Just-in Time for a Spotlight on Justin Suquilanda

Written by Isa Pierry Apt in six different instruments (piano, clarinet, guitar, saxophone, trumpet, and drums), senior Justin Suquilanda is a music lover and musician at his core. Starting Rye Country Day School in 7th grade, Suquilanda has always felt that the Music Department has been an essential part of his education in the Middle and Upper School.  As a senior, many of his classes … Continue reading Just-in Time for a Spotlight on Justin Suquilanda

Exploring the World of Theater as RCDS students see Broadway’s Maybe Happy Ending

Written by Mia Herz On Wednesday, January 15, the Drama and Dance students got the unique opportunity to travel to New York City and attend a Broadway performance. This year, the students were able to see Maybe Happy Ending, a performance set in the future in Seoul, Korea. The play follows outdated robots as they come to understand loneliness and strive for a connection in … Continue reading Exploring the World of Theater as RCDS students see Broadway’s Maybe Happy Ending

Tights, Knights, and Go-Go’s Delights: RCDS Goes Totally Head Over Heels!

Written by Lillian Pereira Of the many opportunities offered to the students of Rye Country Day School during the winter season, none are as theatrical as the upcoming school musical. With lyrics taken from 80s rock group The Go-Gos, Head Over Heels, our winter musical, is shaking up to be one for the ages. Based on the play The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia by 16th-century … Continue reading Tights, Knights, and Go-Go’s Delights: RCDS Goes Totally Head Over Heels!

Omny Taiko Takes Center Stage

Written by Izzy Bernie On Friday, January 10, RCDS students were swept away by the thunderous energy of Taiko drumming as the Omny Taiko group performed at the annual Leibman Concert. This yearly event, generously sponsored by the Leibman Family, brings a unique cultural or artistic group to the school each year, and this year’s selection did not disappoint.  Taiko, a traditional Japanese drumming art … Continue reading Omny Taiko Takes Center Stage

The WildScats Take on Barclays Center

Written by Kayla Parameswaran Performing at an arena as famous as the Barclays Center might seem like an impossible dream for many high school students, but for sophomore Haley Millowitz ‘27 and junior Alice Rikkers ‘26, along with their fellow Wildscats, it became a thrilling reality. Representing Rye Country Day School by singing the national anthem, Millowitz and Rikkers reflected on the preparation, challenges, and … Continue reading The WildScats Take on Barclays Center