Hometown: New York City

Groton activities: varsity soccer, JV tennis, Acolytes, Admissions tour guide, Speakers Committee, French Club, Groton Community Engagement

Most surprising when you first arrived at Groton: 

The most surprising thing to me when I first arrived at Groton was how friendly and willing all the Sixth Formers (seniors), especially my Third Form dorm prefects, were in trying to make me feel at home.  

I arrived early for soccer preseason and the Sixth Form athletes were, admittedly, a tad imposing and intimidating, but I quickly realized that they were welcoming, approachable, and encouraging. However, it was my Riley's dorm prefects who really impressed me with their kindness, support, and upbeat energy that never faltered throughout the year. Yes, as I expected, they made sure we followed the rules, and yes, I had my phone taken away more than once when I was on it post lights-out, but what I didn’t expect was how much fun I would have with them and how generous they would be with their time and advice. Their infectious energy and enthusiasm created a great dorm camaraderie and made for fun spirit weeks

Favorite class: My favorite class was my Fourth Form Modern Global History class with Mr. Spierer. Mr. Spierer's pop culture references, love for everything political, and his engaging and dedicated teaching style, made learning a daunting amount of history truly fun. Through the numerous debates, writing (and rewriting) of thesis statements and papers, my writing improved and my love for history and interest in politics grew.

Most memorable Groton moment: My most memorable moment at Groton so far has been GRACE. GRACE is a program that happens over the summer between third and fourth form where students come back to campus to take a month of classes in one or two subjects to better prepare for the rigors of upper school. During this time, I became closer to more classmates and had a lot of fun on and off campus. The days are intense with a ton of material to study and learn in a few short weeks, but the program makes sure that students are also having fun and enjoying their summer. Cooling off in Groton’s pool, a trip to an amusement park, and a mountain run that ended in a torrential downpour are just a few of the fun memories I have from GRACE.

Favorite Dining Hall food: burgers and fries

Favorite place to study: The tables in the English wing next to the big clock.