
2024

PGs in the Offseason: More Than Just Their Main Sport
As student-athletes who only spend one year at Deerfield and have already graduated from high school, PGs have unique experiences as they strive to further sharpen their athletic prowess. But…

A Ski Team Without Snow
Deerfield Academy’s Alpine Skiing Team has a strong record of success, having won the league title 17 times alongside the NEPSAC championship. However, skiers at Deerfield sometimes find themselves without…

Boys’ Varsity Squash Wins 5th at New Englands
On February 10 and 11, the Boys Varsity Squash Team competed in the Division I New England Championships hosted by Deerfield Academy. Coached by former Deerfield History Teacher Coach Mike…

Athlete of the Issue: Lauren Smith ’24
Co-captain of Girls Varsity Swim and Dive Lauren Smith ’24 has led the team to their first appearance at the Easterns Championship, and afterwards at the New England Championship. Over…

Athlete of the Issue: Ellie Schiller
Throughout her Deerfield career, Ellie Schiller ’25 has made her mark on Deerfield’s athletics program as a tri-varsity athlete—Girls Varsity Soccer captain, Girls Varsity Lacrosse captain, and Girls Varsity Basketball…

Thirds Volleyball: Three Years of Undefeated Seasons
This season, Deerfield Academy’s Thirds Volleyball team maintained their undefeated streak of two years to achieve a third undefeated year. Captain Fiona Van Nice ’25, a four-year member of the…

Halloween at LFA: Spooky Traditions and Fall Festivities
As the leaves fall and the weather starts to change, Lake Forest Academy is ready for its annual Halloween festivities. At Lake Forest Academy, Halloween isn’t just about dressing up…

Like Father Like Son: A Deerfield Experience
Deerfield is a school well known for its history and generational familial connections. Although cultural and societal changes are inherently inevitable, there are certain aspects of Deerfield that haven’t changed…

Young Democrats and Young Republicans: The History of Political Clubs at Deerfield Academy
The Young Republicans and Young Democrats clubs existed at Deerfield Academy since before the school was co-ed. Despite their extensive legacy, the clubs are less well known in the Deerfield…