The Circle Voice

Tribute to Elson Harmon

Tribute to Elson Harmon

Cornelia Potter '21, Digital Editor September 21, 2019

On June 18th, 2019, Elson Harmon, a man enthused by music, literature, and theater, passed away, leaving the Groton community in grief. With his death, members of our community lost a remarkable friend,...

Derek Chang 20 performing at the American Protege competition.

Artist of the Issue: Derek Chang

Derek Hu '21, Assistant Features Editor September 21, 2019

Senior Derek Chang ’20 discusses his love for the violin, his experience placing third at the world-renowned American Protege music competition at Carnegie Hall and his plans for the Circle as lead music...

Student responses to “What is your primary household’s net annual income?” and
“What socioeconomic class do you consider your household within?”, showing an upward-skewed perception of class

Spring Survey Highlights Student Perspectives

Evan Cheigh '22, Assistant News Editor September 21, 2019

On May 22, 2019, the Circle Voice sent out a survey to all students in order to gather valuable information about the Grotonian community. Marianne Lu ’19, Editor-In-Chief of the Circle Voice last...

From left to right: Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Williams-Nicholas, Ms. Celement, Dr. Hadyk-DeLodder, Dr. Gilchrist and Mr.
Birney.

The Circle Welcomes New Teachers

Liv Ting '20, Staff Writer September 21, 2019

This year, Groton is welcoming nine new faculty members to the Circle. While they come from a variety of locations and backgrounds, they are all excited to share their knowledge and experiences with the...

Hong Kong Needs Peace, Not Protests

Hong Kong Needs Peace, Not Protests

Nathan Zhang '21, Digital Editor September 21, 2019

Since June, protests have escalated against a deeply unpopular extradition bill between Hong Kong and China. I wholeheartedly agree that the bill is unjust, but I’m firmly against the negative impacts...

A map of Kashmir. The
once-autonomous region is surrounded by larger powers, namely India, Pakistan and China.

A Threat to Indian Democracy

Leah Pothel '21, Assistant Opinions Editor September 21, 2019

On August 5th, the sovereign, majority-Muslim state of Kashmir underwent a drastic shift in status after the Indian government revoked Article 370 of the constitution, thereby withdrawing Kashmir’s autonomy....

A Rise for Climate rally in Juneau, Alaska.

Climate Change: A Hot Topic in 2020

Anuj Agarwal '21, Circle Voice Writer September 21, 2019

As wildfires, hurricanes, and record-shattering heat waves sweep across the planet, it becomes alarmingly evident that procrastination on climate change will have devastating consequences. Amid a political...

A. WEI ’21 for The Circle Voice

Playing the Victim: 2019 Straight Pride Parade

Eliza Powers '20, Arts Editor September 21, 2019

When the slogan “Make America Great Again” was born, arguing that America lost its greatness during progressive Obama-era reforms that threatened the 1% in total power, it catalyzed a series of reactionary...

Groton School Chamber Orchestra performing in Salamanca, Spain.

Goodbye Gammons, Hola España

Allison Jiang '22, Assistant Arts Editor September 21, 2019

Following a grueling week of Spring exams, the classical musicians of Groton packed their instrument cases from the music wing to set off on the highly anticipated Orchestra Tour. During the month of June,...

Summer Reading Reviews

Summer Reading Reviews

Amelia Lee '22, Staff Writer September 21, 2019

This year, faculty picked the following books as required summer reading: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho for Second Form, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas for Third Form, The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda...

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