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On March 27, 2021, members of Shield & Dragon and the admissions team welcomed next year’s accepted students through an event entitled “Wyverns on Wheels.” Students involved in Shield & Dragon volunteered to spend their Saturday morning at KO greeting the new students. Wyverns on Wheels was a drive-through event, leading to its clever name. […]
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Hufflepuff. Slytherin. Ravenclaw. Gryffindor. The fantastical houses of Harry Potter may seem strange and remote to the student body of a prep school in West Hartford, but, remarkably, Kingswood Oxford has a history of houses of its own. The Kingswood School in Bath, U.K., which served as the model for the American Kingswood, has used […]
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Kingswood Oxford maintains a rigorous system of oversight and discipline over the student body, culminating in the appointment of the Citizenship Committee (CitCo). The Citizenship Committee represents the student body by hearing disciplinary matters; however, problems have begun to seep through the cracks of this disciplinary body with a lack of real representation and a […]
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With vaccine rollout going strong in Connecticut, it would not be surprising if most of the eligible KO student population would be able to access a vaccine by the beginning of the 2021 school year. However, being vaccinated doesn’t change the fact that students should stay just as vigilant as they have been throughout the […]
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Senior Chris Morris debuts his fashionable style each day on campus. Chris utilizes his unique style to express himself in various creative ways. Usually his wardrobe includes a selection of basic colors with bold, bright accents to complement his look. For instance, Chris often uses accessories such as rings and bandanas to spice up his […]
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One of the most exciting and action-packed events during the football off-season is back; the 2021 National Football League (NFL) Draft will be taking place from Thursday, April 29, to Saturday, May 1, in Cleveland, Ohio. College football’s most talented playmakers will hear their name called and sport new colors as they continue their careers […]
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This April, the KO community has been fortunate enough to welcome new staff member Sabrina Puzinski to campus. Ms. Puzinski will be joining us in person in the college advising office to help organize meetings and announcements. Ms. Puzinski is excited about joining the KO community and working alongside the Upper School students. “I have […]
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With three years of experience on the Kingswood Oxford girls varsity lacrosse team, senior midfielder Captain Tori Swanson looks to lead the team into a new season after one year off. COVID-19 interrupted what would have been Swanson’s third season playing for the team, and for her fourth and final season of being a member […]
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On Sunday, April 11, the second KO Power of Women forum, featuring four remarkable professional women, was held via Zoom. “We hosted four incredible panelists who share a passion for leadership and women’s empowerment,” Director of Leadership Giving and KO Power of Women Advisor Jane Rotter said. The four panelists included Taryn Braz ’14, the […]
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On March 5, 2021, KO held an annual breakfast commemorating the senior class on their 100th day of their last year of high school. This year, a snowstorm fell on the day that marked the seniors’ actual 100th day, leading to a remote day and a postponement of the breakfast so it could be held […]
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