On Saturday, Feb.1, Kingswood Oxford celebrated Girls in Sports Day, an annual program aimed at involving young girls in neighboring towns in sports. The event celebrates the implementation of Title IX, an act made specifically to provide girls with equal opportunities to participate in school sports with comparable resources and support to boys’ programs. In […]
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On Tuesday, Feb. 11, students taking Spanish 3 Honors visited downtown Hartford to view different murals. Spanish teacher Kathleen McLean first thought of this field trip when her class read “La Calaca Alegre” by Carrie Toth. The book takes place in a Mexican-American neighborhood with vibrant murals and galleries. Ms. McLean wanted her class to […]
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From a young age, junior Co-captain center Dalton Smith has been playing hockey. Growing up in Pittsburg, Penn., hockey became his first love. At just three years old, Smith began skating, and by the time he moved to Connecticut, he was ready to join his first organized team at the age of seven. Smith loves […]
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On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Head of School Tom Dillow, along with the Senior Leadership Team, presented the 2025 State of the School Address in Roberts Theater. The evening began with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by the start of the program at 6:15 p.m. This night was the fifth annual State of the School […]
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February, the most romantic month, is often not recognized for its cultural significance as Black History Month. Though February is a time to celebrate your loved ones, it is, more importantly, the time to commemorate the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. Typically, a wave of tributes, such as school bulletin board decorations […]
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If you paid any attention at all while watching “Hello Dolly,” I guarantee you’ll recognize the setting of Yonkers, N.Y. The musical, set in 1890s America, is based in Yonkers, and follows the story of Dolly Levi as she meddles her way into marrying a Yonkers native, Horace Vandergelder. The setting and time plays such […]
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During the pandemic, many students found new ways to pass time. For junior Pratt Blair, that meant turning an unexpected discovery on the golf course into a business. After finding hundreds of golf balls in the woods, Pratt decided to sell them online. “When I started, it was during COVID and I was playing golf […]
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From bake sales to donation projects, students here at Kingswood Oxford are making a difference one fundraiser at a time. Whether it’s raising money for local organizations, natural causes, or school initiatives, students on campus have been quite busy during the past couple of weeks. I spoke with three students who have each worked on […]
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As winter sports end, the KO varsity swimming and diving team is reflecting on their eventful season. The Wyverns have had a great season and love to see each other succeed. “This season has been exciting and challenging,” junior Daniel Grigorian said. “From the very beginning, we put in a lot of hard work at […]
Read MoreArtificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a major influence in our world, integrating itself into various fields, including education. As schools navigate this new terrain, Kingswood Oxford is proactively addressing the potential and challenges that AI presents. Through conversations with KO administrators, it is clear that AI is seen as both a powerful tool and […]
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