By Arushi Krishnan ’27 When taking on the post five years ago, Director of Student Activities Ms. Alex Long decided to create catchy, wintery themes for every Holiday Ball (Hol Ball). “I love themes, and think they make events more fun,” she said. I completely agree with Ms. Long; themesRead More
By Chelsea Branch ’25 The air is getting crisper, and the trees are shedding their last leaves. People are taking out their puffer coats and chunky scarves that were gathering dust under the bed. Winterlude is finally here. Depending on who you ask, these two-and-a-half weeks between fall and winterRead More
By Thandiwe Taylor ’26 Mr. Chris George, the Executive Director of New Haven’s Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS), took to the stage during School Meeting on November 14 to address the Choate community on the organization’s work through an interactive skit. IRIS is a community-based non-profit organization that aidsRead More
By Brendan Beng ’26 In today’s age of influencer mania, more people than ever before are picking up videography. Even with Choate students’ consistently busy schedules, there are a few who find joy in making memories into digital keepsakes. Four such individuals are Arissa Lee ’25, Aria Ramnath ’24, KaraRead More
By Eshana Hora ’27 In the soft glow of flickering candle lights and the vibrant hues of Rangoli adorning the Andrew Mellon Library Reading Room doorsteps, the Choate community gathered to eat paneer tikka masala and chicken biryani while gulping down mango lassi by the gallon before dancing to SouthRead More
By Gopika Sheth ’27 Every year, the Choate Dance Department hosts the Student Choreographers’ Showcase (SCS), featuring original student works. This year, a novel twist was introduced to the lineup: dance faculty choreographed works for students enrolled in technique classes, who were invited to perform as well. SCS is Choate’sRead More
By Charlotte Flynn ’25 Paws for a Cause, a fundraiser organized by Dana Tan ’25, aims to spread the joy that campus pets bring to Choate while also serving the local community. Tan’s love for animals and her desire to make a positive impact on the community led her toRead More
By Lucy Domingo ’26 As the holiday season continues in full force, the allure of classic holiday movies becomes irresistible, casting a magical spell on individuals eager to indulge in nostalgic films. For many, immersing themselves in the enchanting world of holiday classics is not just an entertaining pastime, butRead More
By Eliana Li ’26 “A library should never be a stagnant repository of books of information. A library should be the living, breathing, enmeshed part of the community,” said Ms. Sam Nelson, the Assistant Director of the Andrew Mellon Library. Guided by this vision, the team at Choate’s library worksRead More
