Talk:Lawrence Academy at Groton
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[edit] Student Media
I edited this section a bit, mostly for clarity. I removed the Lacademy Sun link (the page is dead). I regret removing information about new writers joining the Spectrum, but I feel such statements should be augmented by numbers. Anywho, I hope the edits are acceptable to everyone. By the by, someone should throw down some info about WRLA - our radio program is something we ought to be proud of. Riselikehelium (talk) 06:15, 23 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Lawrence Academy at Groton
Is this the school's official name? I don't see any record of that on their website.
Yes, this is the school's official, business name; however, it's usually shortened to Lawrence Academy. "At Groton" signifies ties with the Groton Academy, which changed names to 'Lawrence' in the 1850s. (Currently, Governor Dummer is doing the same thing, changing names to The Governor's Academy, although retaining Governor Dummer's as a business name.) I imagine that adding "at Groton" might engender confusion with The Groton School, so Lawrence downplays it. 71.234.216.249 15:43, 26 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] downtown runs
this section is so trivial. on top of that, cumbuys isnt there anymore
re: The section is not trivial- although the term '2li run' was not coined till 2003, the practice has been a tradition for at least nine years and remains a fond memory for dozens of alumni. And, although it's true that 'cumbuys isnt therrr anymur,' 'Cumby's' is an acceptable nickname for the Country Farms store in downtown Groton.
this seems to have lots of commentary and not a lot of fact. I don't see any citations or references for any of these traditions. Surely if they are such great traditions for the school, they would be referenced on the school's website, in alumni magazines, yearbooks, newspapers, etc. if people are citing something that is a fond memory for dozens of alumni, can we at least get a reference to an alumni who is reflecting on it fondly? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 141.154.228.83 (talk) 18:06, 18 March 2008 (UTC)
[edit] notable alumni
antione wright was actauley expelled in his sr year
How is Amos an alumnus of a school he founded?
- Did you read the article? Amos' father, Samuel Lawrence, helped to found the school, (called Groton Academy.) Amos donated considerable funds to it, and thus the Academy re-named itself after the Lawrence family.
- Chase Hoyt clearly wrote that page about himself. Ridiculous. The notable alumni section is for alumni who are actually notable.
[edit] LA Football
I deleted the section on football because it has nothing to do with traditions at the school. Also what was written was for all intents and purposes an ad for the football team. Thefirechild 03:22, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Lawrence.gif
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[edit] Athletics
I took out the portion discussing how Lawrence Academy dominates in athletics. A quick glance at the athletics portion of the school's official website reveals losing records in the following sports: Cross Country, Field Hockey, Men's soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling, Baseball, Golf, Boy's Lacrosse, Girl's lacrosse, and Boy's and Girl's Tennis. Many of the other sports have records hovering around .500. This would not qualify as "domination." ~~jhd —Preceding unsigned comment added by 141.154.228.83 (talk) 15:45, 20 March 2008 (UTC)
