I remember my first sit-down meal at Deerfield. I was sitting in the south side of the dining hall near the kitchen door.…
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“The ocean is the cornerstone of earth’s life support system….It’s the blue heart of the planet–we should take care of our heart”–Sylvia Earle.…
Dear Reader, “Work Hard, Be Kind, Get Smart.” As my number of remaining nights spent in the basement of the Kendall dwindle…
Deerfield is a school of tradition: it is one of the last New England boarding schools to require the sit-down meal, it…
As part of the Scroll’s mission of truth, we are providing the Deerfield community with the resources for constructive, factually-rooted discussions beyond…
“It is our job — more than ever before — to report the news accurately and honestly.” — The Associated Press The…
For much of the last 50 years, the United States and the People’s Republic of China have made steady progress in establishing…
In terms of improving public health, vaccination is second only to providing clean drinking water. Vaccines, which have saved countless lives, are…
If this spring becomes the fourth straight term without interscholastic sports games for Deerfield teams, spring sports teams will have been affected…
Focused, determined, and inspiring are only a few words that begin to describe our Athlete of the Issue. Whether she’s wrestling in…
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged colleges all across the country, whether they are planning how to accommodate students asynchronously or figuring out…
Over winter break, several students pursued projects to serve their community through micro-grants from the Center from Service and Global Citizenship (CSGC).…
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To some extent, fashion is an artform. Beyond the Valley showcases these aspects of fashion on its Instagram page. Its team works to compile profiles of Deerfield’s best-dressed, sharing the…
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“Winter Term has been quick but strenuous. With classes, COVID, and the cold, I feel like there is no escaping. Every time I find myself at the surface, making progress,…
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As fall term comes to an end, Deerfield’s students, teachers, and administrators have begun to reflect on the 2020-21 block…
In terms of improving public health, vaccination is second only to providing clean drinking water. Vaccines, which have saved countless lives, are possibly the most important modern medical advancement of…
For much of the last 50 years, the United States and the People’s Republic of China have made steady progress in establishing a stable relationship. But ever since Donald Trump…
Deerfield is a school of tradition: it is one of the last New England boarding schools to require the sit-down meal, it is one of the last schools to require…
I remember my first sit-down meal at Deerfield. I was sitting in the south side of the dining hall near the kitchen door. Though I felt a little intimidated at first…
Over the past few months, talking to anyone, even family, about politics has become a guessing game of “Is this person on my side or not?” On social media, I…
America isn’t doing great right now, at the end of Donald Trump’s presidency: he accomplished the opposite of his campaign slogan. Election week was a nerve-racking emotional rollercoaster, where we…
“It is our job — more than ever before — to report the news accurately and honestly.” — The Associated Press The Scroll has always strived for thoroughness and diversity…
As part of the Scroll’s mission of truth, we are providing the Deerfield community with the resources for constructive, factually-rooted discussions beyond classroom settings in this column. Here, we will…
Dear Reader, “Work Hard, Be Kind, Get Smart.” As my number of remaining nights spent in the basement of the Kendall dwindle down, I find it important to explain to…
“The ocean is the cornerstone of earth’s life support system….It’s the blue heart of the planet–we should take care of our heart”–Sylvia Earle. Too often, a solution to the climate crisis…
I used to cringe at the radio every time NPR played a clip of the PostMaster General defending the mail-in ballot. I had full belief in the American voting system,…
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged colleges all across the country, whether they are planning how to accommodate students asynchronously or figuring out how to maximize student-body presence on campus. Still,…
Focused, determined, and inspiring are only a few words that begin to describe our Athlete of the Issue. Whether she’s wrestling in the gym, leading Student Council, or looking after…
If this spring becomes the fourth straight term without interscholastic sports games for Deerfield teams, spring sports teams will have been affected disproportionately compared to other seasons’ teams: they will…
With the turmoil that ensued due to COVID-19, some could have succumbed to the lack of a normal season. Ruby Chase ’21 paid it no mind. On and off the…
Choate Week: Seven days full of bacon cookouts, dining hall battle cries, bonfires, and school spirit, ending, of course, with a day of intense rivalry games. What would Deerfield be…
Ask any alum about what symbolizes Deerfield’s spirit and you’ll get a variety of answers – the door, the Athletic Center D, or the horse’s head. But none compare to…
This year has been hard for everyone, but it has especially affected our relationships. Valentine’s Week is the perfect time to show some extra appreciation for the special people in…
Over his years at the Academy, Chief of Shipping and Receiving, Garey, Joe has built himself a towering reputation as the no-nonsense guy who processes wave upon wave of entitled…
While Deerfield students spent their winter vacations off campus, the Student Planning Committee was hard at work creating a fun covid-friendly atmosphere. A Deerfield Academy instagram post showed the physical…
If you were on a desert island, what is one thing you would bring? Moisturizer. Definitely. Being on an island, I think my skin would get super dry! Favorite Hobby? …
Deerfield has always been a safe haven for indigenous animals in Western Massachusetts. On a typical day, birds are heard chirping, cows are grazing, and you may even see a…