Memorable “Mamma Mia”
May 10, 2019
The 2019 DMAE musical “Mamma Mia” was memorable for many reasons, but without a doubt the production was heartwarming and heartfelt because of the love and talent two sisters brought to the stage: seniors Veronica and Zoe Papianni. As mother and daughter in the show, they brought the care of ...
2019 March Madness Restores School Spirit to the Games
May 10, 2019
Students at DMAE have always had a love-hate relationship with the annual March Madness competition. They love school spirit days -- especially Pajama Day -- but complain about the routine of the March Madness activities. Students from the Academies have complained about the lackluster involvem...
DMAE Showcases Chinese Culture
May 10, 2019
Tensions and nerves were high as students DMAE Mandarin students prepared to go on the Dizzy Gillespie stage in front of an auditorium filled with their peers and teachers. Although nervous, the students persevered; they understood the importance of promoting diversity through showcasing traditio...
Black Pride Deep at Annual Assembly
May 10, 2019
On February 27, 2019, DMAE held its annual Black History Month Assembly in the Dizzy Gillespie auditorium. The celebration of black culture and achievement began with a grand entrance of students and the song “Glory” and ended with the African American National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice....
Empowerment Conference Held for DMAE and JDMS Students
May 10, 2019
On March 13, 2019, the ZONE accompanied a group of students and staff from DMAE and Janis Dismus Middle School to the second annual “Break Free and Soar Conference,” a female empowerment conference held at the Englewood Community Baptist church. The event was held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and was...
Walking Through History: Analyzing American Art APUSH Students Visit the Met
May 10, 2019
DMAE AP U.S. History students were challenged to review and apply their knowledge of history at the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art February 26–28, 2019. Approximately 120 students went to the Met from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. These trips were organized and guided by history teacher Judy ...
DMAE’s Mock Trial Team Quarter Finals Success
May 10, 2019
On January 9, 2019, the DMAE Mock Trial team attended the first round of the 2019 Mock Trial Competition at the Hackensack Courthouse in Hackensack, NJ. Over the course of several weeks, the team won points that led them to competing in the quarter finals. “I was very proud of the effort a...
ZONE Sexual Exploitation Series Held
May 10, 2019
In the era of #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, Lauren Hersch believes it is essential for the youth of America to be educated in sex trafficking and exploitation that is all too prevalent in America. With such a mission in mind, Lauren Hersh, lawyer and co-founder of World Without Exploitation, has...
2019 Idol Wins Hearts
Dekyi Tsotsong, Section Editor and Senior Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
As the seats filled up in the Bergen Performing Arts Centers on January 11, 2018, spectators awaited the annual competition of high school students who sing to compete for the title of Englewood Idol. Emcees Janae Wilson and Ehren Layne opened up the show with witty comments and playful banter. Their ...
4328 Placed 16th: DMAE Robotics
Devin Kim, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2019
“My battery is low and it’s getting dark.” The last words of the Mars Opportunity Rover, this phrase signaled a poetic end to one of the most remarkable scientific expeditions ever undertaken. Originally meant to last just 90 days, the Rover shattered all expectations by traversing 28 miles of in...