Country Day Announces New Turf Athletic Field, "Freedom Field"

Reflecting on the project, Head of School Rob Hereford remarked, “This is an extraordinary moment in the history of Country Day. Thanks to the generosity of the Reily family and friends, our School will now have a state-of-the-art field where our student-athletes can play and train year-round. This versatile field will accommodate multiple sports, including football, boys’ and girls’ soccer, boys’ and girls’ track and field, as well as our physical education programs across all divisions." The field, named Freedom Field, honors the inspiring words of Country Day’s founding Head of School, Ralph Boothby: “To satisfy the needs of the individual child; Freedom to develop naturally, which does not mean license to invade other people's rights. Attention to play and physical development for every child. The utilization of children's interests for educational ends. A large place for beauty in nature, in art, in music. Friendly relationship between pupils and teachers, with teachers functioning as guides rather than taskmasters. Such cooperation between school and home as will make the two, supplementing each other, provide for the whole development of the child.” This exciting development reflects the School's commitment to providing exceptional facilities for our students. We extend our gratitude to the Reily family and all the supporters who have made Freedom Field a reality. We look forward to watching our students thrive on this new field, embodying the values and vision that have guided Country Day since its founding, and continuing our tradition of excellence in both academics and athletics.