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 Hana Haxhaj truly dresses to impress. With her colorful wardrobe and seasonal-inspired outfits, she never misses a beat when it comes to her clothing. Ranging from fun shoes to a leather jacket, Hana is always coordinated and confident in her outfits. Hana would describe her style as very mood-based. She picks her outfits at […]
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How old would you say the average business owner is? 40 years old? Maybe 50? How about 14. Sophomore Leo Liu is the owner of a nonprofit youth basketball organization that he built from the ground up. His team, Super Meteors, operates out of more than 14 states and eight major cities. Leo’s goal is […]
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Ava Cashman: What is your favorite restaurant in West Hartford? Kyle Reynolds: Harvest. I love harvest. I admittedly haven’t tried a lot of them. Mr. Bane always tries to get me to go to Vinted. Harvest is my favorite. I’m quick to go there after shows or musicals, but they close too early, which is […]
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This past semester, during the middle school’s Skills and Incubator classes, a group of 11 Middle School girls participated in class led by English teacher Beth Repp and drama teacher Matthew Wiggin, in preparation for Mr. Wiggin’s trip to Rwanda to teach both Public Speaking and drama for two weeks. This class took a deep […]
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It’s March of 2023, the spring of Esco Greene’s senior year. Working early mornings and late nights trying to perfect his clothing brand design, Esco Greene finally finds a design that he likes and one that represents him. A sprawling white tree against a black background covers the entire front side of the hoodie. 0808, […]
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He came on the scene years ago, making his presence known throughout the school. Coaches on other teams don’t phase him. Handling the schedules for every team on campus doesn’t phase him. Washing the countless nets of jerseys doesn’t phase him. Back in his heyday, he could jump over cars when he felt like it. […]
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When I first walked into Upper School science teacher Graham Hegeman’s classroom during my freshman year, I felt like I had just walked into an aquarium. A year later, that feeling stays the same. Fish tanks are scattered around the large classroom, lining the walls. Giant paper mache fish hang from the ceiling, covering the […]
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