Arete in the 21st Century
In ancient Greece, arete denoted excellence, effectiveness, and thorough fulfillment of potential. It is a driving influence at Groton. The School instills students with a deep commitment of one to another and of each to the whole. At Groton, arete means valuing both the traditional elements of a classical education and innovative approaches. Groton students develop arete, the tools required for success in the 21st century, and embody principles necessary for a life of meaning and purpose in any era.
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