’53 Update

The best news I have is that we now have 10 grandchildren who keep us busy. Our family now lives in California, Missouri, New Mexico, Texas, and Florida-and this changes about every year. In Dallas I have retired from law practice and devote most of my time to family activities, family business, investments, reading, keeping abreast of several charitable organizations we support, and golf (I haven’t shot my age yet in golf, probably never will, but haven’t given up hope.) One activity which I have found interesting and rewarding is Deerfield’s Look to the Hills summer sessions (about 3 days at Deerfield.) This program is for all alumni, and offers a wide variety of mini-courses (with homework for many.) New parents also attend. I have been to two of these sessions in early August of 2011 and 2012. The faculty, I am very happy to report, is college level and very good. In addition to the classes, they have a variety of activities in the afternoons and evenings and the entire experience is great. You have an opportunity to reconnect with the School as it is today, which is much different but yet the same in many important respects, and there is time to meet and know the faculty and the Head of School. Bernie Moran from our class is a long time participant, and I highly recommend it to you and your family.
Anthony Atwell Class of 1953

Frequently Asked Questions

Upon graduating from Deerfield, alumni enter a diverse network of former Deerfield students. Deerfield alumni have ventured into almost every area of employment, and many are at the top of their respective fields. The advantages of this vast network are numerous and significant, as every member of the Deerfield family receives the following:

Alumni are also eligible for alumni awards, such as the Ashley Award, Heritage Award, and the Mimi Morsman Award.

There are no membership fees or dues for members of the Deerfield family, but Deerfield does ask for assistance in a few areas. First of all, in order for Deerfield to have the most up-to-date records possible, we encourage members to keep us apprised of their current contact info. Alumni are also urged to direct all concerns and suggestions regarding Deerfield’s operations through the Executive Committee, the governing body of the Alumni Association. The committee acts as the voice of the alumni body, and works closely with the school administration. In order to keep tuition affordable and the quality of a Deerfield education at its highest, the Academy depends upon the continuing support of alumni and their families. This support can take the form of annual or capital gifts, or time spent volunteering on behalf of Deerfield.

There are Deerfield Clubs in many major American cities. Please visit here for more information on specific clubs and their sponsored events. 

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alumni@deerfield.edu
413-774-1474

7 Boyden Lane, PO Box 306
Deerfield, MA 01342