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For the first half of my junior year, I dreaded U.S. history. I thought I had already learned everything, and taking the course seemed more tedious than educational. But, after having Ms. Cornelius as a teacher, it was anything but. There was not a single day that I felt that dread while walking to class. We would start every day with a variation of a one-word check-in (every word was acceptable except for things like fine, good, or tired). Afterward, she’d passionately weave through a different time period, inquiring often to make sure everyone’s voices around the mahogany table, or morning zoom call, were heard.  Every day in our either too-hot or too-cold room in the Main School Building was an adventure as we tackled both well-known and brand new topics from a new perspective. Somehow, Ms. Cornelius managed to bring new light to everything we learned. From watching her try to make us smile every morning, to seeing her familiar face at Sunrise Movement meetings and hearing nothing but sweet things about “Coach Corndog,” I know Ms. Cornelius will be sorely missed by the Deerfield community. One word to describe Ms. Cornelius (without using fine, good, or tired) would be accomplished. She has done so much for me, and for everyone she’s had an impact on; and she is destined to do, to accomplish, even more after she’s left campus.

For the past two years, I have gotten to know Mr. Lawlor, first as a man on duty in my dorm and then as my computer science professor. Mr. Lawlor has been a rock for many at Deerfield. Be it late night conversations on big O efficiencies, or sit-down pleasantries on the television series Breaking Bad , he would always be fully immersed in the conversation and in the vicissitudes of our lives.  In his profession, Mr. Lawlor is second to none. He brings an atmosphere of amusing captivity to every class, making a first-period Computer Science class something to look forward to. His exciting technique of teaching his class is paralleled only by his sublime ability to simplify problems and explain his craft to others. He pushes us to our limits each and every day, expecting from us what we once saw as impossible and spinning the bland AP curriculum into a tale of creativity and accomplishment.  Out of the classroom, Mr. Lawlor brings a youthful energy to the campus that warmed the winter months. His radiant smile would always proliferate across our campus, be it from the lacrosse and soccer fields to the pathways.  His resilience is also an inspiration to all of us. Through pandemics and torn ACLs, Mr. Lawlor would always fight for his students. When one of us seemed perturbed, he made a special point to speak to us. When something was to be done, he was the first to volunteer. And when we needed to be pushed, he did so willingly and joyfully. Mr. Lawlor, your legacy will always live on at Deerfield. Your presence, though maybe not physical, will be felt for years to come. Be proud of the work you have done here; you have touched others’ hearts in a way few men have. We wish you well in your future endeavors and pray that you change others’ lives just as you did ours.

Anna Gonzales is nothing short of extraordinary. In my three years at Deerfield, I had the grave misfortune of not knowing Ms. Gonzales until my junior year.  However, the tides turned in my favor when I got Mac 2 and Gonzo as my hall resident this year. Her kind spirit, warm laughter, open-mindedness, encouraging personality, and most of all, her great sense of humor, instantly made her one of my favorite people at Deerfield. Sunday and Wednesday night feeds in Gonz’s apartment always brightened up my week. There is no one else I would rather sit with and talk to for an hour (even when I should be doing my homework) than Ms. Gonzales. Ms. Gonzales’ impact on the Deerfield community will be felt long after she is gone. Deerfield is a better place because of her. Ms. Gonzales herself was once a Deerfield student, part of the graduating class of 2012. During her time at Deerfield, she was both an academic weapon and a star student-athlete. She balanced her responsibilities on the Scroll and Albany Road with her athletic schedule of field hockey, skiing, and cycling.  She went on to Swarthmore College, where she continued to prove herself as a force to be reckoned with, earning highest honors in English literature and gender studies. After graduating from Swarthmore, she returned to Deerfield in 2016 to teach English as a teaching fellow. In her return to Deerfield, Gonz gained the love and respect of students and faculty alike and earned a master’s in education from the University of Pennsylvania.  Maybe the reason she is treasured so much by our community is that she has a unique perspective as both former student and current teacher, and she is able to connect with students in very meaningful ways. Aneesha Mishra ’21, a student of Gonzales’ American Freedom class, explained that Gonzales remembers what it is like to be a student at Deerfield. “Ms. Gonzales understands how difficult life at Deerfield can be, and she’s always trying to help make it easier for us,” she said. “She’s always willing to give us extensions or advice if we need it.”  At the Girls’ Meeting every year when Gonzo is introduced, the room shakes with the roars of the female-identifying students whom she has inspired. Although I had never had a class, co-curricular, or dorm experience with Gonzo until this year, I always found myself joining in that same cheer for her. Students who don’t know her personally still admire her because of her infectious personality. The crowd chants “Gonzo! Gonzo! Gonzo!,” until we’ve obviously embarrassed her enough, and then the room goes silent to behold the words of wisdom that she is about to speak.  Ms. Gonzales shares a distinct connection with everyone she meets and talks to. Conversations with her are always memorable and somehow turn to deep reflective questions about society. Some of my favorites are “How can we be a more inclusive community as a school?” or “Intersectionality in feminism is key to working to solve many societal problems.”  