Water is everywhere, but is it friend or foe?  (Ask the ancient mariner for his opinion).  Water is probably the only substance that you have ever observed in all three states of matter: gas, liquid and solid.  During the first term the DA community has experienced the last steamy humid days of summer, fields and [...]

Congratulations to Place Wilson, our October Library Question of the Month Winner. Place correctly answered the question: 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? The Answer: Howie Carr, Class [...]

Hello Everyone, This is Mr. Savage writing to remind you all that I am serving as Deerfield’s SYA coordinator this year. Please be in touch if you have any interest in learning more about the SYA experience or applying for the upcoming year. It’s about the time of year you should be talking to your [...]

The Round Square conference at Wellington College, with close to 1000 delegates in attendance, was a resounding success  and allowed those of us from DA to interact with students and teachers from more than 40 countries.  We participated in barazza and riika groups, and listened to inspiring keynote speakers. Two of the most memorable included [...]

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Thank you to everyone who supported our Parents Weekend Donate A Book Event. The library received the gift of 45 books — each will include a commemorative bookplate that bears the name of the donor’s son or daughter, a favorite faculty member, coach, or a friend. All of the books will soon be featured on [...]

Just a reminder that the Deerfield dress code is posted here, under the “Campus Guide” section of the web site.

If you are taking the SAT Listening test on November 5th, you will need a portable CD player. Please bring extra batteries with you! If you do not have a CD player, I have a limited number I can lend out. You will be responsible for extra batteries and returning it to me. Any questions, [...]

Be sure to visit the Library during Parents’ Weekend Donate A Book! Visit our “Gift Book” table and select a title to purchase  for the library. A special commemorative bookplate bearing your name and the name of your son or daughter, a favorite faculty member, coach, or a friend, will acknowledge your gift inside each book [...]

Hello from Wellington College, where I am attending the Round Square conference with Sidney Daiminger Cech, Thomas Catlin Cowan, Stefani Chiayi Kuo, David Morales, and Harriet Lyon Taylor! MC