Dominic Sessa '23 made his movie debut opposite Paul Giamatti in “The Holdovers,” the latest film from two-time Oscar winner Alexander Payne. Dominic was cast in this role while studying at Deerfield and some scenes were even shot on campus!
Will Sussbauer '23 plays a 1970s boarding school student in “The Holdovers” blockbuster, filmed locally…
This summer students are supporting local communities with grants from our Center for Service and Global Citizenship. Read more about how they are making an impact here…
Congratulations to Deerfield’s current Assistant Head of School for Strategy & Planning and Dean of Faculty Dr. Ivory Hills on his appointment as Head of School for St. Mark’s School, Southborough, MA! Dr. Hills will assume leadership of St. Mark’s on July 1, 2024.
For the second time in school history and the first time for the girls' team, Deerfield participated in the Henley Royal Regatta, one of the most exciting rowing events of the year! An incredible celebration of the sport with amazing history and tradition, Henley draws crews from all over the world and across all age categories (there are events for high school, university, and elite rowers). This year, Deerfield entered crews into three different events: the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Trophy (Boys 8), the Prince Philip Challenge Trophy (Girls 8), and the Prince Albert Challenge Trophy (University Men's 4+).
Read the announcement and his essay titled "Mending Bridges: US–Vietnam Reconciliation from 1995 to Today," here…
Watch the recording of the 2023 Commencement ceremony.
This year, the Language Department celebrated the achievement of thirteen scholars who completed the rigorous Classical Studies Program, a graduation distinction requiring challenging coursework, significant extracurricular contribution, and leadership. All thirteen students completed the highest levels of Latin and/or ancient Greek. All thirteen also completed spring seminars during their junior or senior years. We’re enormously proud of these impressive classicists!
Sidney Evans, former vice president of finance and administration at Morgan State University, stands in Tyler Hall on May 11 prior to his departure. Evans concluded his nearly nine years at Morgan and has planned to begin his position as the National Urban League’s senior VP and chief financial officer in New York City in Summer 2023.
The 2022-23 Next Up Recruits National Postgraduate Coach of the Year is heading to the collegiate ranks, as Thomas Messinger has accepted a position at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, also known as NJIT (an NCAA Division 1 program located in Newark, New Jersey) as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach.
Anna Jo Guerrini '25 is one of two winners of the Poet’s Seat Poetry Contest in the 15-18 age group with her poem "an ode to deerfield."
Christopher C. Whipple ‘71, a New York Times bestselling author, has released a new book titled The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future. This book is a remarkable, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to run the world’s most powerful intelligence agency, and how the CIA is often a crucial counterforce against presidents threatening to overstep the powers of their office.
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