It is an understatement to say Gonzo makes us all better thinkers, and I am a kinder person because of her.  When she is not making an impact on her students, in meetings, or in the classroom, Gonz can be found coaching girls’ Junior Varsity squash and girls’ Junior Varsity tennis. She is an excellent coach despite the fact that she actually can’t play squash… It is a mystery that has riddled the minds of her historically winning squash teams. She is a leader both in and off the courts. Girls on both her squash and tennis teams describe her as a “super supportive, fun, and uplifting coach”. The best part about her, they say, is that “she’s always there for you, whether it’s sports-related, school-related, or not.” Gonz, you are a true leader and inspiration to countless Deerfield students. You are the champion of women, an activist, the best shoulder to cry on, the advice we seek in uncertain times, and one of the best alumni Deerfield has ever produced. To those of you who have the grave misfortune of not knowing Ms. Gonzales very well, ask any of her former students, the athletes on her teams, and girls on her hall about her. You will be met with an array of different stories that all align to paint a picture of a beautiful soul.  Ms. Gonzales, just because you are leaving does not mean that our many memories of you will leave us. After eight long years at Deerfield, it is time that you move on to inspire and teach the next group of young people who will be fortunate enough to meet you. Big things lie ahead in your future such as but not limited to—a Nobel Peace Prize. But seriously, please remember us in all the great places you’ll go, because I am positive that we will all remember you in all the great places we go: a large part of whatever we achieve will be because we had the honor of knowing you. Ms. Anna Gonzales, are truly nothing short of extraordinary.

Below: The blueprints for the dormitory planned to replace Dewey by June 2021. This year it was announced that Dewey would be torn down – partially because of the age of its building materials – and rebuilt to meet the housing needs of students and faculty. A new dorm will be built in its place, originally planned to be completed in June 2021. It will be connected to Denunzio through a shared common room. Both floors in the new dorm will only house twenty upperclassmen boys.  Workers started preparations for construction in Denunzio during the winter term. Stuart Grow ‘20 commented, “Despite the tight time frame during the school year that the contractors for Deerfield had to work within, the workers were extremely considerate of the students living in the dorms… I would see them working in the ceilings in the hallways and sometimes taking measurements in the bathroom/common rooms. To me, there were no inconveniences of the contractors working in the dorm.” As Dewey is set to be torn down and rebuilt during the following school year, the administrative decision to transform the Mods into dorm rooms has been made, to create more housing space.

With scientists and leaders on the national stage outlining our future as a country, science classes at Deerfield have simultaneously been researching COVID-19 and its lasting effects on our campus. Science Teacher Dr. Jenn Taylor assigned her Molecular Biology class to research the novel coronavirus in its initial stages – “before it was even called COVID-19,” as she remarked. In this advanced research class dedicated to the study of biomolecules such as DNA and proteins, students explored questions including whether the virus mutates from patient to patient, and how it differs from MERS and SARS structurally and mechanistically. The project began as early as February because of the efficiency of a small data set, where the genetic sequence of the virus for each individual patient was transcribed. “Every time a patient was diagnosed, researchers sequenced the virus and made it available to the general public,” Dr. Taylor said. “This is certainly a historical time, especially for molecular biology,” added Dr. Taylor. “Researching the coronavirus was very relevant to the skills Molecular Biology students have learned and want to develop.”  However, the students in Dr. Taylor’s Molecular Biology class took it a step further than just researching the virus. In recent weeks, they have studied how all students and employees returning to campus would be tested if Deerfield opens its campus in the fall. While Dr. Taylor admitted that they “only scratched the surface,” she went on to explain the conclusions they approached: in order to get the concentration of nucleic acid required to identify the genetic code for COVID-19, a mere nasal swab will not be enough. These conclusions were a way for students to apply what they learned in their research as practical tools for the administration. While students in Molecular Biology learned valuable information about how the virus functioned and spread so rapidly, another Deerfield science class was interested in a cure for COVID-19. This spring, students in Dr. Hill’s Organic Chemistry course researched “the mechanism of action of anti-virals.” This concept in virology refers to the route a medication takes to cure a disease such as COVID-19. As grim as the situation is, this evolving research is the practical application for the coursework that his students had only previously learned through simulations and journal articles. The students’ recent research on COVID-19 reflects how the field of viral study is constantly shifting to accommodate new discoveries, and how scientists’ understanding must also change with them. Atang Peloewetse ’20 has been researching reverse-transcriptase inhibitors and their role in anti-viral therapy. “To me, ignorance is not bliss,” he said. The class’ in-depth research has been a means to stay educated about what the scientific community is doing around the clock, and it generated both sympathy and respect as a learner. So, what’s the importance of these classes taking time during this crucial trimester to research this virus? At an administrative level, the more information we understand about the virus and its treatment, the more educated Deerfield’s decision about the fall will be. At the educational level, giving time and resources to study relevant topics such as COVID-19 is exactly the high-level learning educators have been striving for.  