Cincinnati Country Day School
January Alumni Journal
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the growth of technology was incorporated at Cincinnati Country Day School? In the Fall of 1967, computing was introduced into the curriculum, at first on a relatively informal basis. Mr. Laird began to teach programming to his senior physics students. Over the next three years, student and faculty interest in computing continued to grow. Formal classes in computer programming were introduced. In 1970, Xavier University set up its own time-sharing system, and two terminals were installed at Country Day.
By 1998, CCDS had become well known for its one-on-one laptop program and was receiving many visit requests from schools that were interested in a similar program. CCDS was the only school in this country to initiate the program on the scale it did, with all students from grades 5-12 and all faculty receiving laptops.
Today, tablets have been integrated into the curriculum at every level and are used to create, synthesize, analyze, calculate, collaborate, and communicate. There are more than 700 working tablets on campus during a typical school day. Students leave CCDS with a tremendous technological skill set, preparing them to enter and lead in an ever-changing global society.
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National magazine cover from 1998 shows CCDS 5th graders using laptops around campus, highlighting a lead article featuring Cincinnati Country Day School's innovative program.
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Dunn Faculty Enrichment Fund
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Tim and Pat Dunn have inspired Country Day students to achieve their best for 34 years. Their commitment to their students, both in the classroom and on the athletic field, has changed lives. It’s a refrain we hear time and again from alumni who thrived from their teaching and guidance.
It’s difficult to imagine CCDS without the Dunns, but as they prepare to retire at the end of the 2019-20 school year, they’ve created their own legacy. Their hope is to maintain Country Day’s reputation for exemplary teaching, which has prompted them to launch the Dunn Faculty Enrichment Fund.
The fund provides resources to support recruitment, retention, and professional development of our upper school faculty members. Gifts to the fund will enhance faculty salaries, benefits and resources for curriculum development.
Along with being outstanding teachers in their chosen disciplines, these faculty members contribute outside the classroom in athletic coaching, extra-curricular activities, and social and emotional support of students.
For years, the Dunns extended their school day after the last bell rang. Tim coached football and baseball, including two state championship baseball teams, in 1993 and 2001. Pat coached girls golf and lacrosse. Teaching at Country Day hasn’t been just a job for the Dunns, but a life. “We acknowledge the student lifers at graduation. After 34 years, we both feel like Country Day lifers,” Tim said.
“If we had just coached, or if we had just taught, I don’t think we would feel the same. We can’t imagine just teaching or just coaching. Doing both enriches the teacher-student dynamic in a way that’s hard to verbalize,” Tim said. “It was just deeper, more effective and a lot healthier for both student and adult alike. Even the students you don’t teach or coach know that you are all in.”
“We valued doing it all. It is, after all, what separates the private school experience from the public school. It is the value added. It remains an important way that Country Day defines itself. It’s what makes us better.”
Please join Pat and Tim to support the next generation of talented, life-changing educators. For more details about the Dunn Faculty Enrichment Fund or to inquire about making a gift, please contact:
Paula Brock at
brockp@countryday.net
or call 513-979-0282
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All aboard!
Turkey Train 2019
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The traditional All-School Food Gathering and Middle School Turkey Train yielded more than 117 frozen turkeys weighing a total of 1,678 pounds. Middle School families donated the turkeys, and students continued the tradition of delivering them "bucket brigade" style to a freezer truck loaned by United Dairy Farmers.
Upper and Lower School students brought more than 1,000 non-perishable food items for Thanksgiving side dishes. Turkeys and canned goods were donated to a neighboring community. Dried foods such as pasta, lentils and beans, were given to a local food charity, partnering with the eighth grade this year on a service project.
"This service event not only draws together our immediate community, but also allows us to humbly extend ourselves to those who need our support." said
Tony Jaccaci, Head of Schoo
l. "Thank you to our partners who help our neighbors in need, while also teaching our students valuable lessons about caring for others."
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Students work together to muscle 117 frozen turkeys to a freezer truck across the front of campus.
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Alumni Updates and Class Notes
Class Notes is a great way for alumni to share personal and professional news, reflections, commentary, and photographs through our Connections magazine. We have added a page to the Cincinnati Country Day School website where you can update information and submit class notes.
