Writing KO's story since 1972
Something that all students can relate to, whether they drive themselves or get a ride to school, is the many difficulties that the parking lot offers. The school parking lot, poorly designed and on a busy road, lends itself to all kinds of safety and traffic issues. Firstly, there is what is probably the most […]
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The Kingswood School Parents Association was first officially established on Oct.12, 1922, at a meeting called by George R.H. Nicholson, the first Headmaster of Kingswood. The main idea behind the parents association was summarized in a speech given by the Headmaster of Loomis, Nathaniel Batchelder, at the graduation ceremony for the Kingswood class of 1923. […]
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A library is the staple of any educational institution; that is a fact that has endured and continues to endure throughout time. However, as time passes, a library’s function and presentation changes with it. Librarian Nancy Solomon first began working at KO in 1996, after being hired by history teacher Ted Levine who, at the […]
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On Tuesday, April 26, KO formally inducted 20 members of the senior class into the Cum Laude Society and hosted the annual Cum Laude dinner. The night serves not only to induct the students, but to celebrate their academic achievements as well. The following seniors were inducted: William Berckemeyer, Caroline Boardman, Mackenzie Caruso, Zeno Chen, […]
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On Tuesday, April 26, the student government elections were held in Roberts Theater, for the position of speaker, secretary, and treasurer, won by juniors Frank Pu, Faith Potter, and Manu Narasimhan respectively. The position of speaker is a coveted and significant role, as whoever occupies it is responsible for more than just hosting assembly. The […]
Read MoreOn Wednesday, April 6, the admissions office hosted the Upper School Accepted Students Day for the first time in two years, due to COVID-19 restrictions. This event serves to acclimate students to campus and give families the final push towards enrollment. The event started at noon, with over 50 prospective students and their families registering […]
Read MoreOn Wednesday, April 6, the KO Mock Trial team placed first in the State Championship after winning their final competition against Ridgefield High School at the Hartford Supreme Court. Despite COVID-19 significantly altering the format of the championship, the team still managed to thrive, winning all five competitions as they took the lead over 45 […]
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On Tuesday, Feb. 15, Lunch and Lead hosted their second event this year featuring Tim Brennan, a Kingswood Oxford alumnus and the lead guitarist and vocalist of the Celtic punk group the Dropkick Murphys. As a 20-year member of the band, Brennan has had an extremely successful career. Brennan attributes much of this success to […]
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On Thursday, Jan. 6, the art gallery premiered pieces from both the Advanced Studio Art class and English symposium class. The gallery was a hit; there was a great turnout with many parents in attendance. Though the gallery contained works featuring many different mediums such as installation, mixed media, and painting, many of the students […]
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On Jan. 3, four catalytic converters were stolen from KO buses. This is the second time that these converters have been taken from school vehicles, as during the summer of 2021, six catalytic converters were stolen from campus. Catalytic converters are part of the exhaust system of vehicles, located between the engine and the muffler. […]
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