At the start of the second semester, Co-Director of Roberts Center for Leadership Kelly Anstead and Director of College Counseling and Co-Director of Roberts Center for Leadership Jami Silver introduced a new leadership group, the KO Changemakers, allowing freshmen and sophomores to continue projects started in the Leadership Impact Lab class. The class worked on […]
The Celebration of Kingswood Oxford (CKO) took place in the Community Commons on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, to bring together parents, teachers, and alums to enjoy a fun night out while also serving as a fundraiser for the school. Held every two years, CKO is both a fundraising event and a way to get parents […]
The kick-start of eighth grader Natalie Malinowski’s career in the arts occurred when she was only 7 years old. Now, Natalie is starring in plays, working with renowned artists, and diving deep into the world of art. Natalie’s career started early, when her mom saw on Facebook that the Hartford Yard Goats were looking for […]
Sophomore Evelyn Nelson has turned the art room into one of her favorite spaces to go to at KO during any spare time she has. She paints and draws to express herself, but also sees time in the art room as a chance to rest and take a break from KO’s rigorous school life. Although […]
Nine high school a capella groups competed in the Wyvern Invitational A Capella Festival (WIAF) on Jan. 24 from 6:30 p.m.-9:35 p.m. in Roberts Theater to help raise money for Team Tobati. The festival featured Crimson 7 and the Oxfordians from Kingswood Oxford, Onomatopoeia and Peanut Butter & Jelly from Lexington High School, The Grapes […]
For sophomore Alexander Gumkowski, music has always served as a creative outlet in his life. Since before he can remember, Alex has spent countless hours in front of a piano, constantly practicing to improve his skills. A testament to his persistence, Alex has worked with the same teacher for around 10 years, regularly driving a […]
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Sophomore Leo Kollen and junior Nika Garfield, both avid performers, spent time over the summer developing and perfecting their vocal technique. They both attended The Hartt School Summer Vocal Institute, a week-long intensive hosted by the Community Division of the University of Hartford, filled with masterclasses, vocal coaching, and more performance-related activities. Nika described a […]
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For many teens, going to summer camp is a special experience for building bonds and learning new skills. This summer, senior Ava Cashman had the opportunity to attend the renowned GRAMMY camp, exploring her interest in music business. GRAMMY Camp is a music-based camp that is held all the way across the country in L.A. […]
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On Friday, May 12, KO held its third annual Arts Night. The event allowed for students to perform in front of their families, with performances taking place at the Senior Green, Alumni Hall, and Roberts Theater. Along with musical performances, visual art students were also able to display their artwork in the gallery. With a […]
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Senior Abby Baier is no stranger to photography. Serving as the Managing Photography Editor for the KO News for three years, she brought her own personal touch to every newspaper issue through interesting and unique photos. Abby began experimenting with photography when her parents gave her a camera in her sophomore year. “It was so […]
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Senior Eli Brandt worked tirelessly over the past few weeks to create his own art show, “Naturescapes,” which was shared with the public on Tuesday, May 16, in the art gallery outside of Roberts Theater. In elementary school, Eli began creating paintings inspired by family vacations. “When I came to KO in sixth grade, I […]
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The KO News is excited to announce that this issue’s Musician of the Month is senior guitarist Jack Gold. Jack has been playing guitar since he was six years old and has over 12 years of experience playing. “My mom has videos of me jumping around the kitchen with Queen or Green Day playing,” Jack […]
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On Friday, April 17, KO students had the exciting opportunity to perform in Recital Night, where they could showcase their talents and perform a piece of their choice. At Recital Night, a small group of students came together and performed a wide variety of pieces in front of friends and family in Alumni Hall. With […]
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One of the many things KO prides itself on is its artists, and this month, junior Kami Tarantino is the KO News’ Artist of the Month. Kami started creating art when she was very young. “I used to go to art classes when I was seven, eight years old,” Kami said, “and I always had […]
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Over spring break, some students spent their time lounging on the beach, while others chose to stay home and get some much-needed rest and relaxation. However, for seniors Faith Potter and Sattah Phouthakoun, two weeks off from school didn’t mean a break from pursuing something they both love: dance. Sattah and Faith, who both gave […]
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