Writing KO's story since 1972
We are currently living in a technological golden age. With the tap of a finger, we now have access to information that once would have required hours poring over dozens of thick dusty volumes to unearth. Social media offers us the ability to rally thousands, sometimes even millions, with a single Tweet, Facebook post, or […]
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This year, the Kingswood Oxford administration has made a concerted effort to address and combat harassment and assault â sexual and otherwise â amongst the student body. During a recent Tuesday assembly, Dean of Students William Gilyard made an impassioned speech to the community, urging us to be conscious of how we interact with each […]
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On Thursday, Sept. 5, the Upper School had its first âTrivia Tuesday,â where students ate lunch and competed in a trivia contest with their advisee group with the goal of spending some quality time with their peers. This charge was lead by Dean of Students Will Gilyard and the form deans. The trivia contest was […]
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Ever since the world heard the song âWhite Iversonâ in 2016, 24-year-old musician Post Malone has been riding the Billboard top charts and imprinting his distinct style on the hip-hop and rap community. Turn on any radio station that plays current hits, go to any party, shop in any grocery store and I am sure […]
Read MoreTo kick off the 2019-2020 school year, the KO community came together at the first ever all-school orientation that took place on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 12:45p.m. to 3:00p.m. Over the summer, Dean of Students William Gilyard and the form deans brainstormed ways to bring positive energy to campus before the start of another rigorous […]
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The new Disney remake, âThe Lion King,â directed by Jon Favreau made a big impact on the box office in 2019. Although only gaining the rating of 53% and the title of ârotten statusâ on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a gross total of 543 million dollars in the United States and a whopping total […]
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This year, the concert band is taking on a unique endeavor. It is a very exciting time for the band members including Creative Arts Department Chair, Todd Millen. The musicians are thrilled to partake in an entirely new experience; Mr. Millen is commissioning a piece for the band to perform in the spring. Mr. Millen […]
Read MoreHave you ever sat down with your advisee group, perhaps over snack, ready to enjoy some plain old casual conversation only to see everyone hunched over their phones? While we all love our phones, so Iâm sure this has annoyed you at least once. The benefits of limiting smartphone usage during advisory, however, extend far […]
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On Tuesday, Aug. 27, KO organized this yearâs SPHERE event, hosting over 200 educators and cultivating discussion around how schools can better address hate and bias incidents. Founded in the 1970s, SPHERE is a consortium of independent schools in the Greater Hartford area that collaborates on programs dedicated to solving equity issues. Some of those […]
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For senior Rohan Naik, playing the violin has become part of his identity. When Rohan was six, he started taking violin lessons. He joined the school orchestra for the first time when he was in sixth grade and has been a member of musical groups ever since. Now, he plays in some of the most […]
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