Written by Bella Wise CROP decided to do a special interview segment with a few of the Varsity Football Captains, Blake James ‘25 (LB/OL), Colin Lauri ‘25 (QB), Zander Stempel ‘25 (DE/OL), and Chris Emmet ‘25 (RB/DB). All have been playing football in their respective positions since they were five years old. CROP: Is there a coach or athlete that you look up to as … Continue reading From Huddle to Muddle: A Sideline Chat
Written by Bella Wise Varsity Football has had a rough start so far, losing 22-9 against Hopkins, 34-14 versus King, 32-22 to Poly Prep, and 15-14 against Pingry. Despite these rocky games, key players have stood out: Captains Chris Emmet ‘25 and Amir Hogans ‘26 have both reached the end zone 3 and 2 times respectively, and Captain Colin Lauri ‘25 has thrown for 450 … Continue reading Football Midseason Report
Written by Sophia Shen Roaring cheers, touchdowns, barbecue. These are some of the many staples of Wildcat Weekend. With the event creeping up on Saturday, October 19th, students, families, faculty, and alumni alike are eagerly anticipating the annual tradition with excitement. Prior to Saturday, students can engage in thrilling and amusing spirit days throughout the week, including the usual rituals of blue and gold day, … Continue reading Wildcat Weekend 2024
Written by Jenny Xu The reigning league champions are heading into the season with big goals: win back-to-back titles for the first time in history. While the Boys Varsity Football Team lost some key players from last year, younger players added new talent and coaches have developed them into starters, ensuring the team stays strong. The season didn’t get off to an easy start, with … Continue reading Football Bounce Back
Written by Daphne Panie Boys’ Varsity Soccer is very excited to be back for another fantastic season! Practices started in August, during preseason. The team focused on offense and defense, trying and combining different formations to determine the best one, and spent time in the gym to build strength and conditioning. The practices are now generally centered around passing drills, shooting and getting to know … Continue reading Men’s Soccer Preview
Written by Isa Pierry Welcome back Wildcats! Although I don’t normally love to disclose this, the first article I ever wrote for the Rye Crop emerged from a meticulous reading of the WikiHow page titled “How to Write an Article: Step-by-Step Guide (With Examples).” That was three years ago during my freshman year. I like to think that I have come a long way since … Continue reading Advice for First Years
Written by Mia Herz With the start of every new school year, there is a new group of senior students excited to begin their final year of high school. When the upper school started on September 3rd, 2024, the class of 2025 began the school year with an immense amount of school spirit and anticipation for the year ahead. After years of waiting to be … Continue reading Senior Traditions
Written by Alexandra Steyn The Upper School schedule needs a major overhaul. The schedule changed slightly this year: House is only five minutes and there is five minutes’ passing time between blocks, shortening each period to an hour. I recognize the difficulty of building a schedule that satisfies everyone. I know how hard the Upper School administration works to create the schedule, and I do … Continue reading Gambling Against Class Time
Written by Amelie Goacher On September 4th, the entire Upper School piled together to participate in the annual activities fair. With upperclassmen shamelessly begging for recruits to join their clubs and lowerclassmen delighting in the hordes of sweets bribing them to sign up, the activity fair enabled students to connect across different grades, interests, and friendship groups. For the new freshmen, this opportunity to connect … Continue reading Chaos, Carnage and Community
Written by Isa Pierry Guess who’s back? The 13 year reigning champions of the NYSAIS tournament, the RCDS Field Hockey team! Led by captains Julia Heintz ‘25, Dorel Dunkley ’25, and Clare Keating ’26, the Field Hockey team started off strong this pre-season, a clear indicator of what lies ahead as they seek to secure yet another state championship. Starting their season off strong playing … Continue reading On the Path Towards Victory (Again!)
