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School News Local News Opinions Campus Nation/World Features Arts & Leisure Sports About About 117th Masthead Archives Subscribe Order Form Weekly Briefings February 26, 2024 Campus Cruisers: Faculty Bikers Around Campus February 26, 2024 Anon(ymous) Comes Alive in the PMAC February 26, 2024 Emma Schwerin ’26 Summits Kilimanjaro February 7, 2024 Passing the Baton for the Mayor’s Administrative Aide February 7, 2024 Dear Handwritten Assessments, Where Have You Gone? Campus Cruisers: Faculty Bikers Around Campus Anon(ymous) Comes Alive in the PMAC Emma Schwerin ’26 Summits Kilimanjaro Passing the Baton for the Mayor’s Administrative Aide Dear Handwritten Assessments, Where Have You Gone? Campus News Campus News Local News What an Odd Thought:”The Last TEDxChoate May 13, 2024 Photo courtesy of Yoyo Zhang ’24TEDx speakers and committee members celebrate the TEDx event on April 21. By Deyi Meng ’26 Created in the spirit of TED’s mission to discover and research ideas worth spreading,” the TEDxChoate Rosemary Hall Youth program (TEDx) allows passionate individuals to share their ideas with Read More JFK Seniors Share Insights in Culminating Presentations May 13, 2024 Reading Room Redesign May 13, 2024 Rhythm for Refugees Supports CIRC May 13, 2024 Town Council Rejects Communications Specialist Funding May 13, 2024 Graphic by Evelyn Kim ’25/The Choate News By Addy Hawthorne ’27 On April 9, the Wallingford Town Council struck down a motion seeking to fully fund a communications specialist for the rest of the fiscal year because some members believed that funding the position was not an appropriate use of Read More Wallingford Welcomes New Acting Fire Chief, Mr. Samuel C. Wilson III May 13, 2024 IRIS: Resettling and Supporting Refugees May 13, 2024 UNH Hospitality Workers Secure New Contract After Successful Strike May 4, 2024 Opinions Nation/World Campus Bring Your Child To Work Day: Political Dynasties May 13, 2024 Graphic by Evelyn Kim ’25/The Choate News By Francesca Howard ’26 Copy Editor America has a nepotism problem — and no, I’m not referring to Lily-Rose Depp’s acting debut or Zooey Deschanel claiming that she is self-made. I hate bad acting and hubristic celebrities just as much as the next Read More Satire: Comedy for Democracy May 13, 2024 Apathy Might Cost Us the Planet May 13, 2024 Why The Ivy League Needs to Implement NIL April 29, 2024 Stop Policing Political Apparel May 13, 2024 By Jason Cao ’25 Graphic by Leah Han ’27/The Choate News On April 18, a group of students and I had a productive discussion with the Board of Trustees over the state of political discourse at Choate. We explored potential ways to promote free speech on campus and agreed that Read More The Best Way to Senior Spring? Try Everything May 13, 2024 The Best Way to Senior Spring? Embrace Spontaneity May 13, 2024 The Magic of Friendship Triads May 13, 2024 Arts & Leisure Students explore arts from museums to theaters May 13, 2024 Lights, Camera, Action! May 13, 2024 Campus Canvas: Student Art Showcases May 13, 2024 Behind the Scenes: Into the Woods May 13, 2024 Features How to Ace Your SpringTerm-End Experiences May 13, 2024 Senior Send-off: How Sixth-Formers are Senior Springing May 13, 2024 Zainab Khokha ’24: Choate’s Crossword Enthusiast May 13, 2024 Choate Day Students Drive in Style April 29, 2024 Sports An Ode to Choate Athletics May 13, 2024 Choate Ultimate Frisbee Dominates the Field May 13, 2024 CRH Pickleballers May 13, 2024 Getting Gold: Calli Gilchrist ’25’s Wrestling Success April 29, 2024 Other News Opening Day Traditions Begin Again October 1, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled Starting in early September, students began making their way back to campus to prepare for the new year — prefects began their Community Leadership Initiative (CLI) and athletes began preseason training. To begin the transition to the new year, the School resumed opening day events, which had been canceled last Read More Behind the Scenes: Into the Woods May 13, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled Join Choate’s theater program as they invite you into a mystical, magical land of fairytales. On May 16-18, Choate will present Into the Woods, this year’s spring musical. Though the cast and crew have enjoyed the production process, it certainly came with its challenges. The show’s performers give us an exclusive look into the hard work they put into rehearsals. Their countless hours of work of actors and stage managers are bound to result in a show to remember. The performers give us an exclusive look into what goes on during rehearsals. Over the past few months, the cast has grown into a family under the care of Director Deighna Deriu, and they are excited to share their talent with the Choate Community! IRIS: Resettling and Supporting Refugees May 13, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled By Portia Chung ’26 Photo courtesy of Owen Sessine ’25Choate students volunteer with IRIS. In November 2023, Mr. Chris George, the Executive Director of Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS) in New Haven, was warmly received by the Choate community at School Meeting. His engaging lecture touched on his experiences Read More Town Council Rejects Communications Specialist Funding May 13, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled Graphic by Evelyn Kim ’25/The Choate News By Addy Hawthorne ’27 On April 9, the Wallingford Town Council struck down a motion seeking to fully fund a communications specialist for the rest of the fiscal year because some members believed that funding the position was not an appropriate use of Read More Wallingford Welcomes New Acting Fire Chief, Mr. Samuel C. Wilson III May 13, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled Photo by Elizabeth Burgstahler ’26/The Choate NewsThe Wallingford Fire Department on Main Street. By Ava Hult-Falk ’27 On April 18, Wallingford’s Fire Department (WFD) underwent a significant change. Following Fire Chief Joseph Czentnar’s retirement after 32 years of service, Deputy Fire Chief Mr. Samuel C. Wilson III has been promoted Read More Choate Students Practice Wellness May 13, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled By Matt Trudell ’25 Wellness Day, a recent addition to Choate life, gives students a chance to disconnect from their work-filled lives and recharge by participating in a relaxing activity of their choice. This year, Choate held its annual spring term Wellness Day on April 23. From Zumba Fusion to Read More Reading Room Redesign May 13, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled Graphic by Evelyn Kim ’26/The Choate News By Lara Amer ’27 This summer, the Andrew Mellon Library Reading Room will undergo a redesign to improve the student experience. The change of the space is focused on enhancing both comfort and functionality, as well as creating a welcoming environment for everyone. Read More Rhythm for Refugees Supports CIRC May 13, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled Photo by Finn Wikstrom ’26/The Choate NewsT!LT lights up the stage at Rhythm for Refugees. By Chelsea Branch ’25 Flashing lights, blaring speakers, and tasty burgers don’t describe your typical fundraiser, but they perfectly sum up Rhythm for Refugees. On May 3, the School held its first charitable musical festival, Read More Choate Discusses Arab and Middle Eastern Identity May 13, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled Photo by Emily Ma ’25/The Choate NewsChoate community members gather for the community conversation. By Victoria DeVito ’27 On April 30, the Choate community discussed Arab and Middle Eastern Identity during this year’s fourth and final Community Conversation. The conversation covered topics ranging from various holiday celebrations to common misconceptions Read More What an Odd Thought:”The Last TEDxChoate May 13, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled Photo courtesy of Yoyo Zhang ’24TEDx speakers and committee members celebrate the TEDx event on April 21. By Deyi Meng ’26 Created in the spirit of TED’s mission to discover and research ideas worth spreading,”...