News from the Hill
Learn more about Dexter Southfield through these stories from the top of our beloved Mount Wally.
![The Middle School Theatre Department presents Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749149646/dextersouthfieldorg/kmtidsqjjuj6lwqmqkfn/DiaryofaWimpyKid.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749149646/dextersouthfieldorg/kmtidsqjjuj6lwqmqkfn/DiaryofaWimpyKid.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749149646/dextersouthfieldorg/kmtidsqjjuj6lwqmqkfn/DiaryofaWimpyKid.jpg","width":800}])
The Middle School Theatre Department performed a hilarious and heartfelt production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical this spring.
![Coach Tammy Millsaps is named Girls' Varsity Basketball Head Coach]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746715018/dextersouthfieldorg/uprvd7gpyjkbpmum5mzq/Millsaps1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746715018/dextersouthfieldorg/uprvd7gpyjkbpmum5mzq/Millsaps1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746715018/dextersouthfieldorg/uprvd7gpyjkbpmum5mzq/Millsaps1.jpg","width":800}])
Dexter Southfield is proud to welcome Tammy Millsaps as the new Head Coach of the Girls’ Varsity Basketball program
![Veterans Ballpark Dedication Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749056688/dextersouthfieldorg/astrbt75bytz4uqgbpsa/Ballpark.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749056688/dextersouthfieldorg/astrbt75bytz4uqgbpsa/Ballpark.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749056688/dextersouthfieldorg/astrbt75bytz4uqgbpsa/Ballpark.jpg","width":800}])
The Dexter Southfield community honors military veterans at the Veterans Ballpark dedication.
![Speaker and Award-Winning Activist Ashley Bendiksen visits the Upper School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745424174/dextersouthfieldorg/kectrl6n6ow8rh0zi8vp/Bendiksen.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745424174/dextersouthfieldorg/kectrl6n6ow8rh0zi8vp/Bendiksen.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745424174/dextersouthfieldorg/kectrl6n6ow8rh0zi8vp/Bendiksen.png","width":800}])
The School Counseling Office and the Upper School welcomed Ashley Bendiksen to discuss healthy relationships and share her experiences.
![Upper School SISAL Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746819432/dextersouthfieldorg/ceebizotj4kw5mes7nky/SISALAwards.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746819432/dextersouthfieldorg/ceebizotj4kw5mes7nky/SISALAwards.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746819432/dextersouthfieldorg/ceebizotj4kw5mes7nky/SISALAwards.jpg","width":800}])
Congratulations to Upper School students who received recognition from the 2025 Small Independent School Arts League.
![Will Vincent ’20]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745421045/dextersouthfieldorg/cca5qe5bt13ye37u1mg3/Vincent.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745421045/dextersouthfieldorg/cca5qe5bt13ye37u1mg3/Vincent.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745421045/dextersouthfieldorg/cca5qe5bt13ye37u1mg3/Vincent.png","width":800}])
Will Vincent ’20 shared his passion for building electric guitars with Middle School students.
![Diksha Thach ’17]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745420842/dextersouthfieldorg/nyjl6wgjfxz0tt7bav7k/Thach.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745420842/dextersouthfieldorg/nyjl6wgjfxz0tt7bav7k/Thach.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745420842/dextersouthfieldorg/nyjl6wgjfxz0tt7bav7k/Thach.png","width":800}])
Diksha Thach ’17, co-founder of GiveCard, credits Dexter Southfield for instilling strong values that have supported her entrepreneurial journey.
![Winter All-NEPSAC Recognitions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746718150/dextersouthfieldorg/yrrbkf1kogsmg1qi3afp/WinterNESPAC1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746718150/dextersouthfieldorg/yrrbkf1kogsmg1qi3afp/WinterNESPAC1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746718150/dextersouthfieldorg/yrrbkf1kogsmg1qi3afp/WinterNESPAC1.jpg","width":800}])
Congratulations to our winter athletes who earned All-NEPSAC recognitions!
![Matt Brown ’85]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745420715/dextersouthfieldorg/k9llvkxdrpd1dxabhs24/Brown.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745420715/dextersouthfieldorg/k9llvkxdrpd1dxabhs24/Brown.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745420715/dextersouthfieldorg/k9llvkxdrpd1dxabhs24/Brown.png","width":800}])
Filmmaker and screenwriter Matt Brown ’85 spoke with Ms. Martin’s Upper School British Imperialism class about his movie, The Man Who Knew Infinity.