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31 03, 2023

AnnaClaire Schmiedel (’15): Food, Faith, and Finding Beauty in the Ordinary
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AnnaClaire Schmiedel (’15): Food, Faith, and Finding Beauty in the Ordinary

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AnnaClaire Schmiedel (’15): Food, Faith, and Finding Beauty in the Ordinary

By DVCS|2024-08-31T13:27:18-04:00March 31, 2023|Alumni|Comments Off on AnnaClaire Schmiedel (’15): Food, Faith, and Finding Beauty in the Ordinary

This article originally appeared in the Winter 2023 edition of the DVCS magazine, ’Ανατολή [an-at-ol-ay’]. Last year, AnnaClaire Schmiedel (’15) encountered beauty through lamb stew, ratatouille, and tabbouleh, among a variety of other dishes from around the world. For each month of 2022, Schmiedel based her meals on food from a different culture, discovering new ingredients and learning to prepare new dishes. While the “incredible flavors” of Mediterranean cuisine are her favorite, she appreciated even more the opportunity to share her passion for food with others and enjoy the beauty of that which is material through the five [...]

14 03, 2023

DVCS Ranks First in State at Delaware Science Olympiad
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DVCS Ranks First in State at Delaware Science Olympiad

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DVCS Ranks First in State at Delaware Science Olympiad

By DVCS|2024-08-31T13:27:56-04:00March 14, 2023|Academics|Comments Off on DVCS Ranks First in State at Delaware Science Olympiad

The DVCS middle school Science Olympiad Team placed first in the state at the Delaware Science Olympiad on Saturday, March 11. The statewide Division B competition was held at Delaware State University in Dover, Del. This year's competition drew 25 teams from schools all over the state. The DVCS team finished in first place overall and brought home top-10 medals in 22 out of 24 events. They earned first place medals in Bridge, Dynamic Planet, Meteorology, and Solar System and second place medals in Forestry, Road Scholar, and Agricultural Science. The team now moves on [...]

17 01, 2023

On Science, Truth, and Encountering God

By DVCS|2024-08-31T13:30:52-04:00January 17, 2023|Podcast|Comments Off on On Science, Truth, and Encountering God

How do we know God through reason, and how do we see his presence in nature? Seniors at DVCS grapple with these questions during a course in natural theology taught by Dr. Nicholas DiDonato. Dr. DiDonato joins the podcast to discuss these questions as well as perspectives on science and truth, types of reasoning, approaches to teaching difficult texts, and more.

9 12, 2022

On the Role of Art in Education and Culture
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On the Role of Art in Education and Culture

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On the Role of Art in Education and Culture

By DVCS|2024-08-31T14:23:31-04:00December 9, 2022|Podcast|Comments Off on On the Role of Art in Education and Culture

DVCS Head of School Anthony Urti and art and aesthetics teacher Kandra Bellanca discuss how art connects to culture and the Christian tradition as well as art education at DVCS.

26 10, 2022

Why Is Celebrating the Reformation Important?
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Why Is Celebrating the Reformation Important?

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Why Is Celebrating the Reformation Important?

By DVCS|2024-08-31T13:35:41-04:00October 26, 2022|Podcast|Comments Off on Why Is Celebrating the Reformation Important?

DVCS Head of School Anthony Urti and language and theology teacher Michael Lynch discuss the significance of the Reformation, which DVCS marks each year with a day of celebration. The following music was used for this media project:Music: Freedom by Alexander NakaradaFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4881-freedomLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/

11 10, 2022

On Learning and Teaching Literature
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On Learning and Teaching Literature

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On Learning and Teaching Literature

By DVCS|2024-08-31T13:37:04-04:00October 11, 2022|Podcast|Comments Off on On Learning and Teaching Literature

DVCS Head of School Anthony Urti and literature teacher Stephen Rippon discuss various literary works, the art of commonplacing, and the importance of learning alongside and from students. The following music was used for this media project:Music: Freedom by Alexander NakaradaFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4881-freedomLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/

11 07, 2022

Meet Mrs. Kandra Bellanca, DVCS Art Teacher
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Meet Mrs. Kandra Bellanca, DVCS Art Teacher

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Meet Mrs. Kandra Bellanca, DVCS Art Teacher

By DVCS|2024-08-31T13:39:11-04:00July 11, 2022|Faculty & Staff|Comments Off on Meet Mrs. Kandra Bellanca, DVCS Art Teacher

Mrs. Kandra Bellanca will begin teaching art and aesthetics at DVCS this fall. Read on to learn more about her experience with art as well as her passion for classical education! Bellanca enjoyed drawing and taking art classes from a young age. While in high school, she wanted to study film, but after reading a book about film school that advised majoring in liberal arts first, she enrolled as an art major at Baylor University, which offered liberal arts degrees. She later decided to transfer to art school and graduated from the Maryland Institute College [...]

16 05, 2022

Student Athletes Honored At 2021-22 Titan Sports Awards Night

By DVCS|2024-08-31T13:40:53-04:00May 16, 2022|Athletics, Events|Comments Off on Student Athletes Honored At 2021-22 Titan Sports Awards Night

The 2021-22 Titan Sports Awards Night was held May 16. Student athletes on middle school and varsity teams were recognized for their hard work during the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons at DVCS, and special awards were given by coaches and the Athletic Department. DVCS also recognized three Class of 2020 student athletes who were unable to have an in-person sports awards night. The following is a list of specific awards and student athlete recipients for 2021-22. Cross Country Most Improved Runner: Anthony Pugliese, 8th grade Top Female Runner: Celia Pope, 10th grade Top [...]

13 05, 2022

Class of 2022 Thesis Statements: Quantitative Easing, De-extinction, and More

By DVCS|2024-08-31T14:14:39-04:00May 13, 2022|Academics, Events|Comments Off on Class of 2022 Thesis Statements: Quantitative Easing, De-extinction, and More

On May 17 between 8:15 a.m. and 2:50 p.m., each member of the senior class will defend an original thesis statement on a topic of his or her choice in front of a panel of judges. This annual tradition at DVCS is a consummation of what students have learned during their time at the school as they seek to logically, beautifully, and persuasively express ideas grounded in truth. Students spend time in rhetoric class throughout the school year researching their topics, developing their arguments, and practicing to present in a winning manner. The following is [...]

5 05, 2022

Top 3 Most Formative Books: Reflections from the Class of 2022
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Top 3 Most Formative Books: Reflections from the Class of 2022

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Top 3 Most Formative Books: Reflections from the Class of 2022

By DVCS|2024-08-31T14:12:31-04:00May 5, 2022|Academics|Comments Off on Top 3 Most Formative Books: Reflections from the Class of 2022

Each spring in their Advanced Literature course, the graduating senior class reflects on the books that have shaped them up to this point in their lives. Each member of the Class of 2022 selected three formative books (apart from Scripture) and wrote about how these stories, essays, or dialogues have influenced them. You will notice a great deal of variety in the pieces of literature that students selected: fiction and nonfiction, ancient and modern, and picture books and Socratic dialogues. The Class of 2022: Most Formative Books Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen "It was [...]