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Chasing Courage at Community Forum and Beyond

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

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SET-ting Up For Success

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

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Parking Problems or Traffic, Tension, and Tardiness

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

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An Aix-ceptional Exchange Program

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

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Election Climate

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

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Lounge Lowdown

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

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No Time to Pass

Written by Anika Kini and Zoe Roth The Rye Country Day Upper School schedule has been a source of contention for parents, students, and faculty alike over the past few years. From eight day cycles to classes meeting every other day to extended lab periods, the schedule embodies the term “variable”. Despite the frequent changes, one new feature of the schedule has been more hotly … Continue reading No Time to Pass

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Off-Campus Dining

Written by Caroline Kelly From college apps to senior privileges such as off-campus dining, senior year brings a lot of changes to the typical school year. These senior privileges have always been a significant part of the RCDS high school experience, symbolizing students’ rising standing in their school community and granting the seniors privileges that mirror those privileges of adults. However, the most noticeable change … Continue reading Off-Campus Dining

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