Written by Zara Khemlani This spring, the Rye Country Day School’s Boys Varsity Tennis Team has been gearing up for a thrilling and competitive season. In early March, the team went on an intensive training trip in Hilton Head, South Carolina, where they practiced for seven hours per day. Guided by Coach Shea, Coach Smith, and captains Darren Wong ‘26, Lincoln Feng ‘26, and Francisco … Continue reading Boys Varsity Tennis
Wriiten by Molly Hart There’s a charged energy in the air this spring as the varsity softball team takes the field; cleats pounding, bats cracking, and attitudes elevated. Having already experienced a season filled with growth, determination, and a taste of success, the Wildcats are marching forward with confidence and purpose. Beginning the season with an excursion to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, the team … Continue reading Varsity Softball Season Begins
Written by Bella Wise With a current record of 7-2 overall and ranked second in the FAAs, the Boys Varsity Baseball team is ‘cooking’ this season (or, as Colin Lauri ‘25 put it, “the ’Cats are sizzling.”). Despite losing five of their top pitchers due to injuries (Ollie Smith ‘26, Blake James ‘25, Jackson Koslow ‘26, Nico Stefanoni ‘25, and Ethan Shales ‘25), the Wildcats … Continue reading No Pitchers? No Problem.
Written by Bella Wise With a strong 6-3 record and steady leadership from Captains Blake Jachman ‘25, James Murphy ‘25, Milin Torgalkar ‘26, and Ari Israel ‘25, the Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse team is off to a great start. The season kicked off with the spring training trip to IMG Academy in Florida, where the team practiced three times a day, watched lacrosse film, and bonded … Continue reading From “Tralelero” to “Tralala”… and Somehow, Victory
Written By Abigail Smith Energy is high coming off the NYSAIS Championship last season and with current wins stacking up as the RCDS Girls Varsity Lacrosse team makes a bold statement: they’re here to win. The Spring Training trip to Clearwater, Florida, a perfect mix of bonding and building, helped the team build chemistry through shared challenges and activities, whether it was beachside ice cream … Continue reading Wildcats Dominate Early: Girls Varsity Lacrosse Charging Into the Season
Written by Isa Pierry Apt in six different instruments (piano, clarinet, guitar, saxophone, trumpet, and drums), senior Justin Suquilanda is a music lover and musician at his core. Starting Rye Country Day School in 7th grade, Suquilanda has always felt that the Music Department has been an essential part of his education in the Middle and Upper School. As a senior, many of his classes … Continue reading Just-in Time for a Spotlight on Justin Suquilanda
Written by Colin Lauri The culture of RCDS is very simple: excellence, especially in the realm of academics. Students are expected to maintain great grades in a rigorous course load of 6, 7, or even 8 work-bearing classes at a time. Sounds like a lot, right? Now throw in the countless extra-curricular activities students have to manage as well. Sports, both in and outside of … Continue reading Moving Tests: A Moment of Empathy
Written by Blake James “Hey, Mr. Worrall, did everyone take the test today? I have a question about number four,” I asked. “No,” Mr. Worrall replied, “Something like seven kids haven’t taken it yet.” RCDS states on its website that its mission is to “offer a challenging program that stimulates individuals to achieve their maximum potential.” Yet, this current program contains a significant flaw: moving … Continue reading Moving Tests: A Shortcut That’s Holding Us Back
Written By: Zara Khemlani On the Rye Country Day School campus, a new anaerobic digester, nicknamed ZEUS, will help turn student and faculty food waste into a fertilizer called “Soil Sauce.” ZEUS stands for Zero Emission Upcycling System, and the school is partnering with Ecotone Renewables, an agriculture service based in Pennsylvania, to maintain the composter. The company’s initiative is to “Empower Sustainable Communities” and … Continue reading Rye Country Day School’s New Sustainability Initiative: ZEUS
Written by Lila Al-Omoush and Aarshia Pandey As the Rye Country Day School (RCDS) Indoor Track Team continues its impressive season, they showcase remarkable strength across every competition. With one of their largest teams ever competing in 15 different events, the Wildcats are constantly pushing their limits and setting their sights on NYSAIS and state championships. A key element of the team’s success lies in … Continue reading Indoor Track Postseason Report
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