EDITORIAL: Flexibility is appreciated, but more consistency in scheduling is necessary
COVID-19 has caused a constant fluctuation in safety requirements since the pandemic hit the U.S. hard in March, and that clearly has made the return to in-person learning an ever-evolving challenge. In these unprecedented times, it is essential we remain…
FRESHMAN FOCUS: Spencer Scott, ’20, majoring in medieval studies at University of Chicago
Spencer Scott, ’20, is a freshman at The University of Chicago. He enjoys the chilly weather along with the street food around the corner. Spencer is majoring in medieval studies. Q: Why did you choose to attend the University of…
MY ANGLE: My experience being a part of Pfizer’s COVID-19 study
Yeah, I’m immune to COVID-19. Okay, I don’t know if that’s true, but I like to think it is. A couple of months ago, I got an invitation to participate in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine study. I accepted without hesitation, even…
Alumni panel to be held on Dec. 18
The annual alumni panel will be taking place this Friday on Dec.18. Normally, the alumni from the class of ‘20 would eat lunch with the seniors and answer questions in the multi-purpose room (during the elective period). However, due to…
School expansion allowed against neighbors’ appeal
Country Day has won its zoning fight to expand enrollment and modify the campus footprint, but still needs to renegotiate the 1996 Sierra Oaks Homeowners Agreement. On Nov. 12, the City of Sacramento ruled in favor of the school, overturning…
Crazy Quarantine Changes
Throughout quarantine, many people from the Country Day community changed major parts of their lives, including moving across the country and changing hair color. — By Rod Azghadi Originally published in the Nov. 17 edition of the Octagon.
Junior, alumna partner with two Sacramento nonprofits
Country Day junior Arjin Claire and alumna Sahej Claire, ’18, have partnered with two Sacramento nonprofits, Art for Abhi and Improve Your Tomorrow, to raise funds and awareness for young men of color in colleges and universities. Art for Abhi…
FRESHMAN FOCUS: Jackson Margolis, ’20, loves film studies at UC Berkeley; takes classes online due to COVID-19
Jackson Margolis, ’20, attends the University of California, Berkeley. Margolis is leaning toward majoring in molecular and cellular biology. Q: Why did you choose to attend UC Berkeley? A: Ultimately, I decided to attend UC Berkeley due to its sports…
CSPA Gold Circle awards earned by five current, former Octagon staffers
This story was updated on Dec. 10 to clarify Paul Bauman’s time as adviser for the Octagon. Five Country Day students earned journalism honors in the 2020 Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s 37th Gold Circle Awards program. Their award-winning work was…