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Macron Claims Victory, Now Must Effect Change

Macron Claims Victory, Now Must Effect Change

May 19, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

In the widely observed and anticipated French election held on May 7,  Emmanuel Macron of the centrist-progressive En Marche party beat his opponent Marine Le Pen of the conservative nationalist National Front party. Since winning the election, Macron and his party have received international recognition and acclaim. While Macron didRead More

Powering Down Wi-Fi Shutoff

May 19, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Twenty-four-hour Wi-fi at Choate may not be just a dream for much longer. The Student Council sent a proposal to Mr. James Stanley, the Dean of Students, last Thursday on extending the internet hours for students, specifically during junior spring and senior fall and winter terms. The Student Council hopesRead More

New Arts Concentration Members Announced

May 19, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Every spring, a number of students are admitted into the ranks of Arts Concentration. Arts Con, as the program in known, is one of the seven selective signature programs on campus. As Choate’s website puts it, Arts Con is a “program intended for students who are passionate, disciplined and ableRead More

The Power of the Past and the Present

The Power of the Past and the Present

May 19, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Alumni Weekend means different things to different Choate students. To some, it means that they get to see Kyle at the omelet bar again, or that they get pastries for free. To others, it could be a networking opportunity or a chance to reunite with their friends or siblings whoRead More

The Robotics Team traveled to Louisville, Ky., for the VEX Worlds Robotics Tournament where it won the Teamwork Award.

Choate Robotics Team: Best Teamwork in the world

May 12, 2017 at 6:01 am Comments are Disabled

The Choate Robotics Team lived up to its legacy this spring term, becoming the only New England team to accept the Teamwork Award at the VEX Worlds Robotics Tournament. Twelve members of the Choate Robotics Team spent five days, from April 19 through April 22, in Louisville, Kentucky competing inRead More

One Man’s Trash, Another Man’s Fashion

One Man’s Trash, Another Man’s Fashion

May 12, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

During the midday conference block on Friday, April 21, a major commotion in the Dining Hall had many captivated. Tables were moved to the sides, and students could be seen strutting down the massive aisle in colorful, unusual garments for the annual Trashion Show, organized by the C-Proctors. In thisRead More

Students Attend Local Diversity Leadership Conference

May 12, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On Sunday, April 23, 27 students represented Choate at the annual Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) held at the Loomis Chaffee School. This conference consisted of students from various independent schools across Connecticut, both day and boarding. “Our school brought a diverse group of kids, which is great. I thinkRead More

Spring’s Midseason Report

Spring’s Midseason Report

May 12, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Midway through the season, many Choate teams are preparing for postseason runs and hoping for end-of-season triumph.  Whether a team is  enjoying success or still trying to reach its potential, there’s still plenty left to play Boys’ Tennis Boys’ Varsity Tennis is 6-5, experiencing both surprising wins and tough losses. Read More

Architect and Friend of Choate, I.M. Pei, Turns 100

Architect and Friend of Choate, I.M. Pei, Turns 100

May 12, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Renowned Chinese-American architect, Ieoh Ming Pei or I.M. Pei, turned 100 years old this past Wednesday. Mr. Pei’s career began when William Zeckendorf, a New York City real estate luminary, recruited him in 1948. Just seven years later, Pei established his own firm called I.M. Pei & Associates in 1955,Read More