The Octagon

A Sacramento Country Day School Newspaper

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Country Day hosts second Blood Drive of the year

Following their first Blood Drive of the year on Nov. 3, seniors Zoe Genetos and Derek Taylor hosted a second event on Feb. 2 to help support the community.  Along with Physical Education Department Chair Michelle Myers and assistant sophomore…

Social media impacts youth beauty consumption, standards

When senior Grace Zhao was in seventh grade, she discovered Korean beauty and makeup products. Enamored by the stunning visuals of celebrities flooding her online feeds, Zhao was sold on the concept that she needed a potent Vitamin C serum…

Asian Pacific Islander Student Alliance hosts school Lunar New Year celebrations, Kung Fu team

In celebration of Lunar New Year, the Asian Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APSA) student coordinators celebrated by providing food and hosting performances for all Sacramento Country Day students on Feb. 13.  Common traditions during Lunar New Year include elders handing…

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Boys’ varsity soccer team came home victorious for their homecoming game

The Country Day Cavs defeated the Buckingham Charter Knights 6-0 on Friday, Oct. 13, obtaining a win for their homecoming game and the last home game of the season.  Freshmen Ryan Scripps and Nolan Montoya with junior Andrew Burr secured…

Sports

Country Day varsity soccer ends season after losing playoff game

The Country Day Cavs were defeated by the Futures High School Knights 6-3, in the first game of the playoffs on Tues. Oct 24, ending their season. Freshman Sunny Sui scored the first goal for the Cavs, followed by two…

Sports

Country Day boys’ varsity soccer sweeps game against John Adams Academy

On Wednesday, Oct. 11, Country Day boys’ soccer team defeated John Adams Academy 6-1, scoring  three goals in the first quarter of the game.  Freshman Ryan Scripps and junior Andrew Burr each scored two goals, with freshman Sunny Sui and…

Features

Students, faculty share experiences in the queer community

On Jan. 8, students and faculty members spoke on their experiences in the LGBTQ+ community during Sacramento Country Day’s third annual Queer Voices Panel, held in the Matthews Library. High School English Department Chair Jason Hinojosa hosted the panel. “The…

Looking back: captivating Super Bowl halftime shows

Throughout 58 Super Bowls, fans of opposing teams have come together to enjoy 56 halftime shows.  This show has become a spectacular, visually stunning sensation, with all eyes on one performance. It is commonly referred to as the show of…

Black Student Union and Glass Knife host poetry speakeasy, empower student voices

The Black Student Union (BSU) and The Glass Knife, Sacramento Country Day’s literary magazine, held a combined speakeasy in the Matthews Library on Feb. 7. Receiving snaps across the room after each poem, a mix of 12 students and teachers…

FRESHMAN FOCUS: Amaya Anguiano, ’23, pursues urban planning at CSU Monterey Bay

Amaya Anguiano, ’23, started her freshman year at California State University, Monterey Bay, and is majoring in Environmental Science Technology and Policy. Q: Why did you choose to attend California State University, Monterey Bay? A: I really liked the location…