English teacher Gina Apostol has an opinion piece about the Philippines and its relationship with the US in this weekend’s edition of the New York Times. She writes, ”THE Philippines is haunted by its relationship with the United States. I remember the day, in 1991, when the Military Bases Agreement between the two countries was rescinded….Read More →

Congratulations to team Tier I and Mather 1 for getting 15 members!  They will receive a package with a Relay for Life blanket and two Relay for Life T-shirts (the next two teams will get the same prize).  We currently have 20 teams signed up.  We need just 5 more teams to meet our goal!  Each…Read More →

On Sunday, April 29th at 6:45 PM (directly after the investiture rehearsal), Dr. Stephen Wolfram will be speaking in the Garonzik Auditorium. Stephen Wolfram is a mathematician, physicist, and the CEO of Wolfram Research. This Sunday, his talk will be about his groundbreaking success as a CEO. We are so honored to have such an…Read More →

The Arabic Program at Deerfield Academy would like to invite you to our annual Arabian Night on Friday, May 11, 5:30-7:30, in the Dining Hall. اهلاً وسـهلاًAll are welcome: Deerfield, community, and friends. Parading throughout the evening with traditional outfits as hosts and ushers, our own hospitable, talented Arabic class students. The Arabic music ensemble will give…Read More →

Here are directions to Pomfret boathouse. Note: it may help to look at a Google map as you read these. From Boston for crew and trailers:(approximate travel time – 75 minutes) • Take the Massachusetts Turnpike West to Auburn, MA (Exit 10) • Go through toll booth, follow signs for 395 South • Take 395…Read More →

Deerfield’s 2102 Spring Dance Concert goes up this Thursday and Friday (April 26-27) at 7:30 pm with an open dress rehearsal at 7:15 on Wednesday night. The program includes many talented student dancers, choreographers, and musicians. Come out and support the arts at Deerfield! See a gallery of rehearsal photos taken by Thomas Earle… 

“Kathy and I are both in good health running a 12 acre orchard and vacation rental, but anxious to sell and spend more time visiting our seven (between us) kids and fifteen grandkids as well as many friends spread out over the world. We just got back from a trip to the mainland (Seattle and…Read More →

The Buttonball Papers 2012, the latest offering from The Deerfield Academy Press, is now available from Mrs. Shelly Futter. The reader will find work by alumni (last year’s seniors) Elisabeth Strayer, Eleanor Parker, Anne Mosley, Grace Murphy, and Alex Ward. The class of 2012 has work by Ritchey Howe, Hadley Newton, Jake Barnwell, Theo Lipsky,…Read More →

The HEALTH Club will be grilling veggie burgers and veggie sausages outside Rosho at 5:30pm Saturday night. There will also be ice-your-own-cupcakes! Jack Vallar has volunteered to help grill so it’s a guaranteed good time–as always, you don’t need to be vegetarian or in the Club to attend. It’s probably our last get-together of the…Read More →

Tim Day ’55 has been awarded The John A. Lejeune Recognition for Exemplary Leadership by The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. Each year, the Marine Corps presents a series of awards to both Marines and civilian community members, recognizing their exemplary work in advancing and preserving Marine Corps history. The honoree this year is the Chairman…Read More →