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On Saturday, Dec. 10, KO theater students were given the exciting opportunity to spend the day in New York City to see the Broadway show “1776,” just a few weeks shy of its closing. Additionally, they learned key lessons about our country’s past by visiting the African Burial Ground National Monument. Leaving KO early in […]
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On Thursday, Jan. 12, every KO singer had the opportunity to showcase their talents and hard work from the past semester at the Winter Choral Expo. Featuring the most adorable Upper Prep students to our most experienced senior singers, it was a great night filled with music and fun. Senior Jada Asapohai and sophomore Zaire […]
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To start off the new year, we’ve picked one of our most unique artists so far. Combining her passion for the arts and social justice, senior Chayse Shamleffer has been working in filmmaking since her freshman year at KO. “I used to do photography a lot with my grandpa when I was really young,” she […]
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Have you ever heard of the term “right-brain” versus “left-brain” thinkers? Our society has deemed that there are those “right-brained” individuals who are creative, being more adept in the humanities, and then the “left-brained” individuals who are on the logical side, being more skilled in the STEM field. Senior Maggie Dwyer uses her art to […]
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For years, the KO theater department has been putting out high-quality productions that have been enjoyed by the entire KO community. The most recent production of “Hyperfocus” as the 2022 Fall Play is the perfect example of a successful display by the theater department. “Hyperfocus,” written by Jim Knable, centers around a young boy named […]
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As my fellow seniors know, it’s important to do anything you can to make your college applications stand out. Whether you play a sport, or even have an interesting hobby, anything interesting or different about you will always boost your application. Some seniors like Eli Brandt, Lucia Martinez-Castro, and Chayse Shamleffer, decided to take a […]
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“For me, art is so therapeutic,” said senior Eve Repp. “I can just relax and get in the state, kind of like meditation.” For as long as she can remember, art has been one of Eve’s biggest passions. Whether it be with graphite, acrylic paint, or simply pen or pencil, Eve has found lots of […]
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The amazing achievements made by the musical theater department are a huge source of pride for the KO community. The program has received numerous accolades, including winning Best Musical in the state of Connecticut from the Halo Awards for the second year in a row. Today, I’ll be talking about KO’s dance department, which is […]
Read MoreYou probably know someone – an artist – who is completely committed to their craft. They might spend hours a day perfecting it, whether that be in the visual or performing arts. Senior Avery Schiff is one of those people. But, she’s not just committed to one type of art; Avery is a pro when it comes […]
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Even though KO offers a variety of different sports to fulfill the requirement, it is also completely fine if you are not the most athletically inclined. For those who may be more interested in the arts, you can take Musicianship, join the Winter Musical, or become part of the Fall Play. What if you are […]
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