“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.”...
9/11 Memorial Assembly
November 9, 2016
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Fifteen years after the devastating attack on one of the nation’s principal cities, DMAE students continue to prioritize the commemoration of the nearly 3,000 lost American lives. On September 12, 2016, students and faculty came together in the King Hall Auditorium to honor those who died on 9/11...
New Freshman Experience Welds Friendships
November 9, 2016
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On September 28, 2016, the Freshman class of DMAE traveled to Alpine, NJ, for “Freshman Experience” a day of fun and socializing. Freshman Experience was a spontaneous excursion held in lieu of the usual Frost Valley trip, which was cancelled. History teacher Judy Aronson coordinated the event...
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...
Time for Fun at Physics Day
June 29, 2016
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On Friday, May 13, 2016, Physics and AP Physics students went to Six Flags Great Adventure to participate in the much anticipated Physics Day. Most were juniors and all were happy for the educational field trip, including teachers and chaperones, despite the rain. “Physics focuses on the transfer of energ...
Law Fair Bill Project
June 21, 2016
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On May 23, 2016, in a crowded lunchroom with many excited students, the Annual Law Fair was held. Many controversial topics were represented, from the Gun Laws to Municipal Waste and Pollution, to Abortion laws. Those who attended the event were impressed by the colorful displays of information and the...
Senior Awards Ceremony Instills Pride
June 21, 2016
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The Annual Senior Awards Ceremony was held on June 14, 2016, as means to honor and celebrate the many accomplishments of the class of 2016. “It feels great to be acknowledged for all the efforts I’ve done after all the years,” senior Nasr Kamar said. “You'd think that all the little things you ...
Senior Reflection
June 21, 2016
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To the Class of 2016, congratulations! Just when we thought this day would never come, it has and almost out of nowhere. I was tasked with giving words of wisdom and perhaps reminisce about our times at DMAE. However, I don’t really feel qualified to tell you what to do. So I’ve decided that I would much r...
March Madness or March Sadness?
June 21, 2016
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It seemed as though an [email protected] tradition had withered. But after a period of negotiation with DMAE administrators, Christina McGrath and the Mad Hatters were thrilled that March Madness, the highly anticipated celebratory month, was restored for 2016. Still, the return of the celebrated tr...
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...