Sophomore Maliyah Douglas first felt drawn to art in kindergarten. “I had a really nice art teacher, so I enjoyed doing it then,” she said. “My aunt also influenced my art. She gave me a lot of coloring books as a child, and we were always going to museums with each other, so I feel […]
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Though it took her some time to become comfortable singing in front of an audience, sophomore Danica De Dios now sees music as an integral part of her life. Just this year, she has become a member of the select a capella group Oxfordians, performed a solo at WIAF, and most recently, took on the […]
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The performing arts at Kingswood Oxford shone once again at the annual Candlelight Concert on Sunday, Dec. 15, in Roberts Theater. The event, which featured instrumental pieces from the orchestra and band as well as vocal performances from Voce, Outlook, and Concert Choir, gave audiences a chance to appreciate the time and effort the student […]
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For senior Dom Trolio, art has been an integral part of his young adult life. “Art has always been a place where I could just be myself and let my imagination out,” Dom explained. “My mom was into art, so from a young age, I started doing it and found that I was naturally good […]
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Senior Joella Asapokhai first started exploring her creative side by following YouTube art tutorials as a child. “I would copy characters from TV shows, create my own original characters, and try to draw my family members and myself,” she said. This pastime grew into a passion for her, and she’s since developed her artistic variety […]
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The Kingswood Oxford Theater Department impressed the community once again with the production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on Thursday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 8, in Roberts Theater. Traditionally, Theater Director Kyle Reynolds opts for a play in the fall season and reserves the winter for the annual musical. In recent […]
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For senior Zaire Ramiz, long days, late rehearsals, and diligent practice are not uncommon. Just this fall season, he’s performing in both the Fall Musical and the Choreographer’s Showcase, letting no artistic opportunity pass him by. “I’ve always had a natural love for music,” he said. “Music is the most healing thing for me. It’s […]
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On Friday, Oct. 18, local artist Robert Calafiore joined Kingswood Oxford during an all-school assembly as this year’s Goodman Banks Visiting Artist. Specializing in pinhole camera photography, Mr. Calafiore engaged and shared insight with various art classes in the Middle and Upper School from Thursday, Oct. 17, to Wednesday, Oct. 22. Calafiore, who currently serves […]
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The after-school art program, offered as an extracurricular activity in the winter season, provides a deadline-free and supportive space for students to explore different mediums, add to their portfolios, or simply relax while exercising their creativity. In line with a shift in the structure of certain academic classes, after-school art will become an IMPACT course […]
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As a child, senior Julia Sohn explored every artistic medium she could get her hands on. A self-identified “typical artsy kid,” she always enjoyed drawing diagrams in class and pursued art both in the classroom and as a hobby. This past summer, Julia participated in a photography residency with the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art […]
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