By Haleigh Miller ‘12, News Section Editor. While suggestions that The Scroll return to paper have been heard from students and parents in some volume since the switch, a survey conducted by The Scroll revealed that 66.7 percent of the Upper School community recommended The Scroll should stay online.

Video by Baldur Tangvald ‘11, Video Section Editor and Report by Jack Wildman ‘11, Contributor.
Ever since Baldur Tangvald’s first installment of his widely touted Radish News segments, the school has been abuzz about what to expect from the comedic senior. Well, the wait is over. With the news talent of Mr. Tangvald and the investigative reporting skills of Jack Wildman, this story is sure to blow you away.

By Amanda Young ‘11, Co-Editor-in-Chief.Thirteen students won 28 awards for their artwork in the 2011 regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, large numbers for an Upper School of only 250 students.

By Claire Heinichen, ‘11, Lighter Fare Editor. It’s 8:05am on a typical Monday morning, and both Cody and Amanda are still in their jammies, pondering new ways to torture the Scroll staff while enjoying a nice stack of latkes.

Big time games are about big time decisions. Ping-pong is a sport of quick decisions, precise shots, and controlling emotions. The momentum of a game can switch in one second if these three things do not go in your favor. As Michael Barton ’13 and Patrick Wildman ’14 learned, in a game with so much at stake, emotions run high and the game can quickly turn around when you aren’t in the right mindset.

Video Shot and Edited by Ilana Habib ‘11, Photography Section Editor
On Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, Cincinnati Country Day School witnessed the most epic ping-pong match in history. Seniors Rob Pierce and Cody Pomeranz took on sophomore Michael Barton and freshman Patrick Wildman in the final round of the CCDS Ping-Pong tournament (organized by senior Elizabeth Blackburn). Words do not do it justice. Watch the video and see it for yourself.

By Caroline Gentile ‘13, News Editor. Because of its benefits, caffeine is the weapon of choice for hard-working students in their battle against fatigue. However, despite its beneficial qualities, caffeine consumption can sometimes be more hurtful then helpful.

By Amanda Young ‘11, Co-Editor-in-Chief. Ten members of the Class of 2011 have been named National Merit Semifinalist. The Semifinalists make up 18.9 percent of this year’s seniors, the highest percentage of Semifinalists in any senior class in Cincinnati.

By Caroline Gentile ‘13, Sports Editor. Kicking off the season with a 6-2 record, the CCDS mens golf team is poised for success this fall and possibly a state tournament bid.

By Lindsay Dougan, ‘11, Contributor. The college counseling office provides students with advice on plans for the summer, including programs at universities and exchanges abroad. These programs cater to a range of interests, from engineering and biology to acting and journalism.

By Will Portman, ‘10, Editor-in-Chief. As the 2010-11 Scroll staff, led by incoming Editors-in-Chief Cody Pomeranz, ‘11, and Amanda Young, ‘11, takes over the reins of the newspaper this week, I thought it’d be appropriate to take a look back at the work of the 2009-10 staff.

Photos by Ilana Habib, ’11, Photography Editor. For the past several years, the faculty have beat the seniors, and this year’s game, held on Friday, April 9 in the South Gym, was no exception.