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Remembering 9-11
The Upper School (US) and Middle School (MS) Divisions today remembered the events of September 11 and honored the memories of those who perished. In two separate assemblies, both divisions reflected on the tragedy through readings of poetry and prose and musical offerings.
English faculty member Joan Maffetone, who teaches the US course entitled "America Post-9/11," directed the assemblies and also coordinated the organization of a reflective space in the School's Carson Reading Room. The "Remembrance Room" showcased both archival pieces and materials developed by students in the Post-9/11 course, including newspapers and other magazines covering that day; original drawings, paintings, essays, and DVDs; and a notebook of memories written by D-E students approximately two months following the attacks.
The assemblies included remarks from MS faculty member and D-E alumna Anne Cole '02. She was a senior at the School on September 11, 2001, and she spoke compellingly of how the School community responded over the course of that day and in the weeks that followed. Students then read from the poem "The Names” by Billy Collins, who was the United States Poet Laureate from 2001-2003, and wrote the poem for a joint session of the US Congress on the first anniversary of September 11. Students also read excerpts from the "Portraits of Grief" article that ran in the New York Times, and an article that ran in D-E Today magazine in early 2002, recognizing the memories of those from our D-E alumni and extended community who died (please see below).
The program concluded with a beautiful performance of "America the Beautiful," sung by Matthew Schukis, Upper School Performing Arts faculty member and Vocal Ensembles Director, followed by a string performance by the ensemble String Jam.
Former Faculty
Jennifer Fialko, former field hockey coach, who worked at AON Corporation. A field hockey award is named in her honor.
Family and Friends
Jorge Leon, father of Nikki Leon, Class of ’02, Cantor Fitzerald.
Martin Wohlforth, brother of Priscilla Wohlforth Dwight, Class of ’68, managing director, Sandler, O’Neill.
Jeremy Glick, brother of Jennifer Glick, Class of ’83, passenger on the United Airlines Flight 93 which was hijacked and crashed in Pennsylvania.
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English faculty member Joan Maffetone, who teaches the US course entitled "America Post-9/11," directed the assemblies and also coordinated the organization of a reflective space in the School's Carson Reading Room. The "Remembrance Room" showcased both archival pieces and materials developed by students in the Post-9/11 course, including newspapers and other magazines covering that day; original drawings, paintings, essays, and DVDs; and a notebook of memories written by D-E students approximately two months following the attacks.
The assemblies included remarks from MS faculty member and D-E alumna Anne Cole '02. She was a senior at the School on September 11, 2001, and she spoke compellingly of how the School community responded over the course of that day and in the weeks that followed. Students then read from the poem "The Names” by Billy Collins, who was the United States Poet Laureate from 2001-2003, and wrote the poem for a joint session of the US Congress on the first anniversary of September 11. Students also read excerpts from the "Portraits of Grief" article that ran in the New York Times, and an article that ran in D-E Today magazine in early 2002, recognizing the memories of those from our D-E alumni and extended community who died (please see below).
The program concluded with a beautiful performance of "America the Beautiful," sung by Matthew Schukis, Upper School Performing Arts faculty member and Vocal Ensembles Director, followed by a string performance by the ensemble String Jam.
Following is a list of those lost from our D-E community on September 11, 2001
Alumni
Alumni
Garry W. Lozier, Class of ’72, managing director, Sandler, O’Neill
Frank B. Reisman, Class of ’78, equity trading desk, Cantor Fitzgerald
Rajesh A. Mirpuri, Class of ’88, Vice- president of sales for DataSynapse, was attending a seminar in the World Trade Center.
Former Faculty
Jennifer Fialko, former field hockey coach, who worked at AON Corporation. A field hockey award is named in her honor.
Family and Friends
Martin Wohlforth, brother of Priscilla Wohlforth Dwight, Class of ’68, managing director, Sandler, O’Neill.
Jeremy Glick, brother of Jennifer Glick, Class of ’83, passenger on the United Airlines Flight 93 which was hijacked and crashed in Pennsylvania.
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