Every Tuesday, the entire Upper School shuffles into Roberts Theater (as of lately, Hewett) to attend an assembly. Granted, assemblies are far from the most exciting events at school—usually, they’re preceded with mild protest, slumped shoulders, and some amount of sighing. After they’re over, you can hear whispers upon leaving the auditorium: “This couldn’t have […]
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With the second semester just underway, many students are sad to wave goodbye to their first semester electives. Whether it be Ceramics, Intro to Biomedical Science, or The Art of Watching Film, students enjoyed the opportunity to explore unique interests inside the classroom. Personally, I will definitely miss my Introduction to Finance class. The elective […]
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With the dreaded midterm season upon us, students and faculty are looking forward to a much needed and well deserved winter break. The start of this break comes with the highly anticipated Paul W. “Frosty” Francis Kingswood Invitational Tournament, known to most students as the KITs. A beloved tradition on campus, the KITs are a […]
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Midterms are widely regarded among students as one of the most stressful periods of the school year. Normal exams are difficult, but back-to-back tests on everything covered in a particular course over a semester that determines 15% of your grade can be exponentially more demanding. In the past, KO has set midterms in a three-day […]
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With the dreaded midterm season upon us, students and faculty are looking forward to a much needed and well deserved winter break. The start of this break comes with the highly anticipated Paul W. “Frosty” Francis Kingswood Invitational Tournament, known to most students as the KITs. A beloved tradition on campus, the KITs are a […]
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With the school year well underway, most students have adjusted to their classes and formed connections with new teachers. As a senior, something I have particularly enjoyed is the opportunity to take more classes this year tailored to my interests. Every spring at KO, students meet with their advisor and parents to design their course […]
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If you ask students what their least favorite part of the school timetable is, you might hear a common complaint: the 15-minute break. Awkwardly jammed in between classes at the end of the day, the break occurs at 2:00 p.m. and pushes the end of the school day to 3:15 p.m. The break was created […]
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With daily sights on campus of a buzzing Senior Green, thoughtful class discussions, and cheering fans on the turf, it’s safe to say that the 2023-2024 school year is underway. It’s hard to believe that we’ve already reached the end of September. This means that I will be graduating with the rest of the class […]
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When you ask students about their favorite class at KO, they will often tell you about an elective they are taking. Electives are an integral component of the KO education, and they offer students an opportunity to explore areas of interest that often wouldn’t be covered in a typical class. However, as rising Form 5 […]
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As the school year winds down, this marks the last KO News issue of the 2022-2023 school year. Luckily for me, this means that I’ve survived the infamous junior year, excluding final exams that will take place in just a few days. As I look ahead to being a senior in August, I’m left wondering […]
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