“Blowout” Blows the Roof
November 9, 2016
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On October 18, 2018, DMAE participated in the fourth annual Bergen Blowout at BergenPac and got to know students from the nationally renowned Tennessee State University marching band. Students in the marching band performed on stage alongside many other schools’ bands in a “Battle of the Bands.”...
School Spirit Ruled at 2016 Pep Rally
November 9, 2016
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The now annual DMAE Pep Rally was held on October 19, 2016, with the hope of not only cultivating Raider Pride, but to dispel any reservations of students who were disappointed by the event the previous year. “Last year I was mostly bored at the Pep Rally because everyone was standing around for...
DMAE’s First National Art Honor Society
June 21, 2016
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The first chapter of the National Art Honor Society at DMAE held its induction ceremony at the Mexican Blue Moon Cafe on April 6, 2016. Arranged by art teachers Mauricio Rodriguez, Grace Browne, and Kathleen Dailey, 24 juniors and seniors out of 50 applicants were inducted. This society is rather differe...
“We Dance Because…”
May 25, 2016
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RAVITZ DMAE held its second annual Dance Concert on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, in the Dizzy Gillespie Auditorium. Festive banners hung above the stage bearing words that drove the production: Freedom, Love, Fun, Confidence, Expression. The Dance Concert was organized by dance teacher Marisa Catena. She was assisted by...
Musical Variety at Spring Concert
May 25, 2016
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DMAE’s annual spring music concert was held on May 18, 2016, in the Dizzy Gillespie Auditorium in the King Hall building. Prepared by music teacher Sandra Meltzer and her music students, all family and friends were invited to celebrate musical achievements from the year. Two weeks preceding th...
Cabaret for a Cause
May 25, 2016
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On the evening of April 29, 2016, DMAE’s finest musicians and music teacher Sandy Meltzer held the annual Cabaret for a Cause event. For only $5 a ticket, all were welcome to join in the North Cafeteria for a night of music, food, and conversation. “To me, Cabaret for a Cause is an event where musically d...
5 Make All-State Chorus
May 25, 2016
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Five DMAE students who auditioned for All-State Chorus were accepted and will perform in either November or February during the 2016-2017 school year. Junior Janice Park, sophomores Kyle Castillo and Shant Keshishian, and freshmen Genesis Capellan and Jessica Lee represented DMAE at the All-State chorus au...
Art on the Wall: King Hall’s Spring Makeover
May 10, 2016
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Art teacher Mauricio Rodriguez and his students aspire to illuminate DMAE’s walls with more than simply posters and decorations. “We’ve gotten requests,” Mr. Rodriguez said. “For example, Mr. Armetal said he wanted to liven up the hallways.” And so they have. Under Mr. Rodriguez’...
OMG! Legally Blonde a Hit
April 8, 2016
On March 31, 2016, and April 1, 2016, the talented students of DMAE performed Legally Blonde: The Musical on the stage of the Bergen Performing Arts Center. Despite a late start and short production and rehearsal schedule, the show was a complete hit. Audience members clapped, complimented and appla...
Singing Hearts for Charity
April 8, 2016
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“Sing-o-grams, well, to put it simply: you give us money and we sing for whomever you want,” sophomore Kyle Castillo said. Instead of selling chocolates, bears, or flowers, music teacher Sandy Meltzer and her students had a different idea in mind. All Valentine’s Day week, Tri-M Honor Soci...