D-E ’74

Dwight-Englewood 1974 | Lawrence Najarian

Dr. Lawrence V. Najarian, a physician, humanitarian, and proud Armenian American, received the 2019 Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Awarded annually to a group of distinguished American citizens who exemplify a life dedicated to community service and extraordinary accomplishments in their field, Dr. Najarian was one of ninety-four medalists recognized this year.

Sponsored by the Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS), the organization’s 34th awards ceremony medal presentation was held May 11, 2019 in the historic Great Hall, the original registry room and the gateway for 12 million immigrants to the U.S., and where guests celebrated the evening in front of the iconic view of the Statue of Liberty. Past Ellis Island Medalists include seven U.S. Presidents, three world leaders, several Nobel Prize winners and countless leaders in industry, education, the arts, sports and government as well as everyday Americans who have made freedom, liberty and compassion a part of their life’s work.

The Ellis Island Medal of Honor ranks among the nation’s most renowned awards. The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have officially recognized the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, and each year the recipients are listed in the Congressional Record.

Schedule of Upcoming D-E Alumni and Community Events

Save the Dates!

November 28 – Dec 22, 2023

Blue & Gold Community Challenge
25 Days… 400 Donors… Unlock $50,000 for D-E!

February 1, 2024

Deadline for submission of Class Notes to our next magazine!
Email alumninews@d-e.org

April 27, 2024

Bulldog Bash
A Special Fundraiser Event to Benefit Financial Aid, on D-E’s Leggett Field!
Featuring The RUBIX KUBE Band!

May 23, 2024

Young Alumni BBQ for classes of 2021, 2022, 2023 on Leggett Field
Senior Class Panel with Young Alumni
Speed Networking with Alumni

October 18 – October 20, 2024

Reunion Weekend for all alumni and faculty
With special milestone celebrations for class years ending with 4 and 9.

* Note: All dates and events are subject to change. Scan the QR code or visit d-e.org/alumni for the most current details! *

GET INVOLVED! CLASS CAPTAINS AND REPS NEEDED!

Become a part of the class leadership team that works in partnership with the Alumni Relations Committee and Alumni Relations team throughout the year to promote class engagement and financial support for the School. Class Captains and Representatives (Reps) work with each other to plan milestone Reunion celebrations, share news and updates about classmates and the School, and inspire gifts to the Annual Fund.

We are looking for multiple members of each class to become a Class Captain or Rep and share the responsibilities!

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CALLING FOR ALUMNI NEWS!

We want to hear from you! We are already gathering stories and photos for the next issue of D-E Alumni Class Notes. If you would like to submit your news and possibly a digital photo for the Class Notes section, we ask that you e-mail alumninews@d-e.org no later than February 1, 2024. Take a moment and tell us what’s new with you… education, career, travel, marriage, family, D-E friends etc.