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 member of the opposite gender on the team, compete in … Continue reading The Wait is Over! April Absurdity is Back.
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 TV. The Pitt, a series where the emergency room meets … Continue reading Snapshots of Spring Break
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: Valentina Platt-Higgins, Chloe Berg, and Emma Wolff After a long winter break, students are gradually re-adapting to the school environment. But while they were enjoying vacations or catching up on rest at home, our teachers were too. Mr. Kyle, Upper School Dean, spent his winter break at home, seeing friends and family. He was excited to visit his grandchildren and to see his … Continue reading Winter Break Through Teachers’ Eyes
Written By: Chloe Schwalbe and Olivia Prather This winter and holiday season, families are celebrating with traditions, decorations, and, most importantly, food. During the colder months, food becomes a source of warmth, comfort, and a way to bring people together. Each family has their own unique recipes that reappear year after year for the food they enjoy during the holidays. Not only do family recipes … Continue reading Food for Thought This Winter
Written By: Olivia Pierry It’s that time of the year again–cinammon lingers in the air, snow flutters down, and Christmas carols play from the radio. Whether you’re snuggled up on your couch holding a steaming cup of hot chocolate while watching a feel-good movie or racing siblings down a steep, snowy hill, a magical feeling radiates in the air. Nina Krishnan ‘29 explains how she … Continue reading Celebrating the Holiday Season
Written By: Alexandra Steyn This year’s fall play, Clue, dazzled the Black Box with mystery, intrigue, and nonstop laughs. Through three performances—two evenings with the principal cast and one matinee with the understudies—Clue was a resounding success. The opening night, November 7, brought in a near-sold-out audience, and the seats of the Black Box were packed for the following two performances on November 8. Inspired … Continue reading Clue Delivers a Clever and Captivating Fall Production
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