Teddy Crowther

Varsity boys tennis finds success despite challenges

May 27, 2021May 25, 2021Teddy Crowther

During a season riddled with safety precautions and uncertainty, the boys varsity tennis team has found success, winning matches and developing their skills under talented Head Coach Andy Krugman. The squad currently stands at 3-4, suffering close losses to Hopkins and Green Farms Academy, while also achieving signature wins against Marianapolis and Hamden Hall. The […]

Combating Climate Change Issues In The Kingswood Oxford Community

March 4, 2021March 2, 2021Teddy Crowther

By Teddy Crowther and Ashleigh Stepnowski Amidst a year with an ongoing global pandemic, events relating to climate change have grown at an alarming rate. From raging wildfires in California to the current winter storm power crisis in Texas, the environment is now at the forefront of the world’s issues. Kingswood Oxford has committed to […]

Looking back at KO’s 2020 Vision, looking ahead at future strategic development plans

January 28, 2021February 2, 2021Teddy Crowther

By Teddy Crowther ’22 and Ashleigh Stepnowski ’22 Strategic planning is an integral part of the development of any institution, and Kingswood Oxford is no exception. The strategic planning of KO has undergone numerous changes over the past few years, and the ideas present continue their attempt to foster a productive, intellectual, and inclusive community. […]

Political impacts of a historical and polarizing election felt on KO’s campus

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020Teddy Crowther

by Teddy Crowther ’21 and Ashleigh Stepnowski ’21 Across the entire country, the United States’ presidential election has captivated the attention of people across the nation, including KO’s own campus. On Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, the Associated Press, along with many other media organizations, called the presidential election with Former Vice President Joe Biden narrowly […]

KO moves to in-person learning for fall semester

October 9, 2020January 4, 2021Teddy Crowther

By: Ashleigh Stepnowski ’22 and Teddy Crowther ’22 For the 2020-2021 school year, Kingswood Oxford has faced a daunting task as the coronavirus pandemic has impeded the school’s ability to begin a normal school year. Thus, the start of this school year has been complete with extensive health and safety regulations, social distancing and mask […]

Senior events celebrate the graduating class despite online learning

June 1, 2020May 29, 2020Teddy Crowther

By Teddy Crowther ’22 and Ashleigh Stepnowski ’22 As the school year comes to a close, KO seniors and faculty have faced a difficult task in creating traditional senior events that can be both effective and celebratory, while still occurring primarily online. During a normal school year, many events celebrated the seniors in the spring, […]

Online learning decisions: inside the transition from campus to computer

April 10, 2020April 9, 2020Teddy Crowther

Over the past two weeks, KO’s entire community has undergone a substantial transition to online learning due to the coronavirus pandemic. The transition has proven challenging for many administrators and teachers, but the school is still determined to give students the best opportunities possible for their education. This transition into online learning has been given […]

Students can opt into English classes

March 6, 2020December 7, 2020Teddy Crowther

Over the past few months, the English department at KO has made changes to the student placement process for the next school year. Previously, the department had used a teacher-placement model but is now switching to a student-decision model in hopes that students can recognize their needs for an English class and choose accordingly. English […]