Senior Eli Brandt worked tirelessly over the past few weeks to create his own art show, âNaturescapes,â which was shared with the public on Tuesday, May 16, in the art gallery outside of Roberts Theater. In elementary school, Eli began creating paintings inspired by family vacations. âWhen I came to KO in sixth grade, I […]
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A member of the KO News since her freshman year, senior Piff LaBoy has been a dedicated photography editor, attending and photographing as many events as possible in order to add a personal touch to each newspaper issue. Piff warmly reflects on her time on the staff. âBeing a part of KO News will always […]
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Over spring break, some students spent their time lounging on the beach, while others chose to stay home and get some much-needed rest and relaxation. However, for seniors Faith Potter and Sattah Phouthakoun, two weeks off from school didnât mean a break from pursuing something they both love: dance. Sattah and Faith, who both gave […]
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âNo matter what I’m doing, music is involved somehow,â senior Jaedan Curcio shared. Jaedan, who has been playing saxophone since fourth grade, first discovered a true love of music during his freshman year at KO. âI started listening to jazz then,â he said. âSome of the upperclassmen really got me into it and I started […]
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Bob Fosseâs âSweet Charity,â starring senior Mckenzie Campbell in the lead as Charity Hope Valentine, opened on Friday, Feb. 24 with an additional performance on Saturday, Feb. 25. âSweet Charity,â is a Broadway classic that originally debuted in 1966, first introducing audiences to Charity, an optimistic taxi dancer who navigates through unfulfilling relationships in her […]
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While some teens choose to share various aspects of their lives through posting selfies on social media, senior Jill Plaut has created an unconventional way to document the highlights of her last year of high school: developing black-and-white darkroom photography. âEveryone is an artist,â Jill said. âYou don’t have to be good at it.â After […]
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Never one to shy away from new experiences, freshman Riley Mapp has certainly had an eventful first year of high school. Not only did his a cappella group, Crimson 7, win third place at the Wyvern Invitational Acappella Festival (WIAF), he assisted in achieving this success as one of five soloists that night. âI’ve been […]
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Despite setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic over the past few years, the Wyvern Invitational A cappella Festival (WIAF) returned once again to celebrate and recognize numerous a cappella groups from around New England in a one-night-only event on Saturday, Jan. 28. Founded in 2009, the WIAF is a competition in which various high school […]
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When he came to the Upper School in his freshman year, current junior Jacob Mapp knew singing would be a significant part of his life. His passion has only grown since participating in his elementary school choir, and he has explored a variety of musical offerings throughout his middle and high school career. âIt kind […]
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Clouds of fog are illuminated by a soft light on the stage in Roberts Theater. The lights go down, and when they turn on, a silhouette stands facing the audience. As an upbeat, violin remix of Ariana Grandeâs â7 Ringsâ sounds out through the theater, the 2022 Choreographersâ Showcase has begun. As usual, director of […]
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