Writing KO's story since 1972
Everyone has their own hobbies and interests, such as hiking, listening to music, or simply making casual arts and crafts projects. However, most of these things are activities we pursue for fun, and we usually don’t give them a second thought after we’ve moved on to something else. That’s not the case, however, for junior […]
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“It was so great to be with people making theater and have people be receptive to it,” remarked senior Nate Welsh, who performed in the musical “The Addams Family” this summer. Since last March, dozens of industries were affected by COVID-19: small businesses, restaurants, and, to the chagrin of many theater kids, Broadway and most […]
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Imagine a quaint 100-year-old colonial house painted black, with a yard adorned with hyacinths, hydrangeas, and lilies. While the wind softly blows and the sunlight pours into its aging windows, you can feel the history seeping through the shutters. This is the home of one of the most well-known American authors today, Louisa May Alcott. […]
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When you think of loyalty, what immediately comes to mind? Do you think of someone who has been by your side for a while? Or maybe you think of someone who always has your back and does their best to help you through any situation? Coach, advisor, and history teacher Scott Dunbar is a perfect […]
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As the majority of the population continues to get vaccinated for COVID-19, many healthy and safety protocols are being lifted not only for facilities throughout Connecticut, but also for the KO varsity softball team. After losing a season’s worth of practices and games last year, the team has been working harder than ever to improve, […]
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Tracy K. Smith will serve as KO’s 2021-2022 Symposium author, and English teacher Mela Frye (next year’s teacher) is working with the rest of the English department as they begin accepting applications from current juniors. Tracy K. Smith was born in Falmouth, Mass. and was raised in Fairfield, Calif., deeply influenced by writers like Mark […]
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