Before coming to D-E, History Department Chair, Arika “Ari” Easley-Houser taught at Rutgers Prep and several colleges and universities, including Montclair State University and New York University. A socio-cultural historian focused on United States history, she received her Ph.D. from Rutgers University and a certificate in school management from the Harvard Business School. She was recently selected for a National Association of Independent Schools Fellowship for Aspiring School Heads. Now in her third year of heading the department, Easley-Houser speaks to the importance of historical inquiry for students and how the history curriculum must reflect and respond to the diversity of students. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Alex Sheffield ’26 Achieves Incredible Success at the American Mathematics Competition
WOW & Way to Go Alex Sheffield ‘26!!! We’d like to give a huge (mathematical) round of applause to Alex for his incredible achievements in Mathematics this year. Countywide, Alex finished 1st in all of Bergen County in the Bergen County Mathematics League (BCML), in which about 28 schools and 567 students participate. Statewide, Alex finished 12th in the New Jersey Mathematics League (NJML).
Congratulations to Davide Orlov ’24 on 80 Career Wins!
Wow & Congratulations to Davide Orlov ’24, Boys Varsity Tennis tri-captain and a 4-year starter, who recently won his 80th career match! Davide is one of only a few Bulldogs to have achieved this milestone! WAY TO GO, DAVIDE! GO BULLDOGS!
Congrats to Kyle Lee ’25 & Alex Soracchi ’24, Bergen County Second Doubles Champs!
WOW & Congratulations to Kyle Lee ’25 and Alex Soracchi ’24, for winning the Second Doubles Champions title at the recent Bergen County Tournament! This truly dynamic duo showed great D-Etermination to win their second and third sets over rival team Tenafly Tigers....
A Look Back: Cabaret Night 2024
Cabaret Night was an incredible success! Our Stage Band and Jazz Workshops Upper School Courses have worked very hard to bring jazz, funk, and groove to last night’s performance, and we couldn’t be prouder! From “Little Bees” to “Have You Met Miss Jones,” it was...
Congrats to Alex Jachimowski ’26 on Earning 100 Career Points for D-E Boys Lacrosse!
WOW and congratulations to Alex Jachimowski ’26 for achieving 100 Career POINTS for D-E Boys LAX! Alex, only a Sophomore, earned this amazing milestone during the D-E Boys Varsity Lacrosse game last night! WAY TO GO, ALEX! GO BULLDOGS!
Gabe Feldman ’25 Scores 100 Career Goals for D-E Boys Lacrosse!
WOW and congratulations to D-E Junior Gabe Feldman ’25 for reaching an incredible milestone: 100 Career GOALS! Gabe earned this major achievement during the D-E Boys Varsity Lacrosse game last night! WAY TO GO, GABE! GO BULLDOGS!
‘6th Night’ Senior One Act Play Performing May 23!
Get ready for an appended version of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, “Twelfth Night”! This year’s Senior One Act Play, aptly entitled “6th Night,” is performing Thursday, May 23, at 4 PM in the Leggett Hall Theatre Lab! Director Tessa Li ’24 along with an all-student...
All-Choral & African Drumming Concert is May 21!
Our All-Choral and African Drumming Concert(s) is tomorrow! Get ready to first start the night with “Medleys from Broadway” with our Choral Ensembles at 7:00 in Schenck Auditorium. Then at 8:00 PM, be prepared to head to Leggett Field for our African Drumming groups...
Reece Davidman ’24 Hits 250 Points for D-E Ultimate!
WOW & Congratulations to Reece Davidman ’24 for hitting an amazing 250 career points after D-E Ultimate’s most recent game! Reece currently has 54 goals and 198 assists: a truly “ultimate” accomplishment! Way to go Reece! GO BULLDOGS!
Cabaret Night is May 20!
Ready for Cabaret Night this Monday, May 20? Our Jazz Workshop and Stage Band ensembles have an incredible set prepared, and it’s sure to be a jazzy and spectacular time! Directed by Music Faculty Rob DeBellis, students have prepared a wonderful range of classic jazz...