Deerfield Academy Viewbook 2023-2024 by Deerfield Academy

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Welcome to a special corner of the world— a place to look within yourself and beyond yourself as you explore your passions and build friendships that last a lifetime. 1

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Citizenship in a spirit of humility, empathy, and responsibility Face-to-face interactions characterized by joy and generosity of spirit Connectedness to our unique setting and the contemporary world Reflection and balance, promoting intellectual vitality and self-understanding Pursuit of mastery built on a foundation of breadth and versatility Shared experiences, large and small, as sources of relationships, identity, and community

Values. Deerfield is a place where we experience joy in learning—together.

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If you’re ready to experience joy in learning within a unique community,

Deerfield is the place for you. The high school years are one of the most pivotal periods in a person’s life. You begin with a dawning sense of your talents, interests, and beliefs, and of what moves and motivates you. What you study during those years—and who you study with—will have a profound, lifelong effect on the path your life will take in college and beyond. Deerfield is a place where young people experience that time of growth in a setting and a community like no other. Students who join our community embark on a journey of reflection, resilience, and discovery in a beautiful setting that becomes a second home. Our academic program and outstanding facilities provide a framework for making lifelong friends, respecting the perspectives of others, rising to the challenges you encounter, and connecting with traditions such as singing the Evensong together and gathering for sit-down meals. And while there may be moments along the way when you feel unsure, you will be surrounded by teachers, coaches, classmates, and mentors who are there for you, and invested in your success and flourishing.

But at Deerfield, our goal is not simply student achievement. Our goal—as it has been for decades upon decades—is to create a school that celebrates and promotes deep bonds, health, inclusion, and the individuality of each and every student. We look forward to learning more about you, and to the possibility of welcoming you into our dynamic and joyful community. John Austin, Ph.D. Head of School

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Imagine joining a spirited conversation with multiple perspectives. You listen carefully until you understand the nature of the debate and your individual point of view. You jump in, building on what’s been said and taking the discussion into another dimension. You finish speaking and move along as the exchange continues, eager to join the next conversation you encounter. The Deerfield curriculum celebrates this spirit of exploration and inquiry. Your teachers and classmates will invite you into animated discussions of complex topics, affirming and challenging your observations and fueling your curiosity. There are endless new ideas to discover, new opportunities to grow, and new chances to connect with others in meaningful, positive ways.

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This is your time to explore—and at Deerfield, you can study virtually every aspect of human endeavor. You’ll push yourself to try new things, and never be afraid to speak up. Deerfield’s classrooms are a learning laboratory where you’ll unearth new interests, develop your existing skills, and ask great questions. Here are some of the major topics across our nine academic departments that feed our students’ curiosity.

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Break the mold Do you dream in watercolor? Relevé en pointe? Long for the bright lights of the stage? Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just beginning to discover your creative side, Deerfield is the place to be. Here, we want you to try new things. Our teachers—many of whom are practicing artists— will guide your exploration and encourage your self-expression. From Beethoven and ballet to Banksy, every student takes at least two terms of visual and performing arts, providing boundless opportunities to develop your skills or discover new passions.

Beyond the classroom, the arts energize and engage our campus community. On a typical weekend, you can catch fellow students exhibiting their artwork in the von Auersperg Gallery or performing a solo in the Wachsman Concert Hall—or both—as friends and classmates cheer them on. Come join them, and let your imagination take flight!

Stephen Hannock ’70 came to Deerfield with the intention of playing ice hockey, but ended up discovering a passion for the arts. He went on to lead a successful career as a painter, winning an Academy Award for “Special Visual Effects” for the film What Dreams May Come.

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Whether you tap into your creativity in the studio or on the stage, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to make your mark as an artist.

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Deerfield’s visual arts curriculum is designed for both emerging and advanced artists. Courses and cocurriculars encompass a wide range of media and forms, including drawing, painting, photography, graphic design, architecture, and videography. Whether painting a self-portrait, analyzing photographs that demonstrate human impact on the natural world, or designing the home of the future in one of our inspiring studio spaces, you’ll engage with meaningful topics and learn to express complex emotions and ideas visually.

At Deerfield, you can choose from dozens of performing arts classes focused on dance, theater, and music. Students also benefit from individual coaching and mentorship as they learn to express themselves through voice and movement. Whether practicing a monologue with your acting teacher, performing “I Want You Back” with the Advanced Vocal Ensemble, or participating in a master class with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, students at all levels of experience benefit from the thoughtful guidance of our talented faculty and diverse visiting artists.

Deerfield offers more than 50 immersive courses in the visual and performing arts.

CO U RSE HIG HLIG HT Studio Production How is music produced and recorded? What path does a song take from the time it’s composed until it slides into your ears? This course will help you answer those questions, putting you directly in the recording studio, where you’ll learn about every aspect of production. Once you understand those foundational techniques, you’ll start doing that work yourself, handling every aspect of pre-production, recording, editing, and mixing.

Imagine your next artistic pursuit while looking through our course list.

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Leave no page unturned Although your English classes typically take place on campus, you’ll travel to places and perspectives far beyond the Pioneer Valley through readings and discussions. In some of your classes, your surroundings will be the subject. Our River and Rock course, for example, examines the local—and literary— landscape of Western Massachusetts throughout the seasons, combining selected readings with excursions to the Deerfield River and the

Pocumtuck Ridge. In all of your courses—which take place around discussion tables with other engaged learners guided by passionate teachers— you’ll master your writing skills and develop your expertise in literary analysis.

Author John McPhee ’49 wrote the definitive book on Frank L. Boyden, headmaster of Deerfield Academy from 1902 to 1968. His 32 other books include the Pulitzer Prize-winning Annals of the Former World.

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Master your writing skills and achieve new levels of excellence in literary analysis.

