Written by Zara Khemlani The Rye Country Day School Girls Varsity Ice Hockey team has had a remarkable winter season, with a record of 7 wins and 2 exhilarating ties. Led by their accomplished captains, Julia Heintz ‘25 and Freya Collins ‘26, the team has made significant strides. Heintz reflected on the season so far and highlighted some of the team’s victories. She shared, “2 … Continue reading Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Midseason Report
Written by Bella Wise If you have ever wanted to watch athletic grit combined with frustrated teenage determination while trapped in what looks like an oversized shoebox, then Boys Varsity Squash matches are the place to be. But, don’t be deceived by the size of the court: within this large shoebox is a game of strategy, resilience, speed, lunges, and so much sweat to the … Continue reading Life in the Shoebox as 4x NYSAIS Champions
Written by Bella Wise As the winter weeks dwindle to a close, the Boys Varsity Basketball team continues to demonstrate their skill, perseverance, and teamwork in a series of competitive matchups. On Tuesday, January 4, RCDS traveled to Connecticut to face King in a thrilling game. The starting lineup consisted of Captain Lucius Liu ‘26, Captain Amir Hogans ‘26, Shamar Williams ‘25, Henry Kosann ‘27, … Continue reading Boys Basketball End-of-Season Report
Written by Camila Reyna English: Dr. Katz: Caucasia by Danzy Senna Genre: Literary Fiction It is a story about two sisters, Cole and Birdie, born with a Black father and white mother. After their parents separate, the sisters are continents apart. Birdie faces an issue as she wants to find her sister but risks going against her mother’s wishes. Mr. Cerpa: The Great Transition by … Continue reading Faculty Book Recommendations
Written by Kayla Parameswaran Navigating the recruitment process can feel extremely overwhelming, but for senior Willow Edwards ‘25, it is a journey of persistence, planning, and a whole lot of emails. Now committed to Colgate University for softball, Edwards reflects on the successes, challenges, and lessons learned as she prepares to take her game to the next level. Edwards’ recruitment story starts much earlier than … Continue reading More Than a Game: Willow Edwards’ Guide to the College Recruitment Process
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
Written by Isa Pierry On February 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, the Jewish Community Circle (JCC) will be hosting its first Shabbat, a weekly holiday that celebrates Saturday as the Jewish day of rest. Hosted by student leaders Maya Maymin ‘27, Alexandra Steyn ‘27, and Chase Talpins ‘27 and faculty advisors Dr. Levey, Ms. Klarfeld, and Dr. Katz, this Shabbat aims at uniting the … Continue reading First On Campus Shabbat
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
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
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!
