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Kinetics SEATTLE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL MAGAZINE
» SPRING 2007 Kinetics Magazine Kinesis comes from the Greek word for motion, and “kinetics” is used in the vernacular to describe mechanics associated with the forces that cause motions of bodies. At SCDS, we’re all about energy and active learning. Every day, SCDS teachers engage students’ minds and bodies through inquiry-based teaching. Kinetics is our school magazine, and the name reflects both our mission and the creativity within our classrooms. We hope you enjoy this issue and feel the palpable buzz of SCDS within these pages!
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A New School Mascot is Born The Wildcat, SCDS’s Athletics Mascot, was born in 2006. The Seagull logo, oft referred to as “Fighting Dove” for athletic purposes, was abandoned in 2001, and for nearly five years, students were left to their own will and creativity to determine team names. In an effort to unify our school and bring a greater focus to athletics both on campus and among our peer schools, we decided to develop a schoolwide mascot, engaging students, faculty, alumni, and parents in an intensive process of nomination, discussion, and deliberation. A nine-member committee with representatives from each school division was convened to review suggestions and develop a slate, from which anyone could cast a ballot for the final mascot selection. Based on the criteria that a mascot presents an identifiable image for an institution, endures for generations, and provides a foundation for marketing and communications, the semifinalists were: Explorers, Seagulls, Sockeyes, and Wildcats. Wildcats won with more than 50% of votes, and remaining ballots split evenly among the three other options. The Wildcat was unveiled as the new mascot at the auction on May 12, 2006, when a special Raise-the-Paddle element was included to dedicate funds to the Athletics Program. More than $57,000 was raised specifically for athletics – breaking all previous records by almost 30% and indicating tremendous support within our community for taking sports to the next level. Within these pages, discover some of the enhancements we’ve already implemented to further SCDS’s athletic goals, and how our students benefit from a thoughtful, viable program.
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