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American Dreams American Echoes American Ghost Stories Black Women’s Writing Defining Literary Traditions Future Shock: Contemporary Literature Growing Up Girl In the American Grain Inside Out: Coming to Terms With Climate Change Literature of Passing Lost in Translation Mystery, Madness, and Lies Voices and Visions of Justice Writer’s Craft

CO U RSE HIG HLIG HT Defining Literary Traditions* Tenth-grade English emphasizes critical reading, focused discussions, and a variety of writing assignments connected to the study of literature derived from the British tradition. These include works of poetry, prose, drama, and creative nonfiction from British and postcolonial writers. Close reading assignments and class discussions encourage students to analyze and appreciate the elements of literature. Works by Chaucer, Shakespeare, the Romantic poets, and a nineteenth-century novelist provide a common reading list. Students develop their writing voices and learn how to structure and develop expository essays. Tenth graders memorize and deliver a declamation from a literary genre of their own choosing.

CO U RSE HIG HLIG HT Voices and Visions of Justice In this ninth-grade class, you’ll consider what an equitable society looks like, exploring lives and dilemmas depicted across a variety of literary genres. You’ll hone your writing style as you learn the fundamentals of English grammar, mechanics, and punctuation, all of which will complement the readings we complete as a class. Finally, you’ll deliver a literary reading and participate in a poetry contest.

Read more in the full course catalog for English.

LILY’S CL ASS SCHED U LE Ancient Civilizations Spanish 1 Geometry 202 Chemistry 1 Defining Literary Traditions* Acting 2 (fall and winter) Health Seminar 2 (spring)

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES Theater (acting)

Deerfield Night Live (sketch comedy)

Page Turners (book club/literacy advocacy group)

Albany Road (literary magazine)

The Reme-D’s (a cappella group)

Speech and Debate Club

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Be well At Deerfield, you’ll be supported by teachers and mentors who focus not only on your academic success, but also on your health and well-being—a core value of our mission and curriculum. Health and wellness classes will help you discover and practice habits of self-care, including stress management, nutrition, fitness, and mindfulness. They will also inspire you to look beyond yourself—challenging you to examine how different dimensions of health are influenced by the systems that surround us.

Courses focused on health and wellness are a requirement for your first two years at Deerfield. Alongside your peers and teachers, you’ll explore complex topics with the goal of enhancing your knowledge, strength, and resilience. Certain topics, such as relationships and sexuality, are covered in greater detail during the second year of health class in your tenth-grade year.

Deerfield’s Fitness Center offers spinning, Pilates, and yoga classes as extracurricular activities.

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Learn more Whether you’re discussing the effects of social media on mental health or writing a paper that explores substance use in the context of systemic racism, your health courses will encourage you to explore and deconstruct a wide range of concepts that influence health and wellness.

Health Seminar 1 In this ninth-grade class , you’ll receive an introduction to the foundations of mental and physical health, healthy relationships, and substance use. You’ll examine specific mental illnesses, discussing the effects of nutrition, social media, and substance abuse on mental wellness. Additionally, you’ll learn how to access the robust network of supporting services available at Deerfield.

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CENTER YO U RSELF A team of professionals provides Deerfield students with comprehensive health care and counseling services at the D.S. Chen Health and Wellness Center. Staffed by a full-time physician, a nurse practitioner, and by registered nurses who are on duty 24/7, the Chen Center is well equipped to care for a majority of illnesses and injuries common to students. In the Counseling Center, you will find a team of licensed professional staff members specializing in adolescent mental health and dedicated to students’ emotional health, well-being, and resiliency.

Examine health and wellness classes in the course catalog.

Examine how different dimensions of health are influenced by the systems that surround you.

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Uncover the past Investigate the intertwined story of technology and democracy. Dive into the major achievements of women in sports history. Connect European conflicts of the 20th century to the forces impacting today’s geopolitical landscape. Topics such as these, and countless others, serve as the focus of Deerfield’s History and Social Science Department. In your study of the past, you’ll discover the perspectives of diverse historians and social scientists, and use varied media—from documentary films to popular music—to wrestle with ethical questions and develop novel research projects.

Your teachers, who have extensive knowledge in their subjects, will illuminate the actions and events of various eras in engaging, seminar-style courses. Through this thoughtful examination of the past, you’ll learn how to identify and contextualize the visible and unseen forces shaping our world today.

Deerfield Academy traces its roots to 1797, when Massachusetts Governor Samuel Adams granted a charter to found a school in the Town of Deerfield.

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Campaigns and Elections

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Gender in Sport History of Opium

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History of Capitalism Moot Court: U.S. Constitution

Moot Court: U.S. Constitution* From the extent of privacy and the limits of governmental power to the nature of equality, the United States Supreme Court is the arbiter of many critical issues in American society. This course examines the Court’s efforts to balance the often conflicting rights of individuals with broader societal interests—in doing so, students reflect on the proper role of the Supreme Court itself. Assessments consist primarily of moot courts where students assume the role of lawyers and justices to examine, argue, and rule upon recent or current issues before the Court.

Discover more by exploring the full list of our history department courses.

Politics and Science of Memory Protest and American Culture Technology and Democracy Understanding the Holocaust War, Ideology & Revolution Witchcraft in the Atlantic World

JUSTIN’S CL ASS SCHED U LE Honors Biology 1 American Voices Multivariable Calculus & Differential Equations Chinese 5 Honors Honors United States History U.S. China Relations (fall and winter) Moot Court: U.S. Constitution (spring)*

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Learn the language Deerfield’s robust language department offers instruction in four modern languages—Chinese, French, Arabic, and Spanish—and two classical languages—Greek and Latin. Whichever language (or languages!) you decide to study, you’ll bolster your proficiency alongside your cultural literacy. Learning a language is a challenging and rewarding process that demands engagement, flexibility, collaboration, and patience. If you strive to pursue advanced courses, several of our classes in both modern and classical languages will prepare you for the appropriate Advanced Placement Language Examinations, and progressive immersion is the norm in Arabic, Chinese, French, and Spanish.

