Celebrating the Arts - Dwight-Englewood School

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Dwight-Englewood School 24 ALUMNIHAPPENINGS From the traditional Alumni Holiday Party in New York to smaller gatherings, including a pizza party in Washington, DC, for young alumni, various social events for D-E alumni provided casual, memorable opportunities to catch up with fellow classmates, friends, and faculty members. Alumni involvement in on-campus events greatly benefited educational and community initiatives at the School. For Reunion 2011 information and other upcoming alumni events, please visit www.d-e.org/alumni. Young Alumni DC Dinner Young alumni based in Washington, DC, gathered for a pizza party with Head of School Dr. De Jarnett (left), Upper School Principal Joseph Algrant (back center), and Lower School Principal Peter Davies (right). Director of Development & Alumni Relations Pat Boig also attended. Annual Jazz Rock/ Alumni Faculty Lunch Alumni came together for the traditional pre-Winter Break Jazz Rock performance and luncheon in the dining hall. Alumni-Faculty Holiday Party From left: Jordan Yuelys ’78, Kris Kossmann ’80, Paul Marber ’78, Bruce Sheckowitz ’78, and “Cici” Kossmann Wilkinson ’80, who graciously hosted the party in her home. From left, former English Department faculty member John Brancato, Alison Desir ’03, ARC Chair Mark Jerome ’85, and Helen Jerome.
Alumni Share Advice about Arts Careers Maintaining your passion through every rejection… Always believing in your personal creativity…Understanding the psyche of perennial optimist SpongeBob Square Pants… These were just some of the themes eight Dwight-Englewood alumni in artsrelated careers conveyed to students this April as part of the “Spark an IDEA” Arts Festival. IDEA is a student-created organization that stands for Intensifying Dwight-Englewood Arts. Working primarily with Development & Alumni Relations Director Pat Boig and Alumni Director Maria Sanchez-Gardner ’78, students drew upon the tremendous resource that is Dwight-Englewood’s alumni population to create an event in which professionals could share their experiences with students. The eight alumni guests spoke in both small group discussions and large assembly presentations. Other highlights of the Festival included performances in which the alumni showcased their instrumental and vocal talents (see photos), and a highly appreciated video sneak preview of upcoming Nickelodeon Channel programs, provided by President Cyma Zarghami ’80. A brief Q & A session followed each presentation, which for many was the best part of the entire event. According to Michael Hajjar ’11, President of IDEA, the festival was the result of nine months of planning. He noted, “Our goal was to encourage more students involved in the artistic realm in and outside of D-E. We want students to realize that alumni, who may have participated in the arts while attending Dwight-Englewood School, now work in the arts world and have interesting careers and lives.” Cyma Zarghami ’80 spoke with students following her assembly presentation in Schenck Auditorium. Alumni Presenters at the “Spark an IDEA” Arts Festival Laurie Woodrow ’78 Executive Vice President, Fierce Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA Woodrow has 20 years experience in international film distribution and specializes in acquisitions and worldwide distribution of all types of films including major film titles as well as award-winning festival films. Laurie Woodrow ’78 discussed her career in film production and her background in other areas of the fine arts, including her experience as a Guggenheim Museum intern. Paul Lucas ’79 Principal, Paul Lucas Productions Lucas produces and manages plays and readings in New York and Edinburgh, Scotland. This year he is proud to be producing A Conversation with Edith Head, Dai (Enough), and Woody Sez on the Fringe as well as several other works. Cyma Zarghami ’80 President, Nickelodeon and MTV Networks’ Kids & Family Group Zarghami, a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award of Dwight- Englewood School, joined Nickelodeon in 1985 and became the channel’s general manager in 1996 overseeing all aspects of programming, scheduling, acquisitions, marketing and management of the network. In 2006, she was promoted to president of the Kids & Family Group, which includes Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Nick Movies, Noggin, The N, and Nicktoons Network. Sabrina Peck ’80 Director, Choreographer, Performing Arts Faculty A recipient of the D-E Distinguished Alumni Award, Peck conceives, directs, and choreographs original theater works infused with movement and music. Recent works include Waiting, with former Bosnian refugees at Wave Hill Gardens in New York; and To the River, with 40 children from Hell’s Kitchen. As a director, Peck likes to collaborate with playwrights, and recently she and playwright Chiori Miyagawa conceived and developed The Antigone Project, a re-imagining of the Sophocles play by five contemporary women. Peck initiated the City Steps, NYC’s public school arts program. She recently choreographed The Clean House at Lincoln Center Theater. Sabrina Peck ’80 (left) discussed dance and creative movement with Michael Hajjar ’11 (IDEA Club president) and Upper School faculty member Vicky Frankel. Andrew Burton ’83 Keyboardist, vocalist, and composer Burton has been a member of bands that have signed with major record companies and has performed at the Beacon Theatre, Radio City, Carnegie Hall and on The Craig Ferguson Show, PBS, and the Jools Holland Show. He has toured four different continents and has arranged, recorded for, and appeared with bands for major artists including Robert Plant, Ian Hunter, and Nils Lofgren. He has also played music for major films like Revolutionary Road. He currently owns and operates his own project studio in Hoboken called Tannery Row Recording, which is known for its vintage keyboard equipment. Spring 2011 25
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