Color in quarantine: how COVID-19 has affected artists (SLIDESHOW)
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the art industry, though the severity of its effects varies among artists. ...
Slideshows
Seniors receive diplomas at drive-thru graduation (SLIDESHOW INCLUDED)
On June 4 at 6 p.m., seniors received their diplomas at a drive-thru graduation ceremony on campus. The...
Twinning knights, animal onesies usher in homecoming spirit (SLIDESHOW)
In the week leading up to the Jan. 10 winter homecoming games, students dressed up according to themed...
Freshman Carnegie Hall performer wins Rockvember Fest talent show (SLIDESHOW)
At the annual Rockvember Fest on Nov. 8, students took a break from classes for advisee conferences, games...
Halloween high school advisory competition features Spice Girls, Candy, Jurassic Park (SLIDESHOW)
Over Halloween, high school advisories competed in a costume competition, ranging from Spice Girls to crayons, and even...
Homecoming week features spirit, sporting events, dance with ‘Friends’ theme, gambling (Slideshow)
Following a week of themed spirit days, the homecoming pep rally on Sept. 27 spurred excitement for a...
Annual chalk mural focuses on endangered animals, environment (SLIDESHOW)
On Sept. 27, students called attention to endangered animals and the effects of climate change in the 28th...
Red Team extends winning streak in Capture the Flag (SLIDESHOW)
With painted faces and decorated shirts, students took to the fields of Ancil Hoffman Park on Sept. 20...
After previewing classes, students watch fashion show, play games at orientation (slideshow)
Teachers breaking the dress code, students wheelbarrow racing and stuffing their faces with watermelon … at orientation on...
Aztec dance group performs for students, faculty (slideshow included)
Danza Azteca Quetzalcoátl Citlalli performed traditional Aztec dances during an all-school assembly on April 19. The dancers taught...
Record-breaking Turkey Drive achieved despite school closure (slideshow included)
Although all classes were suspended due to hazardous air quality on Thursday, Nov. 15, the eighth annual Turkey...
Seniors unable to break losing streak at Ancil Hoffman Capture-the-Flag game (slideshow included)
Sept. 21 marked Country Day’s annual Capture-the-Flag game at Ancil Hoffman Park, as well as the seniors’ last chance to...
Q&A: Senior gets chance to practice Spanish, see Madrid from inside perspective (slideshow included)
Senior Grace Naify went on a trip to Spain and Greece from July 25 to Aug. 19, visiting...
Q&A: Alumna visits parents’ homeland for first time, encounters patriarchal culture in Algeria (slideshow included)
As a reward for graduating from Country Day, Katia Dahmani, ’18, went on a four-week trip throughout Europe...
High school celebrates last day of school with breakfast, art presentations, Glass Knife (slideshow included)
After a long year of work, high school students got some time to celebrate their efforts on June...
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....