Seniors have the right to do things that inferior grades could only dream of doing. And the beauty of it all is that they bow down to no one. Now, in the rare cases that our privileges are disrespected by those who do not belong…
Where are you from? I’m from Botswana, from this small town called Mogobane. What’s your spirit animal? I think an elephant shrew. It’s very rare and no one knows much about it. Just like me! But when you find more information about it, you begin…
Deerfield Academy prides itself on traditions, both new and old. In past years, it was a tradition for the former Head of School, Dr. Margarita Curtis (2006-2018), to dismiss seniors from Academy gatherings first, before all other students. She adopted the phrase “seniors, lead the…
1. If you want to rep your country, you can always follow in the footsteps of Sammy St. Jean ‘18 and Austin Philie ’19 with Freedom Friday. Get a blazer embroidered with the flag of your country, or of any country for that matter, and…
5:00 a.m. Wake up and hit the gym to pump iron for two hours. 7:00 a.m. Shower and protein shake. 8:00 a.m. Arrive at United Nations meeting on a motorcycle with high school besties. 11:00 a.m. Make a sizable donation to Deerfield Academy’s endowment. 11:05…
It’s spring term, folks. You all know exactly what that means. It’s time to take your backpacks with you to sit-down, because it’s senior prank season! Spring term brings out the mischievous side of our graduating seniors; pranks provide that much-needed laugh at the end…
It’s finally spring! Everyone knows what that means: the days are longer, the nights are warmer, and students are coming out of their rooms, blinking as their eyes adjust to the sunlight. Most importantly, spring is the time for studying outside. However, not all study…
What inspired you to become a spelling bee connoisseur? I think it’s just the way I learned to read. When I was learning new words, I sounded them out. I think it’s just how I learned phonics. Spell “connoisseur” C-o-n-n-i-e-u-s… uh… What would you do…
Summer is upon us, riv season is in full swing, and let’s be honest, all anyone can think about is the upcoming break. Here is a list of the perfect endless summer movies to watch with friends to get you excited for the happiest time…
As winter unfolds on the Deerfield campus, students race around campus with boots on, hoping to avoid cold feet. Whether it’s your lab partner in chemistry class or the person in line in the Koch cafe, you can’t seem to escape this reality. When choosing…
