Although he only intended to spend four years at Country Day, band director Bob Ratcliff is leaving the school after 21 years. Ratcliff, who is largely responsible for building Country Day’s music program, is returning to Boise, Idaho, to spend…
Garrett Shonkwiler, ’20, attends online classes at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is considering majoring in economics. Q: Why did you choose your college? A: I applied to schools that were strong in the subjects I was interested…
The Octagon won awards from the 2021 Quill and Scroll International Writing, Photo and Multimedia Contest, the 2021 Columbia Scholastic Press Association competition, the Student Voice Awards and the California News Publishers Association. The Octagon won a Silver Crown Award…
The Country Day tennis team won 8-0 against Encina at their high school on May 18. Freshmen Delsyn Beaton and Liam Kaschner were Country Day’s top players, coach Jamie Nelson said. “This was their first time playing No. 1 boys’…
Hi there, my name is Arjin Claire. I have severe food allergies to eggs, peanuts and tree nuts, and I used to also be allergic to milk and sesame. At 17 years old I’ve been to the ER seven times…
Darius Shahbazi, ’20, attends Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He is majoring in biology/medical science. Q: Why are you pursuing the pre-medical track? A: It’s a big field in my family, so a lot of my influence and drive comes…
In recent years, the LGBTQ+ community has been featured more and more in different forms of media, including TV shows and advertisements. This is a big step in the right direction but can be a disservice at times due to…
At Country Day, students have taken the lead in spreading cultural awareness. But more could be done. The LatinX Student Union, the Black Student Union, the Gay-Straight Alliance, the Food Club and the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council all…
