Writing KO's story since 1972
I can honestly say that I never thought I would be sitting here, writing my first Wyvern’s Tale as editor-in-chief of the KO News. But now that I am writing this, I don’t think I am able to do justice to how excited I am about having this opportunity. When I took my first journalism […]
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At Kingswood Oxford, the Dean of Students is an asset to the community – someone who both serves to support students when needed as well as discipline them in certain situations. The Dean of Students is responsible for many aspects of KO life: providing students with opportunities to learn and grow and giving students the occasion […]
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I’m scared. As a teenager, I worry about a lot of things. I worry about my grades. I worry about my relationships with friends. I worry about the Yankees’ chances of making the playoffs. But I’ve never been worried about a book being banned from my local library. Now I am. I’m scared that students […]
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In an effort to keep up with ever-changing clothing trends—from athleisure to straight jeans and crop tops—many people continuously purchase clothing that is on the cheaper side, then throw it out or shove it in the back of their closet when a new trend comes along. However, instead of blaming the consumers for the amount […]
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The Parental Rights in Education bill, better known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, is designed to prevent school educators and staff from discussing topics related to gender and sexuality in the classroom. If teachers go against this policy, families could sue the school and the teacher. At first, one might question why there is […]
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According to our Shield and Dragon manual, Shield and Dragon’s mission is “to serve as student ambassadors on behalf of Kingswood Oxford School in welcoming and acclimating prospective families, current families, alumni and other guests to our community.” The benefit of a tour from a student rather than an adult in the community can be […]
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While the next presidential election isn’t for another two years, the United States has a different, rapidly approaching, focus in mind: the midterm elections. The executive and judicial branches of the U.S. government will remain unchanged, but 2022 brings new opportunities in Congress, the people’s branch. The Democratic Party currently holds power in the White […]
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On March 27, I was surprised to learn that the Oscars would be that night. I was even more surprised to learn that the Grammys would be a week later, but I could care less, an opinion that many share. So, how have some of the most prestigious awards shows in the world, that recognize […]
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Following a strong 2021 season, the boys varsity baseball team has come out swinging once again, starting the season with an impressive 5-3 record. After three years of not being able to take the team’s flagship training trip to Florida, the team was able to make the trip, starting off their season strong while also […]
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