Country Day is proud to have inducted 54 students into the National Honor Society on Wednesday, November 9! Founded in 1921, the National Honor Society recognizes students who excel in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership and character. To be eligible, students in grades 11-12 must demonstrate outstanding performance in the four selection criteria. Congratulations to these students!

We are pleased to report that Country Day was once again named “Best Private K-12 School in Savannah Area” by Niche.com, earning an A+ rating and a higher ranking than all other private schools outside of the Atlanta Metro area. In addition, the School was ranked #1 College Prep Private High School in Savannah, #1 Private High School in Savannah, and #1 High School for STEM in Savannah. Click here for more information.

Our Institute of Atlantic Studies class is thrilled to have a dedicated garden space for their study of native vegetables! Thanks to West Construction Company and WCC superintendent Rock Belanger for making it happen! We look forward to seeing how the Fellows Legacy Garden grows and evolves!

Country Day is thrilled to have six seniors selected as semifinalists in the annual National Merit Scholarship Competition. Congratulations to Aden Adjei, Ned Henneman, Avi Heyman, Sarah Jane Schultz, Eoin Wilson, and Fiona Wilson.  In addition, seniors Gracie Daters and Jordan Ruben were commended by the National Merit Scholarship program.

The six semi-finalists are among 16,000 semifinalists nationwide, which represents less than one percent of all U.S. high school seniors. The students have an opportunity to continue in the competition for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered in the spring of 2023. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

How often does one have to dodge flying water balloons on campus? At least once a year in our Advanced Calculus-Based Physics class! Water balloon target practice has become one of the highlights of the year and a great way to emphasize studies on projectile motion. Students spend time analyzing factors and calculating the velocity needed to project a water balloon as far as possible. On the day of the experiment, student teams test their theories, applying what they learned into target practice!

Thank you to juniors Britney Brown, Phil-Isabelle Ajayi, and Maya King for creating and leading today's Black History Month presentation. As this year's Black History Month theme is "Black Health and Wellness," the student-led presentation highlighted the recent contributions of several Black American scientists and doctors, including Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, and Dr. Ben Carson. The presentation also included a video that showcased how Black History Month is celebrated around the world.

Congratulations to the following students honored with Scholastic Art Awards. Gold Key: Reagan Carlson, Reed Lotter, and Lauren Sparks; Silver Key: Harry DeWalt, Fina Dooley, Anna Mondy, Jack Owens Myers, John Neely, Jade Perrin, Lauren Sparks (2 awards), and Rachel Wollenburg. Honorable Mentions included Haley Avino, Fina Dooley, Haley Hiltzheimer, Julia McGoldrick (2 awards), John Neely (5 awards), Lauren Sparks (6 awards), Soren Watson, and Rachel Wollenburg (2 awards). 

Congratulations to six seniors for their commendation from the National Merit Scholarship program. Our six commended students earned scores on the 2020-2021 PSAT that placed them within the top 5% of all juniors who took last year's exam. From left to right: Pete Thangtaveekool, Ethan Wheelock, Alexis Almeida, Haley Avino, Langston Bass, and John Neely. Well done, Hornets!

During halftime of the opening football game, SCDS dedicated the new Saunders Stadium scoreboard in memory of the late Dr. Cliff Cannon Jr., a former SCDS parent, grandparent, and loyal Hornet. Country Day is grateful to the London and Cannon families for generously funding the project in his name. As a token of gratitude, Head of School Kef Wilson presented Jane Cannon with a Hornet football helmet signed by the current team. Thank you to the London and Cannon families for your ongoing support and commitment to Country Day athletics.

Congratulations to junior Maya King on her selection to the inaugural Global Online Academy Student Advisory Council. This group of student leaders will help impact and guide the vision of Global Online Academy for its students. Maya's one-year term will include opportunities to build leadership experience across operational strategy, user experience design, content creation, and communications.