Debate Team’s First Tournament

Mia Herz– On Saturday, February 11th, the RCDS Debate Team participated in their first debate tournament in over three years, with two RCDS teams making it to the quarter and semi finals.  The Debate Team is a school club run by juniors Isabel Tiburcio ‘24 and David Colin ‘24. After COVID hit in 2020, Debate Team almost became defunct, with only four members, no coach, … Continue reading Debate Team’s First Tournament

Talking Books with Mr. Dunn

Isabela Pierry– Randall Dunn, our new Head of School, shares some of his best reads in a Q&A format with the Rye Crop. An avid nonfiction reader, Dunn has many must-read books to recommend! The Rye Crop: Which book are you currently reading? Dunn: Currently, I am reading a book called Bittersweet. It is about that term, “bittersweet,”  and it talks about the importance of … Continue reading Talking Books with Mr. Dunn

A Night of Self Reflection and Connectivity

Robert Wang– A book club in Harlem, murals on the walls of Greenwich Avenue, as well as innovative ways at tackling food insecurity were just some of the highlights of the RCDS Community Engagement Fellowship Program, which concluded on September 28th at a symposium on the school’s campus. Over 200 people, including the fellows, their parents, faculty members, and many service partners attended the event. … Continue reading A Night of Self Reflection and Connectivity