Lawrence Academy at Groton

Headmaster	D. Scott Wiggins
Established	1793
School type	Private
Publications	Powderhouse Gazette, The Consortium, The Lacademy Sun
Location	Groton, MA, USA
Enrollment	Apx. 375
Faculty	~75
Campus	Rural
Mascot	Spartan
School colors	Red (Main), Blue, White
Website	lacademy.edu

Lawrence Academy at Groton, (occasionally called LA or Lacademy), is a co-educational preparatory school located in Groton, Massachusetts, in the United States. Founded by Samuel Lawrence in 1793 as Groton Academy, and chartered by Governor John Hancock, Lawrence was the ninth private academy in the United States, and the third in Massachusetts, following Governor Dummer Academy (1763) and Phillips Academy at Andover (1778). Lawrence's first headmaster was Samuel Adams Holyoke, a renowned musician. The phrase on Lawrence Academy's seal is "Omnibus Lucet": in Latin, "Let light shine upon all." Image File history File links Lawrence. ... 1793 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Private schools, or independent schools, are schools not administered by local, state, or national government, which retain the right to select their student body and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition rather than with public (state) funds. ... Lawrence Academy at Groton Lawrence Academy at Groton, (occasionally called LA or Lacademy), is a co-educational preparatory school located in Groton, Massachusetts, in the United States. ... Seal of Groton, MA NIGGERS NOT ALLOWED ONLY FAT WHITE HONEKYS WITH $$$ Groton is a town located in northwestern Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, the remainder of this article may require cleanup. ... Rural area in Dalarna, Sweden Qichun, a rural town in Hubei province, China Rural areas (also referred to as the country, countryside) are sparsely settled places away from the influence of large cities. ... A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school (usually abbreviated to preparatory school, college prep school, or prep school) is a private secondary school designed to prepare a student for higher education. ... Seal of Groton, MA NIGGERS NOT ALLOWED ONLY FAT WHITE HONEKYS WITH $$$ Groton is a town located in northwestern Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ... Samuel Lawrence was an American revolutionary from rural Massachusetts. ... 1793 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... John Hancock (January 12, 1737 (O.S.) – October 8, 1793 (N.S.)) was President of the Second Continental Congress and of the Congress of the Confederation; first Governor of Massachusetts; and the first person to sign the United States Declaration of Independence. ... Governor Dummer Academy was established in 1763, and is located on 450 acres in Byfield, Massachusetts, 25 miles north of Boston. ... 1763 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Phillips Academy (also known as Andover, Phillips Andover, or simply P.A.) is a coed prep school for boarding and day students in grades 9-12. ... 1778 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Samuel Adams Holyoke was the son of Rev. ... Latin is an ancient Indo-European language originally spoken in Latium, the region immediately surrounding Rome. ...

Lawrence Academy

History

In 1845, Groton Academy changed its name to honor Amos, Abbott, and William Lawrence, famed alumni, and major benefactors during that era. At the time, Lawrence Academy was considered a feeder school for America's leading colleges, particularly Dartmouth and Williams Colleges. In 1868, during a Fourth of July celebration, an errantly tossed firecracker burned Lawrence Academy to the ground. In 1956, amidst commencement exercises, fire once again destroyed Lawrence Academy's academic and administrative buildings. Following both fires, Lawrence Academy rebuilt; however, because of these incidents, it encountered financial difficulties through parts of the twentieth century, until the late 1970s. Lawrence was co-educational until 1898, when it switched to a boys only student body. It remained single sex until 1971. 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Merchant, born in Groton, Massachusetts, 22 April, 1786; died in Boston, Massachusetts, 31 December, 1852. ... Abbott Lawrence (December 16, 1792–August 18, 1855) was a prominent American businessman, politician, and philanthropist. ... Cover of Time Magazine (January 14, 1924) William Lawrence (1850-1941) was an American Episcopalian bishop of Massachusetts, a position which he assumed in 1893. ... Dartmouth College is a private academic institution in Hanover, New Hampshire, in the United States. ... Williams College is a private, coeducational, highly selective (18% admission rate in 2006) liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts. ... 1868 (MDCCCLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Friday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... These fireworks over the Washington Monument are typical of Fourth of July celebrations In the United States, Independence Day, also called the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. ... A firecracker (also known as a cracker, noisemaker, or banger) is a small explosive device primarily designed to produce a large amount of noise, especially in the form of a loud bang; any visual effect is incidental to this goal. ... 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ...

The First Parish Church is a landmark on Main Street in Groton, set at the northern end of Lawrence Academy's campus.

