Schedule Controversy

Isabel Tiburcio– At Rye Country Day, teachers and students alike are always on the go. Similar to other schools, daily small talk mainly consists of the weather, the pandemic, and upcoming tests. But this year, another kind of buzz fills the halls: talk about the schedule. In order to gauge the opinions of the greater Upper School community, a survey was sent out to students … Continue reading Schedule Controversy

Festival Chorus

Isabel Tiburcio– Last Sunday, RCDS held the 27th annual tradition of the Festival Chorus Concert. Festival Chorus is made up of the Upper School’s Concert Choir as well as a group of 50 RCDS parents, grandparents, alumni, and employees.  Last year, Music Department Chair, Mary Marcell, needed to find a way to host a virtual Festival Chorus Concert. With the help of accompanist, Kieth Burton, … Continue reading Festival Chorus

Men’s Basketball Mid-Season Report

Mark Vollmer – 646 days had passed since Varsity Basketball had played a game in The Prism. But on Friday, December 3rd the Wildcats once again welcomed students and fans for the home opener against NYSAIS foe Riverdale.  With only two returning players from the 2019-20 season, the last season with interscholastic competition, an uncertain excitement had permeated throughout the Scott A. Nelson Athletic Center. … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Mid-Season Report