Joining the Kingswood Oxford community this fall is Middle School math teacher James Fenzel. About 20 years ago, Mr. Fenzel toured KO for the first time, with the intention of teaching here, but ended up moving to New York instead. After pursuing art for the past 15 years and moving to West Hartford, Mr. Fenzel […]
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The Kingswood Oxford community welcomes Upper School counselor Jill deRosas to Roberts. Mrs. deRosas went to Tulane University and earned a Master’s degree in behavioral health psychology. She earned her social work degree from Loyola University New Orleans while working in admissions at Tulane. Then, she started working at schools in New Orleans. When her […]
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As the weather begins to get warm again, that can only mean one thing. It’s time to say goodbye to the senior class of the KO News. For senior writer Hadley Hersh, this means new beginnings and experiences, but lessons and advice from her time at KO to bring with her into this new chapter. […]
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As graduation approaches, the KO News team has to bid farewell to the senior team. That includes senior Co-Editor-in-Chief Juliana Chipelo. Joining the newspaper in the second semester of her sophomore year, Juliana has been an integral member of its production as she’s led the staff. Juliana knew after her first feature article that she […]
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As the KO News turns over the leadership to younger students, we send off senior Adam Gold, who has been active in journalism since the Middle School. Being family friends with former Sports Editor Koby Braustien ‘22 meant Adam was introduced to the KO News at an early age, prompting him to take journalism in […]
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Transferring schools as a junior isn’t easy, but senior Associate Editor for Arts and Features Gabby Post used journalism and the KO News as a way to meet her community. Gabby took journalism during the fall of her junior year, then joined the paper in the spring because she felt writing and interviewing connected her […]
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When walking into the cafeteria, I am often thinking about what is for lunch, but what’s for dessert is equally important. The dessert can make or break the meal. These are Sage Dining’s best desserts. FIRST PLACE: Sundae Bar The best dessert of all time is the iconic ice cream sundae bar. With an assortment […]
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Doors. You go in, you go out. That’s it, right? NO! The doors at KO have such a peculiarinability to function properly. All buildings across campus have some questionable functionality,from the brand-new Community Commons to the old-timey Alumni Hall.Last Place: CT Entrance by the Dance StudioThe entrance to Chase-Tallwood Math Science Technology Center at the […]
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Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, is a very important day in Chinese culture, and here is what you need to know in order to celebrate with our international students here at KO. 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, symbolizing perseverance and success, along with freedom, hard work, and an adventurous nature. The Fire Horse […]
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Hot? Cold? Pants? Shorts? Skirt? Every morning before school, the average Kingswood Oxford student and faculty member picks out their outfit for the day. They take into consideration the dress code, along with the weather. Unfortunately, thinking about what classes they have that day needs to be taken into consideration as well. The unpredictable bipolar […]
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