“I’ve heard a lot of poets, and Mr. Hirsch is among the very best. He is an excellent speaker because he is erudite and accessible.”

Ms. Carita Gardiner, dean of the class of 2025 and instructor in English, was awarded the Lufkin Prize on May 12.

Mr. Wallace Reflects on Distinguished Career

Three of the six golfers in the car were sent to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT after reporting minor pain.

“Anji and Jacquo have shown leadership and an ability to create change.” - Chris Mudry ’23

“Our class allowed students to hold an intelligent conversation with a Supreme Court litigator about cases he had worked on.” - Dr. Thomas Fisher

“This conference is a safe space for us to explore different aspects of our Pan Asian identity, learn about our cultural heritage, and feel pride in our background.” - Ella Yu ’24

“It was great to interact with others who are trying to figure out their identity.” - Lily Yawand-Wossen ’24

Deerfield and St. Andrewʼs Changes Examined

The walkout responded to the recent slate of transphobic and anti-queer state legislation.

The three students, Meilan Antonucci ’24, Jason Shan ’23, Ben Who ’24, were part of Team USA.

“We knew we were pioneers; we could push the boundaries.” - Mrs. Kenny-Burchfield

“It was shocking that the U.S. immediately categorized it as a spy balloon. This shows how prejudiced the Western media is against China." - Anonymous Chinese student

Academic Office to Explore Role of A.I. in Learning

The team earned three awards at States, including first and second place alliances and a Motivate Award.

Four Students Win Top Honors In Their Committees

Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, was arrested by Iranian law enforcement on September 13 for wearing an “improper hijab", sparking worldwide controversy. 

Former football walk-on and student at the University of Virginia, Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., allegedly opened fire on a charter bus filled with students on November 13, killing three and wounding two others. Alum Meghana Annamaneni ’21 recounts her experience at the time of the shooting.

The Orion spacecraft launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Houston, Texas on November 16, marking the start of the much-anticipated Artemis 1 mission.