SENIORS, SIGNING OFF: The shining crown of Country Day: our student body
Every year, graduating seniors on The Octagon write a final piece to say goodbye to Country Day. This...
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Country Day pays $150K to city for stoplight, prepares for expansion
Country Day has always been a small school, but it has plans to grow both its enrollment and...
MY ANGLE: The sameness of life
Human experience is a curious thing. Whenever or wherever you are, the present merely seems like the present....
FRESHMAN FOCUS: Elijah Azar, ’21, commutes to and enjoys classes at UC Davis
Elijah Azar, ’21, attends the University of California, Davis. He is majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology, with...
Almond farming in a changing climate
Almond farming is a staple of California’s agricultural industry and has deep roots with some Country Day families....
CLASS OF 2021: Nate Leavy, ’21, perfects the pursuit of learning and engineering
Anyone who has seen now-graduated-senior Nate Leavy around campus will know the aura of pure wit and constant...
FRESHMAN FOCUS: Darius Shahbazi, ’20, enjoys college flexibility, under tough workload at Creighton University
Darius Shahbazi, ’20, attends Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He is majoring in biology/medical science. Q: Why are...
Students use naps to ‘recharge’ themselves, make up lost sleep
High schoolers are notoriously sleep-deprived, and many are turning to naps — during and after school — to...
MY ANGLE: Build a PC!
This past week, I finally accomplished what has been a long overdue goal of mine: build my own...
NKOTBs: Meet 2020-21’s new students!
There are 16 new students on the high school campus this year. Learn about their hobbies and interests.
School expansion allowed against neighbors’ appeal
Country Day has won its zoning fight to expand enrollment and modify the campus footprint, but still needs...
Sierra homeowners appeal SCDS increase in building space, enrollment cap due to traffic concerns (VIDEO INCLUDED)
Sierra homeowners who live near Country Day have appealed the city’s approval of Country Day’s plan to increase...
Discussion remains civilized during Presidential debate
President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden, were mostly polite during the final presidential...
Animated Reviews
The Octagon reviewed four popular animated TV shows to watch. Read them all below. Avatar: The Last Airbender...
‘The Legend of Korra’ embraces mature themes, modern problems
“The Legend of Korra,” the sequel Nickelodeon show to “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” gets a mixed reputation. Some...
Zoning administrator approves request for increased building space, enrollment cap
On Aug. 14, zoning administrator Evan Compton of the City of Sacramento approved Country Day’s request to modify...