On Wednesday, Oct. 16, members of the KO community got together for a unique opportunity to participate in KO’s newest tradition, Ballroom Night. Organized by Performing Arts Chair and Director of Theater, Kyle Reynolds, the night was one of growth, laughter, joy, and new opportunities. Professional ballroom dancers Jayden Leighty and Susanna Westcott offered a […]
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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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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 a child, senior Julia Sohn explored every artistic medium she could get her hands on. A self-identified “typical artsy kid,” she always enjoyed drawing diagrams in class and pursued art both in the classroom and as a hobby. This past summer, Julia participated in a photography residency with the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art […]
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From jazz band to concert choir, KO offers a wide variety of performing arts courses—one of which led Musician of the Month, senior Anna Ollenschleger, to discover her passion for the saxophone. Anna originally played the clarinet, a woodwind instrument. She picked up the clarinet in sixth grade and has been immersed in music ever […]
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The after-school art program, offered as an extracurricular activity in the winter season, provides a deadline-free and supportive space for students to explore different mediums, add to their portfolios, or simply relax while exercising their creativity. In line with a shift in the structure of certain academic classes, after-school art will become an IMPACT course […]
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On Friday, May 10, members of the Kingswood Oxford community gathered in Roberts Theater and Alumni Hall to enjoy KO’s fourth annual Arts Night, named this year in honor of former KO art teacher Patricia Rosoff. Arts Night began as a way to celebrate the arts throughout the pandemic, with the performances traditionally occurring outside […]
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On Friday, May 3, Kingswood Oxford’s KOffeehouse had their final event, marking the end of a very successful year for the club. KOffeehouse is a club led and organized by sophomore Gordon Beck. The club hosts multiple events over the course of the school year where students can showcase their singing and instrumental abilities. This […]
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Growing up surrounded by musicians, junior Owen Roy became curious about the process of music production at a young age. He took up the piano early on and then began experimenting with music production during the quarantine in 2020. Since then, he hasn’t stopped exploring digital music, collaborating with other artists and constantly expanding his […]
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Junior Els Morris is an avid artist in our community, having explored many forms of art and produced numerous works during her time at KO. This month, we honor Els as she has grown immensely as an artist both on and off campus. When it comes to experience, Els has had it all. She started […]
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