On Sunday, April 10, Morgan McDougal ’16 amazed crowds in the chapel with her amazing skill at her senior recital. Her variety of abilities at Choate extends from golf to music, but one of her greatest strengths, as those who attended the concert can support, lies in the piano. TheRead More

As the Student Dance Concert rehearsal began, the Paul Mellon Arts Center buzzed with energy and resonated with music. The dancers, decked in all-black and accented with touches of color, moved to the rhythm of the beat. On Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16, the annual Student Dance ConcertRead More

Fans of The Diary of Anne Frank may remember Mrs. Auguste van Pels, the equally dramatic and comedic character, perfectly brought to life by one of Choate’s most talented actresses. This week we bring to you insight into the life and times of Harley Kirchhoff ’16. Kirchhoff’s passion and dedicationRead More

The night before the ACTs, Choate students gathered in the PMAC gallery to participate in Choate’s first-ever “Paint Night.” The event was led by local artist Ms. Megan Lenzzo and organized by Mr. Vincent Jones of the Student Activities Center. Paint Night was held on Friday, April 8 from 8-10Read More

Throughout my two years at Choate, I have learned one thing: Wallingford is full of surprises. Making your way down the main drags of the bustling town, you may not find five-star bites to eat, but in a select spot, five-star heart and soul is waiting to be discovered. I’mRead More

Wander into the Paul Mellon Arts Center gallery on Monday, Friday, or Sunday night, and you will find a group of students singing and harmonizing to ever-catchy songs. A group of boys and girls sway to modern and classical tunes, radiating passion, energy, and enthusiasm for music. Meet Bellacanto, Choate’sRead More

Last Friday, the campus  flocked to the SAC to watch Julian Fraser ’16 and Matt Lacey ’18 (a.k.a. J. Fraser and KidLacey) headline in their concert, “Foolin’ Around.” Though the pair had little previous experience, it seemed as though they’d been performing their whole lives. Amy Hagan-Brown ’18 commented, “MattRead More

On Sunday, April 3, dozens of children and parents from Wallingford filed into the Paul Mellon Arts Center to watch the musical production, “The Monster Who Ate My Peas.” Based off the multi-award winning children’s book written by Danny Schnitzlein and illustrated by Matthew Faulkner, the show was presented byRead More

Maria Shevchenko-Masnyj ’16, known to her friends as Mika, is one of the most compelling and talented artists in our very own little theatrical world. With her fierce personality and ability to interpret a wide range of characters, Shevchenko-Masnyj has contributed to our school through the performing arts and herRead More