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Students Receive Second Vaccine Dose

Students Receive Second Vaccine Dose

May 25, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On May 16, Choate students who received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against Covid-19 three weeks ago returned to receive their second. The day marked yet another milestone in the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic that began more than a year ago and that has upended life atRead More

Ten Students’ Bucket Lists, Eight Months Later

May 21, 2021 at 11:48 pm Comments are Disabled

Back in September, several Choate students were interviewed about their goals for this year. However, this year brought challenges that nobody could have foreseen, making fulfilling their bucket list goals challenging. Nonetheless, students have tried their best to follow through with their plans. Here’s how they did: Bruce Dubel ’22Read More

Spring Musical, Urinetown, Begins Rehearsals

Spring Musical, Urinetown, Begins Rehearsals

May 7, 2021 at 5:25 pm Comments are Disabled

Photos by Lauren Kee, Tiffany Xiao, and Linda Phan/The Choate News During a normal school year, mention of the spring musical would conjure up images of stu- dents singing, acting, and dancing in the PMAC with intricate sets and bright lights. However, this year, the production has faced challeng- esRead More

Farewell From Seniors in the Arts Concentration Program

Farewell From Seniors in the Arts Concentration Program

May 7, 2021 at 5:19 pm Comments are Disabled

Art courtesy of Senching Hsia With May comes a flurry of activity in the Arts department, as seniors prepare for the annual senior recitals. For the seniors in the Arts Concentration Program, these recitals are the final chance to share their craft with the rest of the community. The piecesRead More

Arts Fest Features Choral and Instrumental Concerts

Arts Fest Features Choral and Instrumental Concerts

May 7, 2021 at 5:13 pm Comments are Disabled

Photos by Lauren Kee, Tiffany Xiao, and Linda Phan/The Choate News Spanning from May 15 to May 23, Arts Fest will feature many Choate artists’ hard work, including that of the choral and instrumental ensembles. This year has presented a multitude of barriers for these ensembles as they were onlyRead More

Dance Ensembles Persevere Through Restrictions

Dance Ensembles Persevere Through Restrictions

May 7, 2021 at 5:01 pm Comments are Disabled

Photo Courtesy of Lauren Kee Every Sunday, the arts buildings on campus bustle with activity from Dance Company, Step Squad, and Hip Hop Club. Dancers meet throughout the day to choreograph, learn, and rehearse the pieces they plan to perform in the Spring Dance Concert. This year, the annual concertRead More

On the Water with Andrew Kim

On the Water with Andrew Kim

May 7, 2021 at 10:40 am Comments are Disabled

Photo by Garrett Curtis/The Choate News Although Co-Captain Andrew Kim ’21 is remote this term, he is still finding ways to be a leader for the Boys’ Crew Team. Kim remains involved with the program from his home in Korea, where he follows the team’s erg workouts, stays in contactRead More

A Season Without Games: How Teams Are Staying Competitive

A Season Without Games: How Teams Are Staying Competitive

May 7, 2021 at 10:36 am Comments are Disabled

Photo by Tiffany Xiao/The Choate News Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Wednesdays and Saturdays for Choate’s athletes brought carb loading, game-day playlists, and bus rides to competitions. Although teams no longer compete on Wednesdays, most varsity teams are still able to compete on Saturdays. However, Boys’ Volleyball, Girls’ Water Polo, and bothRead More

Midseason Face-Offs: Boars v. Loomis

Midseason Face-Offs: Boars v. Loomis

May 7, 2021 at 10:19 am Comments are Disabled

Choate athletes competed against eight Loomis teams on April 24. Varsity Baseball hosted its annual Senior Day against Loomis Chaffee. Second baseman Eli Levesque ’23 said, “It’s a game we’d looked forward to for quite some time, and we practiced hard for it.” Solid pitching from Ryan Sweeney ’21 andRead More