16th century in North American history 16th century in North American history The historical record in North America begins in the second half of the 16th century, with ongoing European exploration. Giovanni da Verrazzano explored the East Coast of North America from Florida to presumably Newfoundland in 1524. Jacques Cartier made a series of voyages on behalf of the French crown in 1534 and explored the St. Lawrence River. André Thevet's "The new found worlde, or Antarctike" is an English translation of Thevet's "Les singularitez de la France antarctique", first published in 1558. André Thevet was a Franciscan friar who accompanied Villegagnon in 1555 when he
St. Croix USVI Country Day School on the Country Day campus. St. Croix Country Day School was a member of the St. Croix Interscholastic Athletic Association, and competed in a vast array of sports throughout the year. Fall Winter Spring SCCDS has had notable success in varsity soccer, winning five of the last six St. Croix championships (from 2003–2008). The varsity volleyball teams are perennially among the leaders on island as well. Other competitions include Quiz Bowl and Science Bowl. Country Day has won the last six Virgin Islands territorial Quiz Bowl championships from 2003 to 2011, and has competed in the New Orleans national competition