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The Kingswood Oxford community extends a warm and happy welcome to the new Head of Upper School Dan Gleason. Highly educated, Dr. Gleason attended Pomona College as an English major, proceeding to teach English in Japan for a year and a half after he graduated. He also received his Ph.D. in English from Northwestern University […]
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This past summer, senior Elan Stadelmann embarked on a two-week musical journey at the Litchfield Jazz Camp, an enhancive program at the Gunnery School for high school students interested in exploring the depths of jazz. For Elan, he said this meant spending two weeks in heaven. “The camp was amazing no matter what we were […]
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by Alyssa Pilecki ’20 Starting out at a new place can be a difficult and stressful process for anyone, but the pressure is even greater if you’re expected to be a leader in that community right off the bat. This past fall, Tom Dillow joined Kingswood Oxford in the summer of 2018 as Head of […]
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On the evening of Friday, May 17, students, family, friends, and faculty gathered together in Black Box Theatre to enjoy a comfy and entertaining night full of singing, acting, and fun: the One Act was directed by senior Janvi Sikand while the Cabaret was led by seniors Olivia Coxon, Charlie Coxon, Emma Kate Johansen, Katherine […]
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by Alyssa Pilecki ’20 With a heavy heart, it is my honor and pleasure to formally bid farewell to one of the most integral, celebrated, and wonderful members at Kingswood Oxford, Modern Languages Department Chair Lynn Schork. Also popularly known on campus as Señora Schork or ‘Guapa,’ she decided to announce her plan for retirement […]
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As you may recall, in the January 2019 issue for the KO News, I wrote an article broadly describing the popularity of various genres of music, songs, and artists listened to on the KO campus and compiled a playlist for both newly released hits and great throwbacks. (If you’d still like to hear it, it […]
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Riverdale. On My Block. The Flash. Game of Thrones. You. Queer Eye. Big Mouth. Stranger Things. Sex Education. The Bachelor. Orange is the New Black. Keeping up with the Kardashians. The Good Place. Arrow. Grey’s Anatomy. The Office. South Park. This Is Us. The Vampire Diaries. The Umbrella Academy. Family Guy. Modern Family. Parks and […]
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It is that time of year again – spring! A season full of new beginnings, warm weather, rainy days, flowers blooming, rising spirits, final exams… and holidays. As you may know, though, Kingswood Oxford School is not a religiously affiliated institution; rather we are a secular, independent day school. So, what is it like celebrating […]
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“Lights, camera… pose!” Senior Ali Meizels, the Head Photo Editor for the KO News this past year, has a well-deserved reputation for photography all around campus. Need a photo? Just ask, and Ali will not disappoint. In fact, she is always willing to take a picture and is sure to exceed your expectations with her […]
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A nature enthusiast, co-leader of the Green Team, girls cross country captain, and Model UN co-chair, senior Taline Norsigian wears many hats on campus but is perhaps most notably known as the devoted Head Features Editor for the 2018-2019 publishing year. Taline never failed to bring her great spirit and energy to every single meeting […]
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