Part of this need for relevant research in the classroom comes from a desire to “leverage student agency,” said Dr. Hills. “There’s something beautiful about letting students choose what they want to research.” He affirmed that giving students the agency to choose their topic of research will almost always result in a relevant, current field of interest. With this logic, teaching students about the ever-changing field of virology and therapeutics will cultivate an interest that will hopefully last a lifetime.

Can you believe that school is almost over? We can’t either! It seems just like yesterday that we received our Zoom codes for the first day of virtual classes. With warmer days on the horizon, you know what that means… It’s time to whip out that Sun-In and tanning oil. Now we’re sure, just like us, you wish you could be enjoying the warmer days with friends. Trust us, we’d much rather be by the riv than in our backyards. Alas, this is the reality… so, grab your computer (make sure you bring something to cool it down so you don’t have to call IT or Apple support), some snacks, and a pair of sunglasses.  Barbeque with your besties! Although the typical barbeque does not adhere to social distancing guidelines, it is another summer activity that can go virtual. So throw on your favorite apron, some burgers on the grill, and have some fresh watermelon with your friends on FaceTime. If you feel so inclined to see friends, grab your cutest mask, and stay six feet apart. Seriously… Most of your favorite summertime activities can be enjoyed from across the yard. We recommend some CDC-approved Spikeball or a quarantine photoshoot to show off your newest tie-dyed mask.  Now, if you are like us, you must be yearning to throw on a bathing suit and go to the beach. This is still an option, as long as you do so safely. Put on an underwater phone case and FaceTime under the waves, or if you’re feeling bold, mount your phone to a surfboard for some virtual surf sessions.  We hope you all are safe and well, and that you take advantage of these next three months even if it is different than most years. We still miss you all more than we can explain.  xoxo, Grace and Camille

In this time of uncertainty, the artistic community has been relying on virtual tours to help showcase and preserve their artwork. But there have been both positive and negative responses to this idea.  According to Studio Art Teacher Mercedes Taylor, “Nothing can compare to the experience of going to a museum.” Ms. Taylor added, “I am grateful that museums have been finding different ways of reaching out to audiences.”  Some ways in which museums have approached virtual visitations include the following:  National Geographic: Recently released exhibit “Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall” is the first virtual tour from National Geographic. This tour includes walking videos to show the full exhibit in completion. To supplement the virtual component of the Jane Goodall exhibit, National Geographic is also releasing a documentary about Jane Goodall to help the public stay informed and interested in the museum’s work. The description of this exhibit is on the National Geographic website, and it is clear that National Geographic’s goal is to continue to stay virtually “open.” The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History : The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has put together a virtual museum including current and past exhibits. Some of their tours include a walk around its building and allow you to find different exhibits without ever leaving your couch. Different from National Geographic, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History’s virtual tour is much more self-guided but also provides narrated tours. Some of these self-guided tours include the Smithsonian Castle and Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden. Exploring the website is a lot of fun! The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam : One bonus about virtual tours is that you don’t have to live near the museum to tour it. Deerfield is far away from Amsterdam, but this museum is offering linked sections to each exhibit. From portraying images of Van Gogh’s letters to giving viewers images and descriptions of Van Gogh’s “highlights,” this museum has given viewers a wide array of works from Van Gogh’s collection to explore. It has also enabled fans to search and find any of his works that they wish to see. While still staying at home, you are able to explore some of the world’s most magnificent art. Virtual museums are a new and different way to engage in the arts. You don’t have to wait in lines outside, there aren’t crowds around each exhibit, and as Mrs. Taylor said, “the resources that museum websites offer are amazing and can be valuable when planning a class.”  However, there are some clear downsides to not being able to visit these museums. Being immersed in the culture of not only the museum but also the city around them is an incredible experience in itself. Not being able to plan a trip or visit the sights of each city definitely creates a lost adventure. What the virtual museums can’t do is create a sense of awe in seeing, for example, the Mona Lisa, in person. But, virtual museums provide a way to thoroughly explore artworks that are less known. Rather than needing a plan, the virtual world lets you explore on your own time, maybe take a break, before returning and looking at another exhibit. Although we are not altogether in person to feel the magic of these artistic achievements, virtual museums are very much worth visiting.

