Dear avid Scroll readers,
The Scroll is trying something new this year! Starting next week, at least one video interview will be posted a week.

By Timmy Macrae ’12, Contributor. This summer I worked at Breakthrough, teaching six grade Math and Beginners Spanish. Aside from discovering a passion for teaching, I also loved meeting the eager students.

By Sophie Weinstein ‘13, Contributor. This fall, the CCDS administration has implemented some changes to the Student Handbook including the return of the “collar under sweater” rule.

By Claire Heinichen, ‘11, Lighter Fare Section Editor. After a summer trip to the Down Under, senior Claire Heinichen gives tips on how to find adventure in Austrailia and make your way out alive.

By Holly Dayton ‘13, Contributor. Populated by hundreds of thousands of Americans, scores of American flags and infectious patriotism, the National Mall Washington D.C. was a thrilling place to be on August 28, 2010.

By Haleigh Miller ‘12, News Section Editor. As they walk through the doors, their eyes tend to grow larger. Some suddenly begin to perspire, shake, or silently swear. For many students just coming into the ninth grade, high school can be something exciting, stressful, or just an abyss with a giant question mark hovering in front of the unknown.

By Avery Maier ‘13, News Editor. Many students can’t wait until the day when they can get their new computer. The excitement builds and finally they walk into the tech office and get that new machine. On August 17, when students eagerly walked into the tech office, their smiles slowly changed into frowns as they learned they wouldn’t be getting their new machines that day because Toshiba had messed up Country Day’s order.

By Claire Heinichen ‘11, Lighter Fare Section Editor. Every once in a while, while reading through the many fabulous articles on The Scroll, you are bound to feel a little restless, and in need of some nerological boosting. So, if you feel the need for a little jumpstart, why not play a game?!

By Ali Breneman ‘11, Contributor.
This summer, Ali explored Europe with her brothers, Nathan and Kevin, and her parents. She shares her family’s mishaps and escapades to offer her top ten travel tips.

by Haleigh Miller, ‘12, News Section Editor. In the coming 2010-2011 school year, two new teachers will join the Upper School faculty, Mrs. Mary Zimmerman and Mr. John Graves. Both are CCDS alumni, and will be great additions to the community.

By Caroline Gentile, ‘13, Sports Editor. When one thinks about the Country Day softball program, senior Anna Lemen immediately comes to mind. The Most Valuable Player for three years in a row, Lemen has become the face of Country Day softball, and plans to continue playing at the collegiate level at Knox College.

By Victoria Mairal-Cruz, ‘12, Contributor. From April 16 to May 10, Mexican exchange students from the school Escuela Anexa de Atlacomulco in Atlacomulco, Mexico, visited Cincinnati and CCDS. Students throughout our school had the opportunity to mix with another culture, in addition to helping the exchange students practice their English.