Groton, Mass. — Recently, the Groton Police Department swore in Brian Underhill '19 as the town's newest police officer, joining fellow alumnus Greg Steward, and LA's Director of Campus Safety and Security, Frank Mastrangelo.

Underhill, a recent Criminal Justice graduate from Saint Anselm College, was a standout on and off the field at Lawrence Academy, where he played in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) All-Star Game in 2017, took home LA's "William and Kevin White Coach's Award" at the conclusion of his junior season, earned the Massachusetts All-State Soccer team while also being awarded the Spartan's Most Valuable Player honor in 2018.

Additionally, Underhill added an Independent School League (ISL) All-League Award to his resume (based on his academic and athletic performance) and made the school honor roll every term at LA and earned the Pillsbury Prize for General Improvement in Scholarship and School Duties.

As a member of the Saint Anshelm men's soccer roster, Underhill earned similar accolades, collegiately:

• 2022-23: Northeast-10 Goalkeeper of the Week (9/12, 9/19, 10/10)...Northeast-10 Fall Academic Honor Roll.
• 2021-22: Northeast-10 Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll.
• 2020-21: Northeast-10 Fall Commissioner's Honor Roll...Northeast-10 Spring Commissioner's Honor Roll.
• 2019-20: Northeast-10 Fall Commissioner's Honor Roll...Northeast-10 Spring Commissioner's Honor Roll.

Brian will enter the Police Academy in July.

I was Brian's advisor at LA and understand that his swearing in constitutes the fulfillment of a major goal. He believes very deeply in the importance of good people entering the field of law enforcement, and I am certain he will make Lawrence Academy, Groton, and his hometown of Westford, Mass. very proud.

And I already feel safer here on the elm tree-shaded hillside. JB

Photos courtesy Groton PD & Saint Anselm.