For as long as a full year, The New York Times has placed Maria Semple’s ’82 latest novel, Today Will Be Different, at the top of their book list, and Choate is proud to recognize this notable alum as a member of the community, one who exemplifies its characteristic senseRead More

“Where would you go on your first date?” “How much money do you make?” “What is your opinion on Crocs?” Different audience members asked a variety of questions to three “single and ready to mingle” bachelors on stage: Viktor, a neighborhood doctor capable of solving all cures; Natalie, a lawyerRead More

Ibn Battuta: A Muslim Traveler of the 14th Century, by Ross E. Dunn, may seem like an odd choice for the most frequently checked out book at the library this September. But for the first time this year, librarians worked with the fourth form history department to create a newRead More

Traditionally, Choate has held a mandatory special program featuring student music ensembles on the Tuesday night before Parent’s Weekend. On the following Friday night, the concert is then performed for the parents. This year, however, it was confirmed by Mr. Stanley that Choate will not be having the concert forRead More

Recently, my older brother and I traveled deep into the heart of rural Wallingford to indulge in some legitimately authentic Mexican food at Los Mariachis. As a result of their utterly unique ability to meld culinary delight with a fiery style and personal flair to create a wonderful experience, LosRead More

It takes a lot of courage to play an original piece in front of the entire Choate student body. Sam Markowitz ’17, who you might remember from his outstanding performance on the marimba at the last all-school meeting, is not only a percussionist in the jazz band, orchestra, and windRead More

At Choate, everyone comes from a different background racially, religiously, socially, culturally, and economically. Sometimes, within our community, it can be tough to relate to other people because of these ingrained boundaries. However, Choate is failing to acknowledge one of the most important and outstanding connectors that we have betweenRead More

At Choate, we are taught to be independent thinkers, to work hard for the things we love, and not to shy away from a challenge, no matter how seemingly insurmountable. Someone who embodies this very spirit is Choate graduate Mr. Tom Dey ’83—screenwriter, director, and producer. Some of Dey’s notableRead More

No one expects an athlete who has never set foot in the PMAC to suddenly become the star of the first school production of the year. Against all expectations, Noah Nyhart ’17 began his Choate acting career this fall when he auditioned for the fall play, The Odyssey, and —Read More