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  • Recession creates quirky college results; more get into Stanford than Berkeley

    Friday, May 01, 2009 By: Michael Lewis, Editor in Chief

    The class of 2009 was predicted to face the most competitive college-application year ever. The number of applications has been steadily increasing, and this year was supposed to be the peak.  The cra

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  • Pears and plums and peppermint—oh, my!

    Friday, May 01, 2009 By: Mollie Berg, Reporter

    Country Day’s garden, planted in 2007, now produces an assortment of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. And Doug Wallis, who teaches the middle-school garden elective, is excited. “It’s amazing that we’

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  • Old Sac: a weekend alternative

    Thursday, April 30, 2009 By: Camille Getz and Mollie Berg, Reporters

    The perfect place for anyone who’s feeling the weekend blues, Old Town Sacramento is both fun and cheap.

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  • Experiencing Waldorf—undercover

    Thursday, April 30, 2009 By: Jillian DePoy, Page Editor

    Junior discovers 'other side' of education while posing as prospective student.

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  • Experienced golfers seek section

    Thursday, April 30, 2009 By: Andy Furillo, Page Editor

    With an undefeated Sacramento Metropolitan Athletic League record and two wins over rival Faith Christian, the golf team has clinched the league championship and has high hopes for its first Div. VI s

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  • Meet the girls' soccer team

    Thursday, April 30, 2009 By: Paul Kessler, Reporter

    The girls’ soccer team (10-6, 6-5 SMAL) takes to the field at Jim Elliot Christian (4-14, 1-10) today. The team has a strong starting lineup (pictured at right) but has been hurt by several players mi

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  • Q: What's the most hoppin' spot on Sundays?

    Thursday, April 30, 2009 By: Case Nichols, Reporter

    A: Bella Bru draws intellectuals in for challenging Quiz Night

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  • Silly parents, 'grad night' is for seniors

    Thursday, April 30, 2009 By: Tyler Trussell, Page Editor

    The goal of the senior grad night is for us to have a good time with each other. And, by a large margin, the seniors say they want Disneyland.

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  • Thumbs up to Newton Booth: After 30 years and 100 sites, Board finds ideal campus

    Thursday, April 30, 2009 By:

    The editorial board, along with 70 percent of students polled, praises headmaster Stephen Repsher, Anita Marmaduke, president of the Board, and the rest of the administration for finding the perfect

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  • Board to rethink 'Master Plan'

    Thursday, April 30, 2009 By: Calvin Fernandez, Page Editor

    As the Newton Booth high-school campus moves from possibility to probability, Latham campus plans hang in limbo, pinned between the success or failure of a deal which could be finalized by June, accor

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The Octagon Sacramento Country Day School Sacramento, CA
Issue Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Issue: Vol. XXXII, No. 10 Last Update: Friday, May 01, 2009
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The high school’s proposed move to the Newton Booth Campus (2600 V St.) has been a whirlwind of activity since it was first announced in February. But for the time being, the administration is mired i
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As the Newton Booth high-school campus moves from possibility to probability, Latham campus plans hang in limbo, pinned between the success or failure of a deal which could be finalized by June, accor
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Parents squabble over senior trip—again
Controversy raged in planning the senior, parent-sponsored grad-night this year, as parents argued the logistics.
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Recession creates quirky college results; more get into Stanford than Berkeley
The class of 2009 was predicted to face the most competitive college-application year ever. The number of applications has been steadily increasing, and this year was supposed to be the peak.  The cra
full story 

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