Many students may be surprised to learn that Groton’s Chaplain, Reverend Christopher Whiteman, was not yet a priest when he arrived on the Circle this fall – until recently, he was a deacon. On Sunday...
Every year, Martin Luther King Jr. and his rich legacy are celebrated at Groton with a weekend of activities that reflect his vision of social justice and equality. This year, community workshops, a keynote...
In President Trump’s inauguration speech he stated, “Today we are not merely transferring power from one administration to another… but we are transferring power from Washington, D.C. and giving...
The Groton Classics Department, with the assistance of a group of seven students, plans to compile and print a book for Groton students to prepare for Latin standardized testing later this year. The book...
It is with silence, rather than noise, that the service of Compline begins. Succeeded by a hymn and ending with a short prayer, the service spans only fifteen minutes. Despite the brevity of the service,...
As winter term arrives, the impending lack of sunlight, warmth, and visible grass can send students into a funk. But, luckily for them, the Counseling and Wellness Office provides a variety of supports,...
Every year, Groton hosts a Percy and Eben Pyne Speaker, a tradition that started in 1999 in order to bring guest speakers to Groton who exemplify moral courage, concern for humanity, and living conscience....
In the midst of the United States’ current hyper polarized political climate, which reached its climax in the turbulent and often vitriolic presidential election season, people are feeling a range of...
In this of all years, it’s difficult to find an academic understanding of political campaigns and voter behavior –– the overwhelming majority of pundits have been proven wrong time and time again...
As the train horn sounded and the steel wheels came to a halt, Holly Gordon ‘89 listened to David, a Chinese government-sanctioned tour guide, share his truth. His truth was the story of Communist China,...
