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It is common knowledge by now that Head of School Dennis Bisgaard is leaving Kingswood Oxford after 12 dedicated years of leading the community, and that Tom Dillow will become our next Head of School. But what exactly does being a Head of School entail? What do they need to do and why are they […]
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by Aidan O’Louglin ’20- The KO News is going online on Thursday, April 26. The KO News has been around in print for as long as students and most faculty can remember, but it will now have a new address at http://www.thekonews.org. Head Web Editor sophomore Alma Clark built the WordPress site and tweaked it […]
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by Sophia Kaufman ’20- Throughout his two years at KO, creative arts teacher Steve Mitchell has without a doubt shown his love and commitment to his daily outfits. Despite Mr. Mitchell’s involvement in six different choirs, ranging from sixth graders to seniors, he never lets a busy schedule get in the way of dressing well. […]
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Honesty is undoubtedly very important and is particularly crucial in journalism. Journalists serve an important role in educating the public on important matters both in their own country and in the world. Without honesty in the news, the audience cannot rely on the information being reported. In a democracy, where the citizens of the country […]
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In October of 2010, J.K. Rowling was named the most influential woman in the UK on a list issued by a panel of magazine editors affiliated with the National Magazine Company, surpassing Victoria Beckham, No. 2, and the Queen of England, No. 3. Since the first novel’s release in 1997, the “Harry Potter” series has […]
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On March 24, students, parents, teachers, and grandparents alike, stood arm and arm against arms in a nationwide student-led demonstration in support of gun control. Students and teachers from KO who support the movement participated in the rally, the March for Our Lives, spearheaded by the survivors of the Parkland, Fla. mass shooting. Junior Ali […]
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Thomas Dillow was named KO’s next Head of School, announced on March 21 by the Head Search Committee, composed of faculty, alumni, and trustees. Mr. Dillow will assume his new position on July 1, 2018. With the help of the search firm, Spencer Stuart, the Search Committee interviewed and assessed over 75 candidates from around […]
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On Saturday March 24, I attended my first protest as 11,000 people flooded the state Capitol lawn marching and protesting in solidarity with other students and young adults, demanding congress to change laws surrounding guns. The March for Our Lives protest for tighter gun control took place on Saturday, March 24, in almost every state […]
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Have you ever had that craving after sports or school where all you want is a good sandwich with great bread? Well, look no further than Hartford Baking Company, located at 965 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, Conn. With homemade breads and creative flavors, Hartford Baking Company is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and […]
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Team Tobati members embarked on their 2018 trip on March 11, working with Paraguayan kids, building connections, and celebrating its 20th anniversary, and returned back home on March 22. Team Tobati is a non-profit volunteer organization founded by Spanish teacher Ronald Garcia in 1998. According to the group’s website, Team Tobati has been “dedicated to […]
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