“Voting is an essential call to action for every citizen in our country. Voting with a sense of empathy for ALL members of our community will ensure that the next iteration of our world is better than the last!” – Mr. Stodghill, Head of School When Mr. Stodghill addressed the school on Monday morning, he …
The Doane Stuart School knew in May that a traditional DS graduation might be difficult, even impossible. We knew that we’d have to brainstorm, and work together, as a family, to give the Class of 2020, the graduation they deserved. On Saturday, August 1, we were able to do that. Under a bright blue sky, …
Congratulations are in order for Jared Effman ‘21, on having his artwork selected and displayed at the Opalka Gallery at Sage for the annual High School Regional Art Competition. In a competition of over 500 submitted works, Jared’s was 1 of 108 selected. Jared said he was inspired to create his piece “Anatomy” from an …
We are excited to share that Jaydan Ganeles ‘23 not only completed the ACE mentor program, but his team was awarded first-place finish. Founded in 1994, the ACE Mentor Program of America (ACE) is a free, award-winning, after school program designed to attract high school students into pursuing careers in the Architecture, Construction and Engineering …
This past Saturday, many of our Doane Stuart students used the bonus day in February to test their knowledge of neuroscience and brain disease at the 5th Annual Albany Regional Brain Bee held at Albany Medical College (https://www.amc.edu/research/DNET/albany_brainbee.cfm). Students take both a written and oral evaluation of brain facts running from physiological to psychological. Doane …
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Jack Kroll ’25 recently participated in the New York State Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) Winter Term Program. The Winter Term Program allows aspiring student-athletes the opportunity to pursue their athletics at an advanced level while continuing remotely in their home school’s academic curricula, providing an avenue to excel academically and athletically. Jack is one of a …
Seventeen students from the middle and upper schools, along with three faculty members, competed in Doane Stuart’s Fall/Winter Chess Tournament, which was played over several months. Seventh-grader Asher Madison (‘25) reached the finals, ultimately falling to the defending champion and tournament organizer, Mr. Bradt (‘05). “It’s a great accomplishment to reach the finals of a …
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Doane Stuart students close the Unplugged Mini Jam On October 27, Kyle Scalera ’20 and Jared Effman ’21 performed at the Skyloft at Crossgates Mall as part of Rocky’s Music Studio’s Unplugged Mini Jam. Throughout the Jam, both Kyle and Jared played with various musicians. Kyle and Jared closed the show with their band, The Young …
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Kyle Scalera ’20 Completes Eagle Project One of the criteria of becoming an Eagle Scout is to do an Eagle Project. Kyle Scalera chose to help Doane Stuart by making a nature trail on school property. Several years ago, the existing trail was ruined by a water main break in the city of Rensselear. The trail flooded, trees …
Socktober at Doane Stuart! The Lower School Community Group will again collect new socks to benefit Capital Region area homeless as part of its annual Socktober sock drive. Any member of the Doane Stuart community is encouraged to donate new socks, of any style, in the collection bin in the Red Pod in the Lower …
