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Whether you were interviewed by her during the admissions process to KO, were coached by her in Middle School field hockey, or simply know her as a friendly face on campus, Senior Associate Director of Admissions Meredith Crowther has made her mark on the KO campus. Now, Ms. Crowther has decided to enter a new […]
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Each year, elections are held to determine the next members of the Student Government’s Executive Committee. The three positions that students can run for are Speaker, Secretary, and Treasurer. This year, junior Nick Tippner won the role of speaker while sophomore Stella Zimmer was voted secretary. Any candidate who chooses to run for a position […]
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For the past three years, senior Keira Sullivan has brought her creativity, leadership, and commitment to the KO News staff! Keira’s journey as a journalist began in the fall of her sophomore year when she took English Department Chair Catherine Schieffelin’s beloved journalism class. Keira then joined the staff as an Associate Features Editor, and […]
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As the school year winds down, this marks the last KO News issue of the 2022-2023 school year. Luckily for me, this means that I’ve survived the infamous junior year, excluding final exams that will take place in just a few days. As I look ahead to being a senior in August, I’m left wondering […]
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When you ask students about their favorite class at KO, they will often tell you about an elective they are taking. Electives are an integral component of the KO education, and they offer students an opportunity to explore areas of interest that often wouldn’t be covered in a typical class. However, as rising Form 5 […]
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On Friday, April 21, KO students, faculty, family, and friends gathered in Roberts Theater to see thread’s Fashion Show, “a common thread,” Benefitting The Village for Families & Children. thread is KO’s student-run fashion magazine, founded and created by junior Ava Cashman in the spring of 2021. This year, thread decided to support The Village […]
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On Sunday, April 30, KO’s Power of Women group hosted four female speakers for the fifth annual Spring Forum. Senior POW executive committee chairs Alyssa Temkin, Maggie Dwyer, and Tess Chapman led the engaging discussion with the help of Director of Leadership Giving and KO Power of Women Advisor Jayne Rotter. The panelists were Angela […]
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On Friday, April 28, the Upper School hosted Grandparents Day for the first time in several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only were grandparents welcomed to campus, but students were able to invite a grand-friend as well. Grandparents arrived on campus at 8:30 a.m. and were free to relax in the lobby area […]
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On Friday, May 26, students, faculty, and family gathered to celebrate the graduation of the Kingswood Oxford class of 2023 at the 111th Commencement Ceremony. English Department Chair Catherine Schieffelin delivered the commencement address, which focused on the importance of mentorship and growth. At 10:30 a.m., the program began with the procession of trustees, administrators, […]
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On Thursday, May 18, 19 seniors who have attended KO since Upper Prep gathered with family and faculty for the annual Seven Year Dinner. The dinner is organized by Middle School French teacher and Associate Head of the Middle School Kathryn Dunn, who works in concert with the advancement office to plan the night. The […]
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