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Quarterback Elijah Guttman `25 was named MVC Offensive Player of the Year, and linebacker Ryan Coyle `25 was named MVC Defensive Player of the Year. Both players had unbelievable seasons while leading the team on and off the field.

A mechanical engineer by education and training, Chuck Fullgraf `71 is now technically retired but he’s always up to something.


From amateur sports car racing to flying planes, from amateur radio to his beloved horses and ponies, Chuck has never been one to sit back and watch the world go by.

You will be hard-pressed to find a bigger advocate for all things Cincinnati Country Day School than 2005 graduate Sally (Dwyer) Hernandez. Sally began attending Country Day in fourth grade, and since then, Country Day has made an enormous impact on her life.

Cincinnati Country Day School is proud to announce the induction of seven seniors into the prestigious Cum Laude Society: Sarah Fu, Reed Horton, Jack Monroe, Ashley Odom, Zach Vaughan, Nicholas Vredeveld, and Yihe Zhang.

Ronan Bhati `29 is known not just for his academic achievements, but for his enthusiasm for community service. With a warm smile and infectious energy, Ronan has a knack for rallying others to join his causes.

As the first semester draws to a close at most schools, students will soon be awaiting their exam grades – some, no doubt, feeling a sense of dread. But these days, thanks to persistent and widespread grade inflation, there’s far less reason for dread. In fact, by almost any measure, bad grades are in shorter supply throughout the American education system than they have ever been.

This December, the Country Day community celebrated the 20^th anniversary of the Wrap-In, during which students bring a gift donation, and then older and younger students are paired to wrap the gifts to donate to local organizations who then distribute them to local children in need. This year, the gifts were donated to ProKids and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati, with whom the school has partnered for 20 years.

Michael Barton `13 and Alexandra Pohl `19 (known professionally as “Xandra”) have both been named to the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30. This prestigious list showcases and celebrates the achievements of talented industry leaders under the age of 30.

For the second consecutive year, Cincinnati Country Day School has been recognized by the Midwest Soccer Officials Association (MWSOA) for creating a positive and welcoming environment for soccer officials.

Uniquely positioned to further the mission of both Cincinnati Country Day School and Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX), Angela Barber-Joiner, the school’s director of belonging & wellbeing, was one of ten women of color across the country selected for the 2024 ROX Dr. Patty Diversity Fellowship.

Our students had incredible fun at the 2024 CCDS Chess Tournament in November. The weekend kicked off with a "simul" during which students simultaneously played chess master and multi-time Cincinnati City Chess Champion Russ Wilson `75 or Country Day parent and the assistant to the deputy tournament director Jez Vaughan. Saturday's tournament included 42 Country Day students from grades 1-12.

November kicks off college admissions season in earnest, with some high school seniors choosing to apply early to their favored university. In the spirit of the season, I thought I would offer a few key trends to watch out for in this ever-changing landscape.

Jamie Back, director of makerspace and innovative design, was selected to receive the Outstanding STEM Educator Career Achievement Award for 20-29 years of service at the Tri-State STEM+ Conference in October 2024.

Cincinnati Country Day School was awarded a “Platinum” title ranking in the 2024 AP School Honor Roll. This recognition reflects the school’s dedication to ensuring students have equitable access to AP courses and that they receive the continuous support needed on their path to college success.

Tthis year, we’re going to make sure we’re not just limiting screentime. We are going to maximize our students’ “greentime” every chance we get.

The National Merit Scholarship Program has named three Cincinnati Country Day School students as National Merit Semifinalists, six as Commended Students, and 10 who were honored in the National African American Recognition Program and National Hispanic Recognition Program.

On the Saturday morning of Homecoming Weekend, a record-breaking crowd gathered for the annual alumni breakfast in the school’s Dining Terrace to celebrate the 2024 recipients of the school’s major alumni awards. William H. Hopple III `71 received the Virtue in Action Award for his commitment to service, and Maya Amoils `08 (posthumously) and the Honorable Scott L. Kafker `77 received the Distinguished Alumni Award for their outstanding achievements.

We are proud to announce our first cohort of Cum Laude Society inductees for the 2024-25 school year. Congratulations to seniors Aayan Arif (Mason), Donovan Gray (Liberty Township), Louisa Joy (East Walnut Hills), Jordan Lowe (Montgomery), Vic Quintero (Blue Ash), Nik Shah (Indian Hill), and Addie Sweeney (Milford)

In today’s hyper-charged political atmosphere, schools may feel obligated or even pressured to issue statements on contentious issues in society. At Cincinnati Country Day School, we follow a different approach. Grounded in our mission, we commit to free expression and civil discourse as essential components of our educational environment.

For some, summer is a time to relax. For others, it’s a time to disconnect. And then for those like Kevin Pearson `25 and Jason Starodub `26, it’s a time to roll up your sleeves and try something new.