November nationally commemorates Native American Heritage Month. This November, the deep history of Indigenous peoples in Connecticut is being honored by regional institutions and community organizations. Before Connecticut was a British colony, the region was inhabited by Native tribes: the Nipmuc, the Sequin (consisting of the Tunxis, Schaghticoke, Quinnipiac, Podunk,Read More

On November 2, Wallingford residents voted in municipal elections including the mayoral, town council, and Board of Education races. A few hours after the polls closed at 8 p.m., results of the elections were announced. Incumbent Republican Mayor William W. Dickinson Jr. defeated Democratic challenger and Choate alumni Riley O’ConnellRead More

Photo courtesy of Ramsey Scott Choate Girls’ Varsity Soccer had a major 5-2 home win over Kent on November 3, adding to their already impressive 11-win record. The game started energetically as Paley Adelson-Grodberg ’22 snuck past Kent’s defense, putting Choate on the board less than a minute into theRead More

For those bored with the traditional sports, Frisbee golf combines two century-old activities into a fun and dynamic new game. Similar to the rules of golf, players attempt to get the disc into a “hole” in as few throws as possible.  In 2020, math teacher Avery Feingold and science teacherRead More

Every year since 1922, Choate athletic teams have competed against Deerfield Academy during the last weekend of the fall term. Here in Wallingford, this day is known as Deerfield Day, and the week leading up to it is called Spirit Week. During the week, school spirit runs high and studentsRead More

Imagine this: a friend is going through a tough time. You see this happening, but you don’t know how to approach them. How can you find out what they’re feeling to help them? You don’t want to hurt them or hit a sensitive spot. What can you do? The AssessmentRead More

Since Taylor Swift’s rise to superfame in 2006, the singer-songwriter has built quite the fanbase. These fans, otherwise known as Swifties, even exist among the students and faculty right here at Choate. In honor of today’s release of Swift’s Red re-recording, here’s how to become a Choate Swiftie in fiveRead More

November 11, 1978, was the date of the 56th Deerfield Day. Little did everyone know, it was also the date of one of the biggest games in Choate football history — the day of the “Miracle Pass.” Coming off a single point loss against Lawrenceville in their previous game, theRead More

Take a glance at the soundbooth during any Choate theater production and chances are you’ll see Lara Stone ’22, a senior in the Theater Arts Concentration, sporting a signature black shirt. Not sure where to look? From lighting to rain machines, you can easily watch her creations on stage, establishingRead More