Students begin to receive COVID-19 vaccinations
It was a bright day on March 13 and after hours of long volunteer work, junior Lilah Shorey...
Jacob Chand
‘Kung Fu Panda’ is perfect for family movie nights
The timeless Dreamworks classic, “Kung Fu Panda,” is a must watch for all audiences alike. Suited for both...
Childhood Classics
Octagon staffers review their favorite childhood movies. Read them below....
Country Day student investing in stock market amidst crash
Our stock market has made major headlines over the past few weeks. For Country Day students and others...
CLASS OF 2021: Senior Olivia Chilelli is Country Day’s art prodigy winning congressional art competition
From sketching anime-style drawings in the third grade to selling her award-winning gouache painting for $250, senior Olivia...
Students get creative with Apple’s new IOS 14 update, customize homescreens
On Sept. 16, Apple iPhone users, including juniors Lilah Shorey, Vanessa Escobar, Sicily Schroeder and sophomore Haylee Holman,...
Country Day students still celebrate Halloween amidst pandemic
The six-month sweep of the coronavirus has taken another thing away from most people, Halloween. Yet some Country...
Graduation to feature drive-thru celebration, toasts, video tribute
Seniors will receive their diplomas during a drive-thru graduation on June 4 at 7 p.m., head of high...
IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL: ‘Stuck’ in Hawaii, alumna finds new hope
This is the third installment in a series on Country Day alumni around the world during the pandemic. Victoria...
BODACIOUS BREAKFASTS: Julian’s Patisserie offers authentic French food and more in Folsom
This is the fourth of four reviews of some of the best breakfast spots in the Sacramento area. Julian’s...
QUARANTINE PICKS: ‘On My Block’ proves to be the perfect binge show
This is the second of six mini-reviews of movies and shows perfect for at-home entertainment. With the coronavirus...
FRESHMAN FOCUS: Lia Kaufman, ’19, joins club soccer team at CU Boulder, places third at nationals
Lia Kaufman, ’19, is in the pre-business program at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder). Q: Why...
REMEMBERING KOBE BRYANT: Former NBA players, country day basketball stars, current SCDS coaches reflect on the ‘Black Mamba’
—By Rod Azghadi, Jacob Chand and Jackson Crawford Originally published in the March 17 edition of the Octagon....
FRESHMAN FOCUS: Bianca Hansen, ’19, works on chemical reactor in lab at OSU
Bianca Hansen, ’19, attends Oregon State University in Corvallis. She is majoring in general engineering but plans to...
