Groton Graduate Earns Princeton Academic Honors
Princeton University has awarded Julia Metzger, a 2011 graduate of Groton School, two of its highest academic honors.
She received the Freshman First Honor Prize, given to a sophomore in recognition of exceptional academic achievement during freshman year, and the Shapiro Prize, which recognizes academic achievement among freshmen and sophomores.
With pride, the Groton community congratulates Julia!
In the photo, above, Julia is seated, second from right. Also pictured, Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber (standing second from left) and Dean of the College Valerie Smith (standing third from right).
Photo by Princeton University, Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite
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Julia, a molecular biology major, also received recognition for outstanding achievement while at Groton. On Prize Day, the School's commencement, she received the Modern Language Department Prize and the Thorpe Science Prize. She headed to Princeton in 2012, after taking a gap year.
With pride, the Groton community congratulates Julia!
In the photo, above, Julia is seated, second from right. Also pictured, Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber (standing second from left) and Dean of the College Valerie Smith (standing third from right).
Photo by Princeton University, Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite
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