Country Day students explore the workforce
The high school job is an age-old rite of passage. This first job usually isn’t easy or glamorous. It’s a challenge. From child care to building neural networks, many Country Day students spent this summer exploring many different sectors of…
World-class runner to lead Run to Feed the Hungry charity at Country Day
It’s cold and dark at 5:30 a.m. when freshmen Andrew Burr goes on his daily 7-mile run before school, working toward his 50 miles for the week. With nothing on his mind but becoming the best, Burr is on his…
Boys varsity basketball team wins opening game, maintaining lead throughout game
The Sacramento Country Day Cavaliers defeated the Pine Hills Adventist Eagles 44-26 in their opening game of the season on Nov. 30 at Country Day. The Cavs held the lead throughout the entire game. Junior point guard Jonah David led…
Country Day takes first place in Run to Feed the Hungry
Taking off on Sacramento’s J Street, Country Day’s Run to Feed the Hungry team, consisting of 111 entrees, won the annual race on Thanksgiving morning. In the past 14 years, Country Day raised a total of $140,000. The 2021 event…
Students share unique workouts
Tired of the old standard exercise routine? If you have one to begin with at all? Here are unique workouts that some students of Country Day do to stay in shape. Daily goal: Get Moving! Senior Dylan Breen has been…
Sustainable practices in place on campus, student involvement could drive further change
This story, originally posted Dec. 1, has been updated and reposted to clarify the courses that include instruction on environmental topics, adding content from High School Science Department Chair Kellie Whited. Climate change is worsening, prompting increasing conversations and student…
Senior’s immense work ethic guides artistic pursuits
Senior Lilah Shorey is dynamically artistic. Since elementary school, Shorey’s teachers have described Shorey’s creative ambition and work ethic as a driving force, guiding them into the branching paths of music and artistic expression. Shorey is an integral part of…
Orchestra and choir perform together for the first time in two years
At 3:45 p.m. on Nov. 3, the Country Day plaza near the lower school began to flood with parents, students, teachers and families. In about 10 minutes, all 150 seats were occupied and some people were standing on the sidelines. …
First drama performance captivates audience
Country Day’s drama elective put on its first play of the year after school on Nov. 3, performing “This Is A Test” by Stephen Gregg. “This Is a Test” is a 30-minute comedy depicting sophomore Harper Livesey as the protagonist,…
Country Day donates 36 units of blood in blood drive
Sacramento Country Day donated 36 units of blood during the annual blood drive on Nov. 5, surpassing the goal of 32 units. Students older than 16, faculty and other adults contributed to the event run by the American Red Cross. …