D-E's very own Brian Park '12 is the latest to earn the coveted title of "Englewood Idol"!  During the annual event at Bergen PAC held Thursday, Jan. 26, the senior was named as the winner in what is traditionally a highly competitive, intense, and emotional evening.  No less than four D-E students were named as finalists;  The D-E Dance Crew also competed. For more on all the show's 'rising stars' and an extensive Englewood Idol event photo gallery, visit bergen.com!

D-E was well represented in terms of student participation in the weeks leading up to and during the event.  Senior Brian Breslin ('12) served on the panel of judges that whittled legions of hopefuls in initial auditions to a trim dozen semi-finalists who will compete for the trophy this week. Austen Tosone (’12) co-hosted the show this year, and Max Miller (’12) served as D-E’s audio engineer. 

This year's winner Brian Park follows capably the path set by D-E alumna Erika Butler '11; last year,the soulful singer won the singing competition, while D-E’s Six Chix won Best Dance Crew.

D-E English Department faculty member and Englewood Idol co-producer, Vicky Frankel, enthusiatically tells us, "In addition to pulling together many talented Bergen County high school students who live in or attend school in Englewood, (our performance) preparations also united a large group of D-E students with diverse backgrounds. Freshmen have bonded with seniors, hip hop stylists with classic dancers, and country with torch singers, as all have collaborated in artistic production."

Englewood Idol proceeds (from ticket and merchandise sales) go to the Dr. John Greico Scholarship Fund, a student-run nonprofit charity led by Judy Aronson '78, a D-E alumna and Social Studies teacher at Academies@Englewood and Dwight Morrow. Aronson and Frankel met years ago at the annual Teens Talk About Racism conference at Fairleigh Dickenson and have been collaborating on Englewood Idol ever since, pleased to have an opportunity to bring together Englewood students who enjoy showcasing their talents and competing while raising money for a most worthy cause. To see photos and show details, click here for Englewood Idol website.

Heather Braverman ‘15

Sarah Kim ‘14

Julia (Ji Eun) Kim ‘12

Gina Marie Enriquez ‘14

Brian Park ‘12

Kelly Goodfellow ‘12

Rachel Cole ‘12

Zoe Oz ‘13

Danielle Chalfin ‘13

Kara Byron ‘13

Kylah Gonzalez ‘13

Madeline Dyson ‘13

Fabian Gonzalez ‘12

Nigel Lassiter ‘14