 | In becoming a premier institution in the South, Savannah Country Day School benefited from the solid foundation laid down by The Pape School in 1905. Pape’s headmistress, Miss Nina Anderson Pape, sought out to “educate the whole child” – body, mind, and spirit.
More than 100 years since Pape’s founding, Savannah Country Day continues to carry on Nina Pape’s vision, producing graduates that successfully handle the challenge of multiple AP classes, while also excelling on the athletic field, on the stage, in the community, or any combination of the above.
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| |  | Thanks to Alexandra Cousteau for Visiting Campus
9/10/2010
Many thanks to renowned environmentalist, and grand-daughter of famed explorer Jacques Cousteau, for bringing her Expedition Blue Planet tour to Country Day! Over 200 students, parents and members of the community filled Jelks Auditorium on the evening of Tuesday, September 7th to hear Alexandra Cousteau discuss water issues currently facing our world and view a short video from her current expedition. At the conclusion of the evening, she invited students onto the stage to ask questions. For a short sampling of student questions, click HERE.
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 | Free Fall Celebration!
9/9/2010
In what has become one of the most popular traditions at Country Day, students and faculty members gathered on September 8th for FREE FALL DAY. An 80 foot lift provided the height and drama for an engaging physics demonstration- a variety of objects, including watermelons, balls, and even a printer where dropped from the tower. The event date is no coincidence - 9.8.10. (Objects which are under the influence of only gravity will accelerate towards the ground at 9.8 (m/s)/s. That is, for each second of fall its speed will increase by 9.8 m/s.) Screams and applause could be heard throughout campus as the students reveled in the spectacle.
Many thanks again this year to Upper School faculty members Adam Weber, Jason Manley and David Hooker for arranging the event, as well as SCDS alumnus Ryan Yeckley('98) for generously supplying the commercial lift.
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 | SCDS voted BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL
9/9/2010
For a FOURTH year in a row, Savannah Country Day School has been voted BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL by the readers of Savannah Magazine. Congratulations to all our students, faculty/staff and parents!
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 | Hornets Share Time & Talents to Support Ronald McDonald House
9/8/2010
As yet another example of the diverse talents of Country Day faculty and students, a number of them recently demonstrated their epicurean skills in an "Iron Chef" competition to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Teachers David Nash and Tom DiBrita were joined by 7th grader William Gompels and 12th grader Megan Spell in the Chef of the House Challenge. The annual challenge pits area chefs against one another in a friendly team competition of great food and friendship- and all for a great cause. This year, the event raised more than $35,000 for the Ronald McDonald House and the families that utilize the facility while a younger loved one is going through treatment at a Savannah-area hospital.
Congratulations to Chef David Nash and his team! All of the Chef of the House Challenge participants are fundraising through September 14th - if you are interested in making a donation please visit www.firstgiving.com/catfishcooks.
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 | Record Crowd at Pigskin Picnic
8/30/2010
Almost 600 hornet fans filled Demere Gym for the 8th Annual Pigskin Picnic on Friday evening. While kids enjoyed face painting and performances by the cheerleaders, parents were able to reconnect and enjoy an evening of great food by Reeves Catering. Following the picnic, attendees filled the stands to cheer the varsity football team to a 38-12 victory over Atkinson Country.
Many thanks to the Booster Club for sponsoring the evening!
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 | Andrew Royek '18 Excels as Student and Swimmer
8/25/2010
Fifth grader Andrew Royek is a busy hornet. In addition to his studies and activities at Country Day, he is a competitive swimmer who was recently crowned the state champion in both the 200 and 400 freestyle(age 10 and under).
The Savannah Morning News recently profiled Andrew for their CloseUps series.
Click the READ MORE button to view the article. Congrats Andrew on your accomplishments, both on and off the SCDS campus!
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PA Hosts "Welcome Back" Faculty Picnic
8/9/2010
On Sunday, August 8th, the Parents' Association hosted a Welcome Back Picnic honoring all 2010-2011 Faculty, Staff and their families- over 150 in attendance! Nita Ann and Chris Klein along with their daughters, Grace Lang and Frances, were gracious to serve as hosts for the event. Nita Ann's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Skipper Knight, had previously hosted this event for SCDS over 30 years ago at their home. Children enjoyed hayrides, bobbing for apples and many other fun activities.
Many thanks to Hospitality Committee Chair, Ann Hendrix and all other Parents' Association members for helping make the picnic a huge success!
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