The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 1997 to pay special tribute to alumni of the Dwight School, the Englewood School for Boys, and the Dwight-Englewood School. The award is given for exemplary professional and/or volunteer work. This award honors alumni whose achievements deserve special recognition by the School and by fellow graduates.

2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees

Daniel Fish ’85        

• Theater, Film, and Opera Director; 2019 Tony Award Recipient for Best Musical Revival

Alicia Menendez ’01        

• Television Commentator, Host, and Writer

Karen Orzolek ’96        

• Singer, Songwriter, Musician, and Record Producer; Lead Vocalist of Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Robert Shafir ’76        

• Chief Executive Officer of Sculptor Capital

Mark Shafir ’74        

• Global Co-Head, Mergers & Acquisitions at Citi

Jeremiah “Jerry” Shafir ’ 70        

• Entrepreneur, Founder of Kettle Cuisine

D-E’s Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1997 to honor those individuals who have achieved a high level of success during their careers as student-athletes, coaches, or through other significant contributions to the School’s athletic program. Its purpose is to perpetuate the memory of those who have brought distinction, honor, and excellence to Dwight-Englewood School, Dwight School, and Englewood School for Boys.

2022 Athletic Hall of Fame Honorees

• D-E 1984 and D-E 1985 Boys’ Lacrosse Teams
• Rose E. Byron McSween ’80
• Luke Rigolosi ’91
• Paul Vessa ’76