Year: 2024

Arts

The Winter Student Choreography Showcase

Written By: Isabella Jolicoeur  The Winter Student Choreography Showcase is an annual RCDS event, facilitated by the Dance With a Purpose Club and the Cedar Street Dance Company. The showcase is held to raise money for Dancing Dreams: a nonprofit organization that provides dance lessons to children with physical and medical challenges that prevent them from joining classes in their community. The donations made through … Continue reading The Winter Student Choreography Showcase

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Features

Debate Competition Recap 

Written By: Zara Khemlani  Last month, the Rye Country Day School Debate Team held their first conference with a mix of private and independent schools, and a few independent debaters. In all, there were about 250 individuals who came together to make this event possible, and 144 students who participated in the debate. Isa Pierry ‘25 and Amelie Goacher ‘25 are the captains of the … Continue reading Debate Competition Recap 

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Features

RCDS’s Missing Connections – Why are RCDS Students Skipping Assemblies?

Written By: Mia Herz and Sophia Shen Rye Country Day School recently held a community assembly focused on dialogue, aiming to prepare students for respectful and thoughtful conversations ahead of the presidential election just four days later. Despite the importance of the topic, a significant number of students chose not to attend, raising the question: why are RCDS students skipping assemblies? The gathering was intended … Continue reading RCDS’s Missing Connections – Why are RCDS Students Skipping Assemblies?

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Election Follow Up

Written By: Miles Dinger As election season came to an end, former President Donald Trump recaptured the White House with decisive victories in every swing state. The Republican Party continued their gains with resounding majorities in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Because of the historic nature of this election, the well-informed students of Rye Country Day School were able to form their … Continue reading Election Follow Up

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Arts

Strong Family Concert

Written By: Selena Zhang In keeping with the tradition of inviting incredible dancers and contemporary companies, this year’s Strong Family Concert featured Ailey II. This renowned dance company, founded by the trailblazing Alvin Ailey, is known for nurturing the next generation of modern dancers and celebrated for its dynamic blend of technical mastery and emotional depth. As rehearsal director Shay Bland introduced to the audience, … Continue reading Strong Family Concert

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Events

Fall Formal Recap

Written By: Izzy Bernie, Sadie Kolodner, Chiara Perkins On November 23, the Athletic Center was transformed into Gotham City, setting the stage for a Batman-themed Fall Formal, where students from all grades celebrated the season in style. Hosted by the 12th-grade student government and supported by administration and faculty members, this year’s event combined decorations, music, and a touch of superhero flair to create an … Continue reading Fall Formal Recap

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Events

Junior-Senior Challenge

Written By: Daphné Panie This year’s Junior-Senior Challenge was an engaging and fun event. This annual tradition consisted of a series of challenges in which upperclassmen fought against each other before a winning grade was declared at the end of the day. The ultimate goal of the challenge was to foster “camaraderie within the grades,” said Selena Zhang ‘26, and an opportunity for “some good-natured … Continue reading Junior-Senior Challenge

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Features

Spanish Exchange Program

Written By: Tia Agarwal The Spanish Exchange Program will take place in June, and the participating Spanish students are very excited! The program is hosted by the Modern Languages Department in collaboration with the Oak House School in Barcelona and will take place from May 31 to June 11, 2025. RCDS students will predominantly shadow their student hosts, studying at the school in Spain and … Continue reading Spanish Exchange Program

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Events

Big Fun at the Book Fair

Written By: Lillian Pereira The rows of books lining the room. The smell of popcorn and pretzels packing the gym. The sounds of excited shoppers, looking to get their holiday gifts early. With all of this around, one can only be in one place: the Holiday Boutique and Book Fair. A Parent Association tradition that has developed since the 1970s, this year’s festivities, co-chaired by … Continue reading Big Fun at the Book Fair

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Spotlights

Faculty Spotlight on Ms. Farrell

Written By: Mia Herz If you happened to be in New York City on Sunday, November 3rd you might have caught a glimpse of Ms. Farrell, the beloved Science Department Chair and teacher at Rye Country Day School, running the NYC Marathon. To highlight Ms. Farrell’s impressive feat, The Rye Crop is shining a faculty spotlight on her this month For Ms. Farrell, the path … Continue reading Faculty Spotlight on Ms. Farrell

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