After the destruction of the well-loved Sweet Frog in West Hartford Center, it was difficult to believe that anything would be worthy of superseding such a great place. However, Caffè Nero has proven it’s more than worthy. This Italian coffee company radiates warmth and has such a wide variety of options for meals. Although most […]
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On Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2024, KO debuted a modified version of the long-running Form Two Fly-Up Day, which is now called Wyverns Rising. The annual event is intended to be an informative day for Form Two students. It has undergone substantial changes as part of an attempt to improve retention numbers among students going from […]
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During the week of Oct. 6, the KO community enjoyed a special week of dressing up and down in celebration of Hewett Day. The student government organizes an annual Spirit Week in the second week of October as a buildup to the Hewett Day celebration. This year, Hewett Day took place on Friday, Oct. 11. […]
Read MoreOn Wednesday, Oct. 2, the KO College Counseling Office hosted College Application Day for seniors. This annual event offers an opportunity for students to break out of the classroom and spend time working on their college profile, whether that’s by meeting with college representatives, drafting supplemental essays, writing descriptions for an activities list, or revising […]
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t 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, Kingswood Oxford Upper School students arrived in their best dresses and suits to dance the night away at the annual homecoming event. The theme “Under the Stars” was brought to life by the glitzy, glamorous, star-themed decorations, creating the perfect atmosphere for a magical night. This year’s homecoming […]
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As we kick into high gear in the 2024-2025 school year at Kingswood Oxford, it is important to note students’ commitment not only to academic classes but to extracurricular activities as well. KO has a slew of different clubs and organizations for students to get involved with on campus. Some of these extracurricular clubs and […]
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On Friday, Oct. 11, the Kingswood Oxford Upper School celebrated its revered annual Grandparents and Grandfriends Day, this year sharing the day with another annual tradition at KO: Hewett Day. As a result, grandparents and grandfriends got to enjoy seeing their students in both classroom and athletic environments. The day started with an assembly so […]
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Leading the varsity boys soccer team’s 2024 season from start to finish, senior Co-captain forward Jack Neikrie has been instrumental to the team’s success. Neikrie has been playing soccer for most of his life. He started playing in preschool because many of his friends played, and the game drew his interest. “There was a little […]
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Senior forward and four-year varsity field hockey player Jenna Kanaan is not only a versatile and valuable player, but a true leader on and off the field, making her the perfect fit for this issue’s Player of the Moment. Kanaan first started playing field hockey in eighth grade during the COVID-19 pandemic, when schools were […]
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The KO varsity volleyball team, led by new Head Coach Joe Sobowicz, has put up a fierce record of 7-3. After losing four crucial seniors last year, the team has regrouped and found their footing. Focusing on creating a culture of hard work and holding each other accountable, the girls continue to give all their […]
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