Hometown: Westford, MA

Groton activities: chamber music, orchestra, robotics, varsity crew, visual arts

Most surprising when you first arrived at Groton: The perfect balance between academics and social life. Coming into Groton, I expected a school heavily centered on academics. It turned out that it also highly valued community and having fun. Dances with various themes take place every two weeks, along with other events like casino night and trivia night. I also enjoyed dressing up in wild outfits with my dorm each term for Spirit Week and participating in a goofy, brat-themed dance for the Lip-Sync competition. My favorite school-wide activity of all time was a game called Assassin, where we tried to put stickers on other people without them noticing. These experiences have built so many fun memories, and I cannot wait to have more next year!

Favorite class: Latin 1 from Third Form was my favorite class. The class was made up of the best and most chaotic group of people ever. A class never went by without laughter, often sparked by the witty jokes of our teacher, Ms. Martin-Nelson. She taught us important study skills through frequent vocabulary and grammar quizzes, and provided endless review material to ensure we always understood the concepts. Although she jokes that we "never have fun in Latin," I had the most fun in that class.

Most memorable Groton moment: When conflict arises, my friends and I often have deep discussions about human nature and psychology. We also share our doubts and troubles, helping one another navigate through them. Through these valuable talks, I have learned to understand others on a deeper level. The vulnerability we show each other allows us to form a strong bond.

Favorite Dining Hall food: Winter bread! It is always a treat to look forward to during the cold months of the Winter term.

Favorite place to study: The whiteboard rooms! The thick walls block out outside chatter, making the room the perfect place for locking in. I love coming here to study independently or work with my friends. Best of all, all the walls are whiteboards, which are great for drawing diagrams and writing out vocab!