Thank you for all your responses to the Groton Census conducted by the CV. We had a remarkable turnout rate of 79%. The questions we sent out were extensive, so the answers are equally so. We felt the online platform … Read More
News & Features
Farewell to Our Faculty
Often at Groton, the countless papers and tests make it easy to forget how lucky we all are to have such wonderful teachers. They are the people who push us to excellence and shape us into who we will be. … Read More
Robotics Club: A Place to Work with the Hands and Tinker with the Mind
The spring term brought many things to the Circle: AP week, The Miracle Worker, rainier weather, and the Robotics Club. Founded by Tess Despres ‘14 and Manjari Ganti ‘14, Robotics Club meets every Sunday and welcomes all. Having always been … Read More
Eleven Students Confirmed
On Friday, May 16th, a number of Groton students were confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pepperell. These students represented every form and a wide span of ages; Cayley Geffen ’14, Daniel Lopez ’15, Jack Fitzpatrick ’16, Melissa Marquez … Read More
Opinions
Demolishing the Demerits
There’s no doubt about it–the demerit system works. Whether you call them class cuts, black marks, or demerits, they keep us in check with our responsibilities. If the system didn’t work, no one would show up to sit-down, chapel, weekend … Read More
A Diverse and Intimate Community
At this point, the Groton Humanism Group (GHG) has existed for over two years. I would know, being a head of the group. Our goal has been, and is, to be accepted as an alternative to Groton’s spiritual requirement. We … Read More
The Quest for Perfection
It’s really hard to be perfect; in fact, it’s just not possible. But even though we always hear that, “Nobody is perfect,” why do we still tell ourselves that we will never be good enough? Why do we still dedicate … Read More
Sports
All Geared Up
For years, schools across the country have been giving out varsity jackets to their athletes. Likewise, here at Groton many varsity athletes receive apparel from their respective teams as well. However, this practice is isolated to the varsity level. Thus, … Read More
Zebra Stampede on St. Marks’ Day
The Varsity Baseball team had a solid season, going 9-6 in league play. The team cemented its reputation as a force to be reckoned with this year by finishing sixth in the ISL, punctuating the season with a 3-0 victory over … Read More
Athlete of the Issue: Tess Despres ’14
Tess Despres ’14 has had an outstanding athletic career at Groton, having been on varsity lacrosse and soccer for three years. She says she “can’t imagine life without her sports,” because it’s a major stress reliever for her. Tess excels … Read More
Art
Soul Sauce in Cuba
What would allow a gangly group of American teenagers access into the secretive, communist country of Cuba? Apparently, jazz music. This summer, nineteen students from Groton, members of the campus jazz band “Soul Sauce”, will have the amazing opportunity to travel … Read More
The Miracle Worker
This Spring, Groton’s theater program presented “The Miracle Worker,” a timeless production which captures Helen Keller (1880-1968) in her youth, and emphasizes a pivotal moment in her life: the introduction of the patient and unyielding Annie Sullivan as her teacher. … Read More
Artist of the Issue: Evan Long ’14
Evan Caldwell Long ’14 has been a prominent figure on the musical stage for much of this year. From the ever-present solo performances with the Jazz Ensemble to Groton’s favorite and only sax quartet, whom you may remember from chapel … Read More
Humor
Least Scary Seniors 2012
Analia Del Bosque ’13 Johnny Bianco ’13 Pranay Sharma ’13 Matt Johnson ’13 Gary Lorden ’13 Danielle Kimball ’13 Maddy Bossi ’13
Scary Seniors 2012
Loulie Bunzel ’13 and Suzanna Hamer ’13 Adam Hardej ’13 Bridget Bousa ’13 Connor Popik Maria jose Herrera ’13 Naomi Wright ’13 Olivia Bono ’13 Mike Somerby ’13, Devan Malholtra ’13, Gus Elefherio Honorable Mention: “Listen, I don’t really care if I’m … Read More