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Anniversary • October 31, 2017
The Octagon
77 Feb. 7, 19
Over the decades
Orchids
“Orchids & Onions” was first published in the middle school newspaper that Octagon adviser Patricia Fels started in 1976. Its final appearance was in the January 2017 issue of the Octagon.
Headlines have been transcribed from the original stories, and all dates listed are the publication dates.
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Jan. 18, 2017
Onions
Oct. 20, 1977
The first issue of the Octagon Artist’s conception of the gym
Jan. 30,
Fels (and Nellis) give birth to girls, girls, girls!
1981
Board approves gym plans
An SCDS wedding
Jan. 27, 1986
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, 19 Nov. 24
School colors change to red, black, w hi te Jan. 30, 1981 Jan. 29, 1988
Cable finally beamed to Sacramento after long-awaited arrival Some of the channels available were • • • • •
USA network ESPN The Disney Channel MTV Country Music Television
• A&E • Black Entertainment Television • The Weather Channel • A&E
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CNN The Movie Channel Nickelodeon HBO Showtime The Playboy Channel
Feb. 19, 1988
Preschool reopens after seven years
Feb 19, 1993
Reid & Price Advertisements Feb. 19,
Nov. 14, 1997
1993
Sept. 19, 2017
Pepsi deal controversial Two drink-vending machines selling PepsiCo products were installed in the gym lobby in return for a $4,300 scoreboard. SCDS earned a 20 percent commission on all drinks sold.
Jan. 26, 1989
Homecoming returns to Country Day Theme: Cupid’s Night Out Date/time: Saturday, Feb. 4 from 8:30 p.m. to midnight Location: Gym Tickets: $8 a couple or $5 per person
thanks for 40 years!