A passionate player, coachable athlete, and friendly teammate, senior Captain Will Jacobs is an outstanding member of the boys varsity tennis team. With many years of experience, Jacobs avidly contributes to the team both athletically and socially. Jacobs became interested in playing tennis from a young age. His mother was an avid player herself, which […]
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Senior Annabelle Jacobs has brought her positivity, commitment, and leadership to the KO News staff for the past three years! Annabelle began her time on the KO News as an Associate Features Editor, and this past year she brought her talents into the role of Head Reviews Editor. Annabelle was inspired to join the KO […]
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In her first year on the girls varsity tennis team, junior Loretta Szych has been an excellent role model, a reliable player, and a coachable athlete. At the age of four, Szych’s dad started having her play at the Ludlow Tennis Club, in Ludlow, Mass. She then started playing competitively in U12 USTA (United States […]
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For the past three years, senior Alyssa Temkin has left a lasting impact on the KO News, bringing passion, creativity, and skill. Alyssa joined the KO News after taking journalism her freshman year and served as the Managing Editor for News, Sports, and Investigative this year. Alyssa joined the KO News hoping to meet new […]
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KO’s varsity golf team has come out swinging with a winning 9-1 record so far this season and many more matches to come. The KO varsity golf team, helmed by Head Coach Michael Wolf, currently practices at Gillette Ridge Golf club in Bloomfield. “Practices usually consist of playing nine holes and practicing our putting and […]
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On Monday, March 27, KO welcomed Maria Spinella ’93 back to campus for the annual Baird Journalism Dinner. Created in honor of former faculty advisor to the KO News, Warren Baird, this tradition has been a way to connect KO News staff to distinguished alumni who work in journalism. The Baird Journalism Dinner is organized […]
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The girls varsity tennis team has started their season on a high note with victories over Pomfret School and Hamden Hall Country Day School, leading to an undefeated record of 6-0. Building off this success, the girls varsity tennis team is assured to accomplish much more as they continue their season. The team opened their […]
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On March 12, KO students and faculty left for Tobati, Paraguay, for 10 days to work on service projects that benefit the Macchi School in Tobati. Team Tobati, an annual KO trip since 1998, allows students in the Upper School to help make a difference and connect with local kids from the Macchi School. A […]
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With an early-season record of 1-8, the girls varsity lacrosse team is optimistic about a season of growth, perseverance, and hard work. Going into the season, Head Coach Judy Bailey knew that her team would be challenged. “We only have one team this year with 25 players,” she explained. “Of those, five have never played […]
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From 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on April 1, Kingswood Oxford hosted the junior prom, “The Red Carpet,” in the dining hall. Dressed to impress, Form 5 students and their dates took pictures, danced, and ate some great food.Between professional, iPhone, and candid photos, moments were captured on the senior green before the night kicked […]
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