Commencement & Year-End Events
During the weeks prior to Commencement, the Class of 2022 enjoyed the end-of-year festivities that comes with the spring season. In May, the Upper School gathered for a perfect-weather day for M.A.G.I.C, D-E’s annual intramural sports competition…
Epic Reunion 3x 2022 Recap
More than 200 graduates, particularly those alumni whose class years ended with 0,1,2,5,6, and 7, enjoyed a series of special occasions and parties that took place from June 10-12. Gatherings were held not only on the D-E campus under the ‘big tent’ on Leggett Field, but also in private homes, and favorite gathering places.
Bulldog Bash 2022
More than 200 graduates, particularly those alumni whose class years ended with 0,1,2,5,6, and 7, enjoyed a series of special occasions and parties that took place from June 10-12. Gatherings were held not only on the D-E campus under the ‘big tent’ on Leggett Field, but also in private homes, and favorite gathering places.
Welcome Jeremy Gregersen!
Earlier this spring the Dwight-Englewood School Board of Trustees announced that Jeremy Gregersen has accepted the position as the next Head of School for Dwight-Englewood School. Please see next page for an excerpt from this message and additional details about the transition, on behalf of the Head of School Search Committee; the Board and a Head of School Transition Team will continue to keep the D-E community apprised of transition plans, including events to celebrate Jeremy Gregersen’s start as our next Head of School, in the coming months.
Student Voices
The summer comes with new opportunities to explore one’s interests, engage with communities, and learn new things.
Through a Q&A, D-E Today caught up with four students and one recent alum, who are transitioning into big milestone years, about what they were doing this summer. Whether it was being on campus for D-E 360º or traveling to Italy, D-E students went near and far to prepare for the school year and enjoy the season.
Samir Parikh ’29, Rising 6th Grader:
Q: What have you been up to this summer? A: “I’ve been doing this program called Enrichment at Tenafly, taking a public speaking class, an energy-class, and a Model UN class. I’m acting as four countries: the US, the UK, France, and India. I also just finished...
Make it Better
We welcome all members of our community to join in the SPIRIT of our MISSION, and ask you to participate in our CULTURE of GIVING!
Your meaningful contributions to the D-E Annual Fund is a vote of confidence in the School, and proves that you choose to invest in our future. Strong community involvement, financial support, and a clear mission and vision spell success for our students. Like any well-loved home, there are costs to maintain it. Gifts to the Annual Fund help bridge the gap between tuition fees and the actual costs of a D-E education.
Thank you for your commitment to our mission and for making a donation to the D-E Annual Fund 2022-2023 today!
Arts Highlights
The Arts at D-E were thriving this past spring! Each division held a series of events, showcasing the visual and performing arts at every age level. D-E also hosted several cross-divisional events, bringing the whole community together. Check out some of the highlights below!
AP Gallery Wall 2022
D-E’s Visual Art Department presented the “AP Gallery Wall 2022”! This year’s cohort of AP Art students were excited to showcase select pieces from their ongoing visual portfolios. AP Art is a yearlong course typically taken by juniors and seniors interested in the...
Scholastic Arts Award Winners
In its 99th anniversary, the Scholastic Art Awards recognize and celebrate young student artists across the country. 12 Dwight-Englewood students won NJ Regional Art Awards from Honorable Mentions, Silver Keys, and Gold Keys. Congratulations to all the participants...
Surrealism Exhibit explores new ways of thinking in Art & Design
Inspired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “Surrealism Beyond Borders” exhibit this past fall, D-E’s Promotional Arts Society (PAS) and the Visual Arts Department curated their own exhibit, “Surrealist Visions: A Collective Showing.” Gathering 41 participants from...
The Arts Come Alive!
We are overjoyed at the return of in-person arts this fall season. After more than a year of successful virtual and hybrid events, we are thrilled to see Orchestra, Jazz Rock, African Drumming, and more back on campus. For all arts-related programs and a look back at...
Arts Highlights
“Being a Designer is Awesome!” -Erica Sellers ’08 of Studio SII We welcomed Erica Sellers '08 and her partner, Jeremy Silberberg, to speak on "Creative Freedom: Being a Designer is Awesome" to our Middle and Upper School students. Based in Brooklyn, Erica and Jeremy...
LIVE at D-E
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] The Upper School winter musical this year, Cats, and the annual Winter Arts Festival (a three-concert event spanning several days and featuring performances by all Orchestral and Wind Ensembles as well as African...
Athletics Highlights
Bulldog Nation Alert! The Spring 2022 sports season provided both student athletes and fans with many memorable moments, all demonstrating our Bulldogs at their best!
From double overtime victories and tough but still-valuable losses— to new records made and special recognition of Senior (Class of 2022) athletes as well as individual athlete and team achievements (see below) we are very grateful for the Spring 2022 season, and very proud of all our Bulldogs!
Team highlights from the Spring 2022 season included:
Congratulations to the following Upper School Winter Season 2022 athletes, recognized with All-League and All-County Honors!
Winter Track Charlotte Stroff ’24 3rd Team All-County for the 1000M Event! Girls Basketball Karina Pink ’23 1st Team All- League and Honorable Mention All-County Montana Nicks ’23 1st Team All- League and Honorable Mention All-County Bella Levin ’22 2nd Team...
D-E Basketball Teams ended their seasons with the following records:
MS Boys Basketball Blue: 4-4 MS Boys Basketball White: 11-2 MS Girls Basketball: 14-1 Boys Freshman Basketball: 9-1 Boys JV Basketball: 12-1 Boys Varsity Basketball: 21-5 Girls Varsity Basketball: 15-9
Highlights from the winter 2021-2022 season included the following:
Boys & Girls’ Varsity Basketball players David Mager ’22, Vaughn Foster ’22, Karina Pink ’22, and Montana Nicks ’23 were recognized as ‘Players to Watch’ in the NJIC for 2021-22! David Mager ’22 scored his 1000th point (see Sidebar)! The Middle School Girls’...
Bulldog Bash 2022: Freestyle Love Supreme
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our D-E community members, the D-E Bulldog Bash at the Edison Ballroom on Saturday, April 30th was a huge success!
Aidan Hunter ’23, Rising Senior; D-E Student Body President 2022-2023:
Q: What have you been up to this summer? How is this summer different from your previous ones? A: In June, I interned for my Congressman and worked in the district office in New Jersey. I am currently spending the month of July living in Florence studying Art History....
Alexander Kim ’26 & Ananya Kannan ’26
Q: What have you been up to this summer? A: Alex: I’ve been taking PreCalc (at D-E 360º) with Ananya. I’ve also been enjoying playing hockey. A: Ananya: On top of taking PreCalc this summer, I’ve been working at an education center. I mostly grade and sometimes tutor....
Samir Parikh ’29, Rising 6th Grader:
Q: What have you been up to this summer? A: “I’ve been doing this program called Enrichment at Tenafly, taking a public speaking class, an energy-class, and a Model UN class. I’m acting as four countries: the US, the UK, France, and India. I also just finished...
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Welcome to Our D-E Community
We welcome new faculty and staff as Bulldogs! We are amazed by the diversity in talents, experience, and knowledge of this cohort. We look forward to this 2021-2022 academic year. Use the QR code to head online to learn more about our new faculty and staff.
