Category: Features

01000001. These 8 characters may mean nothing to you, but for coders such as senior Will Burstein, this is simply the binary number for the letter a. Having been interested in the world of coding since he was 10 years old, this common knowledge has extended itself into proficiency in a variety of coding languages […]

It’s a Monday morning at 9:30, and where are you? Your advisee group, most likely. The frequent meeting of advisee groups is a selling point for KO, often mentioned to prospective families on tours, in interviews, and on the website. The school obviously believes in the importance of students feeling a close connection with their […]

“Biking for me is a way to not only stay in shape, but to see new places, meet new people, and support a variety of causes,” said English teacher Ron Monroe, avid cyclist. As a child, Mr. Monroe liked to bike around his neighborhood and with his friends. Later, in his late twenties and thirties, […]

We all know administrative assistant Lindsay Perkins as an indispensable part of the Kingswood Oxford community, but many do not know of her talent and love for the culinary arts. Currently, Mrs. Perkins is the founder and owner of Lindsay Culinary, an online page where she shares recipes and pictures of what she’s baked. Mrs. […]

Over the years, a number of KO students have planned fundraisers, initiated clubs, and promoted organizations close to their hearts; however, these are often one-time events. This is certainly not the case for the yearly clothing and linen drive started by the three Vaughn sisters: freshman Alina Vaughn, junior Annelise Vaughn, and senior Ainsley Vaughn. […]

At KO’s Club Fair, held on Friday, September 27 during PLB, KO students were able to hear from club leaders about their clubs. Two clubs that gathered a large amount of interest from the student body were the Bonsai Club, led by senior James Ravalese, and the Asian Culture Club, led by sophomores David Shi […]

It’s that time of year again: the days are getting shorter, Starbucks is selling pumpkin spice lattes again, and the leaves have shifted into a brilliant collage of red and orange. That’s right, autumn has finally arrived, and with the changing of the seasons comes one of the most anticipated and spookiest days of the […]

Care beyond self is among the core values at KO that students follow in their daily lives. This fall, the varsity boys soccer team exemplified this value, by coming together to support their teammate. Senior John Doar has been fighting and recovering from cancer since the beginning of this past summer. Unfortunately, this meant that […]