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.”
Honoring Hispanic Heritage at D-E
D-E celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month, which ran from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, with assemblies that acknowledged the culture, history, and contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central/South America. In the Lower School,...
7th Graders Learn that Service Starts with One Small Act
Seventh graders explored the power of identity, community, and service when Nana Eyeson P’31 visited the Middle School to share the story behind her nonprofit, African Health, and her commitment to supporting others in Ghana. “Nana shared the importance of community...
10.21.26 October Dean Update
A Wonder-Filled Visit to Lower School
The Lower School recently welcomed Charleston, South Carolina-based author and illustrator Jonathan Miller to speak to our students about the creative process. Mr. Miller is known for his “The Adventures of Sammy the Wonder Daschund” children’s book series, which...
10.20.26 Spirit Week Update
10.20.26 October Dean’s Memo
10.20.26 A Message from the Upper School Dean – October Update
A Weekend of Debate, Diplomacy, and Discovery at DEMUN
That’s a wrap on the fourth annual Dwight-Englewood Model UN (DEMUN) Conference!DEMUN recently welcomed more than 130 delegates from eight schools for a weekend of debate, diplomacy, and collaboration. Delegates took on four committees, including the ECOFIN General...
Building a Classroom Community: The First Six Weeks of Kindergarten
By Dr. Kristina Dellefave, Teresa Cali, Tricia Fiore, Meghna Mathur and CJ Trentacosta
Guest Artist Maria F. Dene Exhibits Nature-Inspired Art
Through bold, expressive colors and a variety of mediums, artist Maria F. Dene, who has family ties to the D-E community, captures the beauty and spontaneity of the natural world. We’re delighted to feature her work as part of the Swartley Gallery Series, curated by...