Middle school head reflects on 18 years of laughter, trips
Head of middle school Sandy Lyon is retiring after 18 years at Country Day, 11 as head of...
Sahej Claire
High schoolers recognized at awards assembly for academic, artistic, athletic achievements
On May 29, high school faculty and staff recognized a number of students, mostly juniors and seniors, for...
POLITICAL ANIMALS: Expat alum attends British university during peak of teachers’ pension strikes
In “Politics,” a work of political philosophy, Aristotle said that man is a “political animal,” indicating that humans...
POLITICAL ANIMALS: College opens door to campus debate; alumni share stories of heated protests, death threats over ideological differences
In “Politics,” a work of political philosophy, Aristotle said that man is a “political animal,” indicating that humans...
Octagon brings home 19 awards from San Francisco journalism convention (slideshow included)
The Octagon staff traveled to San Francisco, April 12-14, for the annual spring National High School Journalism Convention....
POLITICAL ANIMALS: Why high schoolers didn’t walk out on March 14
In “Politics,” a work of political philosophy, Aristotle said that man is a “political animal,” indicating that humans...
Freestyle relay team breaks school record, makes Country Day history
Opponents: According to sophomore Rebecca Waterson, because of SCDS’s few swimmers and inability to host meets, the team...
FRESHMAN FOCUS: Isabelle Leavy, ’17, builds bikes, dances burlesque at Oberlin College
Isabelle Leavy, ‘17, currently attends Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, and plans to double major in biology and...
Q&A: Junior draws on her animalistic side for role of third witch in Sacramento Theatre Company’s ‘Macbeth’
Junior Monique Lonergan has been performing for eight years and has been with the Sacramento Theatre Company (STC)...
POLITICAL ANIMALS: Do students ‘Strongly Agree,’ ‘Agree,’ ‘Disagree’ or ‘Strongly Disagree’ with Four Corners activity?
In “Politics,” a work of political philosophy, Aristotle said that man is a “political animal,” indicating that humans...
Mock Trial team victorious in first round of county competition
The Mock Trial team beat Sheldon High School, 427-391, on Jan. 31 in the first round of county...
Boys place first in Viking Classic Championship Tournament
Opponent: Mira Loma High School Location: Victory Christian High School (Viking Classic Championship) Date: Dec. 16...
Smashing victory for boys’ basketball leading up to tournament
Opponent: Delta High School Location: Delta Final score: 91-22, Cavs’ win High scorer: Senior Reggie...
SPOTLIGHT ON HARASSMENT: SCDS mothers at Capitol say ‘Enough,’ sign protest letter with 140 outraged women
When lobbyist Kim Stone (mother of eighth grader Casey) was 35 and new to the job, she was...
Try the Butter Toffee Peanuts! Vending machine munchies surprise sophomore
Last school year, after multiple iterations, the current vending machine stock was selected under the guide of head...
Varsity girls secure first seed in league on senior night
There was more at stake than just the win when the girls’ varsity volleyball team faced off against...