After months of anticipation, the empty space between the music wing and the math wing has finally been closed off with fences. Trucks, trailers and heavy artillery rolled in, occupying the site to begin, at last, the construction of the … Read More
Author Archives: Michael Ma '15 and Becca Kimball '15
Supra Altae Moenia Romae
“How was your break? What’d you do?” Such begins conversations all around the Circle during the first few days of spring term. Popular replies include nice, good, relaxing, sleeping, eating, and/or seeing family and old friends, but for a group … Read More
SAT Changes: Facts at a Glance
In early March of this year, the College Board, which produces and administers several standardized tests, announced changes to their flagship test, the SAT. The changes, which the College Board plans to implement in early 2016, are billed as an … Read More
Breaking Bad 2.0
The wide spectrum of talents in the Groton community encompasses almost anything. From graffiti art to golf and everything in between, the FSA is a golden opportunity for Upper School students to develop and showcase such incredible passions. One of … Read More
Groton Admits 12.4 Percent of Applicants: Ninety-Nine Admits Return For Revisit
On April 4th and April 8th, 99 newly -admitted students flocked to Groton’s Circle. From Nigeria to Albania, they came from all over the world. By spending one day with their assigned tour guides, the prospective students received glimpses of … Read More
St. Petersburg Quartet
On Thursday, April 10th, Groton School’s student body was fortunate to attend a live performance by the group as the all-school lecture. They showcased pieces by prolific composers such as Bach, Tchaikovsky, Mays, Shostakovich, and Borodin. Hailing from Russia, the … Read More
Hairspray: A Success!
Before spring break, the Groton Drama program put on one of the largest ever produced at Groton: Hairspray. This fun-filled musical received many standing ovations and great reviews from the students, and it was an overall success. The whole … Read More
Artist of the Issue: Becca Gracey
If you have gone to any of the recent drama performances, you have undoubtedly seen Becca Gracey ’14 somewhere on the stage. Becca, a drama prefect, has acted in eight plays here at Groton, beginning in her Third Form fall. … Read More
Right Hook, Left Jab: A Boxing FSA
This spring, among the usual faculty sponsored activities of photography, rugby, golf, and cycling, there is a new FSA quite unique to the Circle. While most of us are out on the fields or on the river, Kasumi Quinlan ’15 … Read More
Spring Season Previews
Varsity Baseball The varsity baseball team comes into the season with high expectations after a banner year, finishing 11-5 last season; a recent win against a powerhouse Governor’s Academy squad shows that it has what it takes. Captains Joe Gentile … Read More