Who is this DA Alumnus? This 1969 DA alumnus is the author of two books* that focus upon a famous Boston family. Best known as a broadcast journalist, he also portrayed himself in the film “A Civil Action”. Who is he? Good news! Both of this author’s books and the film “A Civil Action” are [...]

“Voice from the Valley” The Deerfield Academy Press is pleased to announce its latest publication Voices from the Valley. Twenty-seven Deerfield teachers past and present reflect upon teaching. They write about why they became teachers, what sustains them from day-to-day in their chosen profession, interesting moments in the classroom, and their thoughts and feelings about [...]

A representative from School Year Abroad will be here to speak at School Meeting next week, October 19th!

The results of the Koch Cafe Halloween Candy Contest are in! The four winners are Charlotte Allen, Lindsay Elmlinger, Tan Sertthin, and Gorden Xiang. They all guessed that there were 142 pieces of candy.

Found in ITS.  Come to the helpdesk to pick it up.

W.S. Merwin–poet, translator, and U.S. Poet Laureate, 2010-11–will be on campus today and tomorrow, October 12 and 13. Wednesday, October 12 Poetry Reading, Large Auditorium, 7:00-8:00pm *All School Required Event Reception & Book Signing, Ephraim Williams, 8:00-9:00pm Thursday, October 13 Continental Breakfast, Hilson Gallery, 8:00-8:25am Informal Q&A Session with Interested Students, Reid Black Box Theater, [...]

In a village known for its historic buildings, about 40 new houses have cropped up over the past few days. Scattered over the Academy’s campus, the small white structures are impossible to miss with their large, stenciled quotes, which some may recognize as lines of poetry by Emily Dickinson. Officially called The Little White House [...]

Deerfield was proud to honor former headmaster Eric Widmer ’57 with the 2011 Heritage Award at this week’s school meeting. The Heritage Award was initiated in 1984 to recognize a Deerfield alumnus whose achievements represent a special contribution to the betterment of society. In short, someone whose life exemplifies the academy’s motto, “Be Worthy of [...]

Want to help Deerfield be an even greener place? Become an environmental proctor! Environmental Proctors educate and encourage their peers to recognize the impact of their actions on the environment and alter their habits accordingly. Our environmental proctors have had a significant impact on dorm energy use and recycling in past years.  We have improved [...]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.  Wear something PINK tomorrow (10/13) to show your support!