Groton School, Private boarding school in Groton, Massachusetts, United States.
Groton School is a private boarding school in Groton, Massachusetts, with classic style buildings, modern facilities, and a chapel from 1900 spread across roughly 480 acres. The grounds include dormitories, sports fields, and classrooms arranged throughout the campus.
Reverend Endicott Peabody founded the institution in 1884 to prepare young people between 14 and 18 for college. The focus from the start was on character building and academic performance.
The name derives from the surrounding town and the buildings follow typical design patterns of American boarding schools from the late 19th century. The chapel serves regular gatherings while sports fields and art rooms shape daily student life.
The grounds are extensive and a walk around the campus gives insight into how buildings and sports facilities are arranged. Financial aid is available for a considerable portion of students, easing access to enrollment.
Franklin D. Roosevelt attended the school in his youth and kept ties with it throughout his life. During his presidency he spoke repeatedly about the influence his years here had on his approach to leadership.
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