Media and News Archive

2025

April

HeroCon - Saturday, May 10
4/27/2025
Everyone is welcome to join us for a celebration of comics, creators, cosplay, community and eco-consciousness! Comics have always been used to spread messages of social justice and celebrate diversity. At HeroCon, we come together through our love of comics and pop culture to recognize the everyday hero in all of us!

Schedule and activities:

12:30 Registration and doors open/Captain Blue Hen Bookshop
1:00-1:15 Welcome, thank you’s and introductions of creators- HS Library
1:15-1:45 Panel with creators - Library
2:00-2:50 Creative Nature NYC Secret Messages Workshop
2:00-2:45 Drawing sessions with Sharee Miller and Jamar Nicholas
2:15-3:00 Drag Story Hour- HS Library
3:00-3:30 Drawing sessions with John Patrick Green and Misako Rocks!
3:00-3:50 Creative Nature NYC Secret Messages Workshop
3:30-4:15 Drawing sessions with all four creators (Sharee Miller, Jamar Nicholas, John
Patrick Green and Misako Rocks!
4:00-4:50 Creative Nature NYC Secret Messages Workshop
4:30 Cosplay Parade/Contest
4:30-5:00 Book signings- Cafeteria

Concurrently - visit any of these areas for activities from 2:00-5:00 PM:
Archery
Pokemon Catch’em All Challenge
Green Quest Scavenger Hunt
NYC Ghostbusters
Face Painting
Caricature Artists
Make a Cape/Cosplay Upcycling
Club Booths
Artists Alley
Board Games
Free Comic Books and giveaways
Mindful Minute break room
Ice Cream
Crane Machines - complete 6 activities for free plays!
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High School Students Create Films for First Program En Español
4/25/2025

This week, a beautiful moment of learning and community happened between Big Dalton and First Program. Mr. San Juan’s High School Cinema Class paid a special visit to Maestra Nivia's House 21 Spanish class, where second graders were treated to an inspiring and educational film experience — all en español!

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Seniors Take a Spin Through Flushing (With Fans and Food!)
4/25/2025
Seniors in High School Mandarin took a field trip to Flushing to explore the local Asian culture.
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JV Baseball Shines in 10–1 Win Behind Nallengara’s No-Hitter
4/25/2025
JV Baseball cruised to a 10–1 victory, powered by a standout performance from sophomore pitcher, Jonathan Nallengara, who threw a complete game no-hitter and racked up 18 strikeouts.
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Dalton Girls Represent at KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship
4/18/2025

Earlier this month, the Dalton Girls Chess Team attended the 20th Annual KCF All‑Girls National Chess Championships in Chicago. Their energy and enthusiasm made this milestone event truly special.

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5th Grade Spanish Students Make Vegetarian Birria in the Teaching Kitchen
4/11/2025
5th grade Spanish students visited the Teaching Kitchen to extend their knowledge of Mexican cuisine while reading the novel Los 15 de Raquel.
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A Taste of Culture: Mandarin Students Explore Chinatown
4/11/2025
Earlier this month, Dalton's 7th and 8th grade Mandarin students embarked on an exciting field trip to Chinatown.
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BIPOC Alumni Gather at Affinity Event in Brooklyn
4/3/2025
Last month, the Alumni Office partnered with the Alumni Council to host a BIPOC alumni affinity event at Harriet's Rooftop & Lounge, at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge.
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Dalton Girls Show Formidable Strength at the NYC Girls Chess Championship
4/3/2025

Last month, seven students from kindergarten through third grade represented Dalton at the NYC Girls Chess Championship.

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March

Alumni Council Hosts Joyous Alumni Purim Party
3/13/2025
The Dalton Alumni Council hosted a Purim Party on Thursday, March 6.
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Dalton Shines at the 57th Annual New York State Scholastic Chess Championships
3/13/2025
Earlier this month, 48 Dalton students competed in the 57th Annual New York State Scholastic Chess Championships in Saratoga, one of the most rigorous and competitive tournaments of the year.
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Senior Alumni Committee Hosts Visit to The Morgan Library & Museum
3/13/2025
An enthusiastic group of 20 alumni and guests — our largest turnout yet! — from the Classes of 1952-1978 enjoyed a guided tour of The Morgan Library & Museum on Wednesday, March 5.
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Tigers Wrap Up Record-Breaking Season
3/7/2025
The winter athletics season was an unforgettable one for the Dalton Tigers, marked by record-breaking performances, deep playoff runs, and championship titles.
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February

Dalton Girls Basketball Claims Fourth Straight NYSAIS Championship
2/28/2025
Dominating from start to finish, the Dalton Girls Basketball team delivered a statement victory over Fieldston, 75-26, on Sunday, February 23, to capture its fourth consecutive NYSAIS State Championship.
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Dalton Seniors Shine at NYSAIS Swim Championships
2/22/2025

Congratulations to seniors Zach Fan and Erim Keresteci who qualified for the finals of the 2025 NYSAIS swim championships!

