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Monthly Archives: January 2014

Swing Dancing: Live Music Needs to Waltz Its Way Back to Formal

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Parker Banks ’16 & Michael You ’16

On a typical Saturday night, dances are characterized by flashing lights and the booming bass lines that are so prevalent in today’s music. The student center is roaring with contemporary dance music that we listen to everyday. So why, when … Read More

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Frozen Fenway – Spirit for Athletics Getting Cold

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Zizi Kendall '17

Frozen Fenway was a mixed bag. Our boys played well, but they lost, and the “rink” was pretty cool, but it was freezing. On top of all this the attendance from Groton students was low, especially when in comparison to … Read More

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A Bus-y Vacation

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Christopher Ye '17

First-hand experiences are always the most valuable, so I took the opportunity of my  one-hour bus ride to write this article while experiencing the Buckingham Buses first-hand. While not the most generous with leg-room, the buses provide quite a comfortable … Read More

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Too Much Fine Whine

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Malik Jabati '15

“Ugh, I have three away games, one of which is at St. George’s; five major commitments, with two tests on Saturday; three club meetings; one quartet rehearsal; two Circle Voice articles; and zero free periods this week. I’m screwed.” “Yeah, … Read More

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Sentiment about Specialization

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Michael Gates '15

Hung on the bulletin board in the boys locker-room is a letter from the University of Virginia lacrosse coach that states that he, as a coach and mentor, would rather have his athletes play football in the fall and be … Read More

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Sexism at Groton

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Kasumi Quinlan '15

What are some of the worst names you can call a girl? Seriously, think about it. Write them down if you want. Now I want you to think about the worst things you can call a guy. I’m not going … Read More

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An Unlikely Friendship

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Michael Ma '15

During the Meetings period on Monday, January 13, students gathered in the CPAC to hear Professor John Stauffer, a leading authority on anti-slavery, social protest movements and interracial friendship, speak about Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two nationally-acclaimed figures during … Read More

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Exchange Students

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Jack McLaughlin '17

Groton School Global Education is in charge of the exchange student program at Groton.  Since the majority of Groton’s exchange students usually come from places that Groton has gone to for global education trips, the two programs work hand in … Read More

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Grade Inflation

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Philippe Heitzman '15

Inflation refers to an increase in the listed value of something while its real value stays the same. In economics, inflation exclusively refers to paper money, yet as today’s currency for the average student to sell his application to colleges … Read More

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Sackett Wins Prize

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Teddy Ogilvie-Thompson '14

On January 3rd Mr. Sackett earned official recognition for a lifetime of achievement and contribution in the field of archaeology. The lifetime achievement award, given to him by the Archaeological Institute of America, signals a monumental achievement in furthering our … Read More

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