This week the D-E community commemorated Women’s History Month in March across divisions. In the Lower School, students were introduced to young women initiating change, including Xiye Bastida, Jasilyn Charger, Mari Copeny, and Adora Svitak, who are environmental, racial justice, and literacy activists, respectively. Students also shared stories about female leaders they know and are inspired by, including author Lady Lee Andrews (a pen pal of Karissa V. ’35); Bhawna Garg (aunt of Samara S. ’33), who works in the Indian civil service; and Dr. Neeta Chitkara, an infectious disease specialist (grandmother of Zayn C. ’35 and Simran C. ’38). In the Upper School, Club Être co-hosted its Women’s History Month Assembly with Women of Color Affinity (WoCA), AURA (Actively Understanding Reproductive Autonomy), WISE (Women in STEM Education), and Women in Finance.  Daniela Hochstadt ’28, co-leader of Club Être, said the assembly’s goal was “to connect the D-E Girl Groups to celebrate Women’s History Month and highlight important women’s issues today.” Students who answered trivia questions correctly on topics such as the 19th Amendment received “The Epic Mentor Guide,” by Être founder and D-E alumna Illana Raia ’86. Presenters also discussed current events that are examples of women’s accomplishments being diminished and devalued even today (the U.S. Men’s Hockey viral video) and how we can ensure a culture of equity exists at D-E. The day concluded with a ‘period cramp simulator’ activity with the Discover Medicine club. Club co-leader Piper Rosenberg ’26, noted, “This activity is a great opportunity to experience what a period is like; offering it concurrently with recognizing Women in History Month also made a lot of sense.” Here’s to honoring all the women who shaped history and those who move it forward as leaders, innovators, and trailblazers!  

It’s your last chance to reserve tickets for CARRIE, D-E’s Upper School Musical! Performances will be held in Schenck Auditorium on Thursday, March 5 (4:00 PM), Friday, March 6 (7:00 PM), and Saturday, March 7 (2:00 PM and 7:00 PM). “No one in this story is born a monster,” shares Director Jeff Hogan. “Rather, they are people navigating systems, expectations, and emotions far larger than themselves… May we learn from the plight of these characters, look inward, and leave this space more aware of the power we hold in shaping one another’s stories and creating a kinder, more empathetic world.” Click the link in our bio to reserve your tickets today!

In an annual tradition that aligns with the conclusion of Middle School (MS) Winter Sports and leads up to March Madness B-ball, D-E hosted the MS Faculty-Student Basketball game this week in the Myrna B. Sherman Gym. MS student-athletes faced off against faculty/staff, including Lower School Principal Mr. Choi, Health & Wellness Chair Ms. Carstens-Potts P’37,’40, Assistant Director for Student Life Mr. Dargan ’15, MS Math/Science Teacher Mr. De Los Santos, Media Associate Mr. Daughtry, and MS Teacher Ms. Kim. In an exciting, highly competitive game, and despite good team effort from the students, the faculty came out on top with a final score of 47 to 34. Congrats to all our Bulldogs for a game well played!