DHSOralHistory's Podcast

Barbara and Fred Harris moved to Deerfield in 1958. For Fred it was a homecoming; for Barbara, it was the start of a rich life of involvement in the town and the high school. From football to their three children (all DHS alumni) to the 50th anniversary, Mrs. Harris recalls a 50 year relationship with DHS.

David Marks worked for the architecture firm Loebl, Schlossman and Bennett, which designed the high school. David and Lois were dating at the time of the school's dedication. Listen to the story of their date to that event. It's been 50 years, and the Marks' not only moved to Deerfield, but their three daughters and now one grandchild have gone to DHS--and there are two more on the way! Their lives have paralleled the life of DHS. Additional podcasts will feature other parts of Lois and David's story.

Motzko was a student at DHS before working here as a science teacher. His interviewers met him with photocopies from OYAD and Deerprints and asked him about his involvement in school clubs and sports.

Science teacher and alumn John Motzko remembers the first Mac arriving at DHS and computers finally becoming more a part of life at DHS in the mid- 1990s.

Science teacher and DHS alumn John Motzko recalls significant moments in the 1980s. He was in English class watching the shuttle launch, and saw it blow up live. He remembers Reagan's landing.

Tech Director Michael Clack offers his appreciation of the DHS students who are part of the theater program.

Tech Director Michael Clack discusses his sense of Technical Theater as an art form and his appreciation for the DHS Tech students.

Alumnus and Science teacher John Motzko compares drug use/abuse of today with his high school years. He recalls the First Lady's "Say No To Drugs" campaign and its relationship with her visit to DHS.

Mrs. Didier serves as secretary to the English and Social Studies Departments as well as to Student Council. As a recipient of some of the proceeds of one School Chest, she feels especially blessed to be part of the DHS community.

Weisman was one of the founders of the program, which pairs students from DHS with kids at Oak Terrace school.

Recent grad Evan Oravec recalls some of his favorite moments at DHS, featuring a story about Coach McKendrick.

Lori James reminisces about what Deerfield was like: hang outs, kids working, riding bicycles, DHS fun, working at Deerspring and Mitchell pool. She contrasts her teen years with teens' lives today.

Brian Cole remembers the different cliques at DHS. He also recalls joining theater in the production of West Side Story--and how surprised he was at the challenge, coming from a football background.

Hear David Hirsch describe the beginnings of this beloved celebration of student writing.

From powerder puff to float making, this account by Lori James will bring you back to the days when Homecoming gathered the whole town in celebration--and there were no class colors!

Brian Cole remembers the culture of the vast football program at DHS in the 1970s.