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Consider the advantages of a small school with enormous opportunities. On
Groton’s
tight-knit campus,
the Circle
, you will know everyone and you will be known. You will shape this community of peers and mentors, and you will be shaped by it. You will be inspired by
lifelong friends
who are just as curious and
motivated
as you are.
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Groton School is the leader in tuition cost containment among American boarding schools, and inclusion and belonging are at the center of life on the Circle. The school is committed to embracing a diverse student body, and all applicants are considered without regard for their ability to pay. With the lowest tuition among peer schools and generous financial aid, affording Groton is within the reach of every applicant.
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Groton was built on the model of a family, and, like family, the community is united by a deep commitment to each individual—on the Circle, we take care of each other.
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Small classes and brilliant teachers will nurture your intellect and spark your imagination. You will be inspired by your bright and curious classmates, and you will learn to love learning.
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Groton School is committed to inclusion and belonging—to embracing a diverse student body and to providing the support needed so that all have equal access to success at Groton.
Temba Maqubela, Headmaster
Inclusion
in all respects, including socioeconomic inclusion, is an important ingredient of an
outstanding
education. Middle-income families need to understand that we will help put a
Groton education
within their reach.
Arjun Ray '24
Whether during formal
academic discussions
or the
boisterous conversations
at check-ins, almost every interaction I’ve had at Groton has
challenged
me to grow
on various levels.
Gabriela Gil '25
I’ve found
magic at Groton
—in Fifth Form English class discussions and in the steady
rhythm of oarlocks
clicking together in unison. My time on the Circle has changed me in
wonderful ways
and I am grateful.
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Students engage in ‘acts of kindness, curiosity, and authenticity’ during Community Day
Apr
23
2026
On April 22 students got a day off from classes to participate in a variety of on- and off-campus service and inclusion activities.
On April 22 students got a day off from classes to participate in a variety of on- and off-campus service and inclusion activities.
Students chose from a variety of volunteer opportunities for one session, and a selection of Diversity and Inclusion workshops for the other.
Seventeen separate off-campus community engagement activities spread from Nashua, NH, to Acton, and from Fitchburg to Lowell, collaborating with programs that engaged students with community members of all ages.
A cool but sunny day allowed for lots of outdoor spring clean-up such as raking leaves and tidying green spaces, including Endicott and Fannie Peabody’s gravesite at the local cemetery. Just up the street, students worked with a conservation team to learn how to identify and remove invasive plants. Two groups of students traveled to a local farm to help transplant seedings for a vegetable farm that donates produce to the local food pantry.
While music students traveled to assisted living facilities to perform orchestral and choir pieces for senior citizens, others engaged with children at youth and education centers.
On-campus volunteering included crafting wash cloths and blankets for local shelters, creating educational posters for underprivileged youth, and making thank-you cards and mugs for the school’s hard-working cleaning crew.
Diversity and Inclusion workshops were facilitated by students on campus throughout the day focusing on a wide variety of topics. A total of thirty-four different workshops were offered, diving into everything from prison reform and repatriation to cultural expression and gender norms.
Some session also included guest speakers: Nick Funnell ’13, a marine science researcher, spoke about “Collaborative Coastal Restoration,” Mindfulness Instructor Sarah Eaton Stuart ’81 discussed “Mind Over Matter: Mindful Strategies for Stress Resilience, Improved Attention and Peak Performance,” and Alek Skulte ’26 co-hosted a workshop on “Framing Disability: How Entertainment and Sports Shape Perception” with Broadway actress Ali Stroker, who spoke at a Circle Talk later that night.
“Students gained real-world experience to understand how society and communities can depend on one another in times of need and transition—that we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves, and how those relationships are vital towards the greater good,” Director of Community Engagement Lizzie Phan said. “No matter how big or small the action may seem, the main emphasis of Spring Community Day is taking what we learn in our classrooms and in D&I discussions to embody acts of kindness, curiosity, and authenticity.”
