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A Letter from the Head of School the Deerfield experience
7 Deerfield Reflections
A Portfolio of Essays by Students and Faculty
31 spirit and tradition “Days of Glory” 1797–2011 • A New England Place • Customs and Community
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38 learning at deerfield Faculty Who Challenge and Inspire • Diploma Requirements • Course Programs • Academic Schedule • Pursuit of Excellence • A World of Academic Opportunities • The Frank L. and Helen Childs Boyden Library • Information Technology • The David H. Koch Center for Science, Mathematics and Technology • Course Offerings • College Advising
75 a vibrant community Residential Living • Advising • Daily Schedule • Dining Hall • Co-curricular Opportunities • Athletic Program and Facilities • Visual and Performing Arts • Clubs and Organizations • Community Service • Cultural and Educational Programs • Diversity and Multicultural Affairs • Weekends • Hitchcock House • Health Care • Religion • The Dean’s Office
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Admission, Expenses and Financial Aid Application Procedure • Late Candidates • Day Students • Postgraduate Program • Expenses • Payment • Financing a Deerfield Education • Endowed Scholarship Funds • Regional Admission Representatives
110 General Information Trustees, Faculty and Administration • Geographical Distribution • Academic Calendar • Campus Map • Facilities and Residences • Finding Deerfield
Deerfield Academy Mission Statement Deerfield Academy is an independent secondary school committed to high standards of scholarship, citizenship, and personal responsibility. Through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, extensive co-curricular program, and supportive residential environment, Deerfield encourages each student
Admission Office Deerfield Academy P.O. Box 65 Deerfield, Massachusetts 01342 413-774-1400 E-mail: admission@deerfield.edu deerfield.edu
to develop an inquisitive and creative mind, sound body, and strong moral character. Set in a historic village bounded by river, hills, and farms, Deerfield inspires reflection, study and play, abiding friendships, and a defining school spirit. A vibrant, ethical community that embraces diversity, the Academy prepares students for leadership in a rapidly changing world that requires global understanding, environmental stewardship, and dedication to service.
Deerfield Academy admits students of any race, color, creed, handicap, sexual orientation or national origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the Academy. The Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, handicap, sexual orientation or national origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship or any other programs administered by the Academy.
Editing: Patricia Gimbel Writing: Lu Stone and Deerfield Faculty Principal Photography: Gabriel Amadeus Cooney Other Photography: Jeff Brown, Jerry Gabriel ’50 Woodcuts: Timothy Engelland Printing: Quality Printing Company, Inc. Product printed on FSC certified recycled paper.