The singing of “The Deerfield Evensong” every Sunday after sit-down is a cherished tradition that closes each school week. This song gives the Deerfield community a chance to join together in a meaningful way, swaying and singing in unison—well, sort of. Although we are not altogether to sing it in person, the Evensong remains perhaps one of the most accessible connections to Deerfield.  The Evensong has a history that is nearly a century-long.  On October 31, 1930, a teacher and Leader of the Deerfield Glee Club Ralph Herrick Oatley surprised the school with the announcement of a new song. Oatley composed the music and Richard Warren Hatch, then the Head of the English department, wrote the lyrics. In the 1930s, Deerfield often participated in the New York Sing, a singing competition that held a contest for the best school song. The contest alternated between hymns and rallying songs each year. That year, it required a hymn. In response to this prompt, Mr. Oatley and Mr. Hatch wrote the Evensong A Scroll article published on November 8, 1930, contains a quote from Mr. Oatley and Mr. Hatch, stating, “[We] wish it [is] clearly understood that the new song is in no way to replace the ‘Sons of Deerfield,’ which will remain the school song.” The “Sons of Deerfield” was later retitled and revised to become “The Deerfield Song” after Deerfield became coed.  The original sheet music for the Evensong (pictured below) was arranged for only bass and tenor parts, as the school was all boys when it was written. After the school became co-ed, the song was adapted to include the female soprano and alto parts. Most recently, Director of the Choral Program Thomas Pousont, arranged a unique version of the second verse in order to utilize the distinctive voices in this year’s chorus.  Though the lyrics to the Evensong have not changed throughout its history, its integration into the school has differed over the years. During the time that Frank Boyden was headmaster, all-school meetings would be held on Sunday evenings, where songs from the Deerfield Songbook were sung. Math Teacher Marc Dancer ’79 recalls his own days as a student, when “the Sunday Sing had transformed into an all-school meeting with a guest lecturer, musician, poet, etc.”  Until recently, the singing of the school songs would only occur on special occasions, such as Convocation, Spring Family Weekend, and graduation. Dancer, then a faculty member, said, in order to prepare for Spring Family Weekend,  “[they] had to practice at school meetings during the spring term so [they] had them memorized.” Now, singing the Evensong to close Sunday sit downs is most similar to Mr. Boyden’s Sunday school meeting sing. Because of the weekly recitation of the song, students now are much more familiar with the school songs, and in turn are more connected to Deerfield’s history.   Though Deerfield considers the Evensong, The Deerfield Song, and the Deerfield Cheering Song, all school songs, only the Evensong and the Cheering Song have endured within the Deerfield community to become traditions.  The Evensong remains one of many traditions that root us in our school’s history. The song creates unmistakable memories of Sunday sit-downs that stay with students long after they leave campus.  Dr. Pousont believes that “sharing our voices is very personal.” As he said, “singing together as a group is one of the most powerful ways to bond as a community.”  Bored in quarantine? This is a perfect time to memorize the words to the Evensong. For those of you who are returning to campus in the fall, you’ll finally be able to belt out the lyrics as you’ve always wanted. Just be sure not to sing the senior verse if you’re an underclassman.