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Olivia Engström ’26 wins eighth annual McCormick Library Bookplate Contest
Apr
16
2026
Congratulations to Olivia Engström ’26, the winner of this year’s Groton School Library Bookplate Contest.
Congratulations to Olivia Engström ’26, the winner of this year’s Groton School Library Bookplate Contest.
Olivia’s linotype print is the first in the contest’s history to feature an image drawn from the interior of the library itself. Previous designs have incorporated scenes from other parts of the campus—the front of the Schoolhouse, the chapel—or more creative, fantastical scenes. Olivia’s print takes us to the heart of the Reading Room—the hearth—over which a portrait of Endicott Peabody, Groton’s founder, presides. Olivia chose to incorporate the school’s mascot into the design in place of Mr. Peabody.
“Every day, students gather by the fireplace to study, read, and converse about all manner of subjects while surrounded by the decades-old paintings and architecture that generations of students before us also admired,” Olivia said of the thoughts behind her design. “This reminder of Groton’s history is what inspired me to choose this area for the bookplate, as students years from now will hopefully be able to recognize the fireplace and the warm sense of community it evokes.”
The contest rules ask the selected Sixth Form artists to incorporate “Groton School Library,” their graduation year, and their personal initials into their designs. Beginning with the first year’s winning design, students have found clever ways to present their initials in the design. Can you find Olivia’s initials?
Visual Arts Department Head Jennifer Ho and Library Director Mark Melchior were impressed with the creativity behind this year’s entries. Olivia’s stood out for its fully developed idea showcasing the library itself and for the enthusiasm she showed throughout the process.
This is the eighth year of the contest, and a copy of Olivia’s print will appear alongside those of previous contest winners, including Sophie Park ’19, John Donovan ’20, Zoe Park ’21, Wren Fortunoff ’22, Mei Matsui ’23, co-winners Zimo Liu ’24 and Marlene Ma ’24, and Margaret Kaneb ’25. These images are framed and installed in the Schoolhouse hallway near the school store.
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Girls varsity hockey defeats three-time reigning champion to win NEPSAC championship for first time in school’s history
Apr
2
2026
After a total shut out in the first two periods of the game, it came down to one single goal in the game’s final minutes, and Groton School girls varsity hockey team became NEPSAC champions for the first time in the school’s history on March 8.
After a total shut out in the first two periods of the game, it came down to one single goal in the game’s final minutes, and Groton School's girls varsity hockey team became NEPSAC champions for the first time in the school’s history on March 8.
The team has qualified for NEPSAC tournament play for the last four seasons, but has come up short each previous year. This year, the team entered the Dorothy Howard Tournament (small school bracket) as the top seed, and took down Frederick Gunn on March 4 with an overtime goal at home during the quarterfinals. Victorious, Groton hosted the semi-finals at home against St. Mark’s three days later, pulling a 2–0 victory over their historic rivals.
The girls headed to Dexter Southfield in Brookline, MA, on Sunday to face New Hampton, a team looking to secure their fourth tournament victory in a row, having defeated Groton in the finals of the 2023 and 2024 championship. (In 2025, Groton fell to Williston Northampton
School in the quarterfinals while playing in the Chuck Vernon “Elite” bracket.)
“It was very fitting that Groton would face off against No. 7 seed New Hampton in the NEPSAC Small School championship,” Coach Jaqueline Diffley said. “Our Sixth Formers and captains were determined to defeat the team that had stood in their way two times before.”
After both goalies kept any scores from going up on the board in the first two periods, Groton scored a goal on New Hampton with six minutes remaining on the clock. The announcer-pronounced “controversial” goal, scored by Caroline Matusovich ’28, occurred after a member of the New Hampton team fell into their own goalie, and the referees did not blow the whistle to call the play. After some deliberation, the goal was validated, and ended up being the only, and thereby decisive, goal of the game. As the buzzer rang, the team stormed the ice, gunning for a group hug that ended in a pig pile around the goalie.
