KO says farewell to teacher, mentor, friend, and Choir Director Steve Mitchell. After joining the KO community in 2016 as choral director for both the Upper School and Middle School, along with additional duties, Mr. Mitchell has surely left an impact on the school that will last a lifetime. Before getting hired at KO, Mr. […]
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Students within the KO community are constantly provided with opportunities to succeed in areas of interest, and sophomore Sarah Balog has taken advantage of many opportunities over the years to pursue her own passion: singing. Ever since she was about 5 years old, Sarah has loved singing. At 9, she began taking voice lessons and […]
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Art is one of the best ways for students, faculty, and anyone looking for an artistic outlet to express themselves through different media and styles. For junior Arthur Tittmann, his love for art has been present ever since he was a little kid, and it has only grown over the years. “I’ve been making art […]
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Students within the KO community are always finding ways to get themselves involved. Whether through clubs, sports, or entrepreneurship, students are paving paths for their future. Seniors Jack Krieble, Ryan Sadowsky, and Jacob Barash have all developed a passion for business and entrepreneurship through their very own pickle business, “The Pickle Pioneers.” This pickle business […]
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Just a few weeks ago, the Choreographer Showcase hit the stage for the sixth year, featuring fabulous dances, choreographers, and students! The performances left students, faculty, and families speechless and with roaring reviews. But, what we don’t always see from the audience is the hard work and process of building up the show! The task […]
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The Friday before Thanksgiving break, as tradition follows, KO students were presented with the exciting news that the 2024-2025 winter musical is “Hello Dolly!” “Hello Dolly!” is about a widow and matchmaker, Dolly Levi, and the story of her journey to finding love and marriage with half a millionaire, Horace Vandergelder, while matchmaking other characters […]
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Taking photos on your phone can be a good way to capture a moment, but senior Ben LaFreniere has discovered that there is much more to photography than just that. With the help of the Rosoff Fellowship from KO, Ben participated in a program through the New York Film Academy this past summer. “I was […]
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At KO, students form all sorts of relationships over the years. But for some students, KO gives them not only lifelong friendships but also weddings! KO alums Abigail (formerly Mancinelli) and Jake Leshem are one of the few who have been able to find this at KO and have faculty, classes, and clubs to thank […]
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Taking photos on your phone can be a good way to capture a moment, but senior Ben LaFreniere has discovered that there is much more to photography than just that. With the help of the Rosoff Fellowship from KO, Ben participated in a program through the New York Film Academy this past summer. “I was […]
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As we bid farewell to the 2023 to 2024 academic year, we also say goodbye to beloved performing arts teacher Wayne Pierce—from his time directing the jazz band to teaching the AP Music Theory and AP Art History courses, Dr. Pierce has touched the hearts of students all throughout his 47 years at Kingswood Oxford. […]
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