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Senior submits art pieces to California State Fair Student Showcase, places first, second in drawing category
Q&A: Alumna visits parents’ homeland for first time, encounters patriarchal culture in Algeria (slideshow included)
Music teacher brings 300 pounds of gifts to Rulindo, watches students sing, dance (videos included)
AP Aftermath: Teacher hosts study session for AP Art History; AP English Language exam unsurprising for senior
AP Aftermath: Seniors feel confident about U.S. History, Computer Science exams
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On July 3, Andrew Zimmern, the host of the "Bizarre Foods" show on the Travel Channel, went to Van Vleck farms. Check back later for an interview about the visit with senior Tori Van Vleck or Christian Van Vleck, '17.
Q&A: Director of advancement moves closer to family, will work for Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Juniors use English class proposal essays to push for change
Juniors use English class proposal essays to push for change

June 20, 2018

Sophomore’s dance team earns ‘high gold,’ places first at national competition
Sophomore’s dance team earns ‘high gold,’ places first at national competition

June 18, 2018

‘Hermit’ leaves shell to be StuCo adviser
‘Hermit’ leaves shell to be StuCo adviser

June 13, 2018

Communications director, school parent, grandparent says farewell after two decades
Communications director, school parent, grandparent says farewell after two decades

June 11, 2018

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AP Aftermath: Junior reflects on exam after taking Country Day’s first AP Music Theory class; senior well-prepared for Biology exam
AP Aftermath: Senior self-prepares for AP Psychology exam; juniors unstressed about Spanish exams
AP Aftermath: Senior self-prepares for AP Psychology exam; juniors unstressed about Spanish exams

July 6, 2018

Alumna takes love of photography to next level, offering students, friends, family inexpensive photo shoots
Alumna takes love of photography to next level, offering students, friends, family inexpensive photo shoots

July 3, 2018

Seniors say goodbye to Country Day, share favorite memories, give advice and what to consider when going through the college process (videos included)
Seniors say goodbye to Country Day, share favorite memories, give advice and what to consider when going through the college process (videos included)

June 22, 2018

Country Day Stereotypes: SCDS works to combat views of school as ‘white,’ ‘exclusive,’ ‘rich’
Country Day Stereotypes: SCDS works to combat views of school as ‘white,’ ‘exclusive,’ ‘rich’

June 17, 2018

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College Board omits two PSAT math problems, but reasoning is unclear, confidential

College Board omits two PSAT math problems, but reasoning is unclear, confidential

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Music teacher brings 300 pounds of gifts to Rulindo, watches students sing, dance (videos included)

Music teacher brings 300 pounds of gifts to Rulindo, watches students sing, dance (videos included)

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Q&A: Alumna visits parents’ homeland for first time, encounters patriarchal culture in Algeria (slideshow included)

Q&A: Alumna visits parents’ homeland for first time, encounters patriarchal culture in Algeria (slideshow included)

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AP Aftermath: Teacher hosts study session for AP Art History; AP English Language exam unsurprising for senior

AP Aftermath: Teacher hosts study session for AP Art History; AP English Language exam unsurprising for senior

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AP Aftermath: Seniors feel confident about U.S. History, Computer Science exams

AP Aftermath: Seniors feel confident about U.S. History, Computer Science exams

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AP Aftermath: Junior reflects on exam after taking Country Day’s first AP Music Theory class; senior well-prepared for Biology exam

AP Aftermath: Junior reflects on exam after taking Country Day’s first AP Music Theory class; senior well-prepared for Biology exam

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B Street’s all-female version of ‘The Foursome’ boasts intriguing storyline, characters

B Street’s all-female version of ‘The Foursome’ boasts intriguing storyline, characters

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Being a boy in ballet means less competition for roles, more leniency and fewer expenses – but the stigma surrounding male dancers continues

Being a boy in ballet means less competition for roles, more leniency and fewer expenses – but the stigma surrounding male dancers continues

B Street’s all-female version of ‘The Foursome’ boasts intriguing storyline, characters
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