“It was almost like a story book ending,” Head Coach Tim LeRoy said of the historic win over the rivals who had defeated the team twice before. “It made the win so much more enjoyable and memorable.”
Nora Wilson ’27 was named MVP of the game for her skills as goalkeeper, keeping out twenty goal attempts from New Hampton. The championship trophy was presented to Sixth Form Captains Tina Scalese ’26, Sydney Nelson ’26, Jamie Noonan ’26, and Ella Nannene ’26.
After students returned from spring break, the trophy was presented to Headmaster Temba Maqubela during Roll Call on April 1.
This victory capped off the girls’ winningest season in the school’s history with nineteen victories. The team also won the Watkins Tournament, an annual holiday invitational, this year for the first time in program history.
The following players received additional exceptional recognitions:
Tina Scalese ’26: Co-MVP All-ISL, All-NEPSAC,
John Carlton Memorial Trophy
Jamie Noonan ’26 and Ava Barbour ’29: All-ISL
Nora Wilson ’27 and Oona Kathan ’26: All-NEPSAC
Rewatch the game:
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See the full gallery of photos:
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Groton student musicians enjoy coaching from world-famous violinist Midori
Mar
18
2026
Members of Groton School’s Chamber Orchestra and Select Chamber Music arrived early to their March 4 rehearsal to tune and warm up for an intimate masterclass with one of the great violinists of our time, Midori.
Members of Groton School’s Chamber Orchestra and Select Chamber Music arrived early to their March 4 rehearsal to tune and warm up for an intimate masterclass with one of the great violinists of our time, Midori.
In the four decades since her debut with the New York Philharmonic at age 11, Midori has performed with many of the world’s most prestigious orchestras and has collaborated with world-renowned musicians including Leonard Bernstein, Yo-Yo Ma, and many others.
Groton was invited to host the artist and Clara Kim, director of Midori’s
Orchestra Residencies Program
, as part of the Worcester Joy of Music Program’s youth orchestra residency, March 3–7. Timothy Terranella, Groton School’s orchestra conductor, also conducts the Joy of Music Program’s Youth Orchestra and helped organize the Circle’s stop on the residency.
Midori and Ms. Kim noted that Groton musicians were doing a great job of watching their conductor as they played the first movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, but urged students to be more aware of communicating visually and listening more intently within and across sections of the orchestra. In addition, players were urged to consider that dynamic markings such as f mean more than their surface definitions. For example, f means loud but also strong. As Groton musicians applied these and other suggestions, they began to play with more life and became a more cohesive ensemble.
After the orchestra played, a chamber quintet played Mozart’s String Quintet in G minor. Again their performance improved as they thought more deeply about the character of the music and listened to each other more carefully. One chamber musician, Mia Li ’28, commented that she had never considered a musical tempo marking so carefully.
Both the orchestra and the chamber group showed marked improvement by the end of the session. Everyone learned from Midori to be hyper aware of other players, the score, and what they are aiming for with each musical gesture. They also considered the mystery and power of music. When violist Liv Ding ’26 asked Midori what she thinks about when she plays, Midori shared that she thinks about many things when she is playing, but much of it cannot be expressed in words.
—Mary Ann Lanier, PhD
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"Decaying into Bloom" by Yuko Oda
Mar
14
2026
Yuko Oda’s gallery exhibition at the Christopher C. Brodigan Gallery was a project two years in the making.
Brodigan Gallery Director Jennifer Ho originally reached out to Ms. Oda in 2024 for a spring exhibition after an artist had canceled, but after some discussion, Ms. Ho decided she wanted to give Ms. Oda more time to create a more extensive body of work.
The result is
Decaying into Bloom
, a mixed-media exhibition which combines the use of everything from natural, imported, Japanese dyes to synthetic iridescent plastics and even a 3D-printed ladybug.
Spring Brodigan exhibit invites visitors to imagine a future of interspecies symbiosis
Yuko Oda’s gallery exhibition at the Christopher C. Brodigan Gallery was a project two years in the making.
