Art serves as a practical medium to express ourselves and connect with greater meaning in times of confusion and restlessness. Yet, in a world of quarantine and social distancing, we…
The inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris was filled with powerful moments. The star-studded event included Lady Gaga’s performance of the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ and Jennifer Lopez’s medley…
Piper Day ’21 proudly labels herself as an “art kid.” Throughout her time at Deerfield, she has brought a remarkable presence to the visual arts program through her dedication, kindness,…
Although Deerfield offers yoga classes to its students, the details of the practice remain murky to many. Hoping to help students learn more, Yoga Instructor Lindel Hart explained what he…
From a young age, Nikhil Barnes ’21 was a poet who often listened to rap music. As he came to realize the close relationship between rhyming with the two artistic…
At the beginning of the term, Architecture Teacher David Payne spent an entire class answering the question of why one shouldn’t become an architect. Although this answer seems nonsensical at…
This fall, COVID-19 precautions challenged the Deerfield Arts department with finding a way to still hold its cherished arts showcases amidst inevitable limitations. In response to these restrictions, the Arts…
Before March 2020, wearing masks was an unfamiliar concept. Now, however, it has become our new norm as all Deerfield community members work together to protect the community from the…
In a normal year, Deerfield actors would be rehearsing lines, blocking scenes on stage, interacting with each other, and preparing for a performance in the Black Box Theatre. There would…