Think back to last Thursday’s episode of “Glee.” Did you see anyone you knew? Former Country Day student Ginny Gardner played freshman Katie Fitzgerald, Ryder Lynn’s love interest. Gardner attended Country Day from kindergarten to eighth grade, beginning in 1999. Ten years ago, she was... READ MORE »»

Last year’s Jazz Band was a prize-winning machine, placing first at the Woodcreek Jazz Festival, second at the Reno Jazz Festival and third at the Folsom Jazz Festival. It also earned a gold award at the Forum Music Festival in Vallejo. “(The class of 2012) was the right mix of musicians at the... READ MORE »»

On March 1, at 2:30 p.m., a hush was supposed to fall across the school as everyone dropped what they were doing and enjoyed 15 minutes of reading for Read Across America Day (RAAD), a national tradition to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday. But fast forward to 2:45 p.m. and scarcely a book had been... READ MORE »»

I don’t know what hell looks like, but I have a feeling it is similar to what I am about to be shown. Senior Marisa Kindsvater and I stand awkwardly behind a half-wall in partial darkness. Something crunchy is underfoot, and the hot air smells like a mixture of fireworks and gas. Some light... READ MORE »»

After senior William Wright purchased creatine pills a month ago, the GNC sales clerk handed him a sample of OxyElite Pro dietary supplements. Wright, an avid rower being recruited by UC San Diego, eagerly took the sample. The clerk told Wright it would “amp him up” when he worked out, adding... READ MORE »»

Sunflower Cafe Hungry chickens and people alike gather in front of a blue-green building with a bright yellow sign saying “Sunflower Cafe.” Located in Old Town Fair Oaks, Sunflower Cafe (10344 Fair Oaks Blvd.) is in a rural and rustic setting. Many who frequent the cafe enjoy the “hipster”... READ MORE »»

In today’s digital age of exponential technological growth, computer programming is an undeniably useful skill. Especially in science and engineering fields, it’s where the jobs are. It’s one of the first courses engineering students take in college, and those who know it often find more jobs... READ MORE »»

Huddled around a single desk, each member slaps a cup down in unison trying desperately to follow the leader. They clap three times and the game begins. They move the cups up, to the right,  and down to the table. Then they flip them up and bring them back full circle to the desk. The Glee Club is... READ MORE »»

The last issue of the Octagon featured an editorial (“Students must become more informed, involved in school’s emergency plan,” Jan. 22) saying that, in light of the Newtown, Conn. shooting, the school should hold regular lockdown drills and students should be more involved in the safety plan. Our... READ MORE »»

Tonight at 7 p.m. the girls’ basketball team will host  fifth-seeded Lodi Academy in a first-round playoff game. Lodi Christian enters the playoffs with a record of 17-6, while the  fourth-seeded Cavs are 14-6. The Cavs will have to stop Lodi’s leading scorer, Brooke Allen, who is averaging... READ MORE »»