Most students at Deerfield are unaware of the effort required to keep the Academy’s lawns and playing fields presentable and functional year round. This summer, the Academy’s contracted R.A.D. Sports,…
As the New York Times reports, the number of globally infected persons has now exceeded 80,000 and death tolls have climbed up to 2,600. The news and fear of a…
The 2020 Presidential Election cycle is officially underway. While the incumbent President Donald Trump is strongly favored to secure the Republican Party’s nomination, consensus on a Democratic front-runner remains elusive.…
In spring 2019, the administration made the controversial decision to install security cameras around the campus to better ensure students’ safety across campus. While the administration stated that the cameras…
As part of a larger effort to prevent sexual misconduct on campus, the Deerfield administration formed the Sexual Misconduct Response Committee (SMRC) in the 2019-2020 school year. Sexual misconduct cases…
The Doubleday 1 dorm-story of the 2007 yearbook, written as a poem, attests to his ability: “Now Viral Orza/ he thinks he can wrestle well,/ But is mistaken/ Marco Saavedra/…
“We review our portfolio regularly to ensure that our managers are complying with all applicable laws and regulations and adhering to their stated investment strategy. Occasionally, we replace managers based…
This past fall, the Academic Dean’s Office introduced a new five-day exam schedule consisting of seven two-hour assessment periods. Academic Dean Ivory Hills explained that after learning about both students…
As of Jan. 2020, Deerfield students adopted the new and far more relaxed winter dress code that the Board of Trustees established in the summer of 2019. In a previous…
During His Majesty King Abdullah II ’80’s surprise visit to Deerfield Academy back in September, the Deerfield community had the opportunity to learn about the challenges facing the Middle East.…
After much anticipation, students returned to campus in September to find the new health center in full operation. In addition to the medical facilities and new health class and counseling…