Writing KO's story since 1972
As her time at KO comes to an end, senior Ashley Buckingham finds herself reflecting fondly on the past three years she’s spent working on the KO News. Serving as Editor-in-Chief on the 2023-24 staff, Ashley brought consistency, enthusiasm and hard work to the paper every single month. Whether she was writing her “Wyvern’s Tale” […]
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Senior Audrey Karasik has been an influential member of the KO News, writing strong investigative articles and overall contributing positively to the paper. Audrey joined the KO News her sophomore year and wrote as an associate news editor in her freshman and sophomore years. “Come junior year, I was worried about juggling my studies with […]
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The court fell silent as the player stepped up to the crisp, white, free-throw line. The loud cheering had diminished, replaced with an awkward emptiness. However, everyone’s eyes were focused on the ball, entranced, and anxiously waiting for what was going to happen next. The player lined up, readied the shot, and released. You could […]
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Ava Cashman: What is your favorite restaurant in West Hartford or the local area? Catherine Schieffelin: West Hartford is tough because it’s so hard to find parking. When I do come into West Hartford, I think my go-to is Savoy or Max Burger. I love Savoy because I love pizza, it’s got good drinks, you […]
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The KO News is incredibly grateful to have had Ava Cashman on our staff for the past three years. Throughout this time, Ava has been an essential member, sharing her passion, commitment, and leadership skills with the community. She especially values the meaningful connections she has made with both students and faculty. “My favorite part […]
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Emma Baringer has been an essential member of the KO News, adding incredible talent, work-ethic, and collaboration to the team. Emma joined KO News as a sophomore after taking journalism as a freshman. She has had a breadth of experience in the KO News department as an Associate News Editor, Head Investigator Editor, and Managing […]
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Dogs truly are a man’s best friend, and that’s clearly evident when you see Upper School English teacher David Hild with his new puppy, Josie. After only being at KO for about a month and a half, Josie seems to be fitting in just right. As everyone knows, KO and the Hild family lost their […]
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When walking down the halls of CT, one teacher’s smile and outfit will always brighten a student’s day. We all know and love her: Upper School science teacher Kathleen DiSanto. From her colorful clothes to her fashionable shoes, Ms. DiSanto always knows how to put together some of KO’s best outfits throughout the week. Ms. […]
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The Lunar New Year is an annual 15-day festival celebrated by Asian cultures across the world. From family reunions to bright fireworks, families engage in diverse traditions during the New Year. This remains true at KO, where students celebrate in unique ways. Upper School Chinese teacher Daphne Wang celebrates the Lunar New Year with food, […]
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Ava Cashman: What is your favorite restaurant in West Hartford? Peter Jones: Probably Vinted. AC: That’s a good one. Favorite TV show or movie? PJ: That’s ever-changing. My wife and I have gotten into watching episodic shows, as opposed to entire movies. I think of TV shows as the way TV shows used to be, […]
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