Anika Groff's life changed forever when her family died in a private jet crash in Copake, New York. Her parents, Michael Groff and Joy Saini, along with her siblings, Karenna and Jared, were on board. The Weston school district, where Anika is a senior, expressed deep condolences, honoring the family's memory. Friends and partners of her siblings also perished. Michael was a Harvard associate professor and an experienced pilot. The community is rallying around Anika, requesting privacy for her as she grapples with this profound loss.
"Two of our graduates, Karenna Groff (2018) and Jared Groff (2017), their parents, and several friends were killed in a small plane crash in New York yesterday. Their lives ended far too soon, and our hearts are with all those who are grieving this unimaginable and sudden loss."
"Out of respect for the family and especially for our student who is grieving the loss of her loved ones, we ask that all members of our community honor their privacy during this deeply personal time. Our role as a school community is to surround them with quiet care, compassion, and space to heal."
"They were a wonderful family," said John Santoro, James' father. "The world lost a lot of very good people who were going to do a lot of good for the world if they had the opportunity. We're all personally devastated."
"Karenna Groff and James Santoro, both MIT graduates, found success in New York City studying medicine and pursuing finance, respectively. The couple was reportedly planning on getting engaged this summer."
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