Parnassus is a home to many. Integrating disciplines like visual arts, foreign language, and English, senior Catalina Mahe ’22 is ecstatic to be one of the lead editors for the magazine. As a prospective ninth grader, Catalina saw it as an opportunity to expand her love for first language, Spanish––now learning both French and Spanish in her last year. The club allows students to explore their creativity outside of the classroom and gain exposure from peers’ experiences and writing. Meanwhile, Catalina and her senior co-editors (Sunaya Mueller ’22, Charles Spitzley ’22) spend months curating the magazine with advisor Sra. Abby Kanter. Catalina hopes that the upcoming year will inspire new writers and language-fanatics towards the magazine’s community.
“Parnassus does have a very family-club feel. I think one of the benefits of writing in another language, the most obvious thing, is just practicing the language. I’ve got to read all of the pieces in Parnassus, regardless of what language they’re in. It has inspired me to write a lot of my own pieces and to look into reading more literature in other languages. I finally got to share pieces that spoke about what it’s like being Colombian for me. I got to write about what the food, and what my family is like, and I got to express that in Spanish. “
Seniors Countdown to Commencement Coffee
100 Days and counting to Commencement for the Class of 2024! D-E Seniors recently gathered in Hajjar Auditorium to officially commemorate the 100th day prior to Commencement, which is scheduled for Sunday, June 2, 2024. After hearing from Class of 2024 Dean Jeremy...
US Musical: “Spelling Bee” Promo
Can you spell WINNER? Everyone’s a winner when you order your tickets to “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” - the Upper School Winter Musical! Showtimes are Friday, March 1 (7 PM) and Saturday, March 2 (2 PM & 7 PM). This is a can’t-miss, entertaining...
D-E 360° Meadowlands Environmental Center Field Trip Highlights
D-E’s youngest students who participated in a recent D-E 360° Meadowlands Environmental Center (MEC) Field Trip had an incredible day! The wetlands, where MEC is located, provide a vital ecosystem in New Jersey. Students enjoyed hands-on explorations to uncover the...
STAR Club Rocket Launch Highlights
D-E’s Upper School Science, Technology, Astronomy, and Rocketry (STAR) Club recently launched three model rockets on Graham Field! These rockets were constructed by club members working in small groups. The rockets were built over several club periods since last fall,...
D-E Competes in “Hawk Hack” & Scores!
CHEERS to D-E’s new “Hawk Hackers”! A small but mighty group of Upper School students participated in Monmouth University's recent “Hawk Hack" for the first time in D-E history! A total of two D-E teams participated along with approximately 25 other high school teams...
Galentine’s Day (Girl to Girl) Big Phat Play Date
Happy Galentine’s Day! Our Girl to Girl Upper School class hosted a heartwarming event yesterday, featuring crafts, cookie decorating, and camaraderie. The gathering offered the chance to celebrate the meaningful discussions they’ve had so far this year about what...
Sneak Peek: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”- US Winter Musical
Catch this sneak peek! Cast members are working hard but having fun, rehearsing for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” - the Upper School Winter Musical! Showtimes are Friday, March 1 (7 PM) and Saturday, March 2 (2 PM & 7 PM). This is a can’t-miss,...
K & 1st Valentine’s Day Concert
Happy Valentine’s Day from the Lower School! As per tradition, we had our Kindergarten & 1st Grade Valentine’s Day Concerts today! Dressed in pink and red, Kindergarteners and 1st Graders sang lovel-y songs like “Mail Myself to You,” “Funga Alafia” (a Nigerian...
Black Affinity Fashion Show US Assembly
In honor of Black History Month, Black Affinity hosted a fashion show for today’s Upper School Assembly program! Black Affinity members showcased fashion rooted in Black culture like 90s fashion, Caribbean and African attire. We also had two spoken word presentations...
Bulldogs Ice Hockey vs. Poly Prep Game Highlights
Way to go D-E Bulldogs Ice Hockey! The Bulldogs recently took to the ice at Coney Island’s Abe Stark Rink, for a tough but memorable game against Brooklyn’s Poly Prep Blue Devils. Despite Poly Prep gaining a 5-0 lead in the first period, the Bulldogs eventually...
