By Sophia Liao ’25 On the corner of Main Street and Curtis Avenue sits the historic Wallingford Victorian Inn, which is soon to become Choate’s newest addition to campus — Inn at Choate Rosemary Hall. In 2021, Choate purchased the Wallingford Victorian Inn. Since then, the School has been renovatingRead More

By Rachel Fan ’27 The Wallingford Winter Garden Market, an initiative sponsored by the Coalition for a Better Wallingford and the HUBCAP Wallingford, is a new event for local vendors to sell seasonal produce and artisanal goods. It takes place every Saturday from December 2 to March 30 inside theRead More

By Constanza Aportela ’24 Parallel to the Wallingford Walmart Supercenter sits a metallic structure with an unassuming facade. Behind its walls lies an oasis from Wallingford’s gloomy winter weather — Back 9 Social, a virtual golf facility and gastropub. Back 9 Social’s interior is lined with 11 bays containing TrackManRead More

By Anya Shah ’25 Blue and Gold may still be Choate’s school colors, but they are no longer the names of the School’s Wi-Fi networks: Information Technology Services (ITS) recently made the switch from the “Gold” network to “eduroam,” a network access service used in higher education institutions around theRead More

By Chelsea Branch ’25 As the keepers of our schedules and masters of SISO, the Deans’ Assistants are Choate’s unsung heroes. We all recognize their friendly faces, but few of us know much more beyond that. Ms. Kristin Thoelen Every year, Ms. Kristin Thoelen, the third-form Deans’ Assistant, faces theRead More

By Ethan Zhang ’26 On January 8, the dining hall tables were surrounded by not only students enjoying their meals but also information about the Toin International Exchange Student Program (TIES). Mr. Norikazu Okuyama and International Coordinator Mr. Michael Cooke, from the Japanese private school Toin Gakuen, provided students withRead More

By Chelsea Branch ’25 What may seem like a dull metal cylinder that satisfies our daily hydration needs can hold a much deeper meaning. While some of us may not pay much attention to our choice of water bottles, certain Choate community members treasure their unique bottles, many of whichRead More

By Jolie Zhang ’26 In an effort to address the growing concern of sleep deprivation among students, the Health Center has launched a new initiative entitled “The SLEEP Contest.” This competition is part of a larger contest series that aims to tackle health-related topics relevant to campus life. To encourageRead More

By Ana Isabella Bury ’25 To ensure Choate students get the most out of their time in the classroom, the Arts Department invites an array of experts with diverse perspectives to speak to aspiring artists. At the beginning of the winter term, playwright Mx. Gina Femia visited Theater teacher Mr.Read More