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The Student Newspaper of Groton School

The Circle Voice

The Student Newspaper of Groton School

The Circle Voice

Azar Nafisi giving her talk.

A Familiar Writer Arrives: Azar Nafisi’s Circle Talk

Cara Chang ’20, Assistant News Editor November 10, 2018

To celebrate global perspective and diversity, Groton School held Global Education and Diversity Day on November 5th. A modified Monday schedule, the day began with Azar Nafisi’s Circle Talk, followed...

Students carrying flags at Convocation.

Inclusion Initiative in the Admissions Office

In order to promote diversity on the Circle, the Admission Office has worked tirelessly to discover capable students from all around the world, from learning about the best practices in the field through...

Groton Students Participate in Inter-School Debates

Groton Students Participate in Inter-School Debates

Afran Ali ’20 October 19, 2018

On September 23rd, eight Groton students attended the annual Roxbury Latin parliamentary debate, four competing in the novice division and four in advanced. The Roxbury Latin debate was replete with interesting...

Dr. Economy at Groton

Groton Welcomes Dr. Economy

Eunice Cho ’20 and Grace Oh ’21 October 19, 2018

On October 8th, the Circle welcomed Dr. Elizabeth C. Economy, Ph.D. as the first Circle Talk speaker of the school year. Dr. Economy is the director for Asian studies at the Council of Foreign Relations...

New Assistant Head Mrs. Harlan.

A New Assistant Head but a Familiar Face

Cara Chang ’20, Assistant News Editor October 19, 2018

Megan Harlan is already well-known as the Director of College Counseling, but students will soon see her tackling yet another crucial role as the Assistant Head of External Affairs. As Assistant Head,...

Vaping: A New Policy for a New Phenomenon

Vaping: A New Policy for a New Phenomenon

Abby Kirk ’19, Assistant News Editor October 19, 2018

Over the summer, Groton students received an email from dean of students Michael O’Donnell informing them of an updated vaping policy. The email stated that vaping would be considered a “violation...

Admissions Statistics for the 2018-19 School Year

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

Lily Cratsley '19

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...

Groton Welcomes New Faculty to the Circle

Groton Welcomes New Faculty to the Circle

Abby Kirk ’19, Assistant News Editor September 13, 2018

This year, Groton welcomes eight new faculty members to the Circle. While they are disciplined in a wide variety of subjects, all share a common commitment to academic depth and a passion for passing knowledge...

Two For the Price of One: Shared Chapel Talks

Two For the Price of One: Shared Chapel Talks

Liv Ting ’20 September 13, 2018

For at least the past 40 years, the Groton community has traditionally met in the chapel before classes to listen to a speaker. The format and community’s expectations of these chapel talks have changed...

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