It just got much easier to cheer on the Groton Zebras—no matter where you are.
Groton has installed livestreaming cameras in numerous locations to bring games to Zebra fans. Scheduled livestreams are now gathered on one web page—check www.groton.org/livestreams for information.
Groton School has been exploring livestream options for several years and this summer installed cameras in nine locations. Phase 1 of the project, currently underway, provides livestreaming of varsity games and occasional JV games. Phase 2 (temporarily delayed by pandemic-related equipment shortages) will add livestreams of JV teams as soon as possible. Continued
Groton Debate Champ Qualifies for World Competition
Groton's Debating Society reached an important milestone at a recent debate tournament at Roxbury Latin.
By placing first in the individual speakers category, Society co-president Steven Pang '22 qualified for the world championship, clinching that opportunity for a Groton debater for the second year in a row. Last year, Jiacheng Kang '22 competed in the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championship.
Previously, a Groton student had not qualified for about fifteen years: Stephen McCarthy '06 competed in the 2005 World championship in Cyprus, and Sebastian Osborn '06 competed in Worlds in Connecticut. The 2021 competition, hosted by South Korea, was held virtually; the 2022 championship is scheduled for Lithuania. Continued
Did You Know? Debate has been part of Groton's extracurricular activities since the school's founding. Students were originally placed into societies by form; Fifth and Sixth Formers were members of the Senior Society, an optional activity, while Third and Fourth Formers were part of the Junior Society, a compulsory activity. Within each society, students were assigned to either the Ciceros or Demosthenes.
Five faculty members have advised debate since 1933. Name three.
Submit your answer here. The first correct answer will receive a Groton t-shirt.
Last Issue's Answer The Rev. Nathaniel W. Pierce '60 answered our June trivia question correctly: Boaters (or straw hats) were worn on Memorial Day at Groton until WWII, when the boys were required to wear blue overseas caps instead, a controversial decision.
The Groton Fund, which includes the Parent Fund, supports every aspect of life at Groton, including faculty compensation, athletics, the library, technology, and maintenance of our beautiful campus. This year’s Groton Fund goal is $4.65 million.
