Kingswood Oxford celebrates grandparents, friends

West Hartford resident Elise Namnoum hugs grandmother, Elizabeth Sava. Submitted

 A school tradition drew 250 family and friends to the West Hartford campus of Kingswood Oxford for its middle school's celebration of "Grandparent's and Special Friend's Day".
Students escorted guests through a program that featured performances by the school's jazz band and Choraliers, classroom visits and lunch in the KO dining hall.
"The smiles and hugs said it all," said Debra Coleman Hyde '68, KO's director of Institutional Advancement. "This day is a wonderful tradition that highlights the importance of our extended family as an integral part of the KO community and the very special relationships these people share with our students."
Head of School Dennis Bisgaard expressed his gratitude to those who made time and in some cases traveled a distance for the special event, reminding the guests they were welcome anytime. For photos, visit www.kingswoodoxford.org/grandparentsday.