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The Student Newspaper of Groton School

The Circle Voice

The Student Newspaper of Groton School

The Circle Voice

Admissions Statistics for the 2018-19 School Year

Lily Cratsley ’19, Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2018

Lily Cratsley '19

LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers in a game against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center on November 21, 2014 in Washington, DC.

NBA Offseason & Free Agency—Summer Heats Up

Bobby Meehan ’19, Sports Editor September 13, 2018

As soon as the NBA season came to a close in June, after the Golden State Warriors were yet again crowned champions, teams made moves to acquire the biggest free agent superstars on the market. This offseason...

Two Views: Should the Headmaster Be Able to Overrule the D.C.?

Two Views: Should the Headmaster Be Able to Overrule the D.C.?

Tyler Weisberg ’22 and Jack Wilmerding ’19 September 13, 2018

Yes. by Tyler Weisberg '22 The current Disciplinary Committee (DC) process is Groton’s best attempt at incorporating the following concepts: due process, democratic and diverse decision-making, and...

Freddie on the turf field during preseason.

Athlete of the Issue: Freddie Tobeason

Powers Trigg ’20, Assistant Sports Editor September 13, 2018

As the late Vince Lombardi once put it, “the strength of the group is the strength of the leaders.” When it comes to the girls varsity field hockey team, leadership is especially crucial. The team...

The boys varsity soccer team in Ireland.

Boys Varsity Soccer Team Travels to Europe

Max Steinert ’20, Assistant Sports Editor September 13, 2018

At the close of summer, while other fall athletes prepared themselves for preseason, the boys varsity soccer team packed up their bags and embarked on a 13-day adventure to England and Ireland. The itinerary...

Alyna with friends after scoring her 1,000th point.

Mind the Gap: Facts and Figures Behind Gender Disparity in Sports

Alison Brown ’19 September 13, 2018

Despite efforts to level the playing field, discrepancies between the recognition and compensation of male and female athletes span the sports industry. This imbalance can be traced back to the early days...

SAT-Optional Admissions Will Fail the Test

SAT-Optional Admissions Will Fail the Test

Andrew Porter ’20, Assistant Opinions Editor September 13, 2018

Last July, the University of Chicago announced that it would be enacting the UChicago Empower Initiative, a test-optional admissions policy mainly intended to serve underserved applicants. This change...

Lower schoolers gathering in the mall.

Finding Your Space in Third Form

Halle Livermore ’19, Columnist September 13, 2018

After sports and dinner, a pack of third formers plop down on the mall couches. It’s 6:30, so there is plenty of time before study hall. What better way to spend it than crammed among new friends? Spending...

Peer counselors and lead prefects meet for training.

Wellness Hopes to Elevate Student Voices

Cara Chang ’20, Assistant News Editor September 13, 2018

Groton School’s Wellness program is dedicated to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. To stay true to its central purpose, the Counseling Office will undergo a “rebuilding year” to update...

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