As KO News says goodbye to another graduate, senior Head Sports Editor Austin Perkins leaves behind a strong presence. Joining the staff at the end of his freshman year after taking the journalism class, Austin quickly found his place and was inspired to join by his interest in writing and experiences, as well as by […]
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When she sat down and was asked to reflect on her time here at KO, Senior Samantha Almedia’s final piece of advice was to continue to try new things. After only joining the KO News in her junior year, Sam had a lot to learn, and a lot to learn quickly. Her story is unique […]
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As the longtime voice behind the review section, senior Head Reviews Editor Miles Gruber has built a stellar reputation for being both thoughtful and unapologetically opinionated, traits he fully embraces as a writer. Outside of KO News, Miles has a love for reading and for watching movies. Right now, he’s working his way through “The […]
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Over the course of her high school career, senior Leilani Moyano has grown into a dedicated and thoughtful member of the staff. She leaves behind strong writing, meaningful connections, and a genuine appreciation for the community around her, where she has contributed with her enthusiastic personality. For Leilani, some of the most memorable moments from […]
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The turnover of staff every April is bittersweet: younger students take on new roles, looking to grow both as writers and as people, while experienced seniors leave the knowledge they’ve gained to their successors. While everyone in the paper contributes and is crucial to its success, this year we are sending off an especially special […]
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As graduation approaches, the KO News team has to bid farewell to the senior team. That includes senior Co-Editor-in-Chief Juliana Chipelo. Joining the newspaper in the second semester of her sophomore year, Juliana has been an integral member of its production as she’s led the staff. Juliana knew after her first feature article that she […]
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As a dedicated member of the News and Investigative section, senior Head News Editor Ishaan Bafna has brought truth to life in both his writing and the world around him. Starting as a freshman Associate Editor for News and Sports, then growing into a Head Investigative Editor, and eventually Head News Editor, Ishaan has left […]
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Taught by Spanish teacher Duncan Insuik and Spanish teacher Tricia Crowley, the class consisted of sixth-graders Violet Ahles, Eli Balanda, Julia Balanda, Winston Chen, Madeleine Dougherty, Nico Durao, Ruby Ginsberg, Carter Goodhue, Aaron Lin, Andrew Malinowski, Nora McDonald, Tommy Shaffer, Louisa Stutz, Colin Tran, Nyla Webb, and Addie Wenzel. Sports: Merging of KO Dress Code […]
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Students and faculty gathered on Monday, April 6, 2026, for a powerful and emotional assembly as Holocaust survivor Rabbi Lazowski, his son Alan Lazowski, and the co-author to his book “Transforming Darkness into Light,” Suzanne Pinkes, visited the KO community to share his story. Introduced by family members and community speakers, the event was not […]
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As the weather begins to get warm again, that can only mean one thing. It’s time to say goodbye to the senior class of the KO News. For senior writer Hadley Hersh, this means new beginnings and experiences, but lessons and advice from her time at KO to bring with her into this new chapter. […]
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