All new students are required to take a language placement test to determine an appropriate class. If you’ve already taken a language that you wish to continue studying at Deerfield, that placement test will determine what level class you should join.

Study abroad is offered to all students in grades 10 through 12, but most students who choose to study abroad do so their junior year.

Communicate in new ways Modern Languages

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At Deerfield, learning a modern language goes far beyond memorizing vocabulary and conjugating verbs. You’ll immerse yourself in the culture, history, and traditions that enrich languages while building your multilingual proficiency—a vital skill in an increasingly global world.

Arabic 1–5

Whether you’re breaking the fast at the end of Ramadan with your Arabic teacher or debating the politics of el mundo hispanohablente contemporaneo, you’ll discover what it means to converse, argue, joke, and even dream in another language. Courses emphasize oral proficiency, competency in written expression, and cultural literacy.

French 1–7

Chinese 1–7 Enquete culturelle

Spanish 1–7 Spanish for Heritage Speakers

STUDY ABROAD A bridge between cultures Teachers will encourage you to take advan tage of our travel and study abroad programs through the Center for Service and Global Citizenship, where your proficiency in Chinese, French, Arabic, and Spanish languages will come in handy in countries such as Singapore, France, Jordan, and Colombia.

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Breathe life into ancient texts Classical Languages The study of Greek and Latin is a critical part of Deerfield’s heritage; both languages have been taught here since our founding in 1797, and although some associate classical languages with a distant past, you’ll quickly discover that they’re very much alive in our Classical Studies Program. In your courses, you’ll explore the ancient Greeks and Romans and learn how their legacy continues to influence modern culture. Outside of class, you’ll come face to face with Roman history and culture through the program’s biennial trip to Italy, which includes visits to Roman, Etruscan, and Greek museums and archeological sites.

SAMPLE CO U RSES Eat Like a Roman Greek 1: Foundations in Ancient Greek Latin 4: Leadership and Empire Latin 5 Honors: Survey of Latin Literature Seminar: Sanskrit and Indian Literature

The study of classics is as much about self-discovery as mastery: By learning the heritage of Greece and Rome, we come to know essential aspects of our history, and ourselves. If you have an interest in the classics, Deerfield is the place to be.

CO U RSE HIG HLIG HT Latin 4: Leadership and Empire “Fléctere si néqueo súperos Acheronta movebo” (“If I cannot move heaven, I will raise hell”). Explore the ethics of leadership and the burden of empire through the lens of Virgil’s epic Aeneid, one of the most enduring monuments of Roman civilization and a profound meditation on the human condition. In this advanced course, you’ll put your knowledge of Latin to the test—engaging directly with the text and interrogating the values surrounding classical literature.

Immerse yourself in our language department’s course catalog.

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Solve problems You’ll master diverse mathematical concepts at Deerfield, in courses ranging from geometry and precalculus to more advanced fields of study. And you won’t go it alone. You’ll collaborate with classmates to untangle various problems and projects, working together to learn and probe the mysteries of binomial formulas and power functions. Your teachers will guide your understanding of exciting new concepts, from differential equations to the Fundamental

Theorem. If you’re interested in furthering your studies with college-level courses, we offer Advanced Placement classes in calculus and statistics. Throughout every lesson, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills that will enable you to solve problems and communicate your solutions clearly.

Statistically speaking, if 23 people are in the Louis Café, there is a 50% chance two of them will have the same birthday.

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SAMPLE CO U RSES Calculus Data Science Senior Capstone Geometry Linear Algebra

CO U RSE HIG HLIG HT Calculus* Calculus, the study of continuous change, is the foundation for a broad range of higher-level courses. Students are introduced to fundamental concepts such as limits, derivatives, and integrals, which are crucial for understanding more advanced mathematical topics. Teachers emphasize analytical thinking and problemsolving skills throughout the class, helping students break down complex problems into smaller, manageable components, then illustrating how to apply mathematical techniques to find solutions. As students learn more about the subject, they develop their confidence, expand their creative thinking, and apply their knowledge to real-world examples in the course.

Calculate your future class schedule by checking out our full list of math courses.

Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations Precalculus and Statistics Special Topics

CO U RSE HIG HLIG HT Data Science Senior Capstone Are you interested in using data sets to tell stories? Are you curious to learn why the field of data science is growing across so many industries? Do you want to design and execute a data project that aligns with your interests in social justice, environmentalism, or another real-world issue? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this is the capstone for you. You’ll learn to analyze the patterns in data, apply methods of data collection and sampling, and perform statistical analysis on data sets. The course culminates in a capstone project where you’ll use data analysis to explore a topic of interest, crunch the numbers using computational software, and present your findings to the class.

IT ALL ADDS U P While Maddalena’s passion primarily focuses on the humanities, her ninth-grade algebra class opened up a newfound appreciation for math. “My teacher genuinely wanted me to thrive,” Maddalena says. “She appreciated my learning style and provided lots of positive reinforcement, which made me feel seen and affirmed.” Outside of class, Maddalena immerses herself in music, singing in the choir, two a cappella groups, and CODA (Deerfield’s student rock band). As captain of the Deerfield swimming and diving team, she finds that the breath control required for competitions benefits her vocal performances. “Deerfield has given me many opportunities to improve—from private voice lessons to instruction in music theory and the mathematics of music,” she explains. “I’m so grateful for my time here, and excited to see what the future holds.” Maddalena is headed to Brown University next year, where she’ll continue to explore her musical ambitions.

