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Each year, elections are held to determine the next members of the Student Government’s Executive Committee. The three positions that students can run for are Speaker, Secretary, and Treasurer. This year, junior Nick Tippner won the role of speaker while sophomore Stella Zimmer was voted secretary. Any candidate who chooses to run for a position […]
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On Thursday, May 18, 19 seniors who have attended KO since Upper Prep gathered with family and faculty for the annual Seven Year Dinner. The dinner is organized by Middle School French teacher and Associate Head of the Middle School Kathryn Dunn, who works in concert with the advancement office to plan the night. The […]
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On Friday, May 26, students, faculty, and family gathered to celebrate the graduation of the Kingswood Oxford class of 2023 at the 111th Commencement Ceremony. English Department Chair Catherine Schieffelin delivered the commencement address, which focused on the importance of mentorship and growth. At 10:30 a.m., the program began with the procession of trustees, administrators, […]
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On Friday, April 28, the Upper School hosted Grandparents Day for the first time in several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only were grandparents welcomed to campus, but students were able to invite a grand-friend as well. Grandparents arrived on campus at 8:30 a.m. and were free to relax in the lobby area […]
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On Sunday, April 30, KO’s Power of Women group hosted four female speakers for the fifth annual Spring Forum. Senior POW executive committee chairs Alyssa Temkin, Maggie Dwyer, and Tess Chapman led the engaging discussion with the help of Director of Leadership Giving and KO Power of Women Advisor Jayne Rotter. The panelists were Angela […]
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On Friday, April 21, KO students, faculty, family, and friends gathered in Roberts Theater to see thread’s Fashion Show, “a common thread,” Benefitting The Village for Families & Children. thread is KO’s student-run fashion magazine, founded and created by junior Ava Cashman in the spring of 2021. This year, thread decided to support The Village […]
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On Tuesday, April 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., juniors attended the Hartford Area Independent Secondary School College Counselors Association (HAISSCCA) College Fair at the Westminster School in Simsbury. The HAISSCCA College Fair presents an opportunity for students to learn more about certain colleges and to meet the admissions officers that will be reading […]
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On Monday, April 17, KO formally inducted 17 seniors into the Cum Laude Society at the annual Cum Laude dinner. The evening began with the induction ceremony, which took place in Alumni Hall, a new location for the event. This year, the Cum Laude Society inducted the following seniors: Abigail Baier, Elias Brandt, Sophia Brunalli, […]
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Lisa Loeb was appointed as Kingswood Oxford’s new Head of the Upper School by Head of School Tom Dillow on Jan. 18, 2023. Mrs. Loeb has been a teacher at many institutions throughout her career, including Kingswood Oxford. Mrs. Loeb began her teaching career at Choate Rosemary Hall. From there, she worked at KO for […]
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On Wednesday, March 29, KO welcomed around 60 students and their families to campus for the Upper School’s annual Accepted Students Day. A similar event was held on Tuesday, April 4, at the Middle School. When admitted students received their admissions decision on March 10, an invitation to this event was included in the welcome […]
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