Photo courtesy of Toffy Prakittiphoom ’24/The Choate News As the winter season is in full force, a dedicated group of runners rise to the challenges that come with the shortened days and harsher weather conditions. Despite the unique obstacles that nature presents, many student-athletes at Choate are taking on winterRead More
Graphic by Maddy Childs ’26/The Choate News In the increasingly digitized world, Choate winter sports teams are making a splash on social media. From practice videos to game announcements and player profiles, these accounts showcase the hard work and success of Choate athletes. Girls’ Varsity Basketball, composed of 10 skilledRead More
Captain Emma Kirk ’23 in action The Choate girls’ varsity soccer team had a memorable season full of exciting moments and impressive victories. The team’s 15-2-1 record earned them a spot in the New England Playoff Semifinals, where they gave a strong performance before ultimately losing to Westminster. However, theRead More
Fernanda Opazo ’25, a new sophomore from Chile, has quickly become a star setter for Girls’ Varsity Volleyball. Born and raised in Chile, Opazo just set foot in the U.S. a month ago. Opazo came to the U.S. in hopes of experiencing what she could not at home. Luckily, sheRead More
While we often highlight the achievements of successful athletes, the crucial role of student managers is frequently overlooked. To gain insight into these leaders’ responsibilities, stressors, and time commitments, Jack McGuane ’26, Austin Zhao ’23, and Adama Sowe ’23 shared their experiences as student managers. While McGuane has been interestedRead More
Playing football has always been a dream for Sachi Mehra ’23. Her life forever changed while watching a Nickelodeon show one day in the fourth grade. She saw a girl playing football on the television screen and instantly became inspired to try it herself. This dream was, unfortunately, put onRead More
The Boys’ Varsity Water Polo team has gotten off to a tremendous start, with an impressive record of 6-2. This achievement can be credited to both players and the newest member of the team, Coach Katie Childs ’95 P ’24 ’26. Coach Katie began her water polo career at ChoateRead More
Nothing is better than the feeling of people coming together to support our school. Cheers fill the fields’ sidelines, and blue and gold flash throughout the crowd as the first home games of the season begin. School spirit fills the air with people cramming into every inch of the stands.Read More
Peak Performance training has become vital at Choate for dedicated athletes to reach their full physical potential. Each day begins with stretching on the tarmac before moving into speed training, running form techniques, and competitions to test overall explosiveness. Monday is dedicated to working on legs and mainly focuses onRead More
