The Wait is Over! April Absurdity is Back.
By: Ross Kantor Spring has arrived at Rye Country Day School, and with it, comes one of the most talked about and anticipated events on campus. April Absurdity, the school’s own March Madness-style bracket basketball competition, is back. The format is straightforward: teams of four or five students, each required to have at least one… Continue reading The Wait is Over! April Absurdity is Back.
Snapshots of Spring Break
By Olivia Pierry As the RCDS community returns to campus from their two-week March break, many individuals tell their stories of adventure and relaxation from their time off. Ms. Previti, Upper School English teacher, reflects on a milestone she completed over break: learning to rollerskate. When she wasn’t practicing rollerskating, she was relaxing by watching… Continue reading Snapshots of Spring Break
Delivering Kindness with Candygrams
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… Continue reading Delivering Kindness with Candygrams
Juggling into the (Lunar) New Year
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… Continue reading Juggling into the (Lunar) New Year
Crop Confessions: Valentine’s Edition
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… Continue reading Crop Confessions: Valentine’s Edition
Blind Date with a Book Returns to Pinkham
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… Continue reading Blind Date with a Book Returns to Pinkham
