Dalton News

“Together/Apart” Dalton Hosts Annual Spring Benefit

About 300 Dalton community members gathered virtually on Thursday, May 20, for the annual Spring Benefit. This year's event entitled "Together/Apart" consisted of a virtual, immersive, and interactive evening of puzzles and games with entertaining experts.
Head of School Jim Best kicked off the virtual festivities with a welcome address before Board President Aly Jeddy delivered his opening remarks. Naomi Umlauf '21 and Dylan Lee '21 served as the event's student speakers and introduced the night's first keynote speaker, author A.J. Jacobs '86, P'25, P'25.

Following Jacobs' remarks, attendees broke off into game groups where they participated enthusiastically in crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, trivia, and a Rubik's cube room. Gameroom hosts included New York Times Puzzle Constructor Brendan Emmett Quigley; Magician and Puzzle Creator David Kwong; and Professional Rubik's Speed-Cuber Sydney Weaver.

In addition, the keynote speaker of the night, Grandmaster Garry Kasparov P'25, discussed his role as a consultant for the hit Netflix program, "The Queen's Gambit," and took part in a Q&A session with attendees.
In a year filled with many challenges, Dalton is grateful for the steadfast support of its community members!
Back
(Grades K-3) 53 East 91st Street
New York, NY 10128
General: (212) 423-5200 | Admissions: (212) 423-5463
General: info@dalton.org | Admissions: fpadmissions@dalton.org

(Gr. 4 Dalton East & PE Center) 200 East 87th Street
New York, NY 10128
General: (212) 423-5200 | Admissions: (212) 423-5262
General: info@dalton.org | Admissions: admissionsmshs@dalton.org

(Grade 5-12) 108 East 89th Street
New York, NY 10128
General: (212) 423-5200 | Admissions: (212) 423-5262
General: info@dalton.org | Admissions: admissionsmshs@dalton.org