Academic essays have always been a significant stressor for students, with their impending deadlines and lengthy word counts. None, however, seem to top the infamous Senior Thesis. With a required 15 pages, the turbulent eight-week process of writing the Senior Thesis consists of many steps, from research to editing. In summary, the paper requires students […]
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The KO girls varsity lacrosse team, starting with a 1-5 record in the early season, has faced challenges against strong opponents but remains hopeful for a season marked by progress, resilience, and dedication. The team’s resilience has shone despite beginning the season with some difficult losses. “We have to be playing with good sportsmanship, playing […]
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The student-run thread fashion show returned for its second year on April 11, raising money for The Village for Families and Children, bringing people together through personal style, and garnering massive community support for another successful showing. The show was held in Roberts Theater and included students, faculty, and pets on the runway. Before the […]
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With a steady start to the season at a record of 5-2, the girls tennis team is looking to have a strong season filled with growth and bonding. The team has had some impressive wins so far, and kicked off their season with an impressive 4-3 victory over Pomfret School on April 6. They went […]
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The young KO boys lacrosse team has shown promise early in their season with a record of 1-3. With a mix of grit and positivity, they are gearing up to make their mark in the Fairchester League, aiming for an appearance in playoffs. Head Coach David Hild shared the fundamental UAE principle shaping his team’s […]
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The boys varsity golf team is off to a strong start to the year, with a 3-2 record, as they continue their play this season. As the season hits its stride, several standout players are leaving lasting impressions as they continue to build on strong play. Sophomore Jordan Cipriano explained that fellow sophomores Austin Perkins […]
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Despite her youth, freshman pitcher Alexis Nisyrios has been a key contributor to the varsity softball team, bringing a competitive mindset and passion for the game to the field. Nisyrios began playing softball when she was just seven years old, joining her local rec league in South Windsor. By the time she was 10, she […]
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The court fell silent as the player stepped up to the crisp, white, free-throw line. The loud cheering had diminished, replaced with an awkward emptiness. However, everyone’s eyes were focused on the ball, entranced, and anxiously waiting for what was going to happen next. The player lined up, readied the shot, and released. You could […]
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Senior Audrey Karasik has been an influential member of the KO News, writing strong investigative articles and overall contributing positively to the paper. Audrey joined the KO News her sophomore year and wrote as an associate news editor in her freshman and sophomore years. “Come junior year, I was worried about juggling my studies with […]
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As her time at KO comes to an end, senior Ashley Buckingham finds herself reflecting fondly on the past three years she’s spent working on the KO News. Serving as Editor-in-Chief on the 2023-24 staff, Ashley brought consistency, enthusiasm and hard work to the paper every single month. Whether she was writing her “Wyvern’s Tale” […]
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