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D-E’S Alumni & A Tradition of Excellence
D-E Alumni Award Honorees 2022
We are excited to honor several alumni this year during the Epic Reunion 3X Reunion 2022 weekend.
Alumni award ceremonies will be held Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 4:30 pm. For additional details please visit www.d-e.org/ alumni or scan the QR code.
The Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 1997 to pay special tribute to alumni of the Dwight School, the Englewood School for Boys, and the Dwight-Englewood School. The award is given for exemplary professional and/or volunteer work. This award honors alumni whose achievements deserve special recognition by the school and by fellow graduates.
2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees
Daniel Fish ’85
• Theater, Film, and Opera Director; 2019 Tony Award Recipient for Best Musical Revival
Alicia Menendez ’01
• Television Commentator, Host, and Writer
Karen Orzolek ’96
• Singer, Songwriter, Musician, and Record Producer; Lead Vocalist of Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Robert Shafir ’76
• Chief Executive Officer of Sculptor Capital
Mark Shafir ’74
• Global Co-Head, Mergers & Acquisitions at Citi
Jeremiah “Jerry” Shafir ’ 70
• Entrepreneur, Founder of Kettle Cuisine
The Dwight-Englewood Athletic Hall of Fame
D-E’s Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1997 to honor those individuals who have achieved a high level of success during their careers as student-athletes, coaches, or through other significant contributions to the School’s athletic program. Its purpose is to perpetuate the memory of those who have brought distinction, honor, and excellence to Dwight-Englewood School, Dwight School, and Englewood School for Boys.
2022 Athletic Hall of Fame Honorees
D-E 1984 and D-E 1985 Boys’ Lacrosse Teams Rose E. Byron McSween ’80 Luke Rigolosi ’91 Paul Vessa ’76
Thanks to the support of hundreds of alumni from Dwight School, Englewood School for Boys, and Dwight-Englewood, the March Madness Alumni Challenge 2022 was a huge success! The campaign was promoted with help from dozens of D-Edicated alumni class representatives encouraging their fellow, former classmates to “join the madness!” Alumni were also treated to fun video reminder messages and social media posts featuring beloved D-E teachers and staff, including D-E Athletic Director Chris Schmid (aka “Schmiddy”) , as well as “Tough Cookies” Betsey Carson and Liz Traub. (See Editor’s Note). In the 10 Day Challenge that took place from March 25 - April 4 over 275 Alumni Donors raised more than $58,000, which unlocked $20,220 from an anonymous alumna for D-E’s Annual Fund! In the grateful words of Alumni Relations Director Maria Sanchez Gardner ’79, “Your ongoing generosity demonstrates your commitment to D-E’s ideals and mission to ‘meet the challenges of a changing world and make it better.’ We are proud to see the loyalty of our alumni donors, who strengthen the school for years to come. We are profoundly grateful for your enduring support and the positive impact of your gift -- all year long!”
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` Editor’s Note: Thank you to all alumni who donated to the March Madness Alumni Challenge 2022! To enjoy the videos mentioned, and for more details about the Challenge, please scan the QR Code.
D-E Kicks-Off Next Phase of Schmid Athletic Complex and Pavilion Campaign
D-E Alumni Relations and alumni gathered in early April on Solomon Field to launch and announce the naming of the new Schmid Athletic Complex and Pavilion. The naming is in honor of Chris Schmid’s impending June 2022 retirement from Dwight-Englewood after 43 years and in recognition of his dedicated service as the Director of Athletics, Head Boys Soccer Coach, Lacrosse and more.
This complex will include a pavilion as well as landscaping and beautification of the area surrounding Solomon Field, a fitting tribute to a man who has served D-E so well for so long.
The plan is to officially name the new Schmid Athletics Complex (currently under construction) on Saturday, June 11, at 11:30 AM, in a special retirement celebration for Chris Schmid. Thanks to earlier support, the School has already raised $100,000 during the first phase of this campaign—over 12 years ago. Alumni, families and friends are encouraged to join in honoring Chris Schmid’s D-E legacy, and help raise an additional $100,000 by June 2022.
Donors who give a total amount of $1,000 and above will receive special recognition in a dedicated area of the Schmid Athletic Complex and Pavilion. This amount includes gifts already made to the first phase of Schmid Pavilion campaign in 2012.
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To learn more please scan the QR code or email D-E Alumni Relations Director Maria Sanchez Gardner ’78 at: sanchm@d-e.org
Connecting Our Community: Class Notes Are Now Online!
Alumni from the Dwight School, Englewood School for Boys (ESB) and Dwight-Englewood School, families, faculty/staff and friends, all can look forward to our online-only Class Notes, featuring more photos, more frequent updates, alumni news.
Alumni please share online your latest news!
You can also send class notes directly to alumninews@d-e.org
It’s easy: 1) Visit alumni.d-etoday.org 2) Enter the Password: connect
Questions? Email alumninews@d-e.org
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Alumni: Save the Dates!
June 10-11, 2022: Reunion Epic 3X 2022
See inside for details, scan QR code or visit d-e.org/alumni!
315 East Palisade Avenue Englewood, NJ 07631
US Robotics is just one of the many ways D-E students employ innovative and design thinking. To learn more about how each division promotes creativity and hands-on skills, take a look inside the Innovation Centerfold.
