"Up on the Roof," a classic Goffin and King song made popular by the Drifters, speaks of a peaceful, cool place far from the madding crowd: a description that in no way resembles the roofs of Hundred House this summer. In the midst of a full schedule of summer Buildings and Grounds tasks — including the never-ending pursuit of increased energy efficiency — the School began a multi-year project that will address the restoration and preservation of the century old roofs of Hundred House and the Schoolhouse. Starting with the most serious areas of degradation on Hundred House, the scorching hot roofs were crowded with slate roof specialists, carpenters, copper workers, masons, and scaffolding contractors.
The Munson slate, quarried over a hundred years ago from Monson, Maine, is some of the most durable slate available then or now, which is a good thing. When a problem with a sagging chimney was discovered two years ago on Hundred House, Tim Dumont, the director of Buildings and Grounds, hired restoration roof consultant Robert Fulmer of Building Envelope Consultants to provide a full assessment and recommendation. His report was both heartening and challenging.
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Epiphany School Students Learn to Rescue Plants
 "The darker the raspberry the sweeter it is." "Slugs like lettuce." Such were the answers to the question "What did you learn today?" posed to Epiphany School students spending the month of July on the Circle during a few of their evenings in the Groton Garden Group's community garden. Tucker Smith P'05 and resident master gardener offered her time to the Epiphany School program to introduce the skills of gardening to a handful of seventh and eighth graders, many of whom had never been in a garden before.
Some students came in the evening, choosing gardening over a trip to the pool or other evening activities. They learned how to rescue plants (aka weeding), to harvest lettuce for the Dining Hall, and to plant tomato and pepper seedlings provided by staff member Nancy Calawa. They even went on a field trip to visit a local farmer who runs an eight-family CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) right down Farmers Row. At David Luther's farm the six students were able to see Hereford cattle and pigs up close and see how a larger farm works.
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The debate still rages on regarding the photograph of the boys in tennis garb on the front steps of the Headmaster's House. The easiest question to answer was the location of the shot. It had been incorrectly labeled as the front portico of the Schoolhouse, but clearly it is the Headmaster's House. However that little nugget is the only piece of clarity that has emerged.
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 Last month's question, about this plaque in the Bingham Boathouse, resulted in a number of excellent replies and provided some additional information about the alumni and their connections to Groton and rowing. The crews were successful plying the waters of the Nashua, but the plaque also honors two of the rowers who went on to win Olympic gold medals at the 1956 games held in Melbourne, Australia as part of the Team USA. Charlie Grimes '53 and Donald Beer '53 rowed in the USA eight at the Ballarat venue. According to Arthur Armitage '50 and Peter Berry '72, they lost the first race, winning the Repecharge, which propelled them into the finals and on to gold medals. continued
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This Month's Question
Who are these people? And why are they pointing? Hint: One of the four was a member of the faculty.
The winner, chosen at random from correct entries, will receive a Groton T-shirt. Contact Julia Alling to submit your answer.
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This year's Annual Fund and Parents Fund set new records! The goal for the 2010-2011 year was $2.85 million, the School — with the help and support of volunteers and generous alumni, parents, and friends — raised $3,003,135! Thank you.
Please give a gift today to support the School and its students.
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Friends, family, traffic laws, and flour are what Jen Wallace missed while living and teaching in the Philippines for the past four years with her husband, Stephen. Though initially envisioning their relocation to the Philippines as a five- to seven-year adventure opportunities and concerns conspired to compress their timetable. continued
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We invite members of
the Groton family to encourage outstanding educators to
consider open faculty positions. Please contact Interim Assistant Head of School
Katherine Bradley if you have questions or a reference.
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August 30, 2011
Day Family Cookout, Groton School
September 5, 2011
Pre-season football begins
September 6, 2011
Sixth Formers and invited pre-season athletes arrive
September 7, 2011
New Family reception, Boston
September 8, 2011
New Family reception, NYC
September 11, 2011
Welcome Day - all students on campus
September 27, 2011
London reception
October 5, 2011
Boston reception
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Groton has learned of pieces of furniture built by Harvey Sargisson that are available for purchase. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Julia Alling (978-448-7622).
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