Brodigan Gallery Director Jennifer Ho originally reached out to Ms. Oda in 2024 for a spring exhibition after an artist had canceled, but after some discussion, Ms. Ho decided she wanted to give Ms. Oda more time to create a more extensive body of work.
The result is
Decaying into Bloom
, a mixed-media exhibition which combines the use of everything from natural, imported, Japanese dyes to synthetic iridescent plastics and even a 3D-printed ladybug.
Ms. Oda’s art centers primarily around insects, such as ladybugs and butterflies. “As an immigrant oscillating between cultures, I empathize with living beings that migrate and adapt to survive,” she wrote in her artist’s statement, elaborating that she moved from Japan to the Philippines and back as a young child, and has struggled to find belonging.
The project itself came about during the pandemic when Ms. Oda was feeling isolated and worried by the state of the world and the decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Accords. Ms. Oda’s art turned explosive, and afterwards she began to imagine what the world might look like in a post-apocalyptic future: where in Nature 2.0 plants and animals have merged and hybridized through symbiosis.
“I started creating imagery and thinking of ideas of how species as we know them might look differently after the apocalypse,” Ms. Oda explained. “So the work really, I think, has hope in it and has a beauty of nature, resilience, and potential for healing and surviving.”
One of her many large, colorful works that hang in the gallery features a Japanese spiny lobster, which is a symbol of celebration in Japanese culture. In her painting lilies bloom from the crustacean’s carapace.
“Here it is called ‘Celebration’ and there is a whole ecosystem of plants growing out of the antennas and tiger lilies blooming, sea algae coming out of their bodies, and of course there’s also mushrooms and fungi as well to signify the decomposing and death part of the ecosystem,” she said of the work.
The exhibition also features a collaborative interactive workshop, where viewers can create their own symbiotic relationship with a sumi-e ink drawing and various art materials that are provided on tables outside of the gallery.
Decaying into Bloom is on view March 31–May 10.
Brodigan Gallery
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catch a glimpse of day-to-day life on the Groton Circle
Ava '26
Sep
6
2025
1
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22
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Hometown:
Medford, MA
Groton Activities:
varsity basketball, Conservation Corps, Groton Community Engagement, Student Activities Committee, Diversity & Inclusion, Communications prefect, Dining Hall prefect, peer counselor
Favorite class:
Fifth Form English with Mrs. Gracey
Hometown:
Medford, MA
Groton activities:
varsity basketball, Conservation Corps, Groton Community Engagement, Student Activities Committee, Diversity & Inclusion, Communications prefect, Dining Hall prefect, peer counselor
Most surprising when you first arrived at Groton:
In my first few months as a Third Former (freshman) on the Circle, I found how quickly my form bonded in the dorm's outer common rooms most surprising. Our preferred common room, decorated with a TV and a ping-pong table, helped foster a community.
Favorite class:
My Fifth Form English class with Mrs. Gracey. She is a wonderful teacher who created a comfortable learning environment rich with class discussion. Reading Toni Morrison, Shakespeare, Margaret Atwood, and Nathaniel Hawthorne only made me love the class more.
Most memorable Groton moment:
The Prize Day of my Third Form year earns that title. Saying goodbye to seniors for the first time is not something one can prepare for.
Favorite Dining Hall food:
Tomato soup
Favorite place to study:
The student center during off-hours
Read my blog
My Blog
about Ava '26
Charlie '26
Sep
6
2025
1
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25
PM
Hometown:
Charlotte, NC
Groton activities:
football captain, tennis captain, basketball, music prefect, Chapel prefect, peer counselor, Young Republicans, Color Guard, Second Form prefect
Favorite class:
AP Chemistry
Hometown:
Charlotte, NC
Groton activities:
football captain, tennis captain, basketball, music prefect, Chapel prefect, peer counselor, Young Republicans, Color Guard, Second Form prefect
Most surprising when you first arrived at Groton:
The most surprising thing was how welcoming and accepting the students were. I first arrived at school on a rainy day for football preseason. I was immediately taken to my dorm room and then led down to the locker room. Older boys guided me through every step of the first week. I had expected to fend for myself, but the countless questions I had were all answered.
