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
Monthly Archives: June 2014
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
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
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
Trophy Generation
As Prize Day approached, I was obviously thinking about the graduating senior class and the end of the year. But the words “Prize Day” also made me think (even more obviously) about prizes. While it’s true that prizes are not … Read More