Cincinnati Country Day School
November Alumni Journal
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Message from Head of School |
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Dear Country Day Alumni and Community,
Most mornings, as I walk through the Carey Amphitheater to begin my day, I wonder when school will return to its pre-Covid way of learning. The last 14 weeks of on-campus learning under “pandemic rules” have been exhausting, but it has also deepened my appreciation for the unstoppable power of the Country Day community. Our community’s hard work, willingness, and endless sacrifices have allowed Country Day to sustain teaching and learning in year many thought unlikely, if not impossible.
Since last spring, the faculty and staff have tackled the substantial workload that comes with simultaneously juggling on-campus and online learners while adjusting to a new schedule, new protocols, and new modes of instruction. Our students have risen to the task with their signature grit and passion for learning. And our families, alumni, and friends have demonstrated their unfaltering belief in the imperative of advancing our students’ growth and development, regardless of the prevalence of Covid in our city.
Thank you for the many ways you ensure Country Day’s legacy by supporting the success of our students. There is nothing I am more grateful for when it comes to counting my blessings. I wish you a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving this year.
Sincerely,
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Match Day was a SUPERHERO Success |
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Your support on Match Day was HEROIC! In 24 hours, our Country Day community came together to raise over $385,000, a new record for Match Day! Your messages of support were heartwarming, and our faculty and staff members are so appreciative to hear the countless gifts made in their honor.
We are deeply grateful for a devoted community that stands together when support is needed most!
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Peter Fossett '80, is beginning his 21st year of teaching history at Cincinnati Country Day School. |
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He is one of a handful of faculty members that graduated from CCDS and returned to continue educating the next generation of scholars. "I always liked being a student," said Fossett. "My experience at Country Day was stimulating and rewarding in so many ways. I was always drawn to our focus of teaching more than just material but concentrating on the actual idea of what we are learning." |
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After graduating from Country Day, Peter received his undergraduate from Colgate University and his law degree from Harvard Law School. After working in a large firm in Cincinnati and as in-house counsel for a corporation, Peter found himself wanting a job that could have a greater impact and make a more immediate difference in someone's life. "I visited Fred Carey (a former faculty member) and asked him what I needed to teach at CCDS? A week later I was at Xavier University working on my Masters of Education." |
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"Students at CCDS really want to learn and push the boundaries of their education," said Fossett. "My time at CCDS has been rewarding and hearing from students long after their time at CCDS, that I made a true difference in their life means so much!
Peter is known for his bow ties and credits former faculty member Kevin Koller for starting the tradition. "Right now, I am wearing traditional neck ties," said Fossett. "I plan on bringing the bow ties back after the pandemic ends."
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Participate in CountryDate 2021
WHEREVER you are!
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CountryDate is Cincinnati Country Day School's annual fundraising gala, held in early March.
Ordinarily a gathering of over 350 people, this year we will blend the excitement of this Country Day tradition with a format that balances fun, fundraising, and our collective health.
Look out for a detailed email after Thanksgiving to find out about the virtual gala and how you can get involved!
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Special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor and alumnus: |
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The girls soccer team after winning the District Championship. They advanced to their third consecutive State Championship game, falling to a heartbreaking overtime goal by opponents, Kirtland. |
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Mark Morawski, head of lower school, welcomes students to FallFest. |
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Kaki Sheer, director of outdoor education, teaches lower school students how to tag Monarch butterflies. |
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In a reimagined Country Day tradition, seniors take a lap around the track in their Halloween costumes, handing out candy to lower school students. |
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Donna Legette, admissions counselor, and Ully Marin, middle school art teacher, dress for success as superheroes on Match Day! |
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Upper school engineering students demonstrate their solar tracking devices in the upper school library. |
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AP English students take learning outside to study "nature's metaphors." |
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Jenna Setters signs her letter of intent to play soccer at Morehead State University, and Sophia O'Brien signs her letter of intent to play lacrosse at University of Cincinnati. |
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Country Day Mascot Naming Moves Forward |
After several months of work toward identifying a new mascot for Cincinnati Country Day School, the committee of 20 students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and board members has narrowed the original submissions (350) to a list of 16 semifinalists.
On Thursday, December 3, members of the mascot committee will present to the Alumni Council the ongoing naming work and timeline. Semifinalists will be narrowed further to five finalists to be voted on by the Country Day community. The five finalists, including possible imagery, will be released in mid-December and followed by a community vote of current students, faculty, staff, board members, and all alumni. The new Country Day mascot will be announced at the end of January.
The mascot committee is appreciative of the feedback, work, and support shown by the entire community, including our dedicated alumni, throughout this process.
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