Favorite class:
My favorite class at Groton has been AP Chemistry. The class is the perfect mix of lecture and lab time. I was thoroughly engaged and challenged over the course of the year. Each day, we learned, laughed, and collaborated with our peers.
Most memorable Groton moment:
My most memorable moment at Groton came during the first game of my Fourth Form football season. The previous season, I watched from the sideline as we were crushed on the road to open the season. However, I was out on the field this rainy afternoon. After a 14-13 lead at halftime, the second half was purely defensive. This 14-13 win was truly special for the program and the team culture
Favorite Dining Hall food:
burgers
Favorite place to study:
library stacks
Read my blog
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about Charlie '26
Mia '28
Sep
6
2025
1
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26
PM
Hometown:
Westford, MA
Groton activities:
chamber music, orchestra, robotics, varsity crew, visual arts
Favorite class:
Latin 1
Hometown:
Westford, MA
Groton activities:
chamber music, orchestra, robotics, varsity crew, visual arts
Most surprising when you first arrived at Groton:
The perfect balance between academics and social life. Coming into Groton, I expected a school heavily centered on academics. It turned out that it also highly valued community and having fun. Dances with various themes take place every two weeks, along with other events like casino night and trivia night. I also enjoyed dressing up in wild outfits with my dorm each term for Spirit Week and participating in a goofy, brat-themed dance for the Lip-Sync competition. My favorite school-wide activity of all time was a game called Assassin, where we tried to put stickers on other people without them noticing. These experiences have built so many fun memories, and I cannot wait to have more next year!
Favorite class:
Latin 1 from Third Form was my favorite class. The class was made up of the best and most chaotic group of people ever. A class never went by without laughter, often sparked by the witty jokes of our teacher, Ms. Martin-Nelson. She taught us important study skills through frequent vocabulary and grammar quizzes, and provided endless review material to ensure we always understood the concepts. Although she jokes that we "never have fun in Latin," I had the most fun in that class.
Most memorable Groton moment:
When conflict arises, my friends and I often have deep discussions about human nature and psychology. We also share our doubts and troubles, helping one another navigate through them. Through these valuable talks, I have learned to understand others on a deeper level. The vulnerability we show each other allows us to form a strong bond.
Favorite Dining Hall food:
Winter bread! It is always a treat to look forward to during the cold months of the Winter term.
Favorite place to study:
The whiteboard rooms! The thick walls block out outside chatter, making the room the perfect place for locking in. I love coming here to study independently or work with my friends. Best of all, all the walls are whiteboards, which are great for drawing diagrams and writing out vocab!
Read my blog
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about Mia '28
William '27
Sep
6
2025
1
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29
PM
Hometown:
New York City
Groton activities:
varsity soccer, JV tennis, Acolytes, Admissions tour guide, Speakers Committee, French Club, Groton Community Engagement
Favorite class:
Fourth Form Modern Global History with Mr. Spierer
Hometown:
New York City
Groton activities:
varsity soccer, JV tennis, Acolytes, Admissions tour guide, Speakers Committee, French Club, Groton Community Engagement
Most surprising when you first arrived at Groton:
The most surprising thing to me when I first arrived at Groton was how friendly and willing all the Sixth Formers (seniors), especially my Third Form dorm prefects, were in trying to make me feel at home.
I arrived early for soccer preseason and the Sixth Form athletes were, admittedly, a tad imposing and intimidating, but I quickly realized that they were welcoming, approachable, and encouraging. However, it was my Riley's dorm prefects who really impressed me with their kindness, support, and upbeat energy that never faltered throughout the year. Yes, as I expected, they made sure we followed the rules, and yes, I had my phone taken away more than once when I was on it post lights-out, but what I didn’t expect was how much fun I would have with them and how generous they would be with their time and advice. Their infectious energy and enthusiasm created a great dorm camaraderie and made for fun spirit weeks
Favorite class:
My favorite class was my Fourth Form Modern Global History class with Mr. Spierer. Mr. Spierer's pop culture references, love for everything political, and his engaging and dedicated teaching style, made learning a daunting amount of history truly fun. Through the numerous debates, writing (and rewriting) of thesis statements and papers, my writing improved and my love for history and interest in politics grew.
