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SCOPE: Student-Centered Outreach, Partnership, and Enrichment

Written by Sophia Shen As the school day comes to an end for Rye Country Day Upper School students, several students step back into the classroom as teachers, creating a world of engagement for younger students from neighboring school districts. Student-Centered Outreach, Partnership, and Enrichment (SCOPE) is one of Rye Country Day’s many public-purpose programs designed to support the nearby community. On Mondays and Wednesdays … Continue reading SCOPE: Student-Centered Outreach, Partnership, and Enrichment

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Addressing Gender Imbalance in STEM Courses at RCDS: Finding Support Systems to Equality

Written by Alexandra Steyn Honors math classes at RCDS are notoriously difficult. On any given day, you may see a group of students huddled together, poring over a page of a math textbook or anxiously working through a challenging homework problem. Higher-level science classes, such as AP Physics or AP Chemistry, teach difficult concepts and material as well. As Upper School students—especially upperclassmen—navigate the formidable … Continue reading Addressing Gender Imbalance in STEM Courses at RCDS: Finding Support Systems to Equality

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Arts

Exploring the World of Theater as RCDS students see Broadway’s Maybe Happy Ending

Written by Mia Herz On Wednesday, January 15, the Drama and Dance students got the unique opportunity to travel to New York City and attend a Broadway performance. This year, the students were able to see Maybe Happy Ending, a performance set in the future in Seoul, Korea. The play follows outdated robots as they come to understand loneliness and strive for a connection in … Continue reading Exploring the World of Theater as RCDS students see Broadway’s Maybe Happy Ending

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Tights, Knights, and Go-Go’s Delights: RCDS Goes Totally Head Over Heels!

Written by Lillian Pereira Of the many opportunities offered to the students of Rye Country Day School during the winter season, none are as theatrical as the upcoming school musical. With lyrics taken from 80s rock group The Go-Gos, Head Over Heels, our winter musical, is shaking up to be one for the ages. Based on the play The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia by 16th-century … Continue reading Tights, Knights, and Go-Go’s Delights: RCDS Goes Totally Head Over Heels!

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Events

Omny Taiko Takes Center Stage

Written by Izzy Bernie On Friday, January 10, RCDS students were swept away by the thunderous energy of Taiko drumming as the Omny Taiko group performed at the annual Leibman Concert. This yearly event, generously sponsored by the Leibman Family, brings a unique cultural or artistic group to the school each year, and this year’s selection did not disappoint.  Taiko, a traditional Japanese drumming art … Continue reading Omny Taiko Takes Center Stage

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Sports

Fencing Midseason Report

Written by Camila Reyna The fencing season has been off to a great start! Our RCDS fencing team, led by its four coaches and six captains, has not lost any meets at this point in the season! This team has fenced Grace Church School NYC, Avenues School, Masters, and LREI High School. Throughout the season, the more experienced fencers have been assisting those newer to … Continue reading Fencing Midseason Report

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Indoor Track and Field Midseason Report

Written by Chiara Perkins As winter sets in, the RCDS Indoor Track and Field team is off to a phenomenal start. Over the past month, athletes have been training tirelessly, balancing workouts on campus, at the Underdome in Mount Vernon, at the Armory, and in the fitness center to ensure peak performance.  The team’s hard work is already paying off with some notable accomplishments. The … Continue reading Indoor Track and Field Midseason Report

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RCDS Wrestlers Ready for the Mat

Written by Sophia Maldonado The RCDS wrestling team is looking forward to their upcoming FAA and NYSAIS tournaments as three of their players have qualified for the Westchester County Championships on January 25, one of them being Kenji Clark ‘29, one of the four new eighth graders on the team. Their practices have been filled with hard work and diligence as their team focuses on … Continue reading RCDS Wrestlers Ready for the Mat

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Boys Hockey Scores Big in Cross-Town ‘Rye-valry’ Victory

Written by Isa Pierry On the evening of Friday the 17, the RCDS hockey rink roared to life when the Rye Country Day Wildcats beat the Rye High Garnets on a thrilling overtime goal. Although it is unclear if Paul Heintz ‘27 or Jacob Tucznio ‘27, off an assist from Lachlan Bommer ‘25, slotted the puck into the back of the net, it is undeniable … Continue reading Boys Hockey Scores Big in Cross-Town ‘Rye-valry’ Victory

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