Highlights From Spirit Week Day 4: D-E Spirit Day

Oct 30, 2025 | D-E Traditions, Recent News, School Life Highlights

On the fourth day of Spirit Week—D-E Spirit Day—Bulldogs from every division wore their blue, gold, and white proudly! The Upper School’s Spirit Day Assembly kicked off with a lively pep rally and competitive volleyball tournament in the Myrna B. Sherman Gym. Juniors defeated the Freshmen in Round 1, and Seniors knocked out the Sophomores in Round 2 and ultimately beat the Juniors 16 to 9 in the final. During an exciting halftime challenge, the Class of 2028 pulled off the win by being the first to stack seven large cardboard boxes on top of each other. In addition to Coin Wars, students can collect points from a candy jar guessing game, as well as the Programming and Math Challenges of the Week. Keep up the incredible energy, Bulldogs! 


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