Click here
to get started!
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Batter up! Please join us Saturday, March 7, for
Grand Slam! CountryDate
. This is Cincinnati Country Day School’s largest annual fundraising event.
All proceeds from CountryDate provide support to the wonderful faculty, programs, and experiences that make our school extraordinary. Buy your tickets
online
or contact Shannon Reilly at
reillys@countryday.net
for more details.
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Student Spotlight
Brian Butler is a senior at CCDS and will attend Rice University after graduation. Brian plans to major in Economics, Sports Management, and Data Analytics. His ultimate goal is a career in Major League Baseball."The education offered by CCDS is second to none! The support of the faculty has been incredible in pursuit of my college and career aspirations."
Brian has been a talented student and athlete at Cincinnati Country Day School for 16 years and participated in multiple clubs. "I have been a member of the Academic Team since I started Upper School. This year I was nominated captain! I am also active in Environmental Club, Students Helping Students, the theater program, and varsity baseball."
His favorite class is AP United States History with Dr. Tyrrell. "I have always been interested in history, and learning about the heroes that shaped this country." Brian has accomplished a lot in his time at CCDS, but his most cherished achievement was establishing a compost program with the Environmental Council. "Since its incorporation at the start of this year, we have been able to compost over two tons of food that would otherwise have just gone to a landfill."
"The opportunities provided by CCDS have been incredible, I feel prepared for college because of the amazing faculty and classes!"
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Accelerating Alumnus
Baldur Tangvald ’11, is a Senior Designer at Bungie, Inc. a video game development company in Bellevue, Washington, responsible for creating popular games such as Halo and Destiny.
"When I completed Introduction to Flash class at Cincinnati Country Day School, I realized I had a passion for game design; I fell in love with the creative freedom of design and problem-solving of programming."
Tangvald credits the diversity of course offerings at Country Day and the focus on academic excellence to his success. "The PSAT practice, application, editing, and attention to character virtues enabled me to secure a full-tuition scholarship to the University of Southern California. I cannot express enough thanks to the teachers that helped push me to succeed - those extra efforts got me into my dream school!"
"Leadership, computer skills, textual analysis, and problem-solving skills were all vital for my success at USC and I honed them because of the preparation from Country Day." During his time at USC, Tangvald was selected to lead a team of 20 students for two back-to-back, year-long capstone projects. After college, he began to work at Bungie, Inc. on their multi-million dollar game franchise, Destiny. Now a Senior Designer, he is creating activities and levels on Destiny 2.
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CountryDate Raffle in Full Swing
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Leading off... the grand prize, a 2020 Honda Civic OR $20,000 CASH! Second prize is $2,000 cash and third prize is $1,000 cash.
All money raised supports Cincinnati Country Day School's talented faculty, staff, and students, as well as our outstanding educational programs.
Do not strike out! Tickets can be purchased with cash, a check made out to Cincinnati Country Day School or with a credit card by
clicking here.
Drawing is Saturday, March 7, 2020 at CountryDate and the winner need not be present.
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Athletic Games/Events
Saturday, January 18
Varsity wrestling at Sycamore Invitational 9:00 AM
Varsity girls basketball vs. Seven Hills 2:30 PM (
Home
)
Varsity swimming Coaches Classic at Milford 8:00 AM
Sunday, January 19
Varsity swimming Coaches Classic at Milford 8:00 AM
Tuesday, January 21
Varsity boys basketball vs. CHCA 7:30 PM (
Home
)
Wednesday, January 22
Varsity girls basketball vs. Summit 7:30 PM (
Home
) White Out & Chick-Fil-A Night (MS/Youth Girls Winter Sports Recognition Night)
Thursday, January 23
Varsity swimming Senior Night vs. Seven Hills 4:30 PM (
Home
)
Friday, January 24
Varsity wrestling dual meet vs. Western Hills High School 5:00 PM (
Home
)
Varsity boys basketball at Clark Montessori 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 25
Varsity gymnastics at Centerville Elk Invitational 10:00 AM
Varsity girls basketball at Norwood 2:30 PM
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