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Dear Colleagues, As you know, on Sunday, Governor Baker issued additional orders to stem the spread of COVID-19 throughout the State, and on March 16, the White House also released new guidelines to slow the spread of the virus. I write to you now to describe some steps we here at Deerfield are taking to support these efforts. First, thank you for your flexibility, good will, and grace as we have initiated changes as to
Written By Coach Mark Spencer The 2023-2024 team will go down as a dream team of sorts. The team achieved three school records and took 3rd place at this year’s Division 1 NE prep school championship held at Andover on March 2-3rd. To put this astonishing feat in perspective, it’s been 10 years since a boys’ school swim record has been broken. Back then the record holders held familiar names like Smachlo, Smith, Hrabchak, and
On Saturday, the girls and boys varsity hockey teams opened their season at home in the Class of 1993 Rink in a hockey double-header; both teams secured their first win of the season. The girls varsity hockey team led the way with a 3-1 victory over St. Mark’s and boys varsity hockey rallied from behind to defeat Groton, 5-2. The girls varsity hockey team kicked off the 2023-2024 season with a 3-1 win against St.
Written By Coach Mark Spencer The 2023-2024 team will go down as a dream team of sorts. The team achieved three school records and took 3rd place at this year’s Division 1 NE prep school championship held at Andover on March 2-3rd. To put this astonishing feat in perspective, it’s been 10 years since a boys’ school swim record has been broken. Back then the record holders held familiar names like Smachlo, Smith, Hrabchak, and
On Saturday, the Deerfield Big Green enjoyed a sensational Saturday of contests. Overall the Doors posted a 9-2 record on the day with 1st and 3rd place team finishes on the cross-country course. These successful Saturday results were headed by the three-game sweep that the three volleyball teams – varsity, JV and thirds – posted on Friday night against NMH and Miss Hall’s. The boys varsity and JV water polo teams both earned wins at
John Knight ’83 reporting after a successful Reunion Weekend! “It was a great weekend!” “Tremendous event. Absolute blast to be together.” “What a great weekend. I was a bit hesitant at first because I was concerned that I was not close with many of our reunion attendees while we were at Deerfield. Fast-forward 40 years and it was as if we were all best friends at Deerfield. I really enjoyed catching up with everyone and
A LOOK BACK Commencement 2022 Judge Victor Wright ’84 P ’20 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER 2022 Thank you, Dr. Austin, Trustees, parents, guardians, family, friends, my wife Julie, my daughters Lauren and Sarah, and the Great Class of 2022! It is such an honor to be here with you to celebrate this day. It’s dangerous to give any lawyer—especially a Judge—the microphone, as we’re used to talking indefinitely. But, I’m here to celebrate you and to welcome
Julien Nicholas Griffin Son of John Joseph Griffin ’04 Grandson of Geoffrey Taylor Griffin ’72 Great Nephew of Peter Read Griffin ’74 Great Grandson of John Thomas Griffin ’46 Geoff Griffin ’72
On Wednesday, during the first School Meeting of the spring term, students and faculty gathered virtually to celebrate the return of students to campus following spring break. Mr. Howe took the opportunity to reflect and congratulate all of our winter co-curriculars on their courage, creativity, commitment, perseverance and success during the previous term. Furthermore, Mr. Howe recognized the winter award winners and wrapped up his winter reflection with his traditional Top-10. In the winter term,
Boyden Library Library Hours Quick Links Space Requests Catalog Interlibrary Loan Suggest a Purchase Contact/Help Questions about visiting Boyden Library? Please email library@deerfield.edu with any questions, or call 413-774-1510 Current Programming Continental Collaborative The Continental Collaborative is a professional development series designed to create a space for conversation, collaboration, and peer-driven professional learning. Please reach out to Marshall Carroll with any questions or suggestions for future topics, presenters, or sessions to further Teaching & Learning
As part of an important, ongoing dialogue about race, racism, and justice—both on campus and more broadly—the Inclusion Task Force has created a program for today’s Quarantine time. We hope the schedule below provides the opportunity for all community members to engage, reflect, and listen. The stories around us—like that of Bryan Stevenson and John Lewis—can inspire the empathy and action required for an inclusive, affirming community. 4:00 – 4:45 pm: Alliances are invited to
Music at Deerfield Music Calendar Student Performance Videos Student Compositions Faculty Courses and Ensembles Private Lessons The Music Program at Deerfield Academy is home to a world-renowned faculty of music professionals and boasts a state-of-the-art performing arts facility that rivals the nation’s finest conservatories. Our wide array of music classes, ensembles, guest artist residencies, and off-campus music exchange tours provide students the opportunity to gain deep knowledge and direct experience in the many diverse facets
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