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The Circle Voice

The Student Newspaper of Groton School

The Circle Voice

The Student Newspaper of Groton School

The Circle Voice

Groton Students’ Opinions on the Government Shutdown

Groton Students’ Opinions on the Government Shutdown

Brisa Smith ’28 and Owen Spring ’28 October 24, 2025

On October 1, following a week of struggle within the government concerning health insurance subsidies, House Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on spending bills to fund government operations....

“Pioneers and Architects”: Groton School Celebrates 50 Years of Co-Education

On the brisk Saturday morning of September 20, students, faculty, alumni, and former teachers gathered in the Campbell Performing Arts Center to celebrate a transformative milestone: the school’s 50th...

Tanzania GEO

Ethan Yan ’27 and Hayun Shin ’27 September 19, 2025

“We had this realization that we live in a world with so many resources, yet we have a scarcity mindset as a culture. In Tanzania, if you just looked at physical resources, they don’t have what we...

Groton Welcomes New Faculty to the Circle

Nichole Wong ’28 September 19, 2025

This fall, Groton welcomes several new and returning faculty members to the Circle. Each brings their own set of experiences and enthusiasm to their respective subjects.   Wayne Bainter joins...

The History of Spirit Week

Alex Doctoroff ’28 and David Yu ’28 May 18, 2025

During this winter’s Spirit Week, dorms fiercely competed for the prize of a pizza feed with unique costumes and wild performances. From Girls Hockey’s Trolls impression and Williams’ imitation...

An Open Door on the Circle: The Revised Peer Counselor Program

Nikhil Luthra ’27 December 22, 2024

Fresh starts are always challenging, especially at a boarding school. Homesickness and nerves about school work, tests, athletic events, and friends are emotions many of us experience. And for these seemingly...

Chronicles of the Circle

Chronicles of the Circle

Aisling Kennedy ’27 and Rowan Trevino ’27 December 22, 2024

Groton School, the institution many of us know and love, has not always looked or operated the way it does today. Since its founding in 1884, the school has renovated the Forum, relocated the Schoolroom,...

The First Steps: Lower Schoolers Adjust to Life at Groton

The First Steps: Lower Schoolers Adjust to Life at Groton

Samhita Bandaru ’28 December 22, 2024

As first-time boarding students, Second and Third Formers are introduced to many new people, new customs, and a new lifestyle. Luckily, Groton makes this transition flow smoothly for everybody and creates...

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Politics on the Circle: Groton’s Town Hall

Leah Bay ’27 and David Yu ’28 December 22, 2024

The democratic system of the United States relies on partisan conflict to provide voters with a sense of identity and choice. While the two-party system can unite people towards a common purpose, it is...

“Pay Your Fair Share”: Groton Group Plans Protest at Parents Weekend

“Pay Your Fair Share”: Groton Group Plans Protest at Parents Weekend

While driving around the Town of Groton, you may catch sight of signs skewered on the side of the road, bearing the slogan “Pay Your Fair Share” in all caps above the logos of Groton School and Lawrence...

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