Upper Campus Field Day

As the crowd gathered on Clinton Road at 8:30 last Friday morning -- in various shades of red and blue -- there was a little bit of a chill in the air but it was clear it was going to be a picture perfect day -- and it was!

The students' accomplishments were extraordinary from beginning to end! The march down Clinton Road, led by team captains Sophie Boyd and Peter Giordano for the blue team, and Liesl Hennig and Connor Bamford for the red team, was a poignant reminder for spectators and students alike of the traditions that field day is founded upon and the many generations that have walked that road before.

The team cheers were ambitious, spirited, and energizing -- preparing both teams for a morning of good sportsmanship. The sports performances were unprecedented on many levels. Four records were set in the course of the day -- two of which were actually broken by the previous record-holders. Blake Cote broke the fifth/sixth 400-meter record, the old mark of 1 minute 28 seconds disappearing to Blake's extremely impressive 1 minute 24 seconds! Evan Kieltyka shattered the Clinton Road run record of 9:00, which had been in place since 1983, clocking in at 8:41. Mike Cerutti reset the bar, breaking the high jump record for the second year in a row -- with a new School record of 5'6.25" inches. Isabel Seaborn, arguably one of the strongest track athletes in RCS history, broke her own record in the Clinton Road run for the third year in a row. To add to the excitement, Isabel came within one second of her sister Paige's 400-meter record that was set in 2005 when she was in ninth grade -- a truly remarkable outing.

Congratulations to all of our athletes and new record holders! The day was another great show for the entire community. Parents and friends came out to support both the red and blue teams. The teachers all did their part and more, running the events, keeping score, and making sure the kids were happy and safe. The maintenance crew did their usual unbelievable set up and break down of the event and the kitchen staff provided everyone with plenty of water, Gatorade, and snacks. Thanks are also in order for the team Captains with their hard work getting the kids ready to march and cheer. They have done a great job all year planning and organizing all the red/blue events.

So, as another field day is in the books, we are thankful that we are able to spend such a glorious day together as a community. Cheers to all for their help and support of the RCS Athletic program