Class of 2021: Keshav Anand develops public speaking, leadership skills through mock trial
Keshav Anand, ’21, stands in the gigantic courtroom, large enough to fit three Matthews Libraries inside of it,...
Samhita Kumar
Students, teachers adapt to AP exams during pandemic
AP exams, an integral part of many high school curriculums, have shifted partially in-person this year. Last year,...
Country Day plays well in last match of golf season despite windy weather
Country Day sophomore Samrath Pannu shot his personal best, 42, during the final match of the season against...
MY ANGLE: Why etymology is cooler than you think
Have you stared at a word long enough that it doesn’t seem to make sense anymore? Ever wondered...
Golf team scores best performance of the season
The team’s third match against Faith Christian was a success, with all three team members achieving their best...
Students remain split between in-person, remote learning
Despite Country Day being in a hybrid schedule, many students have chosen to remain at home. Some recent...
Golf team wins first match, improves rapidly
Country Day won its first golf match against Valley Christian and lost its second against Sacramento Adventist on...
Healthcare workers feel hopeful after receiving vaccine
Several Country Day parents in the healthcare field have received some of the more than 2 million vaccine...
FRESHMAN FOCUS: Héloïse Schep, ’20, enjoys political science classes in person at Amherst
Héloïse Schep attends Amherst College in Massachusetts. She hasn’t declared a major, but she’s considering political science or...
‘The Queen’s Gambit’: A celebration of chess
The Queen’s Gambit follows Beth Harmon’s (Anya Taylor-Joy) chess career from 8-year-old orphan to international superstar as she...
Students, teachers celebrate Thanksgiving amid pandemic
Thanksgiving, a holiday celebrated the last Thursday of every November, is always met with festivities. Families usually gather...
High school voters find staying informed a challenge
For seven seniors who have turned 18, the Nov. 3 election will be the first one they’re eligible...
PSAT testing planned for school-wide testing day
On Oct. 14, Country Day seniors will take the SAT and juniors the PSAT on campus. “Students should...
Students spend quarantine summer camping, gaming, working
Bored during quarantine? High school students share the highlights of their summer. — By Samhita Kumar Originally published...
Feats, flaws, findings: A glimpse of quarantine life for administrators, faculty, students
Inspired by the San Francisco Chronicle, the Octagon asked administrators, teachers and students about their best and worst...
Quarantine Recipes: Easy and delicious treats to make at home
Traditional Cantonese milk pudding (from the Xiaohongshu app) Start-to-finish time: 45 minutes Active time: 15 minutes Servings: 1 Ingredients:...
