Last week, the world was left shocked by the news of Bashar al-Assad’s Syrian regime using chemical weapons on its own people. This attack destroyed communities, deprived children of their parents, and inflicted  major brain and nerve damage upon survivors. Even more disheartening is that this was only one incidentRead More

The single most defining feature of my childhood? Sharing a bedroom with my younger brother. The bond between Tommy ’19 and me grew stronger with each midnight discussion that bounced between our twin-size beds and matching duvets. In that time, he taught me countless lessons: I learned how to cultivateRead More

For President Donald Trump P ’00, the environment is a trivial concern. While he has ranged from having an “open mind” about climate change to describing it as a hoax created by China, Mr. Trump has been adamant that reinvigorating the coal industry and preserving American jobs are some ofRead More

Once Choate applicants receive their acceptance letters, they are enthusiastically invited to revisit campus, so they may better make a final decision on whether or not they will come to our school. During each annual round of Spring Visit days, the Choate community puts a tremendous effort into welcoming acceptedRead More

Since the Industrial Revolution, economic barriers have fettered the world’s transition to alternative energy sources. While the United Nations (U.N.) has roped various nations into many different treaties and non-binding agreements, a lack of concrete action has rendered efforts useless. In less  developed nations, a lack of funding stands asRead More

Admit it: all of us in the Choate community have, at one point or another, complained about SAGE food. It is not a sin, and complaining certainly falls under the vast realm of human tendencies; however, the extent to which the hardworking men and women of SAGE are criticized isRead More

On February 15, 2016, President Donald Trump P ’00 remarked that if he were elected President, “We’re going to win so much. You’re going to get tired of winning.” However, two and a half months into his presidency, Mr. Trump has failed to deliver on that promise. From the blockingRead More

When Britain voted last year to leave the European Union, the Philippines elected Mr. Rodrigo Duterte as President, and Mr. Donald Trump P ’00 became the President of the United States, it seemed like right-wing populism was becoming an unstoppable global trend. With major elections coming up this year inRead More

At Choate, we pride ourselves in fostering creativity and educational curiosity by providing students the tools to explore their specific interests and to learn experientially. We offer first-rate signature programs that welcome new artists, environmentalists, and mathematicians every year. We house an i.d.Lab bursting with high-tech resources for students toRead More