Sophomore Charles Thomas transferred from Jesuit High School to SCDS on Jan. 30.
Q: Why did you decide to transfer?
A: I heard this was a really academically challenging school, and I wanted the challenge. You guys have good scores on tests, so I wanted to be a part of the Country Day experience.
New sophomore Charles Thomas.
Q: How has your time here been so far?
A: I’ve enjoyed it. (There is a) lot of makeup work, but other than that it’s been pretty fun. All the teachers are really nice.
Q: Do you have a favorite class yet?
A: Probably Anatomy and Physiology. It’s a fun class, (and) it’s a more hands-on environment with labs.
Q: Is science your favorite subject?
A: Science and math are two of my favorites. My favorite science would have to be biology.
Q: What is the biggest difference between Country Day and Jesuit?
A: This school is coed, and it’s a lot smaller. The size of the sophomore class is (about) the size of one of my regular classes at Jesuit, so it’s a big difference. (But) the classes (here) are a lot more engaging. At SCDS, the classes are more of a seminar than a lecture, and I believe the communication of a topic through a conversation is more beneficial than communication through a speech.
Q: Do you play any sports?
A: I played football at Jesuit for two years. I know (there is no) football team (here), so I’m going to try to get on the track team.
Q: Any siblings or pets?
A: I have two dogs, one boy (and) one girl. They’re both miniature pinschers. I have one brother and one sister – I’m the youngest of three. My sister (goes to) St. Francis High School, and my brother is homeschooled.
Q: What is your favorite thing about Country Day so far?
A: Probably just hanging out with the people here. It’s very welcoming. I’m looking forward to meeting new people (because) right now I’ve met mostly only sophomores.
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: I don’t really watch TV or listen to music at all, (but) I read a little bit. I try to learn as much as I can. I wasn’t able to take AP Biology here since I transferred out of Jesuit, so I study that on my own now.
Q: Was there anything else hard about transferring in the middle of the school year?
A: Just getting caught up (with) all the classes. But since the semester just started, I kind of got lucky.
Q: What are your favorite books?
A: “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo” and “Killing Patton.” (Historical literature) is my favorite genre.
—By Sarina Rye
