After decades of inspiring students, shaping programs, and contributing to the heart of our community, we say goodbye this year to two beloved, longtime faculty members whose impact on Sacramento Country Day will be felt for generations.

Lorie L. ‘30 and Emily F. ‘30 recently won 1st place in the “AI for Social Impact” competition, organized by Math Kangaroo and MehtA+. Through this competition, students in grades 7–12 applied artificial intelligence to real-world challenges such as environmental sustainability, education, and public health.

Faculty member Brian Hemsworth joined our community last fall as a Middle School Math teacher and High School DECA team advisor. Mr. Hemsworth also teaches Money Matters and Businesses, Bosses, & Brands electives in the Middle School. He was recently included in Next Gen Personal Finance's recognition of the newest group of Distinguished Educators. He joins just over 1,500 teachers nationwide.

The inaugural Sophomore Research Showcase brought the High School quad to life as every member of the Class of 2028 presented the culmination of months of inquiry, analysis, and independent thinking. Their nearly fifty projects were on display, reflecting an impressive range of interests from the global impact of the Sikh diaspora, to the economics of the collectible sneaker resale market, to the cultural significance of the 1992 Olympic basketball “Dream Team,” and beyond.

Members of The Octagon staff recently traveled to the Journalism Education Association’s National High School Journalism Conference in Minneapolis. Every Octagon student who entered the on-site Student Media writing contests at the conference won an award. Noor A. ‘27 got Honorable Mention in Review Writing, Madeleine S. ‘28 got Excellent in News Editing/Headline/Current Events, Sid S. ‘28 got Superior in Commentary Writing, Kate B. ‘27 got Excellent in Editorial Writing, Parsiny N. ‘28 got Honorable Mention in Sports Writing, and Lukas C. ‘27 got Honorable Mention in Feature Writing. Well done!