Photo Courtesy of Reuters As Omicron cases continue to rise around the world, the countries most impacted are now forced to choose how best to deal with the rising cases. Hong Kong and Singapore are two cities that have been significantly impacted by this new wave of cases and haveRead More

At Choate, teachers are required to give their students a grade “on an A through F rating with (+) and (-) indicators,” as written in the 2021-2022 Student Handbook. Students’ cumulative grades in each class are shown to them and their advisers twice in each of the three terms inRead More

Photo by Sabrina Wang/The Choate News Tri-varsity athlete, four-year senior, and Montréaler, Morgann Skoda ’22 is a force to be reckoned with on the rink, the court, and the field. She is a Co-Captain for Girls’ Varsity Ice Hockey and Girls’ Varsity Volleyball. Her notable launch into the Girls’ VarsityRead More

Graphic courtesy of Yujin Kim ’23 Many people are amused when I tell them that I speak English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. I grew up in Hong Kong, where the local language is Cantonese, a dialect of Chinese. I was exposed to English and Mandarin at a young age, as theyRead More

At Choate, students are encouraged to give back to their communities, whether it be in their home countries or on campus. In the summer of 2019, Nick Visuthikosol ’22 co-founded A Robotics Opportunity Thailand (AROThailand) to give back to his home country. This organization combines his passion for robotics withRead More

With Choate returning to a more normal year, the Admission Office has adopted a hybrid model that integrates in-person events with last year’s virtual formats to create a more inclusive and flexible process for prospective students and families. Similar to the previous year, the Admission Office is offering virtual eventsRead More

Ms. Parks in front of Ann and George Colony Hall. Last month, Ms. Sandra Parks became the new director of the Arts Department, following the departure of Ms. Kalya Yannatos. In her new role, Ms. Parks oversees the visual arts, music, theater, and dance programs while supporting and advocating forRead More

I remember entering Colony Hall lobby for the first time in October of 2019, when I visited Choate for my admissions interview. As I walked into the lobby, listening to my tour guide introduce the building, I stood in awe. I was mesmerized by the sun rays that shone throughRead More