By Helena Pierry With the approach of the spring season, it is a great time to reflect on all the success and bonding that occurred with the winter sports teams. The RCDS Girls Varsity Basketball team was able to build meaningful connections while improving their basketball skills. The team had a great season with 10 wins and 4 loses. Their successful season has had its … Continue reading Girls’ Varsity Basketball’s Season of Comebacks
By Emma Wolff and Chloe Berg Despite an overall rough season, the Boys’ Varsity Basketball team has been able to look at the positives. With a 2-15 record and many injuries, the team had a rough start; however, injuries opened spots for younger players to step up and make an impact. Graham Condron ‘29 and Will Atkinson ‘30 have both been valuable assets this season, … Continue reading Dribbling for Success
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
