Recent alumnus Jem Wilner ’11, in his year off before starting Tufts University this fall, presents a new play, Stories of a Lifetime, in collaboration with New England Youth Theatre and Hilltop House. Stories of a Lifetime is a compilation of monologues and dialogues based on interviews that Jem conducted with residents of retirement communities,…

The IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championships in Burlington, VT, after Molly Schaus ’06 played in goal for the US in their opening round victory over Canada. Pictured: Sarah Palomo, Ashley Laporte, Molly Schaus, Courtney Ryan, Kit Hamley, and Dana Albertson all Deerfield ’06.

Looking for a fun Saturday morning activity? Come to the Deerfield rink and watch the Men’s Alumni Hockey game. Face off at 10am!

His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan shares how important Deerfield Academy is to him and today’s students. He discusses the critical role of teaching and asserts that investing in our teachers is the most important way to ensure thoughtful, compassionate leaders for generations to come. Read more on our Imagine Deerfield page.

Though it’s been more than two months since tropical storm Irene moved through the Northeast, many in this area are still struggling to restore their land to working conditions. Deerfield Academy’s playing fields are still under repair, and up- and down-stream from campus, farmers are struggling with lost crops, deep silt deposits, and acres of…

In response to my fall letter to the community, where I highlight our strong sense of place and ubuntu, a member of the Class of 1975 reflects lyrically on the richest gift he received at Deerfield. In our fast-paced, task-filled lives, we would do well to reconnect with this “sense of absolute Quietness ” of…

Hear Peter Trovato’s acceptance of the Ashley Award. Established by the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association, the award is given to “a young alumnus or alumna who demonstrates Tom Ashley’s character and devotion to a people, cause, or place through unwavering volunteer service.

His Majesty King Abdullah II ’80 of Jordan is in New York this week to address the United Nations General Assembly. He spoke this morning on NPR about  Palestinian statehood, Arab Spring, and his plans for Jordan. Listen to the NPR interview.

Please join us for a screening of One Revolution, a documentary which captures Chris Waddell’s historic journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.  A Q&A with Chris will follow the film. Thursday, September 29th at 6 PM School of Visual Arts Beatrice Theater 333 West 23rd Street b/t Eighth and Ninth Avenues Children (age 5…

Following in her sister’s (pointe) shoes, Ilse Kapteyn entertained her fellow students, faculty, and staff with sensational dance performances over the past three years, but that won’t be the case this fall…unless you are willing to make a trip to Russia. Foregoing her spot in Deerfield’s senior class, Ilse will spend 2011-2012 as a student…