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Nyla Blake-Soden '25 Joins the 1,000-Point Club
2/15/2025
Dalton senior Nyla Blake-Soden reached the 1,000-point milestone on Senior Night, celebrated by a crowd of her supporters.
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The Tigers Take on the Postseason
2/15/2025

Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball teams on qualifying for the NYSAIS Class B Postseason Tournament!

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Dalton Wrestlers Crowned NYSAIS Champions
2/8/2025
For the first time since 2019, we have two NYSAIS champions—Carlos Rohm '26 nad Sami Uyanik '25! Sami also earned the prestigious Iron Horse Award for placing all four years of his high school wrestling career.

Shoutout to Stephan Leathers '26 (4th place), Luke Muratore '27 (5th place), and Will Safranek '26 (5th place) for their strong finishes and congrats to our Varsity Wrestling team for an outstanding showing.
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Senior Class Gift Reception
2/7/2025
We were delighted so many 12th grade parents could join us at the Senior Class Gift reception on January 23.
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Dalton Wrestlers Make Their Mark at Ivy Championships
2/4/2025
Dalton’s Varsity Wrestling team had a strong showing at the Ivy Wrestling Championship!

Carlos Rohm ’26 dominated to become an Ivy Champion, while Sami Uyanik ’25 fought hard for a well-earned second place. Hank Weller '28 rounded out the podium finishes with an impressive third place. Congratulations to all!
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Dalton Girls Swim Closes The Regular Season Strong
2/4/2025

Dalton Girls Varsity Swim closed out the regular season with an 86-57 victory over Riverdale! Senior Kayla Bolster made waves once again, breaking the school record in the 100 fly and surpassing her own 100 back time—bringing her total to six individual school records.

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Dalton Honors Warren Hines '88 with a Night of Competition and Community
2/4/2025
The Athletics Center was packed Friday night as students filled the stands in Dalton Blue for this year’s Warren Hines Night.
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Junior Noah Khalid Joins Dalton Basketball’s 1,000-Point Club
2/4/2025

Boys' Varsity Basketball junior Noah Khalid reached a monumental milestone this season, scoring his 1,000th career point in a thrilling matchup against Riverdale.

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January

Dalton Welcomes Alumni at a Washington, DC Gathering
1/31/2025
Dalton’s Advancement team was delighted to welcome 20 Washington, DC Alums to a gathering on Monday evening, January 27.
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Kayla Bolster '25 Breaks Two School Records
1/28/2025
Kayla Bolster is having an impressive senior season for Dalton swimming, setting records in both the 100 and 200 freestyle with times of 55.5 and 1:59.9 respectively!
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Big Day for Dalton Wrestling at Mayor’s Cup
1/27/2025
Carlos Rohm claimed 6th place in the city, and Sami Uyanik dominated with an outstanding 2nd place finish in all of NYC! As a team, Dalton finished 18th in the city championship!
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A Happy Lunar New Year To All!
1/24/2025
The Asian Pacific American parent group was happy to collaborate with the Dalton World & Classical Languages department to host the annual Lunar New Year Celebration.
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Endangered Animal Recycled Sculptures: Blending Art and Science to Raise Awareness
1/24/2025
6th grade visual art and science classes are teaming up to help raise awareness of climate change!
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Students in "Beyond Art History?" Engage with "Outsider Art"
1/24/2025
Students in “Beyond Art History?” taught by Kevin Slick visited Christie’s to examine the “Outsider Art” show.
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Strong Showing for Varsity Wrestling at David Sorensen Memorial Tournament
1/21/2025
Varsity Wrestling delivered another notable performance at the David Sorensen Memorial Wrestling Tournament, finishing 6th out of 16 teams.
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Dalton Varsity Wrestling Triumphs Over Horace Mann
1/16/2025
Dalton's Varsity Wrestling team defeats Horace Mann, marking their first Ivy League dual meet win in three years.
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Girls Varsity Basketball Hits 50 Wins and Counting!
1/16/2025
Dalton's Girls Varsity Basketball team extended their unbelievable winning streak to 50 games, with a 67-24 victory over Riverdale.
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Dalton Wrestling Celebrates Big Wins at Martin Luther Invitational
1/12/2025
The Dalton Wrestling Team secured an impressive 3rd place finish at the 50th Martin Luther Invitational.
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Dalton Tigers Thriving in the Midst of Winter Season
1/9/2025
The Dalton Tigers are off to an exceptional start this winter season, with strong performances from all of our Varsity teams. From impressive team records to individual successes, the Tigers continue to raise the bar as they move through this exciting winter season.
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