In recent years, the Deerfield convenience store has become an unassuming yet integral part of the Academy student experience. The store has undergone several significant shifts in function. Originally opened…
What’s your full name? Deahenn Jarvis, but I was nicknamed Nan because my brother could not pronounce my name. Talk about your family—spouse, kids, etc. Where do you live? I…
Since the establishment of the Village in 2015, each ninth-grader received emails three weeks in advance of the school year that provided them with their soon-to-be roommate’s name, email address,…
Declamations are considered a rite of passage to many students, a long-standing tradition as part of Deerfield’s history. In fact, they have been around for so long that no member…
On Apr. 12, 1996, Maria Pulzetti held a demonstration at the University of Virginia, protesting the silencing of the voices of the LGBTQ+ community within the school. She and other…
This coming year, the Classics Program at Deerfield will undergo fundamental alterations, including the reintroduction of ancient Greek into the curriculum, the establishment of new requirements for the Classics Distinction,…
For the past five years, Deerfield has been a part of the Boarding School Teaching Residency, an innovative two-year Fellowship program between the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education…
Former Head of School Frank L. Boyden said over a century ago, “Pay what you can,” when addressing parents of prospective Deerfield students. Ever since Mr. Boyden’s tenure as Head…
The Dining Hall is the sole source of home-cooked meals on Deerfield’s campus. The workers cook tirelessly to feed the entire community three times a day all year. Yet what…
Many believe that there is room for improvement in Deerfield’s current system of private tutors. Academic Dean Ivory Hills and Assistant Academic Dean and Study Skills Coordinator Amanda Howe, as…
Due to the current status of the proctor feed budget, many halls will not receive any funding or reimbursement for proctor feeds in the spring term. The budget, at $8000,…