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, students reflected on their favorite Hispanic creators (e.g. writer/journalist...
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 and finding people who share similar values to belong and feel seen,” explained...
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 follows a canine famous for his fact-checking abilities. Mr. Miller shared that he...

