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After an intense 5-4 win over Loomis Chaffee on May 15, KO’s softball team was crowned Founders League champions. Post-win celebrations included ringing the victory bell once they returned to campus and reflecting on the truly incredible season they’ve had this year; a fact that is only made more apparent by their impressive 10-3 record. […]
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With spring sports well underway at KO, the varsity softball team is off to a strong start, with a winning record of 5-1. While many of KO’s athletic teams have found success this spring, softball has had a particularly dominant start to the season and is looking to carry this momentum into the rest of […]
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After the long, hot summer, KO’s campus comes alive again, much like it does every year. Despite the stifling heat, Hewett Gym is no exception to this. Each year, a new cycle of volleyball players make Hewett their home. Dedicating their time to the sport that they love, they spend hours perfecting their serves, learning […]
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To the disappointment of many skiers and winter enthusiasts in the KO community, we have made it to the end of January without typical snowfall accumulation, and it’s starting to look like this might be the year without a snow day. Unsurprisingly, the thin cover on ski trails throughout the Northeast isn’t the only indication […]
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For many students in the KO community, the only obstacle in the way of making it to winter break is midterms. While these exams are certainly important, they aren’t the only midterms that should be on our minds. On Nov. 8, the United States held their 2022 midterm elections. These elections, which determined seats in […]
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While the conclusion of the first quarter might not mean much to many KO students, it is definitely a big deal for seniors. These past few weeks, which unfortunately falls just around the Nov. 1, deadline for many colleges and universities, have been filled with assessments. These quizzes and tests help determine the final first-quarter […]
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It is no easy feat to be on a varsity team, especially while doubling as a current Middle School student; however, eighth-grade setter Lila Klinzmann embraces this challenge while showcasing her talent. Currently, she competes as the only Middle School player on the Upper School’s varsity volleyball team. Klinzmann is dedicated and loves being part […]
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With the start of the academic year comes the start of fall sports. Over the course of the past few weeks, fall sports on campus have been a great success, thanks in part to a new addition to the athletics department: Erik Ackerman. Mr. Ackerman joins the community as an assistant athletic trainer and will […]
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By Keira Sullivan ’23 Amongst the many new faces around campus this fall is Upper School English teacher Caitlin Moriarty. This year, Ms. Moriarty is teaching three sections of English 4 and one section of English 5. Ms. Moriarty grew up in Westborough, Mass., and attended Amherst College where she majored in English and graduated […]
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Now that the warm weather has returned, Language Department Chair, Latin and Classics teacher, and GSA faculty advisor Maureen Lamb can often be seen conducting her classes from the Adirondack chairs outside of Roberts. This location has been a favorite of Ms. Lamb’s throughout the year, although she only has a few more weeks to […]
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