“During my time at Choate, I’ve learned a thing or two… which is really only like half a thing per year… so not a great ratio. Really this is more about my mindset than something I have learned, which brings me down to ¼ thing per year… Let’s not getRead More

“My parents came from a harsh background. Me, having the time and space to explore what I want to do is a privilege that they never got to experience. As children, they were forced to reconcile with the fact that the world around them was crumbling to no fault ofRead More

Hill House Re-Opening (Sept 9) After being struck by lightning in 2019, Hill House sustained significant damage from water used to extinguish a fire, leading to the need for major repairs. Two long years later, Hill House re-opened this year to much fanfare. The dorm now houses both boys andRead More

“Finding your people at Choate is hard, but it’s not impossible. My freshman year, the seniors told me that I would most likely not be friends with the same people for all four years of Choate. Of course, I did not believe them. After only two weeks at Choate —Read More

Henry Kops ’22 was awarded the HPRSS’s Javits Prize for his outstanding performance in humanities. Named after ambassador Eric M. Javits ’48, the award is given to a student who demonstrates their excellence in the topic of American foreign policy. The prize includes a series of books on current issuesRead More

While there are many resources available on campus to help improve student mental health, such as confidential and free counseling for students struggling with mental health and an on-campus psychiatrist for those who may benefit from medications, members of the Wellness Committee understand that students still may be hesitant toRead More

On the night of Friday, May 6, students were invited to the Student Activities Center (SAC) to learn to write their names in a variety of languages from around the globe during an event organized by the Linguistics Club.  “I think Choate really focuses a lot on multiculturalism and internationalRead More

Graphic by William Gao ’24/The Choate News One way to learn history is through a textbook: mastering dates and names until you can recite the book’s contents back to front. I often wonder how effective this method is, and I’ve concluded that it falls short at giving students the opportunityRead More

Coming to Choate in the fall presented me with many things: new friends, an unfamiliar environment, challenging classes, but above all, the opportunity to grow. I wasn’t sure how my freshman year would change me, but on the first day of school, I quickly realized how much freedom I had.Read More