Unforced errors take best of Country Day in loss to number one seed Western Sierra
Country Day varsity volleyball fell to the Western Sierra Wolves 3-1 on Sept. 28. Western Sierra has the reigning league MVP, MacKinley Hamm, so coach Jason Kreps had a specific strategy going into the game. “We wanted to serve the…
Volleyball homecoming games canceled due to mask mandate dispute; senior night to happen instead
The Cavaliers’ girls volleyball homecoming games set for Sept. 30 were canceled after the opponent forfeited the game rather than comply with Country Day’s COVID-19 masking policy that requires players wear masks for indoor sports. Sophomore right-side hitter Annalucia King…
New AP U.S. History teacher incorporates critical thinking, art into curriculum
When AP U.S. History students enter a brightly lit classroom, they find a smiling Chelsie Beck in the center of the room ready to greet them individually as they take their seats. Junior Karabelo Bowsky is enjoying the class. “She…
Enrollment for this school year sets record
Only a few weeks into the new school year and Country Day is setting new enrollment highs and working to meet the challenges that come with that. The year started on Aug. 31 with 122 of the 548 Pre-K-12 students…
EDITORIAL: Stay active and aware; climate change is coming
Climate change is the largest issue facing humanity. It’s easy to disregard its existence, or claim it’s not caused by humans, or fall into the trap of thinking that we can’t do anything about it. All of those are false….
2021 Fire season is one of worst in state history
Jason Tokheim, a South Lake Tahoe resident, was standing in his driveway, clumps of ash flowing around him, as he took one last look at his home, unsure if it would be his last. “It felt like a scene from…
The Cavs score another home win against the Cristo Rey Saints
The Cavs varsity volleyball team swept the Cristo Rey Saints at home with a set count of 3-0 on Sept. 24. “I felt really good about that game,” Coach Jason Kreps said. “What’s nice is watching the team, growing through…
Should we implement vaccine mandates?
On the surface, we may all desire a vaccine mandate. Many people who have already been vaccinated do not want to put up with uncomfortable masking and social distancing, as these rules are largely made to preserve the health of…
School implements new COVID-19 protocols
After a year and a half of online learning, SCDS kicked off the 2021-22 school year with the goal to stay in person. In order to safely do so, the school released a new set of COVID-19 guidelines. While most…
Soccer team triumphs in first league game of season
Scoring three goals in the second half, senior forward Arjin Claire led Country Day’s varsity soccer team to a 3-2 win against Western Sierra Collegiate Academy in the Cavs’ first league game of the season on Sept. 21. A rivalry between…