Written by Bella Wise The Girl’s Varsity Volleyball Team has been hard at work the past two weeks led by returning Captains Cate Tucker ‘24 and Madison Haft-Abromovitch ‘24. The Wildcats are coming off a tough first season, but the majority of the team is returning players, which should allow for more success. In the team’s first scrimmage against Sacred Heart NYC, however, the new … Continue reading Bump, Set, Spike!
Written by Nick Vlasto and Jared Perlmutter It’s a brand new ballgame for Rye Country Day’s athletic department coming into the school year. New to the roster is Athletic Director Craig Stolzberg and Sports Information Coordinator Billy Falatko. The Rye Crop interviewed Falatko and Stolzberg to get insight about the future of the athletic department. Stolzberg joins the RCDS community after serving as the Athletic … Continue reading New to the Roster
Written by Varun Kolluri The largest sports team at RCDS returns from an optimistic 2022 season, but this year marks a new direction for the Wildcats’ distance squad. Head Coach Ryan Song embarks on his first season leading the Wildcats. The principles of poise, experience, and hard work are a staple of Coach Song’s philosophy during the nine NYSAIS championships he garnered while coaching Collegiate’s … Continue reading Spikes Up
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Dear Wildcats, Back in middle school, when Riverdale was still a show people watched unironically, I dreamed of writing for a school newspaper like The Blue and Gold. I felt I was destined to be the next Betty Cooper. And so I counted the days until high school, where I would become an Editor-in-Chief turned student detective who’s somehow twice as effective as the entire … Continue reading Writing for The Blue and Gold
By Lauren Slovin Continue reading Dear Willy, HAGS
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
