CHEERS to D-E Chess! D-E came in first at the recent Bryant Park Tri-State Chess Championship! Congratulations to Easton M. ‘37, Nicolai D. ‘37, and Kabir G. ‘37,  for this wonderful achievement! D-E 360° Director Dr. Brown noted, “A huge shoutout to [D-E Chess Team] Coach Mac for his incredible guidance and inspiration, and to the entire D-E 360° team and all the supportive parents for constantly encouraging and uplifting them! What a win!” 

WOW & BRAVO!!! Our String Society 2025 program, presented by D-E 360° Summer, ended on a high note with a wonderful Grand Finale Concert. The concert, performed to a standing room-only audience in Hajjar Auditorium, was the culmination of a week-long, intensive series of chamber music sectionals, private lessons, conducting workshops, solo ‘shares’, and more. An impressive group of 20+ student musicians, ranging from elementary to high school grades, performed an array of colorful works emblematic of the String Society 2025 theme: “Kaleidoscope”. Pieces performed included “Dragonheart” (Richard Meyer), “Caribbean Delight” (Victor Lopez); “Romanian Folk Dances” (Bela Bartok, arr. Deborah Baker Monday); and perennial String Society favorite “Palladio” (Karl Jenkins). String Society 2025 Co-Directors Ani Kalayjian (Cellist) and Ella Heifets (Violinist) expressed thanks to all the program participants and shared their highlights, including how student musicians were privileged to work closely with a fantastic group of professional faculty; received energetic, inspiring, and encouraging direction from Sue On, Conductor; and had the unique opportunity to workshop with Drew Peterson, critically-acclaimed international concert pianist and former D-E student. D-E 360° Director Dr. Sherronda Brown echoed these words of gratitude and spoke to the enduring legacy of the String Society program and its positive impact on all involved. CHEERS to a stellar String Society 2025 program!

Now that our 2024-2025 school year is in the books, we want to thank all of our incredible alumni for their continued connection and support! We’re especially excited to welcome the Class of 2025 into the alumni community, to celebrate the arrival of our incoming Head of School, Dr. James Calleroz White, and to look ahead to another exciting year filled with new milestones and opportunities for alumni engagement. Alumni are a vital part of the D-E story—our past shapes our future, and your impact continues to power what makes D-E so special. And there’s still time to make a difference! Our fiscal year ends Monday, June 30. Every gift—no matter the size—supports the programs, faculty, and opportunities that define the D-E experience. Make your gift today by clicking the link in our bio.