Every year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, celebrating the rich history, culture, and contributions of American citizens with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. In communities across Connecticut, residents have been gathering to uplift and shareRead More

Passing by Choate’s turf fields, students will not only see athletes in blue and gold, but ones in burgundy and gold as well. Those are the school colors of Mark T. Sheehan High School, whose athletic teams are practicing and competing on Choate’s turf fields until late October. Mark T.Read More

The Wallingford Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) unanimously voted in favor of Choate Rosemary Hall’s plan to construct a new, dual-use welcome center and admission building on May 8.   The final decision came after much discussion, coordination, and earlier concerns from Wallingford residents about Choate’s location within a residentialRead More

For all the art lovers in Wallingford, the Splat Art Studio is a popular place in town to interact with all kinds of fine arts.  Founded in 2007 by art enthusiast Ms. Kate McNamee, the studio was established to cultivate a fun and loving environment to inspire the next generationRead More

Le Jardin Cafe offers a range of bakery options. Looking for a place to grab a bite and browse some unique jewelry? Look no further than Wallingford’s newest eatery, Le Jardin Café. First opening its doors to the public in February, the cafe features a unique design that combines anRead More

Graphic by Melody Qian ’24 /The Choate News For any food enthusiast or international student missing a home-cooked meal, the food offered at the Choate dining hall may not fulfill all their cravings. Luckily, there are a wide variety of cuisines and countries represented by Wallingford’s local international hotspots. FromRead More

Author Kevin Wilson attends a book reading and Q&A session at the Andrew Mellon Library. In its fifth annual iteration, the Wallingford Public Library’s (WPL) One Book, One Wallingford program continues to bring the local community together through its events and discussions. After announcing this year’s novel on February 1,Read More

Whether it be to upgrade your look for First Hurrah or to participate in self care, getting your nails done is always a fun activity. Choate students mainly frequent two nail salons in Wallingford — Diamond Nails & Spa and Rainbow Nail & Spa — but which do students prefer?Read More

This February, Wallingford’s Board of Education voted eight to one to consolidate the town’s two high schools: Lyman Hall High School and Mark T. Sheehan High School.  The decision, which includes the closing of Sheehan High School and the construction of a new building next to Lyman Hall, is expectedRead More