Being stuck at home for six months can drive you crazy. Personally, I really liked staying at home. You might think I’m insane to say we needed quarantine. However, quarantine is a funny thing. Even though it has stressed virtually…
Every Country Day high school student was assigned to read “The Poet X,” written by Elizabeth Acevedo, over summer break. A book being assigned to the entire high school has never happened before, so, naturally, I wanted to see what…
Head of High School Brooke Wells discussed his thoughts on the book and the impact he hopes it will have on the SCDS community. Q: Why did you choose “The Poet X?” A: I thought the form was really neat….
The 1998 “Mulan” was an iconic movie that I grew up watching countless times. It was one of my all-time favorites, and I had highly anticipated the 2020 live-action adaptation. However, the live-action movie paled in comparison due to a…
My last birthday was a huge turning point in my life. On my fourteenth birthday, instead of getting the usual Xbox or Playstation, I received a gift worth 100 consoles combined. I got a checking account. I bet you’re wondering,…
There are 13 sets of twins at Country Day. Some of the twins and their parents shared memorable childhood experiences. — By Emily Cook Originally published in the Oct. 20 edition of the Octagon.
“I wish I had gotten it done before senior year,” senior Hana Lee said, reflecting back on her “not too serious” attitude toward community service in her freshman year. Lee is one of 40 seniors who hasn’t completed her required…
Due to COVID-19, standardized testing is less accessible. As a result, many colleges across the country have gone test optional or test blind to accommodate for limited testing opportunities. With the need of testing on a hiatus, this is a…
COVID-19 has changed the way high school students can complete their four required semesters of physical education, PE. They can participate in athletics, independent PE, the PE elective or any combination of all three. Athletics One season of a sport…
With a long and hectic road to resuming tutoring after the COVID-19 lockdown, Generation Great is back in full swing and operating effectively. My nonprofit was initially founded in fall of 2018 to serve youth in the Oak Park community…
