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Monthly Archives: September 2013

Harold Francis Takes on the ISL

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Feild Gomila '17 and Tristan Smith '17

Harold M. Francis is the new assistant athletic director, varsity football coach, and varsity basketball coach. Mr. Francis grew up in Queens, New York, and as a young student, became part of a program that gives minority students a chance … Read More

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Groton’s Fantasy Footballers

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Gates McGavick’15

Some people care about fantasy football. Some people love fantasy football. Still others are addicted to the intrigue and statistical analysis that it brings. However, some men — specifically, twelve angry ones — live fantasy football. I am of course … Read More

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Zebras Enter the Fall Season

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Parker Banks '16 and Will Robins '16

Boys Soccer Captains: Chris Higginson ’14 and Charlie Oberrender ‘14 Last season was a remarkable one for the Groton boys’ soccer squad. After beginning the year with a dismal 0-6 record, the team ripped off nine straight wins to finish … Read More

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Athlete of the Issue: Matt Borghi

Posted on September 28, 2013 by George Klein '16

Matt’s teammates have noticed his commitment and dedication to the team and excellence. Max Gomez ’15 said, “He’s a role model every day. He gets the most out of himself on the field, and plays with the most heart and … Read More

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International Impressions: New Views of an Old Campus

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Kristie Chan '16 and Hanna Kim '17

Kristie Chan ’16 I have only been at Groton for a little more than a week, and I already realize how much I’ve grown. When I first moved to Hong Kong from Vancouver, where I was born, I was shocked … Read More

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The Proposal: Brother and Sister Dorms at Groton

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Kasumi Quinlan '15

pose to sisters and vice versa, although the former is more common: welcome to Groton. Nineteen pajama clad girls sit anxiously in their common room at check-in. There is a slight commotion outside, and the click of the door opening … Read More

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Unwanted Opinions

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Sowon Lee '15

A group of students sit at dinner, chatting amiably—they’re talking about the matches they played today, lamenting Latin tests, and laughing at bad jokes. Everyone is having a pleasant evening—until someone mentions how some fashionable gay celebrity adopted a child … Read More

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The Limits

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Hadley Callaway '17

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary gives multiple definitions to the word “awkward,” but my personal favorite is “lacking social grace and assurance.” It is a word that has come to shape our generation in what we think, say, and do. It is … Read More

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Groton-Not-So-Secure: “Lightspeed Internet takes Groton Campus

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Alaric Krapf '15

Last year and for many years previously, Groton’s internet had been provided using iPrism, a service which provided somewhat reliable, if somewhat slow, internet. It’s no surprise, then, that many people have been complaining about the new system, whose web … Read More

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A Whole New World

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Malik Jabati '15

As I arrived on campus, Mr. and Mrs. Maqubela stood in the archway of the Headmaster’s House and waved to my family and me. They approached us and noticed a Tanzanian painting of a zebra, which leaned against the bumper … Read More

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