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: Camila Reyna The winter season has been going splendidly for Rye Country Day School’s Varsity Fencing team. The fencers, led by captains Ishana Kumar ‘26, Ray Cao ‘26, Cooper Wu ‘26, Leon Zhou ‘26, and Elaine Fong ‘27, along with coaches Dr. Mitschele, Mr. Rivera, Coach Early, and Coach Acevedo, have been making strides in both practices and meets. Out of their first … Continue reading On Guard for the Fencing Season
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: Sophia Maldonado Each year, from September 15th to October 15th, people around the world celebrate Latine Heritage month. This month of celebration gives schools across the country the opportunity to honor cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinos. Here at Rye Country Day School, this celebration goes beyond decorations or announcements; it creates spaces for education, connection, and pride in identity. Assistant … Continue reading Celebrating Latine Heratige
Written By: Camila Reyna Wildcat Weekend took place this year on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, and included many fun and spirited activities. Leading up to this exciting weekend, students in Lower, Middle, and Upper School are invited to participate in Spirit Week. During Spirit Week, which is organized by the Spirit Representatives, students dress up every day of the week according to … Continue reading Celebrating Wildcat Weekend
Written By: Camila Reyna The Varsity Cross Country season is in full swing, and the runners are doing amazing in their races. The team’s success has been no surprise, as they have been working hard in practice to improve continuously. A typical practice will start with a warm-up, followed by dynamics, during which the team can bond and talk to each other while stretching. Stretches … Continue reading Crossing the Finish Line
Written By: Camila Reyna Summer break has ended as quickly as it has come, but students can still think back to the activities they participated in during their three months of summer break. This summer did not fail to provide new media for people to watch. New seasons of beloved TV shows came out this summer, such as season 3 of The Summer I Turned … Continue reading The Summer I Turned Media Obsessed
Written by Camila Reyna As the days stretch longer and spring peeks through, fencers are participating in their final bouts for the 2024-2025 season. The team has had 12 meets, with 2 of them being against all girls-schools. The girls foil squad, consisting of Ishana Kumar ‘26, Selena Zheng ‘26, Eliana Thomas ‘26, Julie Chen ‘28, and Bianca Arencibia ‘28, has not lost in a … Continue reading Fencing Postseason Report
Written by Camila Reyna English: Dr. Katz: Caucasia by Danzy Senna Mr. Cerpa: The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins Dr. Freitas: Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga Ms. Tinsley: Paradise by Toni Morrison Math: Mr. Chapnick: The Chosen by Chaim Potok Humanities: Mr. Turner: Origin Story by David Christian Science: Mr. Hirsch: The Age of Spiritual Machines by Ray Kurzweil Comp. Sci: Mr. Cruté: Artemis … Continue reading Faculty Book Recommendations
Written by Camila Reyna The fencing season has been off to a great start! Our RCDS fencing team, led by its four coaches and six captains, has not lost any meets at this point in the season! This team has fenced Grace Church School NYC, Avenues School, Masters, and LREI High School. Throughout the season, the more experienced fencers have been assisting those newer to … Continue reading Fencing Midseason Report
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