“Your mailbox is almost full.” That dreaded subject line is one that I have received from Microsoft every single day for the past two weeks. When clicking into that email, all your eyes can focus on is that bright red bar filling up the box or even exceeding it. 409 MB is simply not enough! I wonder how much of my available storage is taken up by these reminder emails!   Have colleges been sending more emails than usual? Well, I would know because my mom signed me up to be on dozens of colleges’ mailing lists. Thanks, mom. The College Board has been firing off emails left and right about changes due to the virus. Yes, I open them, but do I read them? The answer is usually no. I have this uncontrollable need to make the blue number of my unread emails disappear. Did anyone else sign up for the canvas notifications? My inbox is full of them!  And I could not even begin to count the number of emails that begin with “Hi Mr. Kelly, could you forward this to the whole school?”   Have teachers been emailing me about forgotten assignments? How many times does the College Board need my information? How many times will they email me that AP submission is working for 99% of test-takers, yet somehow not me? Why do I still have a lost and found an email from my ninth grade year?  What am I to do with all of these pent up emails? While some of us are stuck at home, it can be challenging to overcome boredom. Good news! I have a new activity you can add to your list: deleting your emails!  I never thought it would come to this – then again, I guess it gives me something to do while stuck at home!  Reading your past emails can be a fascinating trip down memory lane. As you scroll to the bottom of Outlook and see emails all the way from 2017. “Meeting in the Crowe after study hall.” Remember the Crowe? Remember having a study hall? I recommend starting at the beginning of your emails to start your mass deletions, as most of them are most-likely irrelevant.  Deerfield, if there is one important message that you take away from this article it’s that our mailboxes are too small! We need more room to store the many memories that have accumulated through our time at Deerfield. In thirty years, I will still be excited to read emails from Mr. Barbato with the subject line “Weekend activities”! I will still ignore the weekly email that asks me to evaluate the great members of Deerfield’s faculty. I will look back and laugh at the email exchanges during my ninth and tenth-grade years during study hall with my hallmates, as we counted down the minutes till the silence ceased. So if IT is reading this, please give us more storage! We want to keep some of these timeless and some more unimportant emails as a memory for years to come.

Samar Moushabeck began teaching at Deerfield Academy fifteen years ago, when the Arabic program was virtually nonexistent. Since that first year when she taught only seven students across two levels, she has built the program into the integral part of life at Deerfield it is today. Not only has the program grown to cover five levels, but Moushabeck has enriched the knowledge of Arabic culture at Deerfield. Moushabeck first decided to teach Arabic to share both a culture, and what she refers to as a “treasure in knowing Arabic.” In particular she noticed a “gap in the American culture that exists with regard to everything Arabic” and hoped to fix this. She saw Deerfield as an opportunity to “reach the leaders of tomorrow and help increase their global intelligence and their global awareness about the Arabic culture and the language.” Moushabeck enjoyed looking for new and creative ways to teach Arabic to her students. As Cheri Karbon, a Deerfield Spanish teacher, described, “Ms. Moushabeck has been a pioneer in our department. She has introduced so many new thoughts and ideas about teaching.” In Moushabeck’s first year, she started the yearly event Arabic Night, where members of the Deerfield community gather to enjoy music, food, dancers and henna artists as they learn about Arabic culture. Karbon commended this work and said, “This is a huge feat considering that she is really a one-woman department.” Moushabeck also began the triennial trip to Jordan both to make Arabic more visible to the Deerfield community and to provide further opportunity for those outside the program to learn. Siobhan Kelley ‘22, a two-year student of Moushabeck, explained that “[Moushabeck] always finds new and interesting ways to make Arabic class fun, and always puts a smile on my face.” Christian Odenius ‘22, also a two-year student of Moushabeck, said, “I will miss her teaching. I felt that she appreciated us as students and as people who are trying to get closer to the Arabic culture.” Christian continued by saying, “especially in the US where the Arabic culture is heavily stigmatized, this knowledge is incredibly important.” Moushabeck’s tendency to help the community was ever present in her actions, and a product of her genuine care and respect in sharing and experiencing culture. Language Department colleague Ms. Xiaofeng Kelly appreciated these qualities when they attended the 2015 Faculty China trip, saying“I was amazed by her eagerness to embrace Chinese culture and passion for learning about new perspectives.”  Besides Moushabeck’s impacts as a teacher, her presence on campus was treasured by many. Claudia Lyons, a retired French language teacher said, “Just seeing her walk towards me made me smile! Then, there’s her infectious laugh that sounds like the tinkling of bells. I couldn’t be in a bad mood the moment I’d hear her start laughing.”  Karbon spoke similarly, saying, “She immediately struck me as a beautiful person – inside and out,” while Mr. Taft added, “I am lucky to have worked with her, and more lucky to call her my friend.” After fifteen years of teaching, Moushabeck has decided to explore other interests. “I have given fifteen beautiful years of my life to doing my passion, teaching Arabic, and I have really enjoyed it,” Moushabeck explained, “but after so many years, I decided to venture into Real Estate which will enable me more time to spend with my family, to learn new things, and to pursue more passions.” In the years to come, Moushabeck hopes to spend more time with her family, working at her family bookstore in Northampton called Booklink. She also plans to grow her real estate business and continue to tutor  Arabic. “I will miss watching young boys and girls turn into young, responsible, smart men and women who will lead our future, armed with such knowledge,” Moushabeck explained. “And the salad bar too!” she added. Ms. Kelly echoed the feelings of many when she said, “I will miss seeing Ms. Moushabeck every day and her unwavering kindness, generosity and patience.”

