The Look: Time to Cozy Up
Now that winter is just a breath away, it’s time to get cozy and warm. Fashion has taken inspiration from the Southwest this fall, which comes in handy, since nothing is cozier than a poncho or as warm as a Navajo print coat.
Read Any Good Books Lately? Dozens, Actually, if You’re A Member of One of Rye’s Book Clubs
Long known for its golf and beach clubs, Rye is also home to at least 30 active book clubs. While they have much in common, they also have distinct personalities, reading interests, and protocol. For six months, this writer has been trying to locate and talk to as many clubs as possible.
Wildcats Weren’t Just Good, They Were Perfect
Already the best team in the history of Rye Country Day’s football program, the Wildcats had the chance for perfection November 19 in their New England Prep School Bowl Game against Pingree at Loomis Chaffee.
Garnets Make Rye Proud at State Championships
Rye’s swimmers proved their mettle at the New York State Championships in Buffalo last month.
Calling All Former Ice Garnets!
Sharpen your skates and dust off your helmet, because the second annual Rye High School Ice Hockey Alumni Game is scheduled for December 21 at the Playland Ice Casino.
Twenty Years of Running For Principal Flood
Rye celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Deane Flood Memorial Run November 15, and, although it’s hard to believe that most of the competitors weren’t even alive for the inaugural event, the one-mile race has only become more important with each passing year.
Ah Youth: Is Good Parenting Counter-Cultural?
Dr. Wendy Mogul, child psychologist and author of “Blessings of a B-” thinks that it is. At her well-attended “Heard in Rye” talk to parents earlier this fall, she spoke about how good parenting requires less coddling and control, and more authentic communication and connection.
RCDS Goes Solar
Rye Country Day Headmaster Scott Nelson, students, faculty, and parent members of the environmental committee were on hand for the unveiling of the school’s new solar system November 4. The 24-kilowatt system consists of 96 solar panels, the environmental equivalent of recycling 450,000 cans of soda, planting 1,600 trees, and taking three cars off the road this year. The system was installed by Mercury Solar, which is headquartered in Port Chester.
Circus Comes to Town
F.E. Bellows’ fourth graders beamed in the ring as they showed off their circus acts November 18 at Rye Neck High School’s Athletic Center.
Square House Helps Daniel Warren Go Back in Time
Rye Neck has joined forces with the Rye Historical Society to make colonial times come alive for first graders right in their own classrooms.