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Inside the Copy Center with Ms. Ann Marie Nolan

Inside the Copy Center with Ms. Ann Marie Nolan

October 2, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Located in the basement of Steele Hall, the Print and Document Services Center (or the Copy Center) is the hub of all types of print materials on campus. Students and faculty alike frequent the Copy Center to produce handbooks, tests, and campus publications. The supervisor who runs it all isRead More

Students Explore Culture Through Study Abroad

Students Explore Culture Through Study Abroad

October 2, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Choate’s study abroad program gives students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of different academic and cultural interests while enjoying language learning through immersive experiences around the world. The students who studied abroad in the 2022-2023 school year, the first cohort to do so since the start of the pandemic,Read More

Diary of a Cringey Freshmen

Diary of a Cringey Freshmen

October 2, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

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

2023 Boar Pen Brings School Spirit

2023 Boar Pen Brings School Spirit

October 2, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

No athletic competition would be complete without Choate’s Boar Pen cheering from the sidelines. Boar Pen is a group of seniors who cultivate school spirit on campus, supporting teams of all levels. This year, Boar Pen’s leadership lineup is composed of six students dedicated to the Choate community.  Historically, BoarRead More

The Wild Boar Gets a Fresh Makeover

The Wild Boar Gets a Fresh Makeover

October 2, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

For the first time since the fall of 1995, the School unveiled a brand-new boar mascot. The new boar sports a bright yellow sports jersey and a wide grin.  When Ms. Raquel Simoneau, Manager of Campus and Community Events in the Communications Department, first raised the question of redesigning theRead More

Local Towns Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Local Towns Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

October 2, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

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

Ms. Nancy Burress Departs After 35 Years At Choate

Ms. Nancy Burress Departs After 35 Years At Choate

May 31, 2023 at 8:00 pm Comments are Disabled

Ms. Nancy Burress has had a crucial impact on the School’s Language Department over the last 35 years. During her time at Choate, Ms. Burress was the Spanish Department Head and taught Spanish levels 100 through 500, focusing primarily on the 200 and 400 levels. Over the years, she hasRead More

AMES Celebrates Arabic Storytelling and Culture

May 15, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Instead of frantic typing in the Andrew Mellon Library, the Reading Room was filled with Arabic storytelling and music on April 26, when the Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES) Signature Program worked with the library to run an event for Choate students to enjoy Middle Eastern treats and performances.Read More

The Concerning Truth Behind The Growing Yuan Influence

The Concerning Truth Behind The Growing Yuan Influence

May 15, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Last March, China conducted more trans-border transactions in the Chinese yuan (CNY) than in the U.S. dollar (USD), marking a historic shift. Amidst uncertain international power dynamics, China has leveraged allied developing economies in an attempt to institute the CNY as the new standard global currency. If the United StatesRead More