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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In the corner of my room, I have a bookshelf, with one row dedicated to books I have to read for English class. After they get their time to shine, they return back to the shelf to rot, dust collecting between the pages. I’m sure that this is an experience most high schoolers can relate […]
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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? Andy Krugman: The crazy thing is when I was growing up there were very few restaurants in West Hartford – almost none. If you wanted to eat you went to Hartford. If you wanted to eat out, it was a big deal. West Hartford Center […]
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Sports have the remarkable ability to evoke a wide range of emotions in humans, from joy after a thrilling 1-0 win, to sympathy after a teammate gets injured, to anger after a tie that feels more like a loss, to frustration after making a mistake, to contentment and even laughter after a solid performance. Someone […]
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Just seven short months ago, KO’s class of 2023 had their final hurrah as they moved on to their next journey—college. After catching up with a few of KO’s most recent alumni, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the KO experience and how well it prepares us for what is to come. Faith Potter […]
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Senior Leo Zhang is always dressed to the nines, showing off his fashionable accessories and pieces, such as his jacket and jewelry. As many of us can relate to, Leo chooses his outfits based on his mood for the day. “I wake up in the morning, figure out how I’m feeling, and put something on,” […]
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On Friday, Jan. 12, acclaimed author and storyteller Ibi Zoboi visited Kingswood Oxford as the 41st annual Baird English Symposium Author. Students in the Senior Symposium class spent the fall semester exploring and celebrating her works and enjoyed a private dinner and masterclass with Zoboi during her two-day visit. Senior KO News editors and Symposium […]
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