Throughout the fall and winter terms, Deerfield has had to sacrifice its sustainability initiatives in order to prioritize the healthy and safety…
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There have been a grand total of four disciplinary cases throughout the course of the year thus far — a historic low…
Welcome to Specials. For this issue, the Scroll is examining the Deerfield bubble and its implications within and beyond our campus. Speaking…
As the winter term comes to a close, several Deerfield teams have had the opportunity to compete against rival schools in interscholastic…
Deerfield athletes stay connected to the larger sports sphere in a number of ways, by following favorite professional sports or cheering on…
Will Holland ’21 is the athlete of the issue, and for good reason. A leader on and off the ice, Holland has…
Teams never seem to be closer than during the winter term at the Academy. With varying practice times that run late into…
The pandemic means that most traditional Deerfield weekend activities can’t happen. But through some trial-and-error, the school and the Student Planning Committee…
Rainy Bernedoodle, 3 months old Hi everyone! My name is Rainy, short for Rainbow. I arrived on campus a couple of months…
What’s the coolest part about your job? Being able to be back at Deerfield with other alumni and reliving high school memories…
Art serves as a practical medium to express ourselves and connect with greater meaning in times of confusion and restlessness. Yet, in…
Lights, Camera, Action! The scene starts, and the audience can feel the magic of theater come alive. The Deerfield winter theater production…
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Are you really “going to Deerfield” if you’re just sitting at home taking online classes on your computer all day long? Being on campus plays an integral role in creating…
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Dear Reader, If you were to ask me what I miss the most about “normal” Deerfield life this year, it would be the thrill of sitting on a Green Machine…
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Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, no one would have expected that as part of attending school in person, Deerfield students would be asked to quarantine while on campus. This year,…
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There have been a grand total of four disciplinary cases throughout the course of the year thus far — a…
In consideration of international students who are unable to travel home over spring break, Deerfield will allow approximately thirty international…
Are you really “going to Deerfield” if you’re just sitting at home taking online classes on your computer all day long? Being on campus plays an integral role in creating…
Many of us spent our time in quarantine exploring different intellectual activities, whether it be chess, Go, crossword puzzles, or sudoku. The COVID-19 pandemic might have brought life to a…
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…
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, no one would have expected that as part of attending school in person, Deerfield students…
Dear Reader, If you were to ask me what I miss the most about “normal” Deerfield life this year, it would be the thrill of sitting on a Green Machine…
Many of us spent our time in quarantine exploring different intellectual activities, whether it be chess, Go, crossword puzzles, or sudoku. The COVID-19 pandemic might have brought life to a…
Board Editorial Family. Heritage. Spirit. Walking down Albany Road on Revisit Days, you hear these words echo in every speech, brochure, and conversation. You hear about how Deerfield is a…
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…
Will Holland ’21 is the athlete of the issue, and for good reason. A leader on and off the ice, Holland has been a boy’s varsity hockey player since freshman…
Deerfield athletes stay connected to the larger sports sphere in a number of ways, by following favorite professional sports or cheering on local teams from back home. That’s why when…
As the winter term comes to a close, several Deerfield teams have had the opportunity to compete against rival schools in interscholastic competitions. While the Alpine Ski team has been…
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…
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…
Rainy Bernedoodle, 3 months old Hi everyone! My name is Rainy, short for Rainbow. I arrived on campus a couple of months ago as a Christmas present for the DiNardos.…
The pandemic means that most traditional Deerfield weekend activities can’t happen. But through some trial-and-error, the school and the Student Planning Committee have come up with some fun events .…
Teams never seem to be closer than during the winter term at the Academy. With varying practice times that run late into the night, it seems that sports and performing…
What’s the coolest part about your job? Being able to be back at Deerfield with other alumni and reliving high school memories from a different perspective. And seeing students enjoy…
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? …