To kick off the 2022-2023 school year, Student Government organized and executed a variety of events around campus to connect students in new and exciting ways: two of these activities were Spirit Week and Homecoming. Planning Spirit Week involved various SGA representatives, including senior Mac Louis, junior Cici Freeman, and sophomores Clara Drag and Joey […]
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On Friday, Oct. 14, and Saturday, Oct. 15, KO alums returned to campus for one of the biggest Homecomings in the history of the school. This year’s Alumni Weekend aligned with Hewett Day, creating an opportunity for KO alums to connect with current Upper School students. Associate Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Frances Morris […]
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Friday, Oct. 14, and Saturday, Oct. 15, were busy days on campus, as both the KO Upper and Middle School held Hewett Day, where all athletic teams play home games. This long-standing tradition at KO has been around since 1952, when Head of School Merritt Hewett chose a Saturday in October where Kingswood teams would […]
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On Friday, Oct. 18, Kingswood Oxford’s varsity and JV volleyball teams both hosted matches against Marianapolis Preparatory School in order to raise money for Dig Pink. The charity partners with the Sideout Foundation in order to raise money for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, a type of cancer that spreads from the breast tissue […]
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As described by National Hispanic American Heritage Month, “Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.” This year, female Hispanic KO students and faculty members came […]
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On Sunday, Oct. 23, KO held its annual Open House, welcoming prospective families to campus to learn all about KO. The Middle School program was held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. followed by the Upper School Program from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Senior Associate Director of Admissions Rebecca Benavides reflected on the purpose […]
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At 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, KO held its annual leadership dinner to celebrate the success of the past year. Director of Leadership Giving Jayne Rotter who helped organize the event described its meaning and impact it has. “The goal of the leadership dinner is to bring all the different constituencies at KO together […]
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On Wednesday, Oct. 12, KO held its annual Senior Application Day as a way for seniors to work on and receive help with various aspects of their college applications. This event was organized by the College Counseling Office, with help from the English department and the Admissions Office. The day started out at 8:30 a.m. […]
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With the championship matches getting closer and closer, the volleyball team has been building a winning streak. Following a tough 3-0 loss to the fearsome King and another 3-2 loss to Williston Northampton, they have bounced back. The Wyverns won 3-1 against Marianapolis Prep in the incredible Dig Pink game, defeated Pomfret 3-0, had 3-1 […]
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With an impressive 36-6 win against Austin Prep on Saturday, Oct. 1, and a very close 24-21 loss to St. Luke’s School on Saturday, Sept. 24, the boy’s varsity football team opened their season with determined goals and a strong work effort, showcasing their talent. The team is ready to continue playing at a high […]
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