During their first week at Choate, new students underwent a series of orientation lectures and events. The programming was designed for students to get to know Choate, form new bonds, and be educated on the proper etiquette expected from them throughout their time at the School. While the events were Read More

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

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

Mr. Michael Abbatiello Mr. Michael Abbatiello is the new Associate Technical Director for the Arts Department. Mr. Abbatiello holds a BFA in Media and Performance with Choreography from The Ohio State University. Prior to coming to Choate, Mr. Abbatiello worked as the Lighting Designer and Technical Director for Middlebury College’sRead More

As the clock strikes 9:25 a.m. every Tuesday, the Choate community gathers to discuss a plethora of school-related events. It begins with a captivating musical performance, but as the hour progresses, speakers saunter onto the stage one by one, each asking students to scan a different QR code for theirRead More

It is only natural for us high schoolers to do cringy things during our freshmen year. This is a confusing and uncomfortable time in our lives as we grapple with self-discovery and try desperately to fit in. When I was an underclassman, I did a number of cringe-worthy things thatRead More

This past year, a committee of faculty members spent months crafting an updated version of our daily academic schedule. Now, the Choate community finds itself with a brand-new routine. While I believe that some of these updates have created positive change, others have only produced more problems. The crown jewelRead More

After the popular Christopher Nolan film Oppenheimer hit theaters this past summer, the problem of nuclear weapons and the moral implications of governments possessing them has returned to the forefront of many people’s minds. Most have probably already decided where they stand on this infamous dilemma, but not enough considerRead More