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Wisdom and Words: Ayi Kwei Armah ’60 and the Impact he Made Through Writing

Wisdom and Words: Ayi Kwei Armah ’60 and the Impact he Made Through Writing

Ella Farahnakian ’25, Staff Writer May 20, 2022

Ayi Kwei Armah is a notable Groton alumnus but is often forgotten when remembering Grotonians who have made an impact on the world. Ayi Kwei Armah, form of ’60, was born in the port city of Takoradi...

Perseus, Persuasion, and Prisoner’s Dilemma: Winter Electives to Look Out For

Jessica Lee ’24, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

From Classical Arabic to Playwriting, a wide range of term-long electives are offered for students to challenge themselves and delve into their interests. However, most students only learn of these...

A Rich History of Groton Olympic Rowers 

Nina Karp ’25 and Mimi Kovriga ’24, Staff Writers February 15, 2022

Did you know that the second building ever built at Groton was the boathouse, built in 1885? From the beginning of Groton, crew has been a significant and integral part of the school’s character;...

Lifting Up Women: The Creation of All-Women’s Open Lift

Elizabeth Wolfram ’23, Features Assistant Editor February 15, 2022

Walking into the weight room can be intimidating for everyone, but girls often find themselves more afraid to go inside. This issue is by no means new — a Circle Voice article from 2017 discusses...

Should I Be a Day or Boarding Student at Groton?

Julie Xie ’23, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

Perhaps after living in the Groton dorms, you may have wondered what it’s like to commute to school. Or for those on the other end: what “dorm life” is all about. Groton can be a different experience...

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The Return of Groton Holiday Traditions

Elizabeth Wolfram ’23, Features Assistant Editor December 22, 2021

Last year, with the cancellation of in-person classes during the two weeks between Thanksgiving and winter break and stringent Covid-19 restrictions, Groton cancelled most of the holiday traditions that...

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Macroeconomics, Miles Gloriosus, and More: This Fall’s Tutorials

Agathe Robert ’24 and Elizabeth Wolfram ’23, Staff Writer and Features Assistant Editor October 30, 2021

In their senior year, Groton students have the opportunity to create a tutorial with a teacher, enabling them to explore a specific subject of their interest in greater depth and create a final project...

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Behind the Dining Hall: Comfort Cookies

Aria Nahm ’25, Staff Writer October 30, 2021

We all have comfort foods and snacks that we hold dear and close to our hearts. They provide well-being and satisfaction when we are feeling stressed, down, lonely or just plain hungry.     According...

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Reflections on a Virtual Groton

Ella Farahnakian ’25 and Nina Karp ’25, Staff Writers October 30, 2021

Due to the pandemic, many students attended Groton remotely last year. This was a new way to communicate and connect with the Groton community without actually being in contact with one another. We conducted...

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Rising Star on Campus: The Astronomy Club

Amelia Lee ’22, Features Editor October 30, 2021

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered if you were looking at a star or a planet? The Astronomy Club can help you find out!  Every other week or so, on a clear night, heads Ian Bayliss...

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