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Background

Lawrence Academy is seated upon 100 acres (405,000 m²) of rolling countryside, in Groton, Massachusetts, 31 miles northwest of Boston, 8 miles south of New Hampshire. At the bequest of James Lawrence, a Lawrence family descendant, it shares the meadows and mansion along Peabody Road and Farmer's Row with another renowned preparatory school, the Groton School, one of Lawrence's traditional athletic rivals. Architecturally, Lawrence's campus features a mix of historic Federalist-Era houses and Neo-Georgian academic buildings. From Lawrence's central quadrangle, one can see the outline of Mount Wachusett to the west, the pastures of Gibbet Hill Farm, (the site of colonial gallows and The Castle), to the north, and the fairways of the Groton Country Club to the east. Boston is a town and small port c. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Groton School is a private Episcopalian boarding school located in Groton, Massachusetts. ... Neoclassicism (sometimes rendered as Neo-Classicism or Neo-classicism) is the name given to quite distinct movements in the visual arts, literature, theatre, music, and architecture. ... A Georgian house in Salisbury Georgian architecture at Royal Crescent, Bath, seen from a hot air balloon. ... quadrangle is a good name for a mathlete team. ... Mount Wachusett is located in the towns of Princeton and Westminster in Worcester County of Massachusetts. ... These gallows in Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park are maintained by Arizona State Parks. ...

Enrollment

Each year Lawrence Academy enrolls approximately 375 students, (200 boarding students.) As of 2006, students hail from 18 U.S. States, and 16 countries. The student-to-teacher ratio at Lawrence is approximately 7:1, with an average class size of 14 students. Tuition for the 2006-2007 academic year is $39,900 for boarders, $29,900 for day students. 30% of students receive financial aid to attend. Lawrence accepts approximately 40% of applicants.

Unique Academic Programs

Lawrence Academy's notable programs include Winterim, a two-week adventure term, and Independent Immersion, a year-long program in which a student focuses on a single endeavor, as though at a conservatory.

Athletics

Lawrence Academy's athletic teams compete in the Independent School League. Many Lawrence student-athletes attract the attention of coaches of Division I athletic programs. For example, several LA basketball players have been ranked by ESPN as among the best secondary school players in the Unites States; others have received scholarships to play in various sports for renowned college programs. Nationally, Lawrence is best known for its Ice Hockey program. In the past 15 years, six Lawrence graduates have skated in two Frozen Four championships; nine have played for NHL teams; and six have competed for Olympic gold. The Independent School League is the oldest Independent School athletic association in the United States. ... Division I (or DI) is the highest level of intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States. ... ESPN (an acronym for the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network) is an American cable television network dedicated to broadcasting sports-related programming 24 hours a day. ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... The Frozen Four is the trademarked name of the final two rounds of the NCAA Division I championship of ice hockey in the USA. Schools advance in a single-elimination tournament from four regional sites to a single site, where the national semifinals and final game are played. ... NHL can also be an abbreviation for National Historic Landmark or Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. ...

Affiliations

Lawrence Academy is directed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council. Lawrence Academy has over 3,600 active alumni. Accredition organization in New England. ... The New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) was founded in 1942 as an organization of athletic directors from preparatory schools in New England. ...

Traditions

From Spaulding Hall: Gibbett Hill, site of The Castle.

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School Photo Running

• Each year it is tradition for multiple seniors to be "runners" for the school's panoramic photo. A runner is photographed at the front end of the panorama, and then, as the camera pans, certain seniors run to the other side of the group, so as to appear twice in the photograph. For decades, former French teacher Dick Gagne "ran" as well.

Headmaster's Holiday

• Headmaster Wiggins is proud to continue the strong tradition of Headmaster's Holiday. It is unclear what Mr. Wiggins will do to signify the holiday. In the past they have occurred each trimester, often before finals week. On these occasions, to the surprise of students and faculty, Lawrence Academy will cancel all classes and athletics. The previous Headmaster would don a bright orange blazer and walk across the Quad to signify the holiday.

Bos'n Ball

• Bos'n Ball is a 2-on-2 soccer tournament, named after the beloved dog (Bos'n) of faculty member Robinson Moore. Bos'n was struck by a car and killed in 1985, on the night before the Brooks soccer game. The boys' varsity squad, mourning the loss of their team mascot, went out the next day and defeated the top-ranked Brooks squad at Brooks during their Parents' Weekend. To honor the dog, the team started this tournament, which still runs today. Participants parade in elaborate costumes before playing. A trophy is awarded to the victors.

