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2017 February
February 24, 2017
Dr. Hills Appointed Dean
On February 7, in an email to faculty and staff, Head of School Dr. Margarita Curtis announced the appointment of Dr. Ivory Hills as Academic Dean. Dr. Hills will take…
February 24, 2017
Redefining Success in a Materialistic World
After a long day of classes, co-curriculars, and club meetings at Deerfield, the work is far from over — there is still reading to do, tests to study for, and…
February 24, 2017
Looking at a New Era of China-U.S. Relationships
Together, the U.S. and China make up 40% of the world’s economy, 23% of the world’s population, and 12% of the world’s land area. China-U.S. relations probably constitute the most…
February 24, 2017
From 1797 to 2017: How Deerfield Has Changed
Since its founding in 1797, Deerfield Academy has undergone a variety of changes. Some obvious shifts that have affected the Academy include the switch to co-education and the renovation of…
February 24, 2017
Recognizing the Power of Introverts in the DA Classroom
Participation is a core component of the curriculum at Deerfield and at most of our peer schools. In humanities classes, participation typically accounts for 20-30% of a student’s final grade.…
February 24, 2017
Peeking Behind the Curtain at Pinkalicious
On February 24 and 25, the Deerfield Academy theater program will present the children’s musical Pinkalicious in three performances. The cast and crew has performed at Newton School on February…
February 24, 2017
Girls Hockey Takes Home the Hastings Cup
The winter season at Deerfield is a long one, but many teams have one particular game that carries a significant amount of excitement. Whether that game is for a trophy…
February 24, 2017
Let’s Be Competent, Mr. Trump!
In my seventeen years of life, I’ve experienced the joys of inclusion and the loneliness of exclusion. I’ve had friends of all backgrounds who have accepted me for who I…
February 24, 2017
Students Explore Architecture at Yale
On Sunday, January 29th, a group of Deerfield students travelled to Yale University for the day to learn about architecture and art from Deerfield alumnus George Knight ’85. Mr. Knight…
February 24, 2017
To Those Who Support Trump’s Muslim Ban
Islam probably looks violent, barbaric, and dangerous to you. So why would you want more Muslims in America? You find assurance and strength in Trump’s executive order. There are unknown…