Articles by: The Choate News

Silent Vigil Offers Reflection and Support to the Community

Silent Vigil Offers Reflection and Support to the Community

November 13, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Annelie Hang ’25 On October 13, the Choate community gathered inside the Seymour St. John Chapel to call for peace amidst recent events in the Middle East. Choate Spiritual Life and the Department of Equity and Inclusion held the silent vigil to acknowledge those affected by the ongoing Israeli-PalestinianRead More

Revisiting the Fall Sports Season

Revisiting the Fall Sports Season

November 13, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Ethan Zhang ’26 and Addy Hawthorne ’27 Choate’s athletic teams fought hard this season on fields, trails, courts, and pools to represent the School in competition. Here is a look at the fall sports season thus far. Football Varsity Football has been undefeated all season with a 7-0 record.Read More

American Studies Visits the Museum of the American Indian

American Studies Visits the Museum of the American Indian

November 13, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Maia Shah ’27 Students in American Studies classes had the opportunity to dive into their required summer reading book An Indigenous People’s History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz this October 26. About 40 students visited the National Museum of the American Indian and explored themes of theRead More

Thank You, Wallingford Fire Department!

Thank You, Wallingford Fire Department!

November 13, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Rachel Fan ’27 The echo of fire alarms has become a familiar sound at Choate, blaring through learning and living facilities alike. With each incident, Wallingford’s firefighters have swiftly arrived on campus, ensuring the safety of students and faculty. The Wallingford Fire Department handles about 8,000 calls annually. TheyRead More

Bleeding Blue & Gold: Introducing Color Wars

Bleeding Blue & Gold: Introducing Color Wars

November 13, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Ellie Porter ’25 There is nothing like athletic competitions and Deerfield Day to awaken the competitive spirit of the Choate community. Color Wars is a new initiative seeking to expand upon that school spirit. Starting this year, the entire student body will be split into four colors: gold, white,Read More

The Boaring Life

The Boaring Life

November 13, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled
Boars Hope To Relive Deerfield Day Memories

Boars Hope To Relive Deerfield Day Memories

October 25, 2023 at 6:00 pm Comments are Disabled

By Grace LaPlaca ’25 With massive crowds and pumping adrenaline, Deerfield Day is an annual opportunity for sports teams to play their best and for the Choate community to embody Blue and Gold. Five student-athletes recall how they prepared for Deerfield Days and their lasting memories from the days ofRead More

Balancing Wisdom and Health for Presidential Candidates

Balancing Wisdom and Health for Presidential Candidates

October 25, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Andrew Jean Baptiste ’24 Our constitution has specified that a president must be at least 35 years old in order to ensure that the nation’s chief executive has the maturity and experience required for a position of such authority and esteem. However, with the recent media coverage surrounding PresidentRead More

Choate Welcomes Mr. Seny Camara to Teach West African Dance

Choate Welcomes Mr. Seny Camara to Teach West African Dance

October 25, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Eliana Li ’26 This year, Choate welcomed Mr. Seny Camara to the Dance Department. He brings his knowledge and talent to share with aspiring Choate dancers.  Mr. Seny Camara, who specializes in West African traditional dance originating from Guinea, Mali, and Sengal, praises dance as more than just movement,Read More