Most memorable Groton moment:
My most memorable moment at Groton so far has been GRACE. GRACE is a program that happens over the summer between third and fourth form where students come back to campus to take a month of classes in one or two subjects to better prepare for the rigors of upper school. During this time, I became closer to more classmates and had a lot of fun on and off campus. The days are intense with a ton of material to study and learn in a few short weeks, but the program makes sure that students are also having fun and enjoying their summer. Cooling off in Groton’s pool, a trip to an amusement park, and a mountain run that ended in a torrential downpour are just a few of the fun memories I have from GRACE.
Favorite Dining Hall food:
burgers and fries
Favorite place to study:
The tables in the English wing next to the big clock.
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about William '27
Aaron '28
Sep
6
2025
1
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27
PM
Hometown:
Canton, Massachusetts
Groton Activities:
select chamber music, Black-Latinx Alliance, Cultural Alliance, crew, cross country, squash
Favorite class:
Latin I with Mrs. Martin-Nelson
Hometown:
Canton, MA
Groton activities:
select chamber music, Black-Latinx Alliance, Cultural Alliance, crew, cross country, squash
Most surprising when you first arrived at Groton:
What surprised me most about Groton life was how enjoyable check-ins were. To be honest, when I first came to Groton, I thought check-ins were a waste of time that could be better spent on completing homework or studying. However, my first few check-ins proved the opposite. Through check-in, I have been able to build better relationships with my fellow dormmates and also connect with my senior prefects. Check-ins have provided me with joyous relief during stressful times and a space to seek council whenever I need it. Check-in was nothing like I expected, but that's for the best!
Favorite class:
So far, Latin I with Mrs. Martin-Nelson has been my favorite class at Groton. Since I was young, I have always loved studying Roman history, so starting to learn the language was like a dream! As for the class itself, not only did it help strengthen my studying and work habits, but it was also extremely engaging. Never before have I actually thought that learning grammar was interesting! In addition to grammar, I also loved learning how to translate lines from Roman greats like Caesar. Each translation has felt like a new, exciting puzzle I can decipher with my peers. Overall, Latin I did not just teach me to be a better student, but it also has brought me closer to my peers.
Most memorable Groton moment:
My most memorable moment at Groton was during GRACE when I was studying for a Latin Test (I mean Skills Check :)) in the bubbles with a couple of friends. While it may not have been the most exciting moment, it was a moment in which I felt that I had achieved perfect balance between having fun with friends and locking-in with work which made the moment feel so serene.
Favorite Dining Hall food:
The Dining Hall french fries are always delicious! I also love their chipotle chicken.
Favorite place to study:
I always work best in my room at my desk.
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about Aaron '28
Cedar '26
Sep
6
2025
1
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31
PM
Hometown:
Lexington, Massachusetts
Groton activities:
afterschool art, peer tutoring, peer counseling, diversity & inclusion prefect, The Grotonian, The Circle Voice, Acolyte head, Philosophy Club head
Favorite class:
Fourth Form World History with Mr. Spierer
Hometown:
Lexington, MA
Groton activities:
afterschool art, peer tutoring, peer counseling, diversity & inclusion prefect, The Grotonian, The Circle Voice, Acolyte head, Philosophy Club head
Most surprising when you first arrived at Groton:
I was most surprised by the teachers when I first arrived at Groton. Their passion not only about their subject but about helping their students discover that same passion for themselves was inspiring. When I came to Groton, I had a staunch dislike for mathematics, but through my Fifth Form math teacher’s encouragement, I began to recontextualize how I saw STEM within what I knew and loved best—the humanities. Now I can say that I am as much a student of STEM as I am a student of the humanities, and I believe I am not alone in this experience. At Groton, teachers make a point to emphasize the ultimate lesson, which is that learning is a lifelong endeavor and not a means to an end.
