The genesis of “Beyond Empire” comes from a personal place. As a first-generation American of Trinidadian immigrants, who came to the US amidst Trinidad’s independence from the UK, Stephen Bailey finds that it is imperative to trace these stories. The central questions of the course ask, “What is it to move beyond empire? How do people understand themselves in a new context? How do you reacquire or reinvent yourself?” What underlies the curriculum is the belief that through investing in the literary worlds of other cultures, students can be world scholars and compassionate readers.
Stephen emphasizes reading a breadth of literary styles like poetry, fiction, non-fiction, etc. to think critically about how language is used. With challenging material from authors and playwrights like Tayeb Salih and Lynn Nottage, Stephen asks for courage from both his students and himself; the courage to ask hard questions and to listen to different voices and opinions. “That is where true inquiry begins!”
Annual Cabaret Night” Concert is Monday, May 20!
Save the Date for Jazz! D-E Performing Arts proudly presents the annual Cabaret Night Concert on Monday, May 20, at 7 PM! Our Stage Band and Jazz Workshop ensembles, under the direction of Rob DeBellis, will be performing cool,...
AAPI Heritage Month Recognition Exhibit Installation
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month! To celebrate the month, our Upper School East Asian and South Asian Affinity Groups collaborated to make a “SkyBridge Wall Almanac”! Students researched a variety of flora, spices, and herbs that are culturally...
4th Grade Visits UN
Our 4th graders visited the UN earlier this week! Students met Ambassador Chris Lu, Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations for Management and Reform. In their discussion with Ambassador Lu, they learned about the UN, talked about why...
“The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition” Performing May 10-11
“We’re off to see the Wizard!” Have you reserved your seats yet for our Middle School Production of “The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition”? Come see the land of Oz, and experience all the magic it comes with it! You’ll find courage, a heart, and a brain, and more in this...
4th Grade Kicks-Off Annual “World Peace Game”
Our 4th Grade recently started their annual “World Peace Game”! The World Peace Game entails our 4th grade classes being divided into imaginary nations. In addition, there is a World Bank, United Nations, World Court, and Weather Gods/Goddesses who control the...
Congrats to Crystal Erasmus ‘27 & Dani Weis ‘25: 100 Points & Saves Each!
WOW & Congratulations to both Crystal Erasmus ‘27 and Dani Weis ‘25, for each recently earning 100 saves and points in their careers with D-E Girls Lacrosse! We can’t wait to see what unfolds over the rest of the 2023-’24 season and going forward into the future...
Senior Spotlight Exhibit 2024 Highlights
Last week we hosted a reception for our annual Swartley Gallery Senior Spotlight Exhibit! Six senior visual artists presented a breadth of work, ranging from multi-panel paintings, lampshades, photography, still-life, ceramics, and more! The showcase is a celebration...
Congratulations Class of 2024 D-E “Lifers”!
Last week, we hosted our annual Lifers’ Dinner. The evening consisted of “D-E Lifers” – senior students who have attended D-E in all three divisions – honoring one specific faculty or staff member who has impacted them deeply. Students wrote short yet moving speeches...
Service Learning Trips Empower, Engage 8th Graders
CHEERS to Service Learning! Our 8th graders recently participated in the 3rd of their community service opportunities this year. From helping at the Community Food Bank of NJ and baking cookies on-campus for clients of Meals on Wheels North Jersey… to removing...
D-E Boys Golf Wins NJIC League & Meadowlands Championships!
WAY TO “GOLF”! CHEERS to our Boys Varsity Golf Team which won BOTH their League and the Division Championships this past week. Special shout-outs to Danny Lax ‘24 and Jaden Aroesty ‘26 for their placements in the Meadowlands Division, as individual champion and...
