ZOOMING AWAY: Despite challenges, spirit of the Octagon remains strong
Trying to come up with something meaningful to sum up my high school experience and say goodbye to...
Anna Frankel
Pandemic drives growing list of colleges to adopt test-optional admissions policy
On May 21, the University of California (UC) announced its suspension of required standardized tests for all California...
FRESHMAN FOCUS: Kyra LaFitte, ’19, enjoys Japanese, Chinese clubs at LMU
Kyra LaFitte, ’19, majors in English at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles. Q: Why did you...
High school students and teachers adjust to unprecedented switch as school implements virtual instruction
On March 16, head of high school Brooke Wells announced in an email to high school parents and...
Freshman fosters fervor for folklórico dance, performs at Kings halftime show
“Ballet Folklórico Nube de Oro!” calls director Erik Diaz, prompting two lines of dancers to spring onto the...
Country Day acknowledged in top 2% for STEM nationally
On Nov. 8, Country Day ranked No. 680 out of the top 5,000 STEM high schools in the United...
School community divided on schedule change’s effectiveness
Of those who expressed a preference, students overwhelmingly favor the new schedule over the old one. Overall, however,...
Cavs around the world: senior spends six weeks immersed in Tokyo program
In the “Cavs around the World” series, students discuss their summer internships, jobs, volunteer work and classes. Senior...
Seniors pass leadership legacies on to passionate underclassmen
From starting clubs to heading volunteer projects, the senior class has certainly left its mark on Country Day....
Track team experiences change of coach, scenery
The track and field team is running in a new direction this season, with Rick Fullum returning as...
Along with fighting fire, crime, local siblings light up grills; Breakthrough director brings Burgess Brothers BBQ & Burgers to Country Day
“These guys rock!” Faith Galati, executive director of Breakthrough Sacramento, said about the Burgess brothers, creators of Burgess Brothers...
Online Octagon named Pacemaker finalist
The Octagon has been named a finalist for the Online Pacemaker award by the National Scholastic Press Association...
Boys, girls basketball teams struggle with drop in participation
Country Day’s basketball program took a hit this season, with fallen participation on both teams. The boys team...
Parent shadows director of college counseling to gain exposure to application process
The school’s college counseling program has expanded its horizons this year with director Jane Bauman taking an apprentice....
Staff adjusts to sudden switch in newspaper adviser
Country Day’s award-winning newspaper underwent a massive change this fall due to a sudden switch in the staff’s...
Boys basketball routs Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning for second win of season
Date: Dec. 10 Opponent: Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning Location: Home Result: Country Day won 60-30 to improve...