Written By: Molly Hart RCDS is considered by many to be an intense, academically rigorous high school, prepping students for college incredibly well. Senior year is when all the hard work starts to pay off; however, it is still incredibly stressful for our beloved seniors, and, in their last year as high schoolers, they deserve a silver lining to get them through a tough time. … Continue reading Senior Traditions
Written By: Georgina Murphy To mark the end of the 2024-2025 school year, in early June, RCDS faculty members and selected students were fortunate enough to travel all the way to Iceland for an incredible experience learning about sustainability and Iceland’s environment. The students and faculty were in Iceland for about eight days and mainly stayed in the South, but they also took a day … Continue reading A Trip to the Land of Fire and Ice
Written By: Camila Reyna Summer break has ended as quickly as it has come, but students can still think back to the activities they participated in during their three months of summer break. This summer did not fail to provide new media for people to watch. New seasons of beloved TV shows came out this summer, such as season 3 of The Summer I Turned … Continue reading The Summer I Turned Media Obsessed
Written By: Sophia Shen Dear Freshmen, Welcome to high school! As you begin your journey in Pinkham, I’m sure you have questions. Freshman year can be scary for everyone. The good news is that people are willing to help, as long as you ask for it. With that in mind, I’d like to offer a few pieces of advice. Try something new The best way … Continue reading Advice for Freshmen
Written By: Sadie Kolodner and Chiara Perkins From June 12 to 22, seventeen students, accompanied by Mr. Leath, Mr. Murray, and Ms. Linderoth, embarked on an unforgettable journey through Peru, exploring the Amazon Rainforest, Andes Mountains, and the historic city of Cusco. Starting in Lima, the group flew to Iquitos, where they boarded boats to navigate the Amazon River, spotting wildlife such as sloths, dolphins, … Continue reading Adventures in the Amazon and Andes
Written By: Tia Agarwal Independent Studies are a special opportunity open to juniors and seniors to study topics beyond the “breadth or depth of the RCDS curriculum” (RCDS 25-26 Curriculum Guide). In practice, this might mean continuing a topic after its offerings in RCDS have ended. For example, Nola Coady ‘26’s independent study “Reading and Analysing Gabriel García Márquez’s Cien Años de Soledad” is a … Continue reading Beyond Academics: Independent Studies
Written By: Lillian Pereira Among all the changes introduced this year by the Rye Country Day School administration, few have generated as much controversy, or as many conversations as the rewriting of the dress code. as the rewriting of the dress code. Since 2020, when COVID-19 prompted looser enforcement, the dress code of Rye Country Day has remained somewhat relaxed, banning only the basics that … Continue reading The Formalities of the Dress Code
Written By: Chiara Perkins ‘28 The hallways this autumn are full of variety, with students blending different aesthetics into their daily outfits. From trendy and polished outfits to casual and classic styles, campus fashion reflects both individuality and popular trends. “I get most of my style inspiration from Pinterest and Tiktok,” notes Eva Juarez-Lace ‘28. “I love colors like brown, red, and butter yellow—and lately … Continue reading Hallway Runway: Back-to-school trends
Written By: Izzy Bernie On Tuesday, April 22, people around the world will celebrate Earth Day—a global holiday dedicated to showing support for environmental protection. At RCDS, this means students can look forward to the annual Earth Day Fair, taking place from 1 to 3 p.m. This year, Earth Day’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet. calling for people to unite around renewable energy to … Continue reading Earth Day Preview
Written by Sadie Kolodner As Valentine’s Day rolls around, so does Rollback’s annual candygram fundraiser. This fundraiser was started to not only raise money and support Rollback as a club, but as a fun way to engage the whole RCDS community. Rollback, our student-run sports film club, is led by Brody Mackey ‘25 and Willow Edwards ‘25. Their mission is to highlight and film our … Continue reading Rollback’s Candygram Fundraiser
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