To the seniors, thank you for your immense contributions to our community. Although your time was cut short, your Deerfield spirit is something that I hope will remain with you forever. Here are some of the songs that defined your most memorable moments.  Mr. Brightside — The Killers  Christina Halloran recalls this song because it “plays at every dance and everyone always sings along.” Maniac — Conan Gray Liv Mikesell chooses this song as she remembers “this song echoing through the walls of the rink at the boys’ hockey games this winter.” Sweet Caroline — Neil Diamond Ethan Chen relives “screaming bah bah bah at the top of my lungs in the dorm.” One Kiss — Dua Lipa and Calvin Harris This song reminds Alton Machen of the hockey season. She Used To Be Mine — Sarah Bareilles Izzy Hamlen shared a sweet memory: “The night before graduation, sophomore year, my friend Lara and I pulled an all-nighter, surprised our proctors and everything, and at 5:30 AM, when Mather’s doors unlocked, we went on a walk around campus and played this song at the river while reminiscing and talking about how we wanted to be proctors… Senior year, when we became proctors in Mather, we promised each other that on our night of graduation, we’d pull an all-nighter and go to the same spot at the river and listen to this song again— it was supposed to be our final farewell together like we were coming full circle. I could not have gotten through Deerfield without Lara and wish I could’ve thanked her in person; but I know that once this all blows over, we’ll go back to that spot and do what we planned.” Any song by the band AJR Adam Sussbauer chooses this because “it’s literally the only thing that David Chen would ever play.” Bad and Boujee — Migos ft. Lil Uzi Vert Henry Renelus remembers this song from Risky Business 2017. The Box — Roddy Rich “I heard The Box for the first time in Alex Kirley’s room and I remember thinking it went super hard. It later became the song on the ski team that we’d listen to before races to ski faster.” – Sam Laur  “The swim bus reminds me of ‘The Box’” – Maggie Tydings  Hot Shower — Chance the Rapper ft. MadeinTYO & DaBaby Stuart Grow likes this song because of its contrast to “the cold water-only showers in the dorms.”  Hold My Liquor — Kanye West “During the fall when I was in Barton, this was the song I set for my alarm tone on my phone. So whenever I needed to wake up at 3 AM to finish my homework, this would be the song that woke me up. This past autumn was the most fun I’ve ever had at school, and I will hold on to the memories from those days forever.” – YDD Salmassi  Lover (Remix) — Taylor Swift ft. Shawn Mendes Nikita Pelletier shares, “There’s always one song every once in a while that I listen to and never stop listening to and this past year it was definitely this one. I played it so many times that most of my friends got sick of it, but whenever I hear it, I think of nights walking back from the library with Saads playing it on my speaker, or walking to swim practice with Izzy, or when Mina Liang came to visit and me, Izzy, and Allison Xia just sat in her parked car blasting it. It always made me feel calm when I was stressed. In general, it just makes me think of all of the people I love at Deerfield and all the people that love me and the beautiful moments that made us who we are.”  Build Me Up Buttercup — The Foundations Victoria Patterson chooses this song because “The DAGXC team would play this song every Thursday afternoon while driving back from our river run in Vermont!” I Lived — OneRepublic Looks like David Chen listens to something other than AJR. @Adam Sussbauer Tequila — The Champs “Fireball with the boys,” says Mason Zhao. Say So — Doja Cat Maggie Tydings says a lot of TikTok songs remind her of Deerfield, either watching or making TikToks with her friends. “Music, especially this song, reminds me of my beloved time at Deerfield because so many of the memories that I made were made with music. Whether it was making TikToks or dancing in the squash courts, my best spent time was spent with music!”  Senior year is always the most memorable year of high school. Even though we may not be able to celebrate one last time together this year, hopefully, these songs can remind you of some of the most meaningful times you had at Deerfield.