Greetings, Friends—
Here we are in November! As most of you know, in the United States, this month is marked by thankfulness, gratitude, and appreciation.
At Deerfield, there is much to be thankful for; Thanksgiving Break began today at noon after a hugely successful Fall Term. Our campus community proudly touts a 97% full vaccination rate among students and employees, which helped us to navigate classes unmasked and stay healthy throughout our first term of the year.
This issue of From Albany Road showcases student life and accomplishments since September: from DA Radio to the Fall theater production. And last but certainly not least, we enjoyed a spectacular Choate Day on Saturday, November 13! Along with wins from multiple teams and many alumni visiting—including the Class of 1970 for their long-awaited 50th Reunion—it was a day to remember. Tomorrow, two varsity teams—volleyball and football—will participate in post-season play, and you are cordially invited to attend those games in person or via livestream (please see below for more information).
Speaking of invitations, please be sure to mark your calendars for our upcoming events: the Deerfield Academy Chamber Music Recital at Carnegie Hall and, of course, Reunions 2022. We hope to see you soon!
With gratitude and thanks,
Jenny B. Hammond P’15, Director of Alumni Relations
Choate Day: Final Scores & Photos
With the support from family, friends, alumni/ae and classmates, the "Doors" defeated the "Boars" with an overall record of 10-2-1 on Saturday, November 13!
- Varsity Field Hockey: Win 7-0
- Varsity Football: Win 50-26
- Varsity Soccer (Boys): Win 3-0
- Varsity Soccer (Girls): Loss 1-2
- Varsity Volleyball: Win 3-0
- JV Field Hockey: Tie 1-1
- JV Soccer (Boys): Win 5-1
- JV Soccer (Girls): Loss 0-2
- JV Volleyball Win 3-0
- Thirds Soccer (Girls): Win 6-0
- Jr. A Soccer (Boys): Win 10-1
Choate Day Challenge Results
Thanks for Your Support!
The Choate Day Challenge exceeded its donor goal (finished at 116%), and raised nearly $18,000 for Deerfield students and faculty.
Top classes participating: 1988, 2010, 2021 & 2006 (they were tied)
Top designations (by donor count): Where Needed Most, Athletics, Financial Aid, and Academics
Alumni tuned in to the livestreams from all over the U.S. and the globe, which we know from fun responses via emails and text messages!
Volleyball Heads to the Semi-Finals!
Varsity Volleyball is in the playoffs! On Thursday, they won the quarterfinals in three straight sets and will compete in the semi-finals at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, November 20, at Hopkins School in New Haven, CT.
Come support the Big Green! And if you can't make it to New Haven, watch the game live:
Bowl Bound!
This Saturday, November 20, in Greenwich
Come cheer for the Big Green at the NEPSAC Mike Silipo Bowl! Deerfield Varsity Football (8-1) defeated arch-rival Choate this past weekend to secure their spot in the NEPSAC Class A Mike Silipo Bowl for the second consecutive year.
Deerfield enters Saturday's championship contest with a four-game winning streak, and will face Brunswick (7-2). The Bruins will host the Big Green on Saturday, November 20, with a kick-off set for 1:00 pm on Robert L. Cosby Field at Edwards Campus, 1252 King Street, Greenwich, CT.
Let's rally at Cosby Field to cheer Deerfield on, as the Bruins have home field advantage. Put on your Big Green gear and join us in the Deerfield Battle Cry:
V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!"
If you are unable to make it in person, watch the game on LocalLive.
Reunions 2022
Mark Your Calendars!
Reunion Weekend in June is always a happy occasion, and this year will be especially festive, as Deerfield will be hosting three sets of Reunions over two weekends: June 10-12 and June 17-19, 2022. It’s a triple double! More information is available via the button below, and for those who have a Reunion coming up, keep an eye on your email inbox and snail mailbox, too!
Deerfield Students at Carnegie Hall
February 3, 2022
On February 3, 2022, at 8:00 pm the Deerfield Academy Music Program will present a concert of instrumental and vocal chamber music featuring members of the Advanced Chamber Music class and the Advanced Vocal Ensemble alongside alumni performers and composers.
The program will include compositions by Helen Feng '20, Akshaya Tucker '13, Reena Esmail, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, and Saint-Saëns, and performances by Helen Feng '20, Christina Li '20, Sean Yu '18, Amy Kwon Kang '05, and current students. If you would like to purchase tickets for this event, please use the button above, and please know that we expect this event to sell out quickly.
Visit Our New Gift Planning Website
Our new Gift Planning Website has officially launched—we invite you to check it out! Gifts from alumni, parents, and friends support the Deerfield of today while ensuring the school’s place in the world and leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.
Show your spirit and make an immediate impact with an Annual Fund gift—or fund the future with a life-income gift or planned bequest. No matter what method you choose, it’s your participation that keeps Deerfield strong. Thank you!
Student Highlight: Ana Vizitiv '23
By Neha Jampala '23
for
The Greenfield Recorder
Follow the link below to read Neha Jampala '23's article about Ana Vizitiv '23's journey in STEM, her work in education reform in her home country of Moldova, and her time as an official United Nations Representative and speaker at the Paris Generation Equality Forum.
A Cappella at School Meeting
Meet the Reme-D's: Deerfield's newest a cappella group! In contrast to the boys' Mellow-Ds and girls' Rhapso-Ds, the Reme-D's are an all-gender group that was formed a few years ago by Christina Li '20. Currently, the group is led by Hannah McKie '22 (featured below) and Christopher Gergis '22.
Enjoy!
Door to Door Radio
A Lesson in History
On Thursday, December 9, seniors Billy Kitchel '22 and Sara Robert '22 will interview Bob Dutton '70 and Charlie Trautmann '70 on the Door to Door podcast.
The show will run from 7:00 to 7:45 pm, and rumor has it that they will spend a good bit of time talking about the history of the radio station at Deerfield Academy.
Door to Door Radio with:
Emma Reavis ’19
Emma Revis is a Deerfield Academy alumna from the Class of 2019. She currently attends Brandeis University where she serves as junior captain of the Brandeis women’s basketball program. Academically, Emma is pursuing a double major in Business and Economics, and this summer she will be participating in the 2022 Citigroup Sales and Trading Rotational Summer Analyst Program in New York City.
This interviewed was hosted by Avery Izzo '24 and Bailey Miller '24 and was featured on this month's Door to Door podcast.
Fall Theater Production
"Back Stage Pass"
This month, Deerfield students presented Rumors, one of Neil Simon's most celebrated comedies. This play focuses on four couples who gather to celebrate an anniversary. Chaos, and much hilarity, ensue as the evening disintegrates into an outrageous and topsy-turvy romp.
Enjoy these photos from behind the scenes!
