Meredith (“Mimi”) Garcia had the unique challenge of teaching “Apocalyptic Lit” amidst the COVID-19 hybrid year. Still, the central questions of the course remained, “Will the apocalypse bring total annihilation, transcendence, bloodthirsty zombies, or all of the above? Will it bring people together or tear them apart?” As a medium, fiction allows for distance from both the material and reality, enough to critically engage with the text. Despite the fantastical, sci-fi qualities to apocalyptic literature, Mimi stresses that each text, from The Walking Dead to Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go, speak to questions of human nature and of hope.
Mimi’s new course offering, “Globalization, Literature, & Film”, investigates how globalization and media have come to shape each other and our everyday lives. The course utilizes films like Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon (1950) and Walter Salles’ Motorcycle Diaries (2004) to discuss how politics, history, and cross-cultural encounters come to manifest in film. Mimi notes that the entire film industry and how we have come to watch film also plays a role in how we analyze and reflect on the relationship between literature and media—to be both critical of the past and the present.
VDay 2024 a Success!
Congratulations to our VDay 2024 organizers, featured performers, and crew for a fantastic recent event! VDay is a performance-based fundraiser that aims to raise awareness and provide financial resources for the Women’s Rights Information Center in downtown...
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” – Cast & Crew
Opening Night is near! Cast and crew for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” can’t wait to share the results of their hard work - including some amazing costumes! Showtimes are Friday, March 1 (7 PM) and Saturday, March 2 (2 PM & 7 PM). This is a...
LUNCH & LEARN WITH DR. CHUMAN on “War & The Value of Human Life”
Last week, Dr. Joe Chuman, the former leader of the Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, stopped by Hulst House to speak with students and faculty on his article, “War and the Value of Human Life.” In a conversation moderated by Joe Murphy, D-E Ethics Department...
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,...
