By Holly Dayton ‘13, Lens Section Editor. With a fabulous record of 11-3, the CCDS Girls’ Varsity Golf team is prospering this year to the extent that in week 5, the team ranked #1 in the local coaches’ poll. Aside from solely talent, this team’s success is attributed to individual improvement.The camaraderie of the team is also a key factor behind their group success.

By Isabelle McAlevey ’13, Contributor. The four new teachers in the Upper School have driven race cars, created e-books, studied paleontology, and done mission work in Haiti. Here’s a quick look at the new additions:

Sophie Weinstein ‘13, Life&Style Editor. After Alexander McQueen’s untimely death there were countless tributes to his life and work but none gathered so much press and people as the exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art this summer, Savage Beauty.

By Haleigh Miller ‘12, Editor in Chief. Relatively late in this past summer, it became apparent that drastic changes were going to be made to the administration of the Cincinnati Country Day School Middle School. Mr. John Polasko is not returning as Middle School Head, and Ms. Teresa Hirschauer has taken his place for the year as the interim Head until a replacement can be found.

By Caroline Gentile ‘13, News Section Editor. As of this school year, the Upper School’s 9th grade Humanities program is no more; in its place are five sections each of independent 9th grade English and History classes. “It just wasn’t Humanities anymore,” said Upper School Hear Mrs. Stephanie Luebbers.

By Edwin Sam ‘13, Sports Section Editor. Following a long year of endless hype, predictions, and excitement about this year’s incoming grade, the freshmen have made their grand entrance into the athletic scene in style. They have not only met the standards and expectations set last year, but exceeded them, making headlines and setting records in various sports. From soccer to tennis to golf, these freshmen have answered the questions asked of them and are ready to make names for themselves.

By Victoria Mairal-Cruz ‘12, Lens Editor. Across the country and around the world, Country Day students tasted various versions of the irresistible treat. Put down your books, sit back, and read on for tales of students’ encounters with this delectable dessert, and to discover who has the best ice cream!

By Sarah Mae Selnick ‘13, Contributor. Ελλάς (Greece). When I first read the itinerary for the American Farm School’s Greek summer program, I thought nothing could sound more awful. The schedule gave me the idea that I would be spending my summer planting corn, feeding cows, and cementing roads; not exactly my cup of tea. Due to a family legacy that I had to uphold, I was forced onto a plane with 23 strangers whom I would be spending the next 5 weeks with.

By Nicky Neidermeir ‘12, LighterFare Section Editor. 7:45 AM—You wake up suddenly after realizing you have hit the snooze button three times…

By Sophie Weinstein ‘13, LifeStyle Editor
Couple Mr. Sam Tumolo, longtime head of the math department, and Mrs. Jean Corbus, longtime Kindergarten teacher, will both be retiring at the end of the year.
Since he began working at CCDS in 1973, Mr. Tumolo has been a part of many aspects of the school’s curriculum.  He coached football, [...]

By Victoria Mairal-Cruz ‘12, Lens Editor. This time next year, Country Day math teacher John Carriero will be living in San Francisco, California, where he may be doing anything from helping the Department of Defense write cryptography algorithms to working on developing the latest software.

At the end of every school year, the Upper School and Middle School gather for the presentation for awards. This the complete list of awards and recipients for the 2010-2011 school year.