Sophomore holds school’s first Holocaust Remembrance Day events
On May 2, sophomore Shelly Zalezniak, originally from Israel, conducted the first Holocaust Remembrance Day events in Country Day's history. Q: Why did you ...
Dylan Margolis
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Procida places third in slalom at Alpine Meadows
Senior team captain Luca Procida placed third of 35 skiers in Country Day's ski and snowboard meet at Alpine Meadows on Feb. 1. Prodica had times of 46.70 a...
CRAZY CLEANSES: Going tech-free was tough but worthwhile
In the “Crazy Cleanses” series, Octagon staffers attempt to live for a week without an aspect of modern life, such as technology or animal products. In the ...
Sophomore with second-degree black belt now teaches taekwondo
Sophomore Pragathi Vivaik has been doing taekwondo for six years. A second-degree black belt, she recently started teaching taekwondo three days a week to stud...
Matthews Library becomes quiet space, but new rule receives backlash from students
On Nov. 5, a new rule was instituted in the Matthews Library: no talking allowed. After librarian Joanne Melinson sent out a poll on Sept. 14, the main libr...
Promising bakery leaves patrons with underwhelming results
Fellow freshman Miles Morrow and I went to 85°C Bakery Cafe (5591 Sky Parkway #411) due to its mix of Eastern and Western bakery styles. 85°C Bakery Cafe &n...
Homecoming week filled with dress-up competition, sports games, chalk mural
Here’s a guide to Spirit Week and Homecoming festivities, which are going on from Sept. 24-29....
Dylan Margolis
Dylan James Margolis is a sophomore at the ripe age of 15. This is his second year reporting for the Octagon. He hasn’t lost all of his baby teeth yet and is a pretty big fan of “Star Wars.” For proof, he predicts that Endor returns in episode 9 with the Ewoks. Lastly, Dylan always has the best story ideas and should get points for all of them. Contact at dmargolis22@scdsstudent.org.