Welcome Back, Tess!
Tess Greenwald ’10 is interning on the Rippowam Cisqua School Upper Campus for two weeks.
Currently an English major at the University of Denver, Tess is thinking about becoming an English teacher for seventh, eighth, and ninth grades, and she is thrilled to be back on campus to “see how it all works.”
We asked her what her experience was like being a student at RCS and here’s what she said: “I did JPK through ninth grade - I was a ‘lifer.’ It was a great experience, such a nurturing environment. I love this school. Rippowam taught me to embrace who I am and everything that I am. It’s true. This school has defined me as a person.”
When we asked her what her greatest experience was at Rippowam Cisqua, her response was: “Probably my ninth grade year, and the portfolio project. The fact that Ripp not only requires, but also encourages, you to pursue something that you’re passionate about is special. I sewed costumes for the spring musical. Staying for ninth grade was amazing. It gave me the chance to develop self-confidence and self-advocacy. It helped me transition from here to high school. My sister is in eighth grade right now. She’s staying for ninth too, as my brother and I did. The ninth grade program is great.”
Finally, we asked her how it felt to be back. “It’s nice coming back and seeing the same faces, and everyone remembers me and knows who I am,” she said “from the lunch ladies, to the bus drivers, to the history and math teachers, and the Head of School Mr. MacMahon. Working with the kids is so rewarding but this experience, coming back to Ripp and everyone remembering me and welcoming me, is cool too.”
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We asked her what her experience was like being a student at RCS and here’s what she said: “I did JPK through ninth grade - I was a ‘lifer.’ It was a great experience, such a nurturing environment. I love this school. Rippowam taught me to embrace who I am and everything that I am. It’s true. This school has defined me as a person.”
When we asked her what her greatest experience was at Rippowam Cisqua, her response was: “Probably my ninth grade year, and the portfolio project. The fact that Ripp not only requires, but also encourages, you to pursue something that you’re passionate about is special. I sewed costumes for the spring musical. Staying for ninth grade was amazing. It gave me the chance to develop self-confidence and self-advocacy. It helped me transition from here to high school. My sister is in eighth grade right now. She’s staying for ninth too, as my brother and I did. The ninth grade program is great.”
Finally, we asked her how it felt to be back. “It’s nice coming back and seeing the same faces, and everyone remembers me and knows who I am,” she said “from the lunch ladies, to the bus drivers, to the history and math teachers, and the Head of School Mr. MacMahon. Working with the kids is so rewarding but this experience, coming back to Ripp and everyone remembering me and welcoming me, is cool too.”
Rippowam Cisqua School
439 Cantitoe Street
Bedford, NY 10506
phone: (914) 244-1250
439 Cantitoe Street
Bedford, NY 10506
phone: (914) 244-1250
Rippowam Cisqua School is a PreK-Grade 9 independent day school in Westchester County, New York. RCS offers challenging academics built on innovation, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, wellness, leadership, service learning, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
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