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Local Organizations Provide Aid and Resources

Local Organizations Provide Aid and Resources

October 16, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Eva Swanson ’25 Many non-profit organizations in the greater Wallingford area work to ensure that people across the state receive food and other necessities. Under this year’s Community Service Day theme, “Hungry For Justice,” members of the Choate community were scheduled to with organizations such as the West HavenRead More

Career Fair Connects Students and Alumni

Career Fair Connects Students and Alumni

October 16, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Arjun Pathy ’25 A hallmark of the Choate experience is the vast alumni network that comes with it. On Sunday, October 1, 16 alumni working in fields ranging from media and television to finance and investment visited Choate as part of the School’s first in-person career fair since 2015.Read More

Choate Combats Food Insecurity On Community Service Day

Choate Combats Food Insecurity On Community Service Day

October 16, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Eliana Li ’26 Every year, the Choate community mobilizes on Community Service Day to give back to those around them. In recognition of this year’s Community Service Day on Friday, September 29, the School participated in various service activities related to the theme, “Hungry for Justice.” The focus ofRead More

The Boaring Life.

The Boaring Life.

October 16, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled
It Is Time We Abolish the Historic Senior Section

It Is Time We Abolish the Historic Senior Section

October 16, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Francesca Howard ’26 We’ve all been there: the dreaded walk through the senior section of the dining hall. As you make your way through the rows of tables, you feel every pair of eyes turn your direction, and sixth-formers seem to pierce straight through to the deepest parts ofRead More

Student Summit Builds Sportsmanship

Student Summit Builds Sportsmanship

October 16, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Roshan Desai ’26 Nine Wild Boars and Assistant Athletic Director Mr. Nolan Silbernagel represented Choate at the inaugural Founders League Student Summit, hosted by Miss Porter’s School, on Sunday, September 24.  “The whole idea was to come together and learn about leadership and building a healthy, competitive spirit amongstRead More

Al Firdaus Brings Multicultural Music and Harmonies to Choate

Al Firdaus Brings Multicultural Music and Harmonies to Choate

October 16, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Dana Tan ’25 “I felt like the music belonged in a movie. It was so alive,” Mariana Verdi ’25 said after watching the Al Firdaus Ensemble’s performance at Choate’s Andrew Mellon Library on October 2. Hailing from Granada, Spain, the ensemble was invited to perform a medley of originalRead More

Choate Teachers Unveil Musical Talents

Choate Teachers Unveil Musical Talents

October 16, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Grace LaPlaca ’25 Choate is home to a myriad of talented musicians. However, this talent is not confined to just students and the Music Department; many non-music faculty members have extensive musical backgrounds. From being high school rock band members to competitive pianists, five teachers recounted their past experiencesRead More

Honoring Mr. Gadoua’s Three Decades at Choate

Honoring Mr. Gadoua’s Three Decades at Choate

October 16, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Eric Dubbelde ’26 From physics teacher to basketball coach and House Mentor, Mr. Jonathan Gadoua has contributed to the Choate community in many ways since 1994.  In his 30 years at Choate, Mr. Gadoua has taught all non-astrophysical courses in physics, primarily levels 200, 250, and 650.  Kay LeeRead More