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Downtown Runs

• Students often make runs Downtown to Main Street. Generally, students patronize Country Farms("Cumby's"), Dunkin Donuts, Groton House of Pizza "GROHOS," Pastores, a bank, and a few other small shops. Usually, these runs take about 15 minutes.

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2-Li Run

• The 2-Li Run tradition involves walking downtown to Cumby's, buying a 2-liter bottle of soda and drinking it communally with a group of friends.

Graduation Procession

• During commencement in June, Lawrence Academy faculty members form a line, and then slowly proceed past a stationary line of graduating seniors, shaking each of their hands.

Mountain Day

• Mountain Day is a tradition held every year in the fall, when the entire school is bused up to Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey, NH on a school day, in place of classes. While there, students and faculty hike up (or sit at the bottom of) the mountain's two mile long trails. When they arrive at the top, they check off their names on a list. The class with the most students making it to the top is recognized and receives some form of prize for their participation. Although no classes are held on Mountain Day, sports are required that afternoon.

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Senior Beach Day

• Senior Beach Day is a senior class tradition that takes place in the final week of every spring term. The entire senior class, along with selected faculty and the Headmaster, head to the beach for a day full of lounging, swimming and bonding before graduation. This is a tradition for Lawrence Academy seniors.

The Dick Gagne Elm Tree Classic

• A charity golf tournament that brings together students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the school to raise money for the Winterim Scholarship Fund.

Notable Alumni

• Laurie Baker, athlete; Olympic gold medalist.
• Jonah Bayliss, athlete, MLB.
• Karyn Bryant, television personality; MTV VJ.
• Eric Gaskins, fashion designer based in New York City.
• Donald L. Harlow, Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force.
• Steve Heinze, athlete; Olympic gold medalist.
• Vic Heyliger - Hockey Hall of Fame inductee; coach of the U.S. National Hockey Team.
• Amos Kendall, "engine of the Andrew Jackson administration;" founder of Gallaudet College for the deaf.
• Abbott Lawrence, politician; Minister to Great Britain; founder of Harvard University's Division of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
• Amos Lawrence, industrialist; philanthropist.
• Amos Adams Lawrence, abolitionist; politician; founder of the University of Kansas, Lawrence University, and co-founder of the Groton School.
• Page McConnell, musician; Phish.
• Ether Shepley, politician; Senator from Maine from 1833 to 1835.
• Huntley N. Spaulding, philanthropist; Governor of New Hampshire from 1927 to 1929.
• Charles Warren Stone, politician; Congressman and Lt. Governor from Pennsylvania.
• Fritz Wetherbee, Emmy award-winning television personality.
• Antoine Wright, athlete; NBA.

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The Lacademy Sun

The Current Lacademy Sun Logo

The Lacademy Sun formed as a student-run, on-campus newspaper following concerns that students did not have much voice for expressing concerns regarding Lawrence Academy. The goal of the The Lacademy Sun is to provide Lawrence students with a way of expressing their opinions about the school's policies. If desired, contributors publish unders pen-name or anonymously. The Lacademy Sun is celebrated by some for helping to revive a spirit of dialogue at Lawrence Academy. Image File history File links Lacademy_Sun_Logo. ... Image File history File links Lacademy_Sun_Logo. ...

Issue 0

Published October 2005. Issue 0 was published as a collection of previous articles that had only been published online.

Issue 1

Published Winter 2005 (Note: The header erroneously reads 'Winter 2006'). Issue 1 is widely regarded as the worst issue of the Lacademy Sun publication. Staff personnel later admitted that the publication of the issue was hurried so as to get to print before the Winter Break and that there was little editing done. Some place much of the blame on the Lawrence Academy student that handled the publication of the issue. However, some still remember Issue 1 as the first public criticism of the electoral process at Lawrence Academy. This electoral process would later draw a consensus of criticism from students, faculty, and student government candidates.

Issue 0: Collector's Edition

Published January 2006. Following the publication of Issue 1, Sun staff received requests for a copy of Issue 0. In response, the staff published a 'collector's edition' of Issue 0 with a reformatted layout.

Issue 2

Published April 26, 2006. Following the criticism of Issue 1, Sun staff recruited Lawrence Academy student Quentin Smith '06 to handle the publication of Issue 2. Issue 2 is notable for the introduction of former editor Mikhail Romanov's ('06) own humorous column, Romaspeak--and the unveiling of the Sun logo.

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External links

• Lawrence Academy's Website
• Lacademy Sun Online Publication
• Lawrence Academy admissions video at SchoolFair.tv
• Lawrence Academy profile at Petersons.
• Gibbet Hill history.