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
Written By: Teegan Kurd One person has been controlling the lights in the PAC and Cohen Center for nearly 20 years. Mr. Robinson, the School’s favorite light designer, is marking an incredible milestone in 2026: two decades at RCDS. As an undergraduate student, Mr. Robinson studied graphic design, but the world of lighting design came naturally to him. “It felt very similar to graphic design, … Continue reading Faculty Spotlight: Mr. Robinson
Written By: Alexandra Steyn School is in full swing, and to cap off the exciting changes this year, we have a new Upper School administration. Ms. Heath, the Assistant Upper School Principal for the past two years, has stepped up as Interim Principal, and Mr. Heintz has moved from 10th Grade Dean to Interim Assistant Principal. Ms. Heath and Mr. Heintz recently shared their hopes … Continue reading New Year, New Leaders
Written By: Mia Herz Last year, students Renna and Yana Thukral ‘26 traded the familiar Rye Country Day School classroom for one in Europe. Through School Year Abroad (SYA), an immersive study abroad program for high school students, Renna studied in Zaragoza, Spain, while Yana settled in Viterbo, Italy. For Renna, one of the highlights was a trip to Sevilla, a lively city she described … Continue reading Reflections on a Year Abroad
Written By: Tia Agarwal If you see Alex Gurion ‘26 racing through the halls, he’s probably on his way to science research or soccer practice, somehow fitting it all in between photoshoots for the Calvin Coolidge program. This summer, Gurion was one of the few students invited to Plymouth, MA, President Calvin Coolidge’s hometown, for a week of policy talks, debates, and historic reenactments. Speakers … Continue reading Chasing Goals On and Off the Field: Senior Spotlight
Written by Isa Pierry Apt in six different instruments (piano, clarinet, guitar, saxophone, trumpet, and drums), senior Justin Suquilanda is a music lover and musician at his core. Starting Rye Country Day School in 7th grade, Suquilanda has always felt that the Music Department has been an essential part of his education in the Middle and Upper School. As a senior, many of his classes … Continue reading Just-in Time for a Spotlight on Justin Suquilanda
Written by Kayla Parameswaran Navigating the recruitment process can feel extremely overwhelming, but for senior Willow Edwards ‘25, it is a journey of persistence, planning, and a whole lot of emails. Now committed to Colgate University for softball, Edwards reflects on the successes, challenges, and lessons learned as she prepares to take her game to the next level. Edwards’ recruitment story starts much earlier than … Continue reading More Than a Game: Willow Edwards’ Guide to the College Recruitment Process
Written By: Mia Herz If you happened to be in New York City on Sunday, November 3rd you might have caught a glimpse of Ms. Farrell, the beloved Science Department Chair and teacher at Rye Country Day School, running the NYC Marathon. To highlight Ms. Farrell’s impressive feat, The Rye Crop is shining a faculty spotlight on her this month For Ms. Farrell, the path … Continue reading Faculty Spotlight on Ms. Farrell
Written By: Sophia Shen Drive, pass, shoot! The Rye Country Day School field hockey team has long been a cornerstone of the school’s athletics and community. For the past four years, current senior Dorel Dunkley ‘25 has been a dedicated player of the varsity team, earning himself a place as one of the team captains his senior year. Like every other player, he loves the … Continue reading Senior Spotlight: Dorel Dunkley
Written By: Isabela Pierry This October, The Rye Crop is shining a senior spotlight on football player and math enthusiast Cooper Tumm. Having been at Rye Country Day since 7th grade, Tumm has found that the classes he has enjoyed the most have been math classes such as AP Calculus BC, Linear Algebra, and Honors Pre Algebra. He reflects on how he “enjoys the challenges … Continue reading Cooper Tumm the Tumbler
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