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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There are some people who are artists through and through. You can tell they show themselves authentically through their work, and for their whole lives they have expressed themselves creatively. Senior Justin Rios is one of those people. Justin has always known that art was his passion. “It’s something I’ve been drawn to my whole […]
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On Friday, May 13, KO students involved in the arts were able to display their talents for friends and family. Through various choral, band, and theater performances, KO’s second annual Arts Night was a success. Similar to last year’s Arts Night, performances took place outside on the Senior Green. However, with lower rates of COVID-19, […]
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On Friday, April 29, KO welcomed three visitors for the 2022 Goodman Banks visiting artist series, who collaborated with the Stroud Science Symposium for the first time. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the busy lives of our visitors, this event took two years to plan. However, I speak for many when I […]
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“There’s just something that is so infectious about being in a space with a lot of people who are really motivated to do something really well,” senior Nate Welsh said. This year, Nate was one of three KO students who had the privilege of participating in the Connecticut All-State Music Festival on Saturday, April 2, […]
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I definitely feel like the arts are my outlet,” said junior Mckenzie Campbell. Mckenzie, who starred as Violet Newstead in this year’s production of “9 to 5: The Musical,” has been involved with the arts for almost her entire life. Her love of performing began during her days at summer camp when she was in […]
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A few weeks ago, members of the KO community were given the rare opportunity to speak with original cast members of “9 to 5” on Broadway. Those participating in the musical were able to discuss important themes and issues that come up in the musical and how to best portray them in their own performance […]
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If you have ever been in one of math teacher Kristen Valenti’s classes, you may know about her talent and passion for photography, as well as the frequent hikes she takes with her adorable dog, Captain. “For years, I’ve always taken pictures on hikes with my phone,” she said. “Going into quarantine right after COVID-19 […]
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