Category: Features

Features, School News

Q&A with Ms. Catalano, Associate Director of Content & Storytelling

What is your role at RCDS? “I actually joined RCDS as the Associate Director of Content & Storytelling within the Marketing & Communications (MarComm) department! I’ve loved writing for as long as I can remember. I could always write something better than I could say it! So much so, that I went on to study Media, Communication, and Public Relations in college. I feel really … Continue reading Q&A with Ms. Catalano, Associate Director of Content & Storytelling

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Building for the Robotics Season

Written By Olivia Pierry While the weather may still feel like summer, the end of August symbolizes the beginning of the 2026-2027 Rye Country Day school. For some, that may look like attending practice every morning; for others, it may mean finalizing summer work; and for those on the robotics team, it means attending robotics preseason. Led by faculty advisors Mr. Cruté and Ms. Rosell … Continue reading Building for the Robotics Season

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Ms. Linderoth: Environmental Powerhouse

Daphné Panié As Earth Day is approaching, one teacher has all the spotlights on her: Ms. Linderoth. In addition to teaching AP Environmental Science and Marine Ecology and acting as the Director of Sustainability, she holds many roles and is constantly planning events and programming for all grades, from Kindergarten to 12th Grade, to celebrate the Earth and the environment. Whether she is supervising the … Continue reading Ms. Linderoth: Environmental Powerhouse

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Liu’s Lasting Legacy

By Jolie Robinson Xindi Liu ‘26 is a familiar name, whether you’re in the band room, the dance studio, at robotics competitions, or even reading Moffly Media’s “Darien’s Top 10 Teens to Watch.” The RCDS community has seen Liu on stage as the captain of the Cedar Street Dance Company and leader of the Dance With a Purpose Club. Her contemporary ballet solos are often … Continue reading Liu’s Lasting Legacy

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More than Just Food: Club Spotlight

By Lillian Pereira At first, one might think that the Just Food club is an excuse to eat food during club time. However, that could not be farther from the truth. The Just Food club, while often offering treats to its members, is focused on combating food insecurity in our community. In Westchester County, 8% of the population, or around 79,000 individuals, rely on SNAP … Continue reading More than Just Food: Club Spotlight

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Dominique Dominates the Stage

By Jacob Fisch Dominique Alvarez ‘26 is a well-known name on and off stage, delivering stellar performances in any role she takes on. Students probably recognize Alvarez from her most recent showstopping performance as Éponine in the Upper School production of Les Misérables. She has a history of bringing amazing talent to the Drama Department, having previously appeared as Mopsa in Head Over Heels (2025) … Continue reading Dominique Dominates the Stage

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Mr. Cerpa Turns Life Into Poetry With New Book The Palace

By Mia Herz This January, Upper School English Teacher and 11th Grade Dean, Mr. Cerpa published his newest book The Palace. It follows the journey of a family from Puerto Rico to America and then as they move north through the United States. The book exists in both a real and mythological landscape. He explains there is a literal Puerto Rico and a New York, … Continue reading Mr. Cerpa Turns Life Into Poetry With New Book The Palace

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Xavier Perkins: A Qu(bit) Above the Rest

Written By: Maya Chachra Before he’s even graduated, Xavier Perkins is already stepping into the world of quantum computing and blockchain innovation—two fields shaping the future of technology. What really stands out is his current project outside of school, He noted, “Right now I am currently interning at NYU’s Center for Quantum Information Physics. I am researching superconducting qubits, which are the basic units of … Continue reading Xavier Perkins: A Qu(bit) Above the Rest

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Faculty Spotlight: Mr Hirsch

Written By Georgina Murphy By day, he’s a science teacher; by night, he writes musicals, records albums, has attended over 1,200 concerts, and ponders the life of Charles Darwin. Upper School science teacher Mr. Michael Hirsch has always had a strong passion for music and science, and while many fail to see the similarities between the two disciplines, Hirsch views science and music not as … Continue reading Faculty Spotlight: Mr Hirsch

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Features, Sports, Spotlights

Curran Brings His Best to RCDS Athletics

Written By: George Brown “To me, high school sports are the most exciting thing in the world.” Rye Country Day School’s new athletic director, Tom Curran, is exactly where he wants to be, and it shows. From the day he arrived on the RCDS campus, Curran has been a constant presence on the fields, by the courts, and in the hallways.  As a student and … Continue reading Curran Brings His Best to RCDS Athletics

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