“Meet at the Horse’s Head at 6:30 am!” The leaders of Shriv at the Riv make that announcement every Friday at sit-down lunch. New students may be wondering what “Shriv at the Riv” even means. Unlike some students who sleep in as long as they…
What’s your pet peeve? People who chew loudly. Least favorite color? Khaki. I know it’s more of a fabric, but I really absolutely loathe khaki. What would your superpower be? Because I have stretchy skin and long arms I’ve always dreamed of being Mr. Fantastic…
A new club on campus aims to create a place for even the most tone-deaf, screechy, or simply musically incompetent students to participate in an a capella singing group. The Deerfield Doorknobs is a group of students who have been afraid to, or simply have…
1. Call home Call home to discuss plans for the break or simply to update your loved ones on how you’re about to ace every final. You may prioritize staring at a book for hours, but that occasional call to your parents or siblings may…
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…
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…
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,…
“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;…
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…
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…