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
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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
Is Economics Essential
You have probably heard the terms “wholesale” and “retail” thrown around before, but do you know the difference between the two? This question was recently posed in Mr. Lamont’s World and the West class, and only a handful of students … Read More
Stay on the AP Road
May is fast approaching, and this means one thing for over-achieving Grotonians: AP Week. Dread mixed with a sprinkle of anxiety and a dash of nervous anticipation slowly fills our veins until the exams are the only thing we can … Read More
A Greener Groton
Every day students walk by the “Groton Goes Green” board in the Schoolhouse, reinforcing the intended subliminal message each and every time. Most hardly question its content, and with the announcement of an upcoming more “environmentally friendly” STEM building, the … Read More
The Thin Line Between Consent and Rape
The National Center for Victims of Crime estimates that 16% of rapes are reported each year. 44% of rape victims are under the age of 18. 60% of sexual assaults are not reported to the police. 97% of rapists will … Read More
Terrifying Trumors
Rumors spread quickly here, but I didn’t realize exactly how true this was until about a week ago when I met with a classmate to work on an English presentation for an hour. It was nothing spectacular, but when I … Read More
Outlook on Outlook
In the past few weeks, the Groton community made a tough switch from the dependable email provider First Class (after its nineteen years of service) to the newfangled Microsoft system “Outlook.” This change has not been a smooth one, and … Read More