MADDALENA’S CL ASS SCHED U LE Calculus* Advanced Vocal Ensemble Biology 1A War, Ideology, and Revolution (fall and winter) Black Women’s Writing (fall and winter) Proof and Persuasion (spring) Literature of Passing (spring)

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Look within Deerfield encourages you to ask great questions—to study unfamiliar modes of thinking and being, and to look deep within yourself. These exercises in mindfulness and the pursuit of knowledge lie at the heart of our Philosophy and Religion Department’s mission, where you’ll encounter courses and teachers that will stimulate your curiosity as never before. The department’s curriculum examines the past, present, and future of human ideas and beliefs. You’ll investigate the centuries-old foundations of various cultures, such as the core tenets of Dharmic religions. You’ll also contemplate the forces shaping life today and tomorrow, such as the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.

Ninth- and tenth-grade level courses address the foundations of ethical decision-making and the role of religion in Eastern and Western cultures. Junior- and senior-level courses explore philosophical and religious ideas in greater depth, investigating their connection to modern cultures and political issues worldwide.

On the third floor of the Main School Building, you will find a quiet, non-denominational space for prayer or meditation.

See beyond Sometimes you’ll exchange the classroom setting for the fields and woods surrounding our campus, as your teachers and classmates discuss how climate change will redefine our world, or explore the settings of Indigenous spiritual traditions in Western Massachusetts. Throughout your studies, you’ll never shy away from asking big questions—or attempting to answer them. In the process, you may come to see the world—and your place within it—in an entirely new light.

SAMPLE CO U RSES Ethics Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Inside Out: Coming to Terms With Climate Change Mind, Meaning and Reality Native American Spirituality

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Ethics What’s “the right thing to do?” How do you define “right” and “wrong?” In this course, you’ll explore and investigate your own moral reasoning while assessing the strengths and weaknesses of major ethical theories. Alongside your classmates, you’ll grapple with the ideas of Plato, Aristotle, Mill, Kant, and Hobbes, and apply their theories to everyday situations in your own life.

Search for answers in all our philosophy and religion course offerings.

Political Philosophy Religions of the World: Dharmic

Never shy away from asking big questions—or attempting to answer them.

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Follow the science Interested in learning how to code? Curious about the roots of medicine or chemical engineering? Fascinated by the worlds revealed through a microscope? All of the above? At Deerfield, you will use an experiment and inquiry-based approach in your science classes, and follow a physics, chemistry, and biology core sequence. After that? Dive into exciting new areas of study, such as computer science and mechanical engineering. Your teachers will give you a problem and the tools to solve it—the rest is up to you.

When searching for a scientific breakthrough, collaboration and active participation are key. Whether you’re converting a vehicle with an internal combustion engine to electrical power, designing an interactive website from scratch, or collecting samples from the Deerfield River for an environmental science project, your classmates will be active participants in your lab assignments, research projects, and presentations.

The roof of our science building (the Koch Center) is covered in sedum, a large genus of flowering plants.

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Your teachers will give you a problem and the tools to solve it—the rest is up to you.

Chemistry

Data Structures and Algorithms

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Electric Vehicle Engineering Electric Vehicle Engineering The electric car represents the future of automobile travel. Let’s take a look under the hood: In this course, you’ll spend the year learning about an electric vehicle’s inner workings through a hands-on process of deconstruction, design, and reconstruction. The goal: converting a vehicle with an internal combustion engine to run on electrical power. Along the way, you’ll add helpful phrases like gear ratios, thermodynamics, and variable resistors to your vocabulary.

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Environmental Science Immunology and Disease Intro to Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Molecules and Energy Physics Web Design

CO U RSE HIG HLIG HT Intro to Computer Science* Knowledge of computer science is increasingly relevant across a wide range of industries. In this two-term course, students learn the elements of coding. They are equipped with a basic understanding of the world of technology and logical algorithmic thinking. They are introduced to core concepts and principles of programming, which are applied to different platforms and languages as they complete more complex programming exercises. The course stresses an analytical approach with an emphasis on independent problem solving.

Investigate all our science and computer science course offerings.

MYLES’ CL ASS SCHED U LE Intro to Computer Science (fall and winter)* Geometry 202 Chemistry 1 Spanish 1 Defining Literary Traditions Writer’s Craft (fall) Health Seminar 2 (winter)

Ethics (spring)

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Deerfield is uniquely connected to the wider world. For students looking to expand their horizons, we offer a range of travel and study abroad programs. Some of our most popular programs are the one- to twoweek trips organized by the Center for Service and Global Citizenship. Alongside intrepid classmates and under the experienced guidance of faculty members, you could learn about marine ecosystems in the Bahamas, immerse yourself in the culture and language of Singapore, or contribute to a sustainable development project in Tanzania.

enture. Outside of the Pioneer Valley—and outside your comfort zone—you will build the skills and perspective of a global citizen, while also preparing for success in an ever-more interconnected and interdependent world. (You’ll also have an amazing time.)

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Where to? Washington, D.C. / Quebec / Tanzania / Southern U.S. / Costa Rica / Jordan / The Bahamas / Dominican Republic / France / Colombia / Italy and Sicily / Singapore Your doorway to adventure.

Stay a while In addition to shorter trips throughout the academic year, Deerfield students can also take advantage of semester- or year-long study abroad programs. These experiences enable students to immerse themselves in another language, culture, and people, often with a component focused on community service.

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Apply yourself If you’re prepared to embark on a transformative educational experience, consider applying to Deerfield. Application Checklist

Admission Timeline

Step 1: Request our viewbook. (If you’re reading this, you’re already ahead of the game.)

