Building off of last year’s success, the varsity softball team is off to a strong start with an impressive 4-1 record. The team kicked off their season with a dominant 10-0 victory over Greens Farms Academy. Freshman pitcher Alexis Nisyrios pitched a no-hitter and hit a home run to help the team secure the victory. […]
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Despite her youth, freshman pitcher Alexis Nisyrios has been a key contributor to the varsity softball team, bringing a competitive mindset and passion for the game to the field. Nisyrios began playing softball when she was just seven years old, joining her local rec league in South Windsor. By the time she was 10, she […]
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It’s hard to believe that this is the last Wyvern’s Tale I’ll ever write! I remember being in Ms. Schieffelin’s journalism elective wearing a mask, sitting in a row of desks due to pandemic restrictions. It feels like so long ago and just yesterday at the same time. When I finally joined the staff as […]
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On Friday, Jan. 12, acclaimed author and storyteller Ibi Zoboi visited Kingswood Oxford as the 41st annual Baird English Symposium Author. Students in the Senior Symposium class spent the fall semester exploring and celebrating her works and enjoyed a private dinner and masterclass with Zoboi during her two-day visit. Senior KO News editors and Symposium […]
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With the second semester just underway, many students are sad to wave goodbye to their first semester electives. Whether it be Ceramics, Intro to Biomedical Science, or The Art of Watching Film, students enjoyed the opportunity to explore unique interests inside the classroom. Personally, I will definitely miss my Introduction to Finance class. The elective […]
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With the dreaded midterm season upon us, students and faculty are looking forward to a much needed and well deserved winter break. The start of this break comes with the highly anticipated Paul W. “Frosty” Francis Kingswood Invitational Tournament, known to most students as the KITs. A beloved tradition on campus, the KITs are a […]
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With the dreaded midterm season upon us, students and faculty are looking forward to a much needed and well deserved winter break. The start of this break comes with the highly anticipated Paul W. “Frosty” Francis Kingswood Invitational Tournament, known to most students as the KITs. A beloved tradition on campus, the KITs are a […]
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With the school year well underway, most students have adjusted to their classes and formed connections with new teachers. As a senior, something I have particularly enjoyed is the opportunity to take more classes this year tailored to my interests. Every spring at KO, students meet with their advisor and parents to design their course […]
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This conversation has been edited and abridged for clarity and includes interviews with seniors from the Symposium class and Symposium teacher Anastasia Sullo. Emma Barringer and Ashley Buckingham: What made you decide to apply for the Symposium? Ilianna Brett: “Seeing the classes from last year and, especially because of Mr. Martino being the Symposium teacher […]
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With daily sights on campus of a buzzing Senior Green, thoughtful class discussions, and cheering fans on the turf, it’s safe to say that the 2023-2024 school year is underway. It’s hard to believe that we’ve already reached the end of September. This means that I will be graduating with the rest of the class […]
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