As Valentine’s Day approaches, Kingswood Oxford comes alive with the excitement of CandyGrams. This tradition allows students to send small goodie bags and heartfelt notes to friends and romantic interests for the low price of a dollar. CandyGrams at KO always seem to put the student body in a good mood, from the silliness behind […]
Read MoreWhen the Google form regarding IMPACT course design was sent out, it piqued the KO News Editorial Board’s collective interests—we began brainstorming ideas for experiences we felt the student body was lacking at KO and found that we had a lot to say. While we were a little too late to actually submit the form, […]
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This year’s season for the KO girls varsity basketball team has been marked by significant improvement around the court compared to last season. The Wyverns currently hold a strong record of 10-8 as they enter the final stretch of their season. The Wyverns have been led by three captains this year. Junior guards Olivia Pilecki […]
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One of the distinctive changes brought by the KO leadership in the 2024-2025 school year has been its new signature program: the IMPACT Lab courses. In both the Middle School and Upper School, KO has taken a new approach to classes and has tackled the issue of what should drive a class. The IMPACT courses […]
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As the season begins to wind down, this year’s boys varsity basketball team remains positioned to compete in, and potentially win, a NEPSAC Class B championship. Throughout the season, the Wyverns have battled in every single game and have put together an impressive resume as they enter the playoffs. Early in the season, the Wyverns […]
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On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the KO community gathered in Hewett Gymnasium to celebrate the Year of the Snake and learn about the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year is traditionally celebrated for 15 days and marks the beginning of the new lunar calendar. The New Year is one of the most anticipated holidays of […]
Read MoreFrom 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24 in the Hoffman Field House, KO’s Future Health Professionals club hosted the Warren Baird Blood Drive, partnering with the American Red Cross to make this annual event possible. With a starting goal of collecting 40 pints, students, faculty, staff, and parents came together to successfully […]
Read MoreThe Kingswood Oxford Mock Trial team has had a fulfilling season filled with thrilling competition. Throughout the season, they’ve focused on the 85-page fictional case of Dillon Hopyard—more specifically: “Did Emerson Harkness hire someone to kill Dillon Hopyard?” They began competing in December, analyzing the case, figuring out certain facts about the case, and ultimately […]
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On Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, Mar. 1, our Wyvern artists performed an elegant rendition of “Hello Dolly!” starring sophomore Molly Palmer as Dolly Levi. “Hello Dolly!” first hit the stage in 1964, starring Tony-winning actress Carol Channing. The show went on to win 10 Tony Awards, including best musical and best choreography, as well […]
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The girls varsity squash team has had a challenging season, learning to be resilient and keep their heads held high under the leadership of Head Coach Cameron Biondi. The team went into the New England Championships with a record of 4-10. The team is a tight-knit group with many returning players who are familiar with […]
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