July 1 – September Submit Application Part I: Candidate Profile Schedule interview and tour

Step 2: Start your application. Our online appli cation can be found at gatewaytoprepschools.com; application fee waivers may be granted based on financial need. Step 3: Explore the Deerfield admission portal and your application checklist. On the Deerfield Portal, you can submit additional application materials and complete required items. Step 4: Meet us in person. We can’t wait to get to know you better! Step 5: Take the standardized test. Fee waivers may be granted based on financial need. Step 6: Complete your application. Our priority application deadline is January 15.

October 1 – November Submit Application Part II: Essays December – January Complete outstanding application requirements January 15 Priority application deadline: Submit completed application by this date March 10 Admission and financial aid decisions available to applicant April 10 Enrollment contracts due for newly admitted students

Ready to start your application? Here’s where to begin.

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The years you spend in high school will be some of the most exciting, important, and rewarding of your life. At Deerfield, you’ll have the chance to make the absolute most of them. Whatever subjects captivate you, whatever questions intrigue you, whatever activities exhilarate you—you can pursue them here.

As we’ve been saying, this is a special place.

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Four years of unforgettable experiences.

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Boarding school is a place where you learn not only classroom lessons but also important life lessons. It’s a time to ask big questions, explore new terrain, and come into your own. At Deerfield, you’ll participate in cherished traditions, discover new passions, forge forever friendships, and stay up late (but hopefully not too late) talking about your hopes and dreams. All of these moments—your triumphs, setbacks, laughs, struggles, and breakthroughs—will be shared with the teachers and classmates who will accompany you on this life-changing journey. Deerfield is a place where you will be fully immersed in the life of the community, and play an active role in building that community.

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Deerfield is a place where we live our values.

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Deerfield Academy is a round-the-clock experience for boarding and day students alike. At every moment, and in any corner of our campus, there are opportunities to connect, questions to ponder, and a stream of fun and engaging activities and events to join. Best of all, throughout that daily journey, you’ll be surrounded by people who know, challenge, value, and respect you.

Our Core Values are the touchstone for who we are as a community. They provide clarity around what we aspire to be and do as individuals and as a school. (If this is the first time you’re encountering Deerfield’s Core Values, trust us—it won’t be the last.) They will give you direction at times of uncertainty. They will serve as a reminder of why you’ve chosen to be here, and of the spirit that unites our diverse community. As part of our community, you’ll be encouraged to share and celebrate all that you are—your passions, your dreams, your perspective. Our motto, “Be Worthy of Your Heritage,” invites you to make the most of the amazing and unique talents you possess, because every Deerfield student is connected to a broader community— and we all have a role to play in shaping a better, brighter future.

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Face-to-face interactions characterized by joy and generosity of spirit

Citizenship in a spirit of humility, empathy, and responsibility

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Connectedness to our unique setting and the contemporary world Reflection and balance promoting intellectual vitality and self-understanding Pursuit of mastery built on a foundation of breadth and versatility Shared experiences, large and small, as sources of relationships, identity, and community

Make yourself at home. Deerfield’s campus is more than just a beautiful backdrop for your educational journey. It’s literally the core of our welcoming, tight-knit community, where we study, play, dream, debate, and learn together.

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Dive into the River on a warm (or chilly) spring morning. Catch up with friends around a fire pit, or find some solitude on a quiet walk around the Small Loop. Grab a froyo and fries at the Greer during a study break, or help lead your team to victory on one of the athletic fields on the Lower Level. And don’t forget to take that final hike to the Rock before Commencement.

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You’ll take many a stroll down Albany Road, deep in conversation with a classmate or a teacher as you make your way to the Dining Hall or your dorm. Our Main School Building will be home to your history classes, meetings with class deans, and traditions like Friday Cookies and Cocoa. At the Hess Center for the Arts, you’ll bring your creative visions to life in our art studios, photo labs, practice rooms, and performance spaces. And you’ll pass hours in the Boyden Library, studying with peers and researching projects.

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Our campus is the core of our welcoming, tight-knit community, where we study, play, dream, debate, and learn together.

Boarding, yes. Boring, never. There’s nothing like boarding school—and no better place than Deerfield to experience it. For most, Deerfield is their first boarding school experience. Here are a few things to know about living at Deerfield, many of which also apply to our day students, who are a critical part of our inclusive community. With the exception of going home to sleep (except maybe on weekends!), they fully participate in all aspects of school life.

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You’ll gain a sense of independence. Boarding school will help you develop important skills and habits you’ll rely on throughout your life—from managing your time to doing your laundry. For Deerfield students, the immersive nature of on-campus living creates a host of benefits—learning from others, leaning on them when needed, and developing a sense of agency and self-advocacy.

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Your sense of the world will expand. Deerfield students come from 32 states and 42 countries. Living in community with individuals from such varied backgrounds and perspectives is an education in and of itself. You’ll learn how to value and respect difference and acquire skills that build empathy, leadership, and good decision making. You’ll never go it alone. Deerfield faculty serve as teachers, mentors, and coaches; they guide you at every step of the way, and every hour of the day. More than eighty percent of faculty live on campus, and most live in the dorms, where they provide students with the structure and caring support they need to thrive.

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Expand your worldview / Learn 24/7 / Gain independence / Kick back / Have a great weekend / Find a second home / Celebrate diversity / Shoot the breeze / Immerse yourself / Make lifelong friends / Be supported / Lend a shoulder / Rest & rejuvenate

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You’ll be well looked after. We take the responsibility of caring for our community very seriously. Deerfield has a health center staffed by four counselors, a full-time physician, a nurse practitioner, and a team of nurses who specialize in adolescent care, along with a sports medicine clinic staffed by two full-time athletic trainers. To ensure the safety of our community members, we have several security measures in our buildings and dorms, and campus safety officers are on duty and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

You’ll eat well. Sit-down meals are an important and enduring Deerfield tradition. Everyone in the community—students, teachers, and staff—gathers seven times each week to eat at family-style tables, with menus that often feature locally sourced food. You’ll be assigned to a different table every three weeks, allowing you to make new friends and get to know your teachers in a relaxed setting. In addition to the Dining Hall, you can also grab a bite to eat at the Greer or the Louis Café.

movie night, or making cookies. In tenth grade and beyond, students live in singles. Throughout your four years, your dorm will be the setting for some of your best Deerfield memories—from whipping up late-night snacks with friends in the common room to far-ranging philosophical conversations with your faculty resident.

