Zebra Tales
Zebra Tales
2024-25

Maddie '25

Hometown: Ashland, MA

Groton activities: field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, Spirit Committee, admission prefect 

Most surprising when you first arrived at Groton: When I first arrived at the Circle, I was amazed by the warmth and friendliness of the students, teachers, and other community members. I quickly found communities to join, formed lifelong friendships, and gained the support of many community members. 
Favorite class: I have taken many amazing classes at Groton, but my favorite by far is Mrs. Gracey’s Fifth Form English class. Every day, Mrs. Gracey would greet us with her enthusiasm and bubbly personality, creating a wonderful learning environment. In class, we would have in-depth conversations about poems, the books we were reading, and our written compositions (my favorite part). Our class discussions were so memorable that some of my classmates and I still bring up specific moments and occurrences.
Most memorable Groton moment: My most memorable moment at Groton was when my advisory and I visited our advisor Kellie Walsh's house. We spent hours at Sunset Farm playing cornhole, making s'mores, eating dinner, and having the best conversations. The bond that I built with my advisor and my advisory members is one that I will cherish and keep forever.
Favorite Dining Hall food: Cheeseburger and fries
 
Favorite place to study: In the Hundred House Library

List of 2 news stories.

  • Pulling in Our Dinner!

    My roommate, Clara Maturo '25, lives in Cape Elizabeth, on the coast of Maine. Her family invited me and my family to spend a weekend with them at the end of July, since my brother Owen '26 had a baseball tournament nearby.
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  • Zebras Spotted in Norway

    As the school year wound down last year, Tina Scalese ‘26 and I were invited by our summer hockey coach to assist him overseas in Årnes, Norway. We were ecstatic to have the opportunity to do so many things we love: play hockey, travel, coach, and meet new people! So, in late June, we hopped on a plane and traveled across the seas to coach kids ranging from 6 years old to 16.
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