Amidst a busy hybrid year, rising Junior, Darby-Lee Stack ’23 saw an opportunity when she joined the Upper School Environmental club. Inspired by other established student publications like Parnassus and Calliope, Darby learned from ground-zero how to publish a magazine using InDesign. She positions herself as an intersectional environmentalist, emphasizing how climate change and other environmental issues affect communities differently. From the effects of fast fashion to the emergence of vertical farming, Darby is passionate about raising awareness and making lasting change.
“A lot of people think that just doing the small things, like buying almond milk instead of regular milk won’t do anything. Maybe it doesn’t do anything. Maybe it does. However, it is really looking at the big picture, looking as a community about what we do. It’s about individual progression, definitely, but as a community, that’s what really matters. That’s going to be reflected about what we do for the environment, but also ourselves.”
Recognition of Sept. 11 Continues: Special US Assembly & Lunch & Learn Highlights
The D-E community’s discussion about Sept. 11 continued Thursday with Upper School (US) Assembly guest speaker Joe Daniels, the former president of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, as well as a faculty-led Lunch & Learn this afternoon. Austin Knafo ’28, who is a…
The First LS Assembly of the Year Celebrates Community
The first Lower School (LS) Assembly of the year began with high-fives from LS Principal James Choi; Bruno Mars’ “Count on Me” on the loudspeaker, accompanied by LS Music Teacher Lisa Dove on the keyboard; and a warm welcome from LS Assistant Principals Madeleine…
Mr. Harrell’s Denim Designs Kick Off the Swartley Gallery Series
Art & Design Teacher Donwan Harrell P’21, 26’ kicked off the 2026-2027 Swartley Gallery Series with a brilliant collection of denim fashion designs and sketches spanning a career as a lauded clothing designer, creative director, entrepreneur, and educator. A…
9.16.26 Dean’s Memo & Camp Mason Information
9.16.26 Welcome Back & Information
9.16.26 September Update
9/16/26 September Dean’s Memo
6/16/2026 BRIDGE Week 2026
PA Welcome Back to School Barbecue Highlights
Last Thursday, the D-E Parents’ Association hosted a “Welcome Back to School” Barbecue on Leggett Field that drew a strong turnout and high engagement from across the D-E community! This year’s event included a bubble artist performance, a firetruck to explore on…