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You won’t be idle. While Deerfield’s rural setting is a big part of its charm, there’s always a wealth of activities happening on campus. From student productions and sporting events to concerts and dodgeball tournaments, we know how to have fun and stay active. While you’re welcome to get away for the weekend, the vast majority of Deerfield students prefer to stay on campus at the heart of the action.

You’ll have a room of your own (soon). To ensure a smooth transition to life at Deerfield, all ninth-grade students live in doubles at Johnson-Doubleday dorm, aka The Ninth Grade Village, with an assigned roommate. And all residence halls have live-in faculty members who look after their students—helping you deal with your homework (and maybe a little bit of homesickness), organizing an impromptu

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Deerfield provides ample opportunities to connect with students who share elements of your individual interests and background. Cocurriculars, extra-curriculars, student groups, and more give you the chance to try new things, learn about your classmates’ interests, and have a ton of fun in the process. Cocurriculars Each term, students are required to participate in a cocurricular activity. Unlike an extra-curricular (like Photography Club), these are organized, out-of-class programs focused on everything from athletics and the arts to community service. Your “cocurric” might be varsity soccer in the fall, afternoon studio time in the winter, and service at a local elementary school in the spring. However you choose to engage, your cocurric will help you grow as a leader, teammate, community member, and collaborator—all while enjoying yourself and making new friends.

Join the club Clubs and alliances play a big role in making our campus a place that buzzes with activity. You’ll see classmates hard at work assembling The Deerfield Scroll and other student publications. You can help organize a fundraiser for a great cause, or spend time volunteering in the local community. When you hang out on the quad during the weekend, you can join a game of chess, gaze at the stars with the Astronomy Club, or play Ultimate.

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Whether you want to sharpen your debating skills or your fly fishing skills—or both—you’ll find a club that interests you (and can launch a new one if you don’t).

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Archery Club

Investment Club Jewish Student Alliance

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Math Club

Deerfield Mixed Student Alliance Deerfield Radio Deerfield Women of Color

Mellow-D’s Mountain Biking Club Native American Student Alliance Rhapso-D’s

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Robotics Club

Drone Club

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Fire Department Volunteers

Student Council

Fly Fishing Club Food Committee French Club Gender Sexuality Alliance Improv Club

Student Rock Band Young Democrats / Young Republicans

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Latin American Student Alliance

Classics Club

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International Student Alliance

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Whether you find creativity through the written word, the lens of your camera, or by drawing, painting, or sculpting—or more than one of the above—there are many outlets for sharing your art with the Deerfield community:

Albany Road, our premier literary and arts magazine, is a student-run publication that appears three times each year. Established in 1925, The Deerfield Scroll is the official student newspaper of the Academy. With a mission to encourage informed discussion of pertinent issues of concern to the Academy and the larger world, each edition is lively and thought-provoking. Deerfield’s yearbook, The Pocumtuck, chronicles student life and honors each year’s Senior Class.

The Little Brown House Review, named after—you guessed it— a little brown house on Albany Road, highlights the best student writing produced in Deerfield’s English classes.

Sharpen your skills in the arts and athletics. Whether you’re scoring the winning goal at a soccer game or appearing in a dance performance before the entire school, Deerfield’s arts and athletics programs will inspire you to bring your best. Go Big Green Deerfield student-athletes are dedicated, hardworking, and equally gracious in victory and defeat. They endure long hours of practice for the sake of the team. And when they take to the field (or the rink, or the pool, or the court), they’re energized by the cheers of teachers and classmates. That spirit of support and camaraderie is what Big Green is all about.

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Deerfield’s athletics program embodies the highest ideals of teamwork and collaboration. What happens during intensive training and physical competition is an extension of the classroom experience; every Deerfield student-athlete learns how discipline, sportsmanship, and humility are essential qualities of leadership. And as with almost everything else at Deerfield, we want you to experiment. We provide appropriate levels of competition for every sport: whether you’re picking up that squash racquet or lacrosse stick for the first time or the thousandth time, you’ll have limitless opportunities to stay in shape, clear your mind, and be supported by your teammates and coaches. We train for success. We win with grace. And when we lose, we do so with our heads held high. (But don’t get us wrong—we love to win).

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Whether your passion lies in studio art, photography, film and video, architecture, theater, dance, or music (or all of the above), you’ll benefit from the insight and influence of those around you. Your teachers—many of whom are practicing artists—will impart essential skills, pushing you to access the far corners of your imagination. And your friends and classmates will share ideas, critique your work, and lend a hand when you need a scene painter (or another alto).

Deerfield is home to a thriving collective of artists who make our campus hum with creativity. As part of that community, you’ll contribute your voice and vision to projects that will move and inspire your friends and teachers. Along the way, you’ll learn new techniques and collaborate with fellow artists, constantly improving and refining your craft.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a newbie or an old hand—our doors are open to experienced and novice artists alike. So come on in: Learn the ins and outs of silverprinting in our darkroom. Take a solo during a dance performance. Create a digital model of a skyscraper in our architectural design studio. Whatever you do, you’ll discover new connections between dreaming and doing.

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Every year on Arbor Day, Ms. Nichols’ French class plants a tree on campus as a visceral reminder of hope and sustainable living.

