La Jolla Country Day School's News – August 2011 Archive (17)

Upper School History

Students Hear Senator's Call To Service

UPPER SCHOOL -- Last week, several Country Day students had the opportunity to attend a luncheon featuring United States Senator Dianne Feinstein hosted by the San…

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Senior Retreat

Class of 2012 Plans Out Its Year

This item was originally submitted by Upper School Teacher Elizabeth Cross.

UPPER SCHOOL -- The Class of 2012 kicked off its last year at Country Day with a retreat at Oakbridge Camp in Ramona. We spent two days reconnecting with friends and teachers…

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Country Day Parents' Association

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Parents Kick Off A New Year

ALL SCHOOL -- The Country Day Parents' Association kicked off the school year with a welcome coffee for new parents Tuesday morning.

Head of School Chris Schuck…

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Country Day First Day

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Another Opening, Another Year

ALL SCHOOL -- Crowded parking lots,…

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Torrey Football

Torreys Scrimmage Guests From Japan

UPPER SCHOOL -- The 2011 Torrey Football team had its first tune-up of the season with a scrimmage game against Ritsumeikan Uji High School from Kyoto, Japan.

Torrey Coach Jeff Hutzler reported that the scrimmage went well and that Upper School Director Rod…

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Torrey Football

Torreys Scrimmage Japanese Visitors Saturday

This message was sent from Torrey Athletic Director and Football Coach Jeff Hutzler:…

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Comments by Chris - August 23, 2011

I stopped in at registration last week and, if it wasn’t already clear to me that a new school year was rushing at us, seeing the tentative first steps of new families and witnessing the hugs that follow a summer away for old friends, served as a clear reminder.

Every year brings new facets and people to a…

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Torrey Basketball

Maya and Malina Hood Commit to USD…

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Relay For Life 2011

Country Day Turns Out For Relay For Life

ALL SCHOOL -- For 24 hours last weekend, teams of Country Day students walked continuously around the Embarcadero course designated for the annual Relay For Life.

A total of 256 upper school students participated in San Diego’s Downtown Relay for Life at Embarcadero Park. This 24-hour event…

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Torrey Football

Blue And White Scrimmage Successful

UPPER SCHOOL -- The Torrey football team's 2011-12 edition took to the field Saturday for the annual Blue and White scrimmage.

Coach Jeff Hutzler reported the event went well and was a good start to the team's season. Photos by Torrey…

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New Employee Orientation

17 New Teachers And Staff Join Country Day

ALL SCHOOL -- Another sure sign of the coming school year is the annual new employee orientation.

Country Day Human Resources Director Adam Lara presided over a series of events Thursday to acclimate 17 new employees to the school. Head of School Chris Schuck greeted the new employees who shared stories of their routes to…

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2011-2012 Registration Day

More Than 900 Families Register On First Day

ALL SCHOOL - Welcome Back to School (almost), Country Day Families! It was great welcoming back families and meeting our new families at Registration Day. There are still two dates left for registration, Monday, August 22 from 8-11 a.m. in the Community Hall and the…

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Girls Volleyball

Now The Champions Start All Over Again

UPPER SCHOOL -- When you are the state champions, just coming off a season in which many described you as the best girls volleyball team in the state, what…

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Torrey Football

A New Season, New Hopes Start Today

UPPER SCHOOL -- In the rhythm of a school year, the first day of football practice holds a sort of mystical place. Suddenly, the sweet whimsy of summer arts and sports camps gives way to the beginnings of order and purpose.

Wednesday, a…

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Friends of Country Day

New Poet Laureate Has Country Day Ties

ALL SCHOOL -- Retired English Teacher Bruce Boston, who remains an active part of Country Day's poetry efforts, sent this exciting news about America's newest poet laureate:…

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Summer Notes From Distant Friends

On Opening Night In A Rain Forest Theater

UPPER SCHOOL -- Country Day Theater Director Scott Feldsher finished up summer service in Costa Rica, having launched a community musical with Far Corners Theater in…

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Campus Dining

New Food Service Taking Shape

ALL SCHOOL – The work of transforming the campus food service has been underway since immediately after the last school year.

Dana Smith, Sodexo food service’s manager in residence, has been shepherding the creation of a full kitchen operation, hiring staff and creating meal and snack menus that will be available to all three divisions as the new…

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