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The Student Newspaper of Groton School

The Circle Voice

The Student Newspaper of Groton School

The Circle Voice

Why Are the Fives Courts called the Fives Courts?

Why Are the Fives Courts called the Fives Courts?

Carina Li ’27 and Cheyenne Zheng ’27 May 17, 2025

Once echoing sharp smacks of leather against plaster, the Fives Courts now sit quietly, repurposed as storage space. Nevertheless, decades ago, this forgotten corner of campus resounded with loud cheers...

Learning to Break the Limit: How the Groton Swim Team Thrived at the ISLs

Learning to Break the Limit: How the Groton Swim Team Thrived at the ISLs

Will Turvey ’28 and Collin Graham ’28 May 17, 2025

The tail-end of every swim season marks the annual ISL swimming event where the Groton swim team hits the road for a 2-hour journey down to Roger Williams University, which boasts an impressive aquatic...

Rivalry and Respect: Caitlyn Clark vs. Angel Reese

Rivalry and Respect: Caitlyn Clark vs. Angel Reese

Allyson Lu ’27 May 17, 2025

Struggling to capture the attention of a nation obsessed with slam dunks and million-dollar contracts, WNBA games took place in relative obscurity. Their triumphs echoed through half-empty stadiums, left...

Groton Squash at Nationals: A Comprehensive Recap

Groton Squash at Nationals: A Comprehensive Recap

Kevin Cai ’26 and Kelly Zhao ’29 May 17, 2025

Near the end of the winter season, the girls and boys squash teams headed down to Philadelphia to take part in the US High School Team Squash Championships. Spanning three days, both teams competed in...

Rising Lower School Varsity Sports Stars

Rising Lower School Varsity Sports Stars

Alicia Leng ’28 and Collin Graham ’28 December 22, 2024

LILY SHAPIRO Lily Shapiro ’29 dominates the soccer field as one of the smallest and youngest players on Girls Varsity Soccer. Don’t let her size fool you—she’s been playing soccer since she...

Athletes of the Issue: Dani Shyjan and Edward Wilkey

Athletes of the Issue: Dani Shyjan and Edward Wilkey

Allyson Lu ’27 December 22, 2024

Thwack. The sound of victory echoes through the pickleball court as Edward Wilkey ’25 and Dani Shyjan ’25 watch their opponents shrivel in defeat. Partners for the senior pickleball tournament, Dani...

Courtesy of Groton Girls Volleyball

Zebras on the Attack: Groton Volleyball’s Winning Journey Continues

Trip Wight ’25 December 22, 2024

As the leaves begin to change and the air grows cooler, Groton students can find the basketball courts covered with an unfamiliar yellow and blue colored ball. What could it be? Volleyball! A sport that...

A Year Recap: Groton’s Most Memorable Games

A Year Recap: Groton’s Most Memorable Games

Hayun Shin ’27 December 13, 2024

As the years roll by and Groton continues to witness numerous athletic contests, a long history of unforgettable moments has emerged—moments that transcend the results and echo through the halls long...

Courtesy of Maddie Cronan '25 and Tina Scalese '26

Skating Beyond Borders: Igniting Passions of Young Norwegian Athletes

Cheyenne Zheng ’26 October 13, 2024

Beyond playing hockey at Groton School, Tina Scalese ‘26 and Maddie Cronan ‘25 brought their fiery spirits and proficient skills to a group of young avid hockey lovers. With the opportunity given by...

Courtesy of Groton Girls Crew

The Girls in the Boat: Groton Girls Crew Takes on Henley

Kevin Cai ’26 October 13, 2024

Sleek shells slice through the River Thames. Oars flash in the morning sun. Muscles coil like springs. For enthusiasts, the Henley Royal Regatta is the pinnacle of competition—a storied event that has...

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