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Serving others is in our DNA. Deerfield has long celebrated community service and the importance of supporting those in need. Our Center for Service and Global Citizenship (CSGC) is the hub for these activities on campus—a resource for students seeking to give back through global opportunities, service projects, and mentoring. On and off campus, our community members devote their efforts to help curb hunger, address inequality, educate the next generation, and more. You’ll find students helping with homework at the local elementary school, lending a hand at Second Helpings, or volunteering with the Special Olympics. Every term, each of our athletics teams performs a service project. And there are times throughout the year when the whole school comes together—for a blood drive, the Relay for Life, Move for Love, or an impromptu fundraiser. The CSGC embodies the spirit of Deerfield’s motto—“Be Worthy of Your Heritage”—by serving others and forming meaningful relationships with community members beyond campus.

All aboard Our annual Spring Term Community Event is the bestattended service event of the year. In recent years, the event has benefited the American Cancer Society and Cancer Connection of Northampton. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County is the service program with the largest participation. Approximately seventy juniors and seniors serve as mentors and role models to young children on Friday evenings. Deerfield also hosts several Red Cross blood drives, where students participate as donors and volunteers.

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Every Wednesday, the community gathers for announcements and performances at School Meetings. These weekly occurrences are a chance to open your mind, be heard, and contribute to a campus-wide discussion. They also represent an opportunity to hear guest speakers, watch performances, and address topics of local and global significance.

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The morning begins in your dormitory, where you wake up, get dressed, and greet the day. On some mornings, you’ll bump into your senior proctor in the common rooms, an upperclassman who helps you adjust to dorm life by serving as a role model and sounding board. Need a quick bite before class? The Dining Hall opens for breakfast at 7:00 a.m.!

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You’ll experience moments of togetherness every day at Deerfield—whether it’s cheering your heart out in the stands on the Lower Level, hanging out in the Greer, or greeting friends and faculty as they pass you on Albany Road. Here’s a sampling of those shared experiences:

Class is in session Monday through Friday classes begin at 8:30 a.m. with three periods running to 2:50 p.m.—the afternoon is dedicated to athletics and other cocurriculars. Daily Community Time every morning and Flex Time in the afternoon provide opportunities for meetings, studying, or getting an early start on co- and extra-curricular activities. With an average class size of 12, you’ll have opportunities to actively participate in your courses and get to know your teachers, and a faculty advisor who will help guide your academic experience.

Did someone say hungry? Seven times each week, you’ll gather with classmates, faculty, and staff for familystyle sit-down meals. Your table assignment changes every few weeks, so you’ll get to meet a broad cross section of students and teachers. Students take turns waiting on tables, and if it’s your birthday, prepare to be serenaded! On Wednesdays (game days!) and special occasions, a “walk-through” lunch or dinner is served buffet-style.

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Hop on a “green machine” and head to Camp Greylock for some bonding with your new classmates Move into the Ninth Grade Village: It’s specifically geared towards you and your classmates Hike to the Rock for panoramic views of the Pioneer Valley Dip your toes into a new sport Create a class cheer and get ready to shout it out at School Meeting

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Wade in the River: An iconic Deerfield landmark

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Write a research paper Welcome spring with a huge BBQ bash Take a swing at an intramural team Choose your advisor Pause, reflect, and set goals Go behind the scenes for theater or dance Get great advice from College Advising

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Bleed green Speak up when you deliver your junior declamation Step up and become a peer counselor Connect ideas across your academic experience in a capstone Find new, little-known places to study on campus Celebrate a big win on a green machine Get psyched for junior prom

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Enjoy special senior privileges Exercise your leadership skills as a proctor Choose a spring elective with that teacher you never had before Enjoy your final Winter Term Claim the front row Follow the bagpiper down Albany Road at Commencement

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Bradley International Airport (BDL) Windsor Locks, CT 55 miles

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Boston, MA 100 miles John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) New York City, NY 175 miles

Deerfield is nestled in the picturesque Pioneer Valley—a land of rolling hills, small farms, and great natural beauty. We make the most of our surroundings by swimming in the Deerfield River, hiking to the Rock, and sledding in the winter months. But there’s far more to the Valley than the outdoors. The nearby communities of Greenfield, Amherst, and Northampton offer cafés, bookshops, movie theaters, performance halls, and restaurants for students and their families to enjoy. Our location in Western Massachusetts also provides access to a range of larger cities that are just a car ride away, including Hartford, CT, Boston, and (a bit further afield) New York City.

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Deerfield provides charter bus service to two airports: nearby Bradley International Airport (Hartford, CT) and Logan International Airport (Boston, MA). If you’re traveling by train, there are Amtrak stops in Greenfield and Springfield, MA. We also provide charter bus service to Boston, New York City, and Fairfield, CT, during vacations.

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Deerfield students are never away from their families for more than six weeks at a time. We host four extended vacations per year: Thanksgiving, Winter Vacation, Long Winter Weekend, and Spring Break. We also host Family Weekends in the fall and spring, and Deerfield families are always welcome on campus—to cheer at the big game, catch a performance, or simply spend time with their child.

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Our campus is a hub of activity, but there’s plenty to explore outside it!

Beyond Deerfield. Wherever you go after Deerfield, you’ll live the values you encountered here, and strive to achieve greatness by embodying goodness during your college years and beyond. You’ll take on whatever challenges the world has in store, strengthened by the abiding friendships you forged here and the lessons you learned during your time in the Valley. And you’ll be in good company. Upon graduating, you’ll join a thriving community of alumni who represent leadership in a wide range of fields, from business and government to medicine and the arts. These people are here for you, and they stand ready to offer insight and advice whenever you need it.

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Though you’ll leave Deerfield eventually, you’ll always carry a piece of this unique place with you. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish.

