Camp Becket Review
As you walked on to campus this fall, you may have caught a glimpse of the the great class of 2022 on the steps of the Main School Building. They were most likely waving goodbye to their parents and Green Keys, as their moms and…
An Ode To Departing Faculty
Ms. Emma Coffin “I had so much fun traveling to Tanzania with Ms. Coffin. I’m so sad that other Deerfield students won’t get to experience her goofy, bright, caring personality.” — Mae Emerson ’19 “Hall resident, Chem. teacher, coach, BFF, and Bandit’s owner, Ms. Coffin…
Margo Rita & Curtis
Dear Margo, Rita, and Curtis, With graduation coming up, I’m really sad that the senior class is leaving, and I’m nervous about all the changes to come.Do you have any advice about coping with the sadness and stresses of the last weeks of school? Also,…
Words of Wisdom
“Ask people genuinely how they’re doing, and listen for and support an honest answer. Check in with the people you care about, or even those you don’t know as well but could use the support.” —Nora Markey ’18 “Never be afraid to ask for help;…
The History of Spring Day
With spring term underway, many Deerfield students’ minds turn to one thing: Spring Day. There are questions like, “When is spring day?” Or, “What will the activities be?” And from the new students, “What causes all the hype?” Spring Day is not merely a day…
Margo Rita & Curtis
Dear Margo, Rita, and Curtis, I was on a sports team for the past two terms, but now I’m a student who doesn’t play a sport in the spring. All of a sudden I have more free time, and I don’t know what to do…
90 Seconds w/ Mr. Philie
What’s your pet peeve? Palms up…When you say something to someone, and they just give you the palms up. I just can’t stand it! What is your favorite memory at Deerfield? My sister had finished playing lacrosse, and my family just sat on the Lower…
Say Yes to DA! (Maybe)
Reasons to Say Yes School Singing: You might not be the best of singers, or you might lament having a “bad” voice, but singing at Deerfield will remove these doubts and insecurities. Whether you are singing the Deerfield Evensong or the Fight Song, your voice…
Senior Grass: A History
When did the long-standing Deerfield tradition of “senior grass” begin? While the tradition has been in place for decades, the exact origin is blurry. Math Teacher Sean Keller ’86 recalled that senior grass existed even before he arrived. He speculated that senior grass originated as…
March Horoscopes
Aries (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19): Now is your time to use your energetic nature to revisit your goals and once you get going this term, you’ll be ready for your hard work to pay off when the “Grades and comments are available on DAinfo”…
