“I will act with respect, integrity, and care for others.” This the student pledges of Deerfield Academy, one we have gotten familiar with after almost half a year of Peep…
Dear Reader, I would first like to acknowledge that The Scroll would not be anywhere close to the one you know today without the admirable leadership of those who came…
Outside of the school day, Deerfield students have freedom regarding what they wear and where they wear it. Girls wear crop tops to dances and bikinis on Spring Day, and…
Many people asked why I wasn’t going to Hoedown last week, so I found myself thinking about why the dances at Deerfield haven’t been a source of excitement for me…
Each April, students at Deerfield compete to see who can save the most energy and water by unplugging electronics, taking shorter showers, and living in dark dorms for weeks. Students…
If there is one word to describe boarding life universally, it is consuming. This is not necessarily negative; in fact, the consuming nature of boarding life is often what makes…
Dear Reader, I can’t believe I’m writing these words…but this is it! Throughout my time leading The Scroll this past year, I’ve learned an unbelievable amount about myself and the…
Deerfield students are stuck. We spend all week studying in the Pocumtuck Valley and have little opportunity to travel off campus each weekend. Yes, the administration provides shuttles to Greenfield…
Have you ever wanted to start your own business? To pursue a passion, market it, and pocket a profit? There are many Deerfield students who would love to do just…
Dear Reader, Our lead story for this issue focuses on sexual assault cases involving students and teachers at DA that occurred several years ago. I feel the utmost grief and…
Dear Reader, These past few weeks, we have witnessed incidents of tragedy around the globe, so The Scroll staff and I thought it would be appropriate to dedicate space throughout…