Athletics Highlights

Bulldogs fans had plenty to cheer about this Spring 2024 sports season! Our playing fields and courts (as well as tracks and waterways both near and far) hosted hundreds of memorable moments. Some moments were more challenging than others, but they were always representative of student athlete ideals. Consistently demonstrating grit, purpose, and pride, our Middle School (MS) and Upper School (US) athletes gave it their all. On the following pages you’ll read coaches’ highlights from many of our Spring 2024 teams. Congratulations to not only our Spring Team athletes but also all our coaches, trainers, families, friends and fans. Go Bulldogs!

Girls Varsity Soccer

Girls Varsity Soccer

“This season, the Girls Varsity Soccer Team had 11 wins, 4 losses, and 1 tie. The girls soccer team has been among the top teams in the NJIC Conference and, including this season, won their third consecutive championship of the Liberty Division. Furthermore, the team...

Varsity Cross Country

Varsity Cross Country

“Our Cross Country team’s Fall 2023 season was incredibly successful, with several highlights. The team included 12 runners who worked together to help each other succeed. This year, the team had 26 personal records, two First Team All-Division runners, one Second...

Varsity Volleyball

Varsity Volleyball

“The Varsity Volleyball team finished with a record of 7-12.  The Bulldogs were involved in a number of very close matches.  Senior Emma Brown led the team this season with 117 kills, bringing her up to 4th place all-time in the record book with 295 career kills.  She...

MS Boys White Soccer Team

MS Boys White Soccer Team

“Eli Cain, Jett Ishigahara Charupakorn, and Jake Reich lead this talented group of boys to a terrific year. Jack Gregersen started his goalie career manning the net throughout the season and many other young men contributed to a fun year. Krishna Akula, Jake Kennedy,...

MS Ultimate Frisbee

MS Ultimate Frisbee

“We had an excellent season, led by a strong group of 8th graders who have played together for 2-3 years. The team’s biggest accomplishment was finishing third at the end-of-season tournament, beating a tough Ramaz team from New York City in the third place game.”...

MS Cross Country

MS Cross Country

“I really like that we run the same race course each week. The runners can see how they improve over the season.  Each runner did improve their time during the 5 meets.  Lila Rosenberg placed 4th in one race and 5th in another, the highest a D-E runner has placed...

Girls MS Tennis

Girls MS Tennis

“This has been an outstanding season for the Middle School Girls Tennis Team. We had a great team of sixteen players this year, including nine eighth graders. Many of our players were on the team last year, and it was remarkable how hard they worked in the off season...

Girls MS Soccer

Girls MS Soccer

“It was a great season overall.   The girls had a lot of fun and developed a tremendous team bond.  Lucy Meserole served as our captain and brought tremendous leadership.  Through her leadership, the girls were able to develop routines for pre-game and practice, often...

Athletics Fall 2023 Season Highlights

Athletics Fall 2023 Season Highlights

Bulldogs fans had plenty to celebrate thanks to a fantastic Fall 2023 season. Our D-E Athletics coaches for both Middle School (MS) and Upper School Varsity Teams provided season highlights for us (see below). Internal and All-League and All-County awardees are noted...

Spring Season Coaches’ Awards

Spring Season Coaches’ Awards

Most Improved – Blasina Olowe Most Improved – Maya Rosenberg Coaches’ Award – Emma Hsu Most Valuable Athlete – Uma Rajan Most Improved – Noah Thomas Coaches’ Award – Jack Park Most Valuable Athlete – Amari Boyd Most Valuable Athlete – Colin McKoyMost Improved – Dawson...

Ultimate

Ultimate

The “Plastic” Bulldogs finished third at the NYC Youth Cup,  and ended their season with a record of 11-9 after placing 7th in the NJ State Tournament. Reece Davidman ’24 is the new D-E record holder for blocks, and Ben Tsirelman ’24 is now 5th in goals scored in D-E...

Crew

Crew

D-E’s Crew team may consist of only nine members, but they have a lot of fun! Led by Coach Carroll, the Bulldogs regularly practice at Overpeck Park on the Hackensack River, and they competed in several competitions this season. The JV Girls Doubles team of Anna...

By: Bart Klemensowski

8th Grade ‘Living Wax Museum’ Illuminates Banned Books

This week 8th Graders stepped into history as part of their “Living Wax Museum” presentations to D-E families, faculty, and staff. The cross-disciplinary project, facilitated by Ms. Burnett and Mr. Akula, consisted of dynamic, student-led performances that brought...

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Swartley Gallery Senior Spotlight Exhibit Highlights

In what has become a D-E tradition, the Swartley Gallery Series is closing the school year with its Senior Spotlight exhibit, running through Monday, May 25, and celebrated with an artist reception this week. This showcase is “a chance for all Seniors’ work to be...

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LS Pajama Day Highlights

The Lower School recently celebrated its final Spirit Day of the school year—an ever-popular Pajama Day! Students across the division sported their comfy clothes, wearable blankets, matching PJ sets, and bright smiles while completing assignments, reading,...

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Dance at D-E Makes Some Moves!

D-E Performing Arts formally introduced the expansion of its dance programming via the first-ever Dance Assembly in Schenck Auditorium last week. Spearheaded by Class of 2027 Dean Stephanie “Tuc” Tucker, Dance at D-E consists of the Dance Club, led by Madigan...

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New Jersey National History Day Contest Highlights

Way to go! Eleven of our 8th Graders participated in the New Jersey History Day Contest, which took place at William Paterson University. This series challenges students to become experts on a topic of their choice, individually or in a group. Students take...

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MODE Hosts Library Jam Session

Student leaders of Musicians of D-E (MODE) hosted an after-school jam session in The Imperatore Library this week, just as Seniors reached their last official day of classes. Mackenzie Hammer ’28 kicked off the live performances, playing the ukulele as she sang...

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All-School Choral & Drumming Concert is Tuesday, May 19!

Get ready for the All-School Choral & Drumming Concert! Our Lower, Middle and Upper School choral ensembles will D-Elight audiences when they perform next Tuesday, May 19, at 7 PM in Schenck Auditorium. With enthusiasm and guidance from our Performing Arts...

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Phone Free Fridays Encourage Real-Life Connections

D-E’s Digital Wellness Team, led by Madigan Kacmar ’26, Anna Ibargüen ’26, and Ezra Newman ’26, recently brought back “Phone Free Fridays,” an initiative that began last year to encourage students to disconnect from their phones during the school day. Students who...

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Registration Opens for D-E Summer 2026 Programs

Summer is nearly here! D-E Summer 2026 programs kickstart the summer season for our youngest learners before camp begins; teach core life skills (driving); and offer exciting opportunities in athletics (basketball and volleyball), computer programming, and...

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