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With a record of 4-10, the boys varsity tennis team has faced some tough competition this season. However, the team has continued to work hard and improve their skills, showing a true commitment to the sport. At the start of the season, the team set several objectives for themselves, including improving their skills over time, […]
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On Friday, April 21, KO students, faculty, family, and friends gathered in Roberts Theater to see threadâs Fashion Show, âa common thread,â Benefitting The Village for Families & Children. thread is KOâs student-run fashion magazine, founded and created by junior Ava Cashman in the spring of 2021. This year, thread decided to support The Village […]
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On Tuesday, April 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., juniors attended the Hartford Area Independent Secondary School College Counselors Association (HAISSCCA) College Fair at the Westminster School in Simsbury. The HAISSCCA College Fair presents an opportunity for students to learn more about certain colleges and to meet the admissions officers that will be reading […]
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On Thursday, Feb. 9, Head of School Thomas Dillow announced that school would be closing after 1:30 p.m., and would remain closed through the weekend. This announcement was due to the gastroenteritis illness spreading rapidly throughout the Kingswood Oxford community. Gastroenteritis is a type of norovirus that is very contagious and causes vomiting and diarrhea. […]
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This season, the boys varsity squash has been focusing on improving their skills and doing their best in matches. With a record of 4-5, the team has had a solid season this year. The transition from last season to this season has been a little challenging, as the team lost nine seniors. âThis is definitely […]
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On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the entire Kingswood Oxford community gathered in an assembly to honor and commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Dr. King was a Nobel Peace Prize winner, who earned this award for his nonviolent approach to creating equality for Black Americans. Dr. King helped do this by becoming a founder of […]
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KO boys varsity squash has had a solid season so far, with a record of 3-4; however, the team is looking forward to improving their game as the season continues. At the beginning of the season, their objectives were to have fun playing squash, work hard, and improve their performance in games. âI think weâve […]
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After winning the New England Class C championship last season, the boys varsity squash team is looking forward to another successful season. With nine seniors graduating and only two returning players, the team looks a little different this year. Despite this, there is still plenty of talent, and everyone on the team is looking forward […]
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On Thursday, Nov. 10, KO students traveled to Javits Center in New York City, to take part in the Anti-Defamation Leagueâs âNow is Neverâ leadership conference. The Anti-Defamation League started out as a group that advocated against anti-semitism but is constantly evolving. While this is still their main goal, the ADL has taken on other […]
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After earning a spot in the semi-finals last year, the KO hockey team looks forward to another successful season. During the few pre-season days, players were evaluated on their ability to skate, skill level, and hockey IQ. Head Coach John Hissick is looking forward to working with a mix of new and returning players this […]
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