University of Chicago

Boston University

University of Michigan

Bowdoin College

University of Pennsylvania

Brown University

University of Southern California

Colby College

University of Virginia

Columbia University

Williams College

Cornell University

Yale University

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Colleges most frequently attended in the past five years:

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Dartmouth College Duke University Georgetown University Hamilton College Harvard University Johns Hopkins University Middlebury College New York University Northeastern University Northwestern University Princeton University Santa Clara University Southern Methodist University Trinity College Tufts University

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Life at Deerfield is a great adventure.

Over the course of your Deerfield journey, you’ll discover more about yourself than you ever imagined possible. In our special corner of the world, students learn how to embrace complexity, work toward shared goals, and shape lives of service defined by character and integrity. Your Deerfield years will prepare you to emerge as an engaged citizen of the world—someone who seeks out the best in themselves and others, and who looks to the future with a sense of possibility and confidence. And wherever you go, Deerfield will always be your home.

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We look forward to telling you more about the great adventure that awaits you.

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Deerfield’s cocurricular programs in the visual and performing arts are rich and varied. Take a look around, get connected to your passions, and start creating. A few words of advice: Collaboration is key. With so many arts organizations on campus, you’ll find endless opportunities to act, sing, laugh, and play with classmates. Every student participates in at least one cocurricular activity each semester. If you choose the arts, don’t hesitate to jump in. You may be a virtuoso in one area and a novice in another; the point is to keep growing and exploring. Sign up for private music lessons. Enroll in an architecture class. Open your mind at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. Trust us: you’ll never run out of options. Support your fellow classmates and artists (they really appreciate it). Sway in your seat (or out of it) at a dance showcase. Sing along to the spring musical. Attend a classmate’s show at the von Auersperg Gallery. At Deerfield, cocurriculars help us expand our cultural horizons together—collectively and joyfully.

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Where Dreaming Meets Doing

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Turn your ambitious dreams into performances and productions. Transform a visual idea into a sculpture or lithograph. Discover how a rough sketch becomes an architectural rendering. Choreograph a modern dance piece for the first time. No matter the medium, the arts at Deerfield are as dynamic as our community. You’ll have unlimited opportunities to put your creativity into motion from the moment you arrive on campus. Where will the journey take you?

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Picture this These shots were taken by Deerfield AP Photography students.

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Deerfield’s arts facilities feature the latest technology and resources to support your creativity. Our spaces include: • Newly renovated photography studios and wet darkrooms • The Hess Auditorium • The von Auersperg Gallery • The Reid Black Box Theater • The Elizabeth Wachsman Concert Hall • Videography studios that include spaces for presentations, props, backdrops, and studio lighting equipment

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• A state-of-the-art recording studio

From our stages to our studios, Deerfield provides you with creative spaces that will take your artistic pursuits to new heights. Welcome to your new sandbox—you’ll find everything you need here.

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Performance groups on campus include: • A cappella groups (the Rhapso-D’s, the Mellow-D’s, and the Reme-D’s) • CODA, Deerfield’s school band • Deerfield Orchestra • Deerfield Chorus • DJ Club • Improv Club • Just Dance Deerfield • Music Production and Collaboration • Theater • Ukulele and Bongo Orchestra

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Studio Art. Photography. Film and Video. Architecture. Theater. Dance. Music.

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practice makes perfect

Go Big Green! We say it proudly. And loudly. And often.

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Deerfield athletics—and Deerfield athletes—come in all shapes and sizes. Athletics is one of the most popular ways our students fulfill their cocurricular requirement. Whatever form your athletic participation takes, you’ll learn important lessons and reap lifelong benefits: Teamwork and collaboration. Leadership and sportsmanship. Greater mental and physical fitness. And the chance to blow off steam, achieve peak performance— and bleed Green.

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Deerfield’s athletic programs are dynamic and diverse; so are Deerfield athletes. Many students compete on one or more teams at the varsity level; others develop their skills in junior varsity and recreational programs. We also offer a variety of non-competitive health and wellness activities such as yoga, spinning, and individualized fitness programs. Whether you’re scoring the winning goal on the hockey rink or exceeding your personal best on the track, your participation in athletic and fitness programs will be a cornerstone of your Deerfield experience.

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Our teams are coached by faculty members, which means your teachers will also be your mentors, confidants, and biggest fans.

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Deerfield’s athletics program encompasses 69 teams that compete in 21 sports at the interscholastic level, including: • Alpine Skiing

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• Baseball

• Softball

• Basketball

• Squash

• Cross Country

• Swimming and Diving

• Cycling

• Tennis

• Field Hockey

• Track and Field

• Football

• Ultimate

• Golf

• Volleyball

• Hockey

• Water Polo

• Lacrosse

• Wrestling

• Rowing

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Fields of Dreams

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• Eight-lane pool and diving well

• Major League-quality baseball field

• Fitness center

• Eight-lane 10mm full pour track

• Two gymnasiums

• Turf field hockey pitch

• Wrestling room

• Varsity lacrosse field

• 10 international squash courts

• Natural grass fields for football and soccer

• Brand new ice rink • Two rowing tanks • Indoor elevated track

• 18 outdoor tennis courts (nine of which are covered and heated) • Hammerschlag Boathouse on the Connecticut River

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Deerfield’s athletic teams compete in facilities that are almost as impressive as they are. What does that look like? Beautifully manicured grass to soften your fall (a little) when you’re playing football. An extensive aquatic center with indoor rowing equipment. More than 90 acres of outdoor fields, 21 tennis courts, and a boathouse on the Connecticut River. And sure, where you play doesn’t change how well you play—but it sure feels good to have home-field advantage when these are your fields.

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Deerfield interscholastic teams compete at the Class A or Division I level in New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC) competitions.

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This is teamwork in action.