Activities & Clubs Highlights

D-E Activities & Clubs have worked incredibly hard to bring fun and engaging programming to the student body, in many cases providing a welcome return to in-person initiatives. Take a look at some of the highlights. To learn more, visit d-e.org/clubs or scan the QR code below.

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Did You Know?

D-E student activities like the ones highlighted here are just one of many programs supported by the D-E Annual Fund. To support the D-E Annual Fund 2021-2022, visit d-e.org/giving or scan the QR code.

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Asian Affinity Group Hosts Lunar New Year Assembly

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Asian Affinity Group hosted a mini-fashion show and presentation on how different Asian cultures celebrate the holiday. Students also presented how each of their own families uniquely celebrate with food and cultural traditions. It was wonderful moment to celebrate diversity and culture at D-E!

Black Affinity Presents Black History Month Assembly

Black History Month is about recognizing and appreciating black culture and the significant role that Black /African Americans have provided in American History. D-E Black Affinity Group students presented a special Upper School Assembly designed to honor and highlight those who have made a difference and recognize the role those achievements have made in the modern world today. This month’s theme was on Black health and wellness and its importance, acknowledging black scholars and medical practitioners in western medicine. It was another insightful Black History Month for D-E!

V-Day Performance Raises Funds for Local Women’s Center

The annual benefit performance “V-Day” aims to end violence against women and girls under the global activist movement under the same name, and to empower women of all ages. Mary Heveran (Lower School Music Teacher) kicked-off D-E’s version of this annual event with her moving, personal account as an unexpectedly, suddenly-single mother of two children under the age of 5. Mary shared how she came to rely extensively upon the Englewood Women’s Rights Information Center; thanks to the Center’s extensive resources she learned how to manage her household, find and secure a job, become an advocate for herself and others, and eventually run for office - she was ultimately elected Mayor of Leonia. Money raised through D-E’s V-Day event ticket sales was contributed to the Englewood Women’s Rights Information Center. Students, faculty and staff alike showcased original art, music, and writing. D-E was happy to have had D-E V-Day in-person again this year, and the event raised over $1300 dollars.

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D-EFAC (Dwight-Englewood Fights Against Cancer) hosted a March Madness fundraiser for young alumna Mariam Abdelhaq ’17 who is fighting breast cancer. Students created teams and paid an entry ticket to enter the basketball tournament. The senior team “Mutant Ninja Turtles” won the final showcase game. D-EFAC raised $4847.77 dollars for Mariam. D-EFAC is motivated and inspired to continue supporting research and efforts to fight cancer. Fight on, Bulldogs!

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Environmental Club — D-EcoNews

D-Econews is a publication started by student Darby Lee-Stack ’23 to promote conversations on environmentalism, sustainability, and equity. Through the Environmental club, club members have been contributing written articles, reports, and art with every new issue. Scan the QR code to view the March edition of D-Econews.

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South Asian Affinity Assembly

In March, the South Asian Affinity Group showcased an insightful presentation on South Asian cultures, figures, literature, and fashion. To top it all off, New York Times Senior Editor, Shashank Bengali, zoomed in to talk about his journey as a journalist and international correspondent. It was a special treat for the Upper School thanks to the South Asian Affinity club leaders and members. Go Bulldogs!

D-Ebate Team Club Être Celebrates Women’s History Month

Debate Team has had a stellar track record this year. Throughout the school year, debate club team members have competed in events, showcasing their argumentative and orator skills against other regional debate teams. Congratulations to Aly Calmas ’24 and Sam Gilman ’24 for winning 18 out of 20 varsity debates and to Rohan Kannan ’24 and John Elish ’24 for 10-for-10 straight wins in the JV division. Kannan and Elish also won first place in the Bergen County Debate League. Cheers to the Debate Team and advisor Ms. Ewa Krupinska!

MS Papercut: D-E’s Middle School Newspaper Makes the Cut!

The Middle School is on the scene! Editors-in-chief Anna Ibarguen ’26 and Madigan Kacmar ’26 have led the charge for the Middle School’s official student newspaper, MS Papercut. The second year in production, the club has only grown with contributors, eager to share what’s happening at D-E and in the world today. The newspaper takes on timely editorial topics including climate change and Earth Day.

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In celebration of Women’s History Month, Club Être “Zoomed” in early March with Elizabeth “Beth” O’ Connell, proud ambassador and strategic advisor to Etregirls.com. O’Connell is a multi Emmy award recipient and she was one of the first female Executive Producers at NBC News. She helped lead the “Today Show” to number one in ratings success, launched NBC Mobile, and was interim President of MSNBC. In the words of Club Être co-leader Amber Carr ’22, Club Être is a girl/women empowerment group “that strives to support, mentor, and empower young women in their middle school, high school, and college journeys” and as such, meeting with O’Connell provided an inspiring and fitting launch to recognition of empowered (and empowering) women leaders.

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ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

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EPIC REUNION 3X 2022

EPIC Reunion 3X 2022 - June 10-11, 2022

Reunion 2022 will celebrate all 2020, 2021, and 2022 class milestone reunions, we will honor an unprecedented number of milestones in 2022!

Class year reunions include: • 50-Year Club: all class years from 1969 and back • 50th: 1970, 1971, 1972 • 45th: 1975, 1976, 1977 • 40th: 1980, 1981, 1982 • 35th: 1985, 1986, 1987 • 30th: 1990, 1991, 1992 • 25th: 1995, 1996, 1997 • 20th: 2000, 2001, 2002 • 15th: 2005, 2006, 2007 • 10th: 2010, 2011, 2012 • 5th: 2015, 2016, 2017

REGISTER TODAY!

Questions? Please contact For Classes 1940 to 1989 Maria Sanchez Gardner ’78, Director of Alumni Relations (201) 277-3111 sanchm@d-e.org For Classes 1990 to 2021 Liz Iannaconi ’04, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations (201) 227-3114 iannae@d-e.org