By: Kayla Rosen and Kayla Parameswaran The Rye Country Day School Girls Varsity Hockey team is making its mark this season. Now in their second season competing in the FAA league— which includes Greenwich Academy, Greenwich Country Day School, Sacred Heart, and King School— the team has built strong chemistry. They currently hold a 7-7-1 overall record and a 2-2 league record, placing third overall. … Continue reading Skating Their Way to Success
By George Brown and Ross Kantor As the winter season ramps up, the RCDS Boys Varsity Hockey team continues to build momentum in hopes of clinching a playoff spot. The boys have fought their way to a 6-5-1 record through hard work and dedication on and off the rink. The team has a remarkable 77-46 goal differential, showing their ability to blow out teams and … Continue reading Boys’ Varsity Hockey Shoots for Success in FAA Playoffs
By Anna O’Mary and Reese Morrow Each February, traditions such as candygrams are brought back for another year. Candygrams, a simple yet fun Valentine’s Day tradition, are small Valentine’s gifts students can pay for, which are then delivered to their chosen recipient. This year, the program previously run by Roll-Back was taken over by the Peer Leaders, who worked with Wildscats to offer two package … Continue reading Delivering Kindness with Candygrams
By Mia Herz, Alexandra Steyn, and Lily Leand On Wednesday, February 11, the RCDS community celebrated the Lunar New Year with a performance by the Lina Liu Artist Group. This nonprofit organization’s goal is to educate others on the importance of Eastern culture and artistry. Featuring a Chinese Traditional Lion Dance, Acrobatic performance, and a Bian Lian (face-changing) act, the performance excited the audience, causing … Continue reading Juggling into the (Lunar) New Year
What’s your Crop Confession? “One time an entire math class conspired to set me up with a girl (including the teacher). It did not work out.” “I once stalked a person by just knowing his first name and hobby…I found out his last name, school, and musicals he had done…” “I was secretly responsible for the great Panini Fire of ‘24.” “This girl I know … Continue reading Crop Confessions: Valentine’s Edition
By Sophia Shen Valentine’s Day is surrounded by hearts, flowers, and chocolates, but in Rye Country Day School’s Pinkham building, Valentine’s Day also includes books. On Thursday, February 12 students and faculty gathered in the Pinkham hallway, surrounded by pink decorations and chatting about sci-fi, fantasy, and fiction. A fan favorite Rye Country Day School tradition, Blind Date with a Book was, once again, a … Continue reading Blind Date with a Book Returns to Pinkham
Written By: Camila Reyna When considering all of the clubs at RCDS, Model UN is considerably one of the most unique options that students can participate in. This club, which usually meets in Memorial Hall and is led by Zara Khemlani ‘27 and Kevin Neilinger ‘27, will prepare members for conferences, where they will represent a certain country and an issue that pertains to it. … Continue reading Club Spotlight: Model UN
Written By: Lily Leand Q: What made you want to pursue a career in teaching? A: I never did anything else. It was my first job out of college and it’s still my job 20 years after I graduated from college! I love books very much – my favorite thing growing up was reading, and it is still my favorite thing. I taught writing and … Continue reading Q&A With New Upper School English Teacher Ms. Previti
Written By: Georgina Murphy Whether she is making art, dancing, or learning about the methodology of how authors come up with dystopian worlds, Emilia Allison ‘26 is always up to something. Allison started RCDS in 9th grade and has always loved the school and its community. One important aspect of her life that has always stayed with Allison is her passion for art. Her work … Continue reading Art by Allison
Written By: Georgina Murphy Due to Upper School Humanities Teacher Ms. Steele’s leave of absence, Mr. Wieman, who has a storied background at RCDS, has stepped in for her and is teaching her tenth and eleventh grade AP United States History classes. Wieman first started working at RCDS in 1984, teaching ninth grade World History and United States History. Throughout his 38 years of teaching … Continue reading Wieman Makes History Again
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