by Aarav Mathur As summer approaches ever sooner, the KO community finds itself reminiscing over yet another school year, with its challenging academics, unifying school events, hype-worthy athletics, and everything else in between. There are other things about this year worth remembering outside of the big events, though, like eating lunch or studying, especially considering […]
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After four years of intense research and reflection, Upper School history teacher Rob Kyff has published âGatsbyâs Secrets,â a deep dive into the themes, characters, and prose of F. Scott Fitzgeraldâs âThe Great Gatsby.â Mr. Kyff, who first read the classic in college, was captivated by its language and atmosphere. âI would read it every […]
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by Gabrielle Post â26 On Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2, electric violinist Mark Wood energized the KO audience during the annual Goodman Banks visiting artist assembly, as well as during Kingswood Oxfordâs fifth annual Patricia Rosoff Upper School Arts Night. At the Goodman Banks assembly, Mr. Wood was introduced by sophomores Carlotta Patroni […]
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Spring is the busiest and most stressful time of year for KO students as we balance endless time-consuming assignments, exciting games and matches, and the aggravating prep for AP exams and finals, all while getting ready for the end of the year and commencement. With everything going on, it can be hard to manage our […]
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One of my favorite corners of the internet that I have really dived into recently is the YouTube production company named Starkid. Starkid, for those who are not in the know, is a production company that produces comedic musicals and parody musicals, which are filmed in front of an audience and then uploaded onto YouTube. […]
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As the 2024-2025 school year wraps up, the KO community waves goodbye to another incredible teacher on campus, part-time Middle School orchestra teacher, Elise DâAddio. After working part-time here, while being a full-time graduate student at the University of Hartford, Ms. DâAddio is ready to move on to the next chapter of her life. Ms. […]
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Are you trying to find the right song to cheer you up anytime? Are you constantly scrolling on Spotify to find the right music that matches your style? Well, lucky for you, Jenna Raine released a new song called âRosesâ on Aug. 9, 2024, and has cheered everyone up since then. The song has given […]
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When I saw the â”Thunderbolts*”â trailer last year, I was excited considering that it seemed very fun. But, as I watched “Thunderbolts*” on opening night, I was surprised at how deep the movie was. There were serious conversations about mental health, grief, and how to move on with your life. Although I do have my […]
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Upper School history teacher Stacey Savin steps away from Kingswood Oxford after teaching here for 23 years. Early on in life, Ms. Savin said she loved the idea of becoming a lawyer, knowing she could truly make a difference in the real world. At the same time, Ms. Savin said she found joy in publishing […]
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In a late April Form 5 meeting, the visiting author for next yearâs Warren Baird English Symposium, Irish writer Claire Keegan, was revealed. A longtime tradition at the school, this program provides the opportunity for seniors to apply to a class based solely on the chosen author, brings world-renowned writers to campus, and brings the […]
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