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The student news site of Klein Oak High School

Panther Press
The student news site of Klein Oak High School

Panther Press
All content by Emi Velez
Mental health can affect all aspects of a student's life, altering their world view and their self-image. This photo illustration captures the image of a girl trying to see a positive reality through a broken mirror.

[Photo] 'Mind'ing Your Own Business

April 30, 2019
While on an unofficial visit to the University of Oregon, junior Dwight McGlothern poses in the green and yellow threads. Head Coaches around the nation utilize this tactic to lure in potential recruits across the country.

#ALLIN the Family

Jacob McCready, Reporter/Photographer
April 11, 2019
Laying on a couch with feet propped up at home in the comfort of ones home to watch a move beats the theater experience.

GNI = Girls Night In

Emi Velez, Reporter
April 7, 2019
Oak student Anthony Johnson receives a plaque from Coach Jason Glenn commemorating his years of service for the football team.

Football Program Honors Biggest Fans

Jacob McCready, Reporter/Photographer
March 25, 2019
Selling Chick-Fil-A for the Class of 2021, Catherine Huynh, Blaine Wiegand and Macie Thompson show their school spirit by donating their time for the carnival.

[Photo] Get Your O’s Up

Jake Curl, Reporter
March 19, 2019
At practice before going on stage at White Oak Music Hall, 19-year-old Brandon Hockaday exhales after hitting his Juul. The legal age to purchase an e-cigarette is 18, but many underaged students try to follow the lead of the people they look up to in order to take part in the fad.

[Photo] Admin Struggles To End Vaping

Kat Davila, Reporter
February 22, 2019
As Girl Scouts comb the neighborhood for buyers, others set up shop in teacher classrooms or the library to fulfill the teen sweet tooth cravings.

[Photo] Sweet Sweets Addiction

Kat Davila, Reporter
March 4, 2019
As students prepare for a week of fun in the sun for Spring Break, teachers of core classes prepare for the upcoming STAAR testing months. If some Texas state lawmakers have their way, the STAAR test may be gone by next school year.

[Photo] STAAR Debate Heats Up

Preston Jones, Sports Writer
March 6, 2019
The Mont De Blanc Mountain Range is a hot destination for experienced backpackers that are looking for a fair challenge that the Carter family enjoys.

Global Backpacker

Jacob McCready, Reporter/Photographer
February 11, 2019
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[Photo] National Signing Day

Abbi Wright, Editor
February 12, 2019
Lizzy Cooper, Ava Bryant and Hayden Olds star in the latest theater production, Bright Star.

[Photo] Bright Star Review

Mariyam Fatima, Reporter
February 6, 2019
Bundles of KOulture bands awaits for deserving students.

[Photo] Lammers Golden Tickets

Tim Cohrs, Reporter
February 5, 2019
February Netflix Update

February Netflix Update

Emi Velez
February 1, 2019
At practice before going on stage at White Oak Music Hall, 19-year-old Brandon Hockaday exhales after hitting his Juul. The legal age to purchase an e-cigarette is 18, but many underaged students try to follow the lead of the people they look up to in order to take part in the fad.

Viewers attempting the Birdbox challenge.

[Photo] Bird Box

Adria Pugh, Reporter
February 11, 2019
Club members were discussing their experiences with the Lord and how he has helped them personally through the year.

[Photo] Uplifting Athletes

Emilia Velez, Reporter
January 29, 2019
Student delivers gift, surprising Joanie Gill.

[Photo] StuCo Spreads Holiday Cheer

Alessandra Esquivel, Reporter
December 20, 2018
The players and fans entered Kyle Field with the anticipation of an exciting game of football. The team tried to keep their emotions in check and continue pre-game routines as normal. Before running out through the Panther head, the players get psyched and pass under the sign reminding them to "Oak 'Em!"

[Photo] The Battle of Midway

Preston Jones, Sports Reporter
December 14, 2018
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[Photo] Apple Grapples Ideas

Tim Cohrs, Reporter
December 4, 2018
The 2018 Homecoming Court surrounds Jacqueline Dyer after she is crowned as an honorary Homecoming Princess. Dyer's organization namesake, Just for J, was the recipient of $15,000 raised by the Klein Oak community.

[Photo] Just For J Turns Wishes Into Realities

Jacob McCready, Reporter
December 4, 2018
The murals located in the athletic hall were hand painted by the art students.

[Photo] Showcasing Visual Arts

Zainab Ansari, Reporter
November 8, 2018
The actors help the play come to life by staying true to their characters.

[Photo] Don’t Say It!

Tim Cohrs, Reporter
November 8, 2018
Julia Mickelson works on the yearbook sign for the upcoming event.

[Photo] Carnival Caps Homecoming Week

Catherine Leone, Reporter
November 9, 2018
As the 'red carpet' is rolled out, senior Jon Shin makes his grand entrance during D lunch to his 'queen'.

Check Yes Or No

Jacob McCready, Reporter/Photographer
October 26, 2018
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[Photo] Off The Rails

Abbi Wright, Editor
October 25, 2018
Under the guidance of of student counselors and teachers, seniors are taking action with applications.

[Photo] Dream Schools Expecting Early Decisions

Alessandra Esquivel, Reporter
October 26, 2018

Rockets Bound for Finals

Jacob McCready, Reporter/Photographer
October 23, 2018

Bogus Call Upsets Astro’s Fans Everywhere

Jacob McCready, Reporter/Photograpger
October 19, 2018
Celebrating during 3rd quarter with the drum line, the new stand leader organization ignites excitement in the student body.

Yell Leaders Stand For Spirit

Jacob McCready, Reporter/Photographer
October 15, 2018
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[Photo] Cheaters Gunna Cheat

Paloma Benavides, Reporter
October 11, 2018
Vacuum-sealed water bottles are on sale at schoolcasholine.com for $20. Once refillable stations are installed, students are encouraged to use bottles to save on plastic use.

[Photo] H2Oak Floods Campus

Catherine Leone, Reporter
October 11, 2018
Senior Sydney Moxcey spikes the ball over the net in Klein Oak's victory over Cy Falls, Tuesday, August 7, 2018

[Photo] Klein Oak wins 5-set Thriller over Cypress Falls in Volleyball Season Opener

Staff Reports
August 7, 2018
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