Samantha Mann Raphael sent in this update this past December: “I have been living in Massachusetts for the last 13 years. My husband and I have two girls, Fraya (5 years) and Sydney (16 months), who keep us on our toes! This year began my 11th year teaching social studies to 7th graders in a neighboring town.
Commencement 2026: Relishing ‘Moments of Awe’ Now and in the Future
Caps off to the Class of 2026! On a clear, crisp Sunday morning, the D-E community celebrated our seniors reaching the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one. Commencement 2026 was called to order with a ceremonial bell-ringing by Student Body...










