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
Mia Herz– On Saturday, February 11th, the RCDS Debate Team participated in their first debate tournament in over three years, with two RCDS teams making it to the quarter and semi finals. The Debate Team is a school club run by juniors Isabel Tiburcio ‘24 and David Colin ‘24. After COVID hit in 2020, Debate Team almost became defunct, with only four members, no coach, … Continue reading Debate Team’s First Tournament
Author E– As a result of differing circumstances and environments, there isn’t much that each and every grade of the upper school has in common. The one binding sentiment for seemingly all students is the underlying sense of dread brought on by the winter months. As temperatures drop, so do mentalities, mostly as a result of seasonal depression and remembrances of the long, arduous road … Continue reading 9th and 10th Grade Dance
Ava Herzog– Mark your calendars for November 11th and 12th, this year’s Fall Play, Mermaid, is not one to miss! Mermaid turns the original fairy tale The Little Mermaid into a more modernized performance that has a lot of relevance to society today. The play, starring Ava Herzog ‘24 and M Bremer ‘23, tells the story of a young girl named Blue struggling to cope … Continue reading Mermaid Swims to RCDS
Elizabeth Hawkey– Do you have mountains of old clothes just sitting in your closet? Are you looking for ways to get rid of them? Well, look no further! Reduce Reuse Upcycle is a club at RCDS that emphasizes the importance of reusing and upcycling clothes, while teaching students how to repurpose their own. In the past few years, the club has held various resource drives … Continue reading Clothing for a Cause
Allie Hine– The biggest sports event of the fall season is quickly approaching and is packed with games and activities you don’t want to miss! There’s nothing like spirit to bring a community together, and students are looking forward to showing their full support for the teams this Wildcat Weekend. A prelude to Saturday, both the Girls JV Volleyball and JV Field Hockey teams will … Continue reading Wildcat Weekend 2022
Robert Wang– A book club in Harlem, murals on the walls of Greenwich Avenue, as well as innovative ways at tackling food insecurity were just some of the highlights of the RCDS Community Engagement Fellowship Program, which concluded on September 28th at a symposium on the school’s campus. Over 200 people, including the fellows, their parents, faculty members, and many service partners attended the event. … Continue reading A Night of Self Reflection and Connectivity
Isabel Tiburcio– Last Sunday, RCDS held the 27th annual tradition of the Festival Chorus Concert. Festival Chorus is made up of the Upper School’s Concert Choir as well as a group of 50 RCDS parents, grandparents, alumni, and employees. Last year, Music Department Chair, Mary Marcell, needed to find a way to host a virtual Festival Chorus Concert. With the help of accompanist, Kieth Burton, … Continue reading Festival Chorus
Julia Marrinan– The beloved Junior-Senior Challenge has returned to RCDS in its full glory. A highly anticipated event by the upperclassmen, the Junior-Senior challenge takes place on the weekend before Thanksgiving. The day is filled with fun and friendly competition between the junior and senior classes in athletic activities—providing a reprieve from the stress experienced by eleventh and twelfth graders. This year’s Junior-Senior challenge took … Continue reading Junior-Senior Challenge
Ava Herzog– After a year without Wildcat Weekend, the RCDS community is looking forward to the return, this Saturday, October 23rd! Wildcat Weekend is one of the most spirited events at Rye Country Day, including the Fun Run, Fall Fair, and several Varsity Sports games, so make sure to stop by and cheer for the teams. The Fun Run will begin at 11:30 AM, and … Continue reading Wildcat Weekend
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