Favorite class:
The class I have enjoyed the most was my fourth form World History class with Mr. Spierer. Each day, we would begin our lesson with a current event that related in some way to 15th century mercantilism, or to the battle of Verdun, etc. I soon discovered just how interconnected history really was, and just how lively a seemingly boring textbook could become when it was taught by Mr. Spierer. I remember walking out of that class each time galvanized by the history I had just learned, often discussing it down the hall with my classmates on my way to lunch or wherever else.
Most memorable Groton moment:
By far and away, my most memorable moments at Groton have been those late-late night common room conversations. Every Groton student can relate to procrastinating work to kick back and watch a sports game with your roommate or simply sharing a few good laughs at the end of a hearty day.
Favorite Dining Hall food:
Key lime pie
Favorite place to study:
Physics room with the boys
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about Cedar '26
Susan '28
Sep
6
2025
1
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29
PM
Hometown:
Cairo, Egypt
Groton activities:
Student Activities Committee, Black-Latinx Alliance, track and field, swimming, International Community Advising Program
Favorite class:
Third Form History with Dr. Ibrahim
Hometown:
Cairo, Egypt
Groton activities:
Student Activities Committee, Black-Latinx Alliance, track and field, swimming, International Community Advising Program
Most surprising when you first arrived at Groton:
The most surprising thing about Groton when I first arrived was the ease at which a community formed. Whether this was within the dorm with my prefects or in the classroom with my friends, I was immediately surrounded by people that made Groton feel like home. Looking back, I’m still in awe at how quickly those friendships formed.
Favorite class:
Third Form History with Dr. Ibrahim. I transferred into the class a week late but it quickly became my favorite class period. The lively class discussions, presentations and projects grew my love for the subject more and more as the year passed. Learning to manage the high quantity of reading and note taking quickly became a valuable skill that benefited me in other areas as well.
Most memorable Groton moment:
My most memorable moment at Groton was the Track and Field New England championships. The full day track meet required missing a full day of Saturday classes and rushing back to campus 20 minutes into Spring Formal. The day was filled with high energy, and a sense of pride and sadness for the seniors’ last track meet. It was the perfect finale to a season filled with fun, bonding with the other members of the team and growing my love for the sport even more.
Favorite Dining Hall food:
The chicken tenders with honey mustard!
Favorite place to study:
The dining hall early in the morning before it fills with the pre-chapel breakfast rush.
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about Susan '28
Rowan '27
Sep
6
2025
1
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32
PM
Hometown:
New York City
Groton activities:
volleyball, tennis, Visual Arts board, GEO board, Bioethics Paper, the Circle Voice
Favorite class:
French III with Madame Stanton
Hometown:
New York
Groton activities:
volleyball, tennis, Visual Arts board, GEO board, Bioethics Paper, the Circle Voice
Most surprising when you first arrived at Groton:
In my first days on the Circle in Third Form, I was surprised by how encouraging everyone (peers, teachers, and faculty alike) was. From helping me to find the room for computer orientation to helping me unload my bags from the car, everyone was clearly supportive of me from the get-go.
Favorite class:
French III with Madame Stanton. I liked this class because of the silly, supportive, and hardworking environment. We had projects that involved drawing posters and reciting poems in the Forum with an old cheese box, making the assignments enjoyable. We also made our own expressions in French, causing us to want to speak to each other in French outside of class, helping me understand the language further.
Most memorable Groton moment:
My most memorable Groton moment was winning the volleyball playoff semifinals at the end of the 2024 season. We had such a large student section and lots of teachers came together to support us and keep our spirits high throughout the game. Celebrating with the team was such a special moment.
Favorite Dining Hall food:
The breakfast quesadillas and the fried rice.
Favorite place to study:
The clocks.
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