison Miles, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2021
Practicing the varsity rifles warm up exercises, Winter Guard captain Danielle Fontenot concentrates on technique and skill set. The guard will present their performance titled The Introduction of Color at the first contest of the season.

Prepared to Win

Jillian Gonzalez, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2021
Joe and Jill Biden watch the fireworks after the Inauguration Jan 20. In addition to his calls for national unity and racial justice, Biden advocated for climate change in his speech. “The cry for survival comes from the planet itself, a cry that can’t be any more desperate or any more clear,” Biden said. In the future, Biden plans to implement the Green New Deal which aims to eventually use entirely renewable sources of energy.

America United

Annika Esseku, Podcast Editor
January 28, 2021
Senior Kenna Hendry stands in left field, ready to make the perfect play should the ball come to her. “This year was my first time playing fall ball for high school,” Hendry said. “It was a good preview of what is to come, not just from our team, but from the teams we are going to play this season. There were ups and downs, but it’s always fun to be out playing softball with your high school teammates.” Many players continued their sport last fall to prepare for this spring.

There’s No Plate Like Home

Carys Luther, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2021
Much like football players look up to NFL members, eSports players have their own idols. “I absolutely love NRG and TSM for their wide variety of games and the Chengdu Hunters for their very unorthodox and hype play styles,” junior Malachi Burke said. The Chengdu Hunters are a Chinese eSports team that mainly plays Overwatch, while TSM and NRG are both American teams.

Get Your Head in the Game

Annika Esseku, Podcast Editor
January 25, 2021
Junior lieutenant Landry Albright and rookie Kylie Stuart are practicing their pom contest routine in the new Strutter studio. The wood flooring allows the dancers to perform to their full potential during practice. The lines also help the dancers stay in formation throughout routines.

Out with the Old and In with the New

Brook Dryden, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2021
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