On Dec. 20, 2021, like many other KO students, I woke up with no voice, courtesy of the KITs. In my five years at KO, none of my KIT experiences came close to the thrill of last year’s. Wild cheers and rowdy fans set Hewett Gym on fire, propelling our varsity basketball teams to victory. […]
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For many of us, the return of Team Tobatí this year was thrilling. As soon as the announcement was made, it was as if something in the air shifted – the chance to go abroad, help others, create new memories, and gain experience is one that many students found too good to pass up. Already, […]
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It’s widely known among Kingswood Oxford students that there is no school on the second Monday of October. Amid the debate of the observation of Columbus Day or Indengious Peoples Day, KO has instead decided to celebrate Nicholson Day. Many students, however, are unaware of the history of this day or its namesake, George Nicholson, […]
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Based on Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel of the same name, “The Phantom of the Opera” tells the story of Christine Daaé, a chorus girl plucked from obscurity to sing the leading role when the prima donna is unable to perform. During her time at the opera house, she becomes the obsession of the eponymous phantom, […]
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From a young age, senior Jada Asapokhai has been surrounded by all types of music, including jazz, hiphop, classical, and opera, as well as listening to songs from the likes of Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, Biggie, Tupac, and DMX. “Basically any artist my parents listened to, I listened to as well from a young age,” […]
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Imagine waking up for school, ready to get dressed for the day when you check the forecast and it is freezing. You begin to layer as a cold day means a long sleeve and a jacket at the least. However, this does not keep you warm in 10-degree weather, causing you to still be freezing. […]
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KO theater tackles a modern, never-been-done-before production this fall. Published in 2013, “Hyper-Focus” by Jim Knable introduces audiences to Thomas Jefferson, or TJ, who learns to live with ADHD. “It’s a coming of age story about how he learns to deal with his diagnosis,” said sophomore Zaire Ramiz who plays TJ’s compassionate teacher, Mr. Franklin. […]
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This past summer, students used their Martin Nicholson scholarships to explore their interests and passions all around the world. The Martin Nicholson Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen prior to the start of the school year. It provides students with $1,000 to put towards a summer program, course, or any activity that pertains to their […]
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“For me, art is so therapeutic,” said senior Eve Repp. “I can just relax and get in the state, kind of like meditation.” For as long as she can remember, art has been one of Eve’s biggest passions. Whether it be with graphite, acrylic paint, or simply pen or pencil, Eve has found lots of […]
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There are 40 senate members of the 192nd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The goals and leadership of one senator, Democrat John Velis, will yield sizable benefits toward furthering Westfield, Mass.’s educational and workforce-related status. His extensive experience in the armed forces and his bipartisan political approach will enact the longevity of growth […]
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