Written by Tara McIntosh As we near the end of a fairly short – lived summer, preseason for our fall sport athletes begins, bringing with it the reminder of RCDS spirit and lessening dread for the upcoming school year. Boys varsity soccer specifically, according to captain Jonah Gurion (24’), “hopes to have a successful season”. Jonah himself has been playing soccer for 12 years, and … Continue reading Players on the Pitch
Written by Isa Pierry What is the meaning of life? Is it having direction in life? Or is it living a peaceful and balanced life? Or is it actually your AP scores? This is perhaps one of the most important and debated questions known to philosophers and RCDS students alike. But how does one discuss all the caveats and intricacies related to this philosophical question … Continue reading Rye’s New Philosophy
Written by Anna Pickette Day 1, June 18th: a group of fifteen students and two teachers got on a flight headed for El Paso, Texas. Our mission was to learn about the realities of the US-Mexico border and to humanize the topic of immigration.We landed late afternoon in 100 degree weather, excited to start the program. On the way to baggage claim, we were greeted … Continue reading On the Borderline
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Written by Isabel Tiburcio Rye Country Day School: an elite private K-12 college preparatory school known for its insane matriculation list and academics. With an emphasis on creating well-rounded leaders who truly embody our school’s motto, “not for self, but for service,” the school has embraced public purpose, arts, and innovation initiatives. But, there’s been an oversight. Picture this: You’re an RCDS tour guide walking … Continue reading Missing Toolbox
Julia Kroin & Bella Wise— The all too relevant Caps and Gowns debate comes to fruition on this special edition Rye Crop podcast. We interviewed notable faculty and peers including student body president Tyler Moyer, head of school Randall Dunn, and more. Tune in here for the episode. Continue reading Podcast: Caps and Gowns
Julia Marrinan– Picture this: it’s 8:20 a.m. You’ve pulled into the junior lot, and it’s completely full. Cars are lined up against the fence. You have no choice but to pull back out onto Boston Post Road and drive around to the senior lot. Every junior has experienced this situation… or some variation. Controversy over who lays claim to which parking lot has plagued the … Continue reading Parking Lot Wars Between Juniors and Seniors Escalate to New Levels
Jared Perlmutter– The RCDS class of 2023 class is about to graduate after a long and rigorous four years of hard work, standardized testing, and college applications. This class will finally be free from the pressures of high school. Thank. Goodness. Say goodbye to all nighters, calc exams, and the tyranny of early morning classes. This should be a good thing… right? Surprisingly, not all … Continue reading Life After High School: High School
Julia Marrinan– Over the past year, the RCDS marketing team has begun increasing the school’s social media presence; the RCDS instagram has become more active, and its content level has skyrocketed. The athletic department even has launched its own instagram account. Parents, students, and faculty, however, have begun complaining that there is still a lack of content from the marketing team. In an Instagram post … Continue reading Marketing Team Announces New Content Plan
Shaurya Grover– Rye Country Day School recently announced that it will be ramping up its academic program after no students were accepted into Yale this year. Apparently, the school was caught off guard by the fact that Ivy League admissions committees don’t just automatically accept anyone who has attended a fancy private school. Parents and students alike are disappointed that their golden ticket to the … Continue reading RCDS Revamps Academic Rigor after Nobody Gets into Yale
Robert Wang– Although the end of the school year is only a month away, senioritis has spread like a highly contagious virus. In fact, its impact has already risen to an unprecedented level. In an attempt to regain control of their academic lives, as well as their sanity, the seniors at RCDS have devised unique methods to combat the onslaught of laziness, procrastination, and Netflix … Continue reading Senioritis: The Predictable Annual Virus
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