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

1984’s Significance Today

Written by Alexandra Steyn The fall play 1984 was performed on November 10 and 11 by fifteen Rye Country Day Upper School students across grade levels. Based on George Orwell’s dystopian novel, 1984 is an eerie warning of the future and the dangers of a totalitarian society. 1984 takes place in a world in which freedom and expression have been obliterated and each movement is … Continue reading 1984’s Significance Today

Recycling Challenge

Written by Amelie Goacher The recycling challenge has begun! With a month-long, all-school event from November 15 to December 15, the time for sustainability to shine has arrived. Are you ready to compete for the best sorting of recyclables? Between the Lower, Middle, and Upper school, winning will be no easy feat. As each division strives for first place, this challenge aims to provoke a … Continue reading Recycling Challenge

Boys Squash Preview

Written by Bella Wise Although Rye Country Day’s Boys Squash Team has been ranked near the top of division II high school squash teams, the sport remains one of the most under-recognized and underappreciated at Rye. In fact, some students do not even know what “squash” is. The Rye Crop interviewed third year Varsity player Turner Wolf ‘25 to get a better sense of the … Continue reading Boys Squash Preview