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Cincinnati Country Day School
February 2023 Alumni Journal
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Multicultural Celebrations Bring School Community Together | |
In alignment with one of the school’s guiding principles to welcome the diverse experiences and viewpoints of all individuals, students learned about various cultures and traditions throughout Multicultural Week.
In the Lower School, students read books, created art projects, and learned traditional dances.
In the Middle School, the week started with an assembly during which students presented about Chinese New Year, Black History Month, and Polynesian cultures. Middle School teacher Nico Rumboll demonstrated how to make mate, an Argentinian beverage from his home country.
In the Upper School, student-led affinity groups like the Black Cultural Workshop (BCW) and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Council hosted events during Upper School assemblies, such as presentations on black history and LGBTQ+ history as well as a lip sync battle.
Upper School students also spent time with Lower School students to discuss different cultures and lead them through activities.
"By having Multicultural Week, we have the opportunity to take focused time to learn about, celebrate, and collaborate about the cultures and aspects of those who make up our community," says Ray Mitchell, `24, one of the student leaders behind Multicultural Week. "Multicultural Week is the acknowledgment, celebration, and coming together of our differences to highlight the beauty of diversity within the Country Day community and worldwide."
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The school community then came together on Thursday, February 9, for Multicultural Night. Formerly known as International Night, Multicultural Night is a Parents Association-sponsored event during which community members bring dishes and provide entertainment based on their cultures.
"As we continue to focus on the PA's mission of building community,
Multicultural Week provides us with the opportunity to learn more about
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the experiences and cultures within our school community," says Johanna Brun, Parents Association social co-chair.
More than 450 members of our school community came together for Multicultural Night to spend time with one another, enjoy 75 dishes provided by Country Day families, and enjoy the entertainment of 16 performances. In line with the school’s mission to “better a dynamic world”, all utensils, trays, and dishes used for Multicultural Night were compostable.
“This is an important night for our community – it gives us the opportunity to celebrate the many cultures that make this school so special,” said Zofeen Khan, one of the lead organizers of Multicultural Night. “And to see a turnout like this only confirms how important it is for so many of us to have the time to celebrate and explore other cultures.”
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Remembering John Raushenbush - 1936-2023 | |
Former Cincinnati Country Day School Headmaster John C. Raushenbush died on January 21, 2023, after a short illness and was surrounded by the love of his family during his final days.
He was an important leader in the history of Country Day, serving as the school’s eighth headmaster from 1977 – 1994. He oversaw a period of growth and ascendancy, with CCDS firmly establishing itself as one of the leading independent schools in the Midwest.
If you have an anecdote, photo, or reflection to share about John, we would love to hear from you. We plan to share everything we collect with his family and our community in the coming weeks and months. Cincinnati Country Day School will always be indebted to John Raushenbush. His legacy remains visible to this day.
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Connections, Country Day's biannual magazine, was delivered to homes in January. Didn't receive your copy? Please update your mailing address for our records and we will make sure you receive it next time! | |
As well as exciting updates on life at Country Day, Connections included articles on the incredible successes and accomplishments of our alumni. Click on the links below for a small selection of the stories. | |
Support Country Day for a Chance to Win Big! | |
There are lots of ways to participate ahead of CountryDate and no need to attend to be a winner. Participate in the Four Prize Raffle for a chance to win a wonderful prize AND support the school at the same time! Tickets start at just $25. Click on link below to purchase your tickets today! | |
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FOUR WINNERS
will take home one of
FOUR GREAT PRIZES
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Luxurious Spa Party for 6 people at Mitchell's Salon & Day Spa
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Traeger Pro Series 780 grill and smoker.
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Tailgate Party Package featuring BrüMate, CCDS stadium seating, fun libations, and more!
- $1,000 CASH
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RAFFLE FOR RARE
BOURBON!
16-year-old A.H. Hirsch Reserve Bourbon Gold Wax (estimated value $5,000 - $8,000).
This very rare bourbon has been described as “the best bourbon you’ll never taste.”
Distilled in 1974, only 400 barrels of this bourbon were made, never to be made again. Bottled by Julian Van Winkle III, all original inventory was announced as being sold out as of 2015.
*Each ticket has an equal chance of winning. A minimum of 50 tickets must be sold for the raffle to proceed.
A maximum of 80 tickets will be sold. Drawing will be on March 4, 2023 at CountryDate. Winner does NOT need to be present to win. Winner must verify their age (21+) and the bottle must be collected locally. No out-of-town deliveries.
Send this link to all your Bourbon Buddies!
