By Kaylin Lam ’27 Calligraphy is an ancient, traditional art form famed throughout the world, especially in Asia. From its precise but flowing brush strokes to the construction of the brush itself, there is much to be learned and appreciated. On the evening of December 1, the Choate community gatheredRead More
By Grace LaPlaca ’25 Choate Football went undefeated in the 2023 season with a 9-0 record, winning the Founders League Champion and New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Champion titles. The team’s hard work, focus, and camaraderie contributed to their immense success. One of the team’s main goals wasRead More
By Analy Vega ’25 Wallingford residents drove up to 300 Church Street on “Giving Tuesday” to receive heartwarming hugs from therapy animals in a drive-through fundraiser hosted by Soul Friends. Soul Friends is a non-profit organization serving 10,000 Connecticut families and children with its animal therapy services. The organization offersRead More
When she’s not scoring on Choate’s basketball courts, Girls’ Varsity Basketball forward Paika van der Maas ’24 travels the world representing the Netherlands at international competitions. This past summer, van der Maas represented the U18 Dutch National Team, a team of athletes selected to compete at the International Basketball FederationRead More
By Rachel Fan ’27 During the night of December 1, Wallingford residents were bundled up in Santa hats, cozy knits, and Grinch costumes to walk the shops and restaurants on North Main Street and Center Street. From 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., festive lights and candles lit up the sidewalk,Read More
By Grace Walters ’24 With 37 years of coaching at Choate under his belt, Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Head Coach David Loeb has been a significant part of the team’s history. Coach Loeb began with Girls’ Thirds Volleyball in 1986. “I loved being the Thirds coach — I didn’t imagine IRead More
By Portia Chung ’24 In the early 1970s, local business was booming for the Ulbrich Stainless Steel and Special Metals company, which prompted an influx of workers from Mexico and Ecuador to Wallingford. While men worked in the factory, female immigrants gathered in groups, socializing and providing services for otherRead More
