Written By: Camila Reyna When considering all of the clubs at RCDS, Model UN is considerably one of the most unique options that students can participate in. This club, which usually meets in Memorial Hall and is led by Zara Khemlani ‘27 and Kevin Neilinger ‘27, will prepare members for conferences, where they will represent a certain country and an issue that pertains to it. … Continue reading Club Spotlight: Model UN
Written By: Kayla Rosen and Lila Al-Omoush Every winter, the Festival Chorus brings together singers from across generations for a powerful musical experience. Held at Rye Presbyterian Church, the concert unites the Upper School Choir with parents, alumni, faculty, and community members of all ages. Rehearsing and performing side by side creates a sense of connection that extends beyond the school itself. After the performance, … Continue reading Festival Chorus Hits All the Notes
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: Georgina Murphy On October 24th during Community Forum, Harry Moss ‘26 gave a speech to the Upper School on the importance of debate and rhetoric and its connection to this year’s theme of courage. Moss has always recognized the value of surrounding yourself with opinions that differ from your own and the importance of debate. However, after attending Reason and Rationality, a summer … Continue reading Chasing Courage at Community Forum and Beyond
Written By: Daphné Panié One of the main programs organized by RCDS’s Public Purpose team is the Saturday Enrichment Program, also known as SET. It is a tuition-free student-led program for members of nearby communities (both adults and children) to learn English when it is not their first language. SET is a weekly program, taking place every Saturday, where students improve their reading, writing, and … Continue reading SET-ting Up For Success
Written By: Izzy Bernie At Rye Country Day School, avoiding traffic in the morning does not stop on Grandview Avenue. By 8:20 am, the RCDS parking lots and drop-off circles have turned into a miniature traffic jam. With juniors hoping to park in the senior lot and the endless line of cars, finding a space and making it to House on time can feel like … Continue reading Parking Problems or Traffic, Tension, and Tardiness
Written By: Sophia Shen The end of October marks two long-awaited RCDS events: Halloween and the welcoming of thirteen students from La Nativité to the Rye Country Day campus. Starting October 24th, several RCDS Upper Schoolers will be hosting students traveling across the ocean from Aix-en-Provence, France. Their trip to the United States is part of a larger Rye Country Day language exchange program, rebooted … Continue reading An Aix-ceptional Exchange Program
Written By: Mia Hertz and Isabela Pierry “Harris or Trump?” “What did you think about the debate?” “Are you voting?” These questions have been common around the halls of Rye Country Day in recent weeks. With the Presidential election fast approaching on November 5th, 2024, it is almost impossible to avoid these discussions from zipping around the student body. It is no secret that this … Continue reading Election Climate
Written by Mia Herz A new year of juniors brings in new feelings of excitement, responsibility, and ownership, leading to transformations in the beloved junior lounge. Although at Rye Country Day School there is no technical lounge, for years juniors have often gravitated towards the garden level space. The class of 2025 has found a home on the first floor and they are certainly taking … Continue reading Lounge Lowdown
Written by Mia Herz and Isa Pierry While it may seem that Debate Team is a well established team, in reality, its success has come just from the last two years, a quite shocking fact considering that RCDS is known to be an elite private school. After the RCDS shutdown during the pandemic, the Debate Team was meeting infrequently, not attending tournaments, and having no … Continue reading Platypus Debaters?
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