Written by Lily Leand and Juliette Moore This past November, in the heart of the holiday season, Rye Country Day School buzzed with excitement for the annual Holiday Boutique and Book Fair. Traditionally known for its vast array of books, this year’s fair took an unexpected turn. The book count saw a noticeable dip, making way for more boutiques that added a new touch of … Continue reading Booked Out
Written by Amelie Goacher The recycling challenge has begun! With a month-long, all-school event from November 15 to December 15, the time for sustainability to shine has arrived. Are you ready to compete for the best sorting of recyclables? Between the Lower, Middle, and Upper school, winning will be no easy feat. As each division strives for first place, this challenge aims to provoke a … Continue reading Recycling Challenge
Written by Alexandra Steyn The fall play 1984 was performed on November 10 and 11 by fifteen Rye Country Day Upper School students across grade levels. Based on George Orwell’s dystopian novel, 1984 is an eerie warning of the future and the dangers of a totalitarian society. 1984 takes place in a world in which freedom and expression have been obliterated and each movement is … Continue reading 1984’s Significance Today
Written by Tia Agarwal With musical prep in full swing, the cast list set and songs ready to practice, the theater department is working hard to bring the musical to life. Led by Mr. Hogan, Ms. Marcell, and Ms. Ciaccia, this year’s musical Into the Woods is going to be an ensemble masterpiece. The original 1987 Broadway production directed by Steven Sondheim won three Tony … Continue reading Directional Debut
Written by Mia Herz and Isa Pierry While it may seem that Debate Team is a well established team, in reality, its success has come just from the last two years, a quite shocking fact considering that RCDS is known to be an elite private school. After the RCDS shutdown during the pandemic, the Debate Team was meeting infrequently, not attending tournaments, and having no … Continue reading Platypus Debaters?
Written by Mia Herz A new year of juniors brings in new feelings of excitement, responsibility, and ownership, leading to transformations in the beloved junior lounge. Although at Rye Country Day School there is no technical lounge, for years juniors have often gravitated towards the garden level space. The class of 2025 has found a home on the first floor and they are certainly taking … Continue reading Lounge Lowdown
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Written by Bella Wise On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the RCDS Girls Varsity Volleyball Team matched up against Greenwich Academy. In the first set, the Wildcats were down by twelve points, and despite a slight comeback, the Wildcats still lost the set by two points. After losing the first two sets, the Wildcats crushed the Gators with a 25-9 win. The fourth set was slightly … Continue reading Dig, Tip, Chase!
Written by Tara McIntosh After winning their 5th consecutive NYSAIS Championship last year, the Girls Varsity Field Hockey team is more determined than ever to carry on the RCDS legacy at the upcoming end of season tournament. Senior Captains Natalia Kochut ‘24 and Grace Allen ‘24 hope to lead the team to victory, and have already established their leadership based on the teams results so … Continue reading Field Hockey Phenomenons
