Transferring schools as a junior isn’t easy, but senior Associate Editor for Arts and Features Gabby Post used journalism and the KO News as a way to meet her community. Gabby took journalism during the fall of her junior year, then joined the paper in the spring because she felt writing and interviewing connected her […]
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by Anya Dausey ’28 On Tuesday, March 24, the Kingswood Oxford community welcomed Associate Director of College Counseling and President of KO’s Cum Laude Chapter Peggy Clark to the stage during an all-school assembly to announce KO’s 20 Cum Laude Society inductees. As the president of KO’s chapter of the Cum Laude Society, she spoke […]
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Through the highs and lows of high school, we need the ability to persevere through the tough times. A member of the KO community who didn’t fail to do so was senior Evan Goldfarb, who served as a sports writer on KO News for two years. After taking English teacher Catherine Scheiffelin’s journalism class, Evan […]
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On Saturday, April 11, the KO class of 2027 traveled back in time to the “Roaring Twenties” as they celebrated their Gatsby-themed prom in the Community Commons, where they spent the night dancing, taking pictures, and creating memories. Stepping into the Commons was like stepping into one of Gatsby’s lavish parties; the room was completely […]
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In early April, English teacher Catherine Schieffelin announced the 2026-2027 Symposium author: Rebecca Makkai. The Symposium class, a longtime KO tradition, was started by former English teacher Warren Baird and is the crown jewel of KO’s senior English electives. Through the class, students gain the opportunity to dive deeper into a specific author and their […]
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One of Kingswood Oxford’s most meaningful and distinctive traditions is the annual service trip to Tobatí, Paraguay, which takes place each March during spring break. Since 1999, Upper School Spanish teacher Ronald and Upper School math teacher Denise Garcia have led Team Tobatí, giving KO students the opportunity to immerse themselves in Paraguayan culture, improving […]
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Missed flights. Unpaid security workers. What used to be a routine step in air travel has turned into chaos as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown stretches on. Right now, airports across the nation are dealing with insanely long TSA lines. Travelers are waiting up to four hours just to get past security, and in […]
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As the KO News turns over the leadership to younger students, we send off senior Adam Gold, who has been active in journalism since the Middle School. Being family friends with former Sports Editor Koby Braustien ‘22 meant Adam was introduced to the KO News at an early age, prompting him to take journalism in […]
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As a society, we deem being “different” as a phobia. Senior Aarav Mathur ‘26 stated his final message: “Don’t be afraid to be yourself,” he said, “but don’t spend so much energy on it. Just make it natural for yourself and your lifestyle.” In addition to his time on KO News, Aarav has contributed to […]
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As the daughter of an immigrant, I have always felt closely connected to the immigrant community. Immigration is often discussed in headlines and debates, but I want to focus on the people and stories behind those conversations. While immigration is sometimes portrayed negatively, especially in today’s climate, there are countless individuals who have built meaningful, […]
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