The Derryfield School is an independent day, college preparatory

University-preparatory school

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, coeducation

Coeducation

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al high school

High school

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 located in Manchester, New Hampshire

Manchester, New Hampshire

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History

Established in 1964, Derryfield has become well known around New Hampshire for academic and athletic achievements. Derryfield's school colors are maroon and white. The 2010 - 2011 tuition is $25,200.

Community service

Derryfield's commitment to public service is made clear in its mission statement: "Recognizing that academic achievement without compassion and concern for others is meaningless, we are committed to purposeful involvement in the world outside our school in both the local and the global community." Over three-quarters of the student body are involved in volunteer activities. The Middle School's Builders Club and the Upper School's Key Club

Key Club

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, both affiliated with Kiwanis International, provide opportunities for students to become involved in community projects. Since 1991, the school has housed Breakthrough Manchester (formerly Summerbridge), the third oldest Breakthrough Collaborative

Breakthrough Collaborative

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 site in the nation.

Athletics

Students are required to participate in two semesters of athletics each academic year. The school competes in several sports, including cross-country, crew, field hockey, golf, and soccer in the fall; basketball, hockey, skiing (alpine and Nordic) and swimming in the winter; and baseball, crew, lacrosse, sailing, softball, and tennis in the spring. In fact, the school has more athletic offerings and championships than any Class S school in New Hampshire.

Notable alumni

• Gary Hirshberg
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  , president of Stonyfield Farm
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   yogurts
• Sarah Silverman
  Sarah Silverman
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  , comedian and actress
• Forbes Smiley, convicted map thief

External links

• The Derryfield School official school website
• Breakthrough Manchester