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Yasmin Kloth '01 on Campus | |
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Yasmin Kloth `01 came to campus this month to give a writing workshop to 8th grade English and read poems from her book "Ancestry Unfinished" to grades 7-12.
Yasmin offered advice to these students about pursuing their passions, even if they don't line up, saying, "Nobody told me you could blend art and science, but you can. So don't panic, there is no place for panic in your path because you won't be able to see the dots and how they connect until you look back and see what you've accomplished."
Thank you for stopping by and inspiring our students, Yasmin!
We love when our alumni come back to visit with our students and share their experiences! If you are interested in doing so, please contact Peter Fossett '80, associate director of alumni and legacy giving, at [email protected], or Casey Santi, associate director of annual giving and alumni relations, at [email protected].
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SAVE THE DATE!
HOMECOMING & REUNION WEEKEND 2023
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Science Olympiad Team Places in Top 10 in Ohio State Invitational | |
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On Saturday, January 21, the Science Olympiad team competed in the Ohio State Invitational and placed 10th out of 36 teams, with top ten and top six placement showings in individual events. The school had two teams compete.
Science Olympiad is the premier team STEM competition in the nation, providing standards-based challenges to 6,000 teams at 425 tournaments in all 50 states.
“We have strong senior leadership on the team, and we have been excited to see some impressive performances coming from our new recruits as well. We are looking forward to our next competition – the Regional Science Olympiad competition at Xavier University on Saturday, March 4,” says Upper School teacher Paula Butler.
"I want to give a shout out to Yihe Zhang for placing in the top five for all her events! She is a freshman, so this is her first year with Science Olympiad —I cannot wait to see how she does in the future," says Science Olympiad Captain Joshua Williamson `23.
Both the blue and white teams’ next competition is the regional competition at Xavier University on Saturday, March 4, where last year they came in second place, winning 19 medals. If they do well enough again this year, they will move on to the state tournament for the 15th consecutive year.
For more information about Science Olympiad, visit soinc.org
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Interested in coming back to Country Day as a full-time member of our team? Now's your chance! Country Day is currently seeking to fill two open positions. | |
Assistant Director of Communications
The assistant director of communications (a 12-month, full-time position) works closely with the director of strategic communications and marketing to implement a schoolwide strategy for promoting the Country Day brand and sharing the school’s story with internal and external audiences.
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Assistant to the Head of School
The assistant to the head of school (a 12-month, full-time position) provides confidential and professional administrative support to the head of school in advancing the school’s mission.
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Seeking Nominations for the Alumni Council | |
Alumni Council is now accepting nominations for new members to serve a 3-year term, beginning July 1, 2023. Multiple spots are available! | |
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The Alumni Council meets four times per year, with a virtual option for out-of-town members, and works to promote alumni engagement and to ensure that alumni voices are heard by the school. If you or anyone you know are interested in joining other alumni on the Council, please email Peter Fossett ’80, associate director of alumni and legacy giving, at [email protected].
We are also accepting nominations for the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award, Virtue in Action Award, and Arts Hall of Fame. Visit our website to read more about alumni awards and make a nomination.
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Rudy Frank '07 received a game winning ball from the Cincinnati Bengals offensive line on behalf of The Oak Tavern after their playoff victory against the Buffalo Bills. Even though the rest of the post-season didn't go our way, we are still celebrating this win by one of our Nighthawks! | |
These are NACHO average seniors! Our senior parents put on another amazing senior surprise this month, a QDOBA nacho bar! | |
Kindergarten celebrated 100 days of school with their traditional school-wide procession, shown here parading through the Lower School. | |
Fifth grade conquered the slopes at the annual fifth grade ski trip to Peek'n Peak Resort in Clymer, NY. It was SNOW much fun! | |
Parent and teacher, Lily Overbeck, has been making her way through the Lower School halls, sharing American Sign Language with our students. She even taught them some valentine signs and how to make fun Valentines Day cards! | |
Congratulations to our Middle School football and basketball teams who are Miami Valley Conference champs this year! Awesome job, Middle School athletics! | |
To wrap up Multicultural Week, Vic Quintero '25 (pictured second from right) held a Latin American drink tasting for students and faculty! Choices included Agua de Jamaica, Aguas Frescas, Chicha Venezolana, Horchata, Inca Kola, Limonada Suíça, and Malta. It was a HUGE hit! | |
Our littlest learners at the ECC took advantage of the warmer temperatures this week and had some fun in the sun! | |
Country Day's success is due in large part to the generous, ongoing support of our alumni. A gift to the Country Day Fund allows today’s students to benefit as you once did, sustaining the legacy of excellence that defines our school. Please consider joining fellow alumni in making a gift. | | | | |
