By Portia Chung ’24 In the early 1970s, local business was booming for the Ulbrich Stainless Steel and Special Metals company, which prompted an influx of workers from Mexico and Ecuador to Wallingford. While men worked in the factory, female immigrants gathered in groups, socializing and providing services for otherRead More

By Deyi Meng ’26 Mile by mile, the Health Center’s busy day-to-day arrangements are supported by two unsung heroes, who sit behind the wheel of vans and cars to ensure that Choate students receive the necessary treatment.  Mrs. Ixel Olmo and Mrs. Sanaa Sofiane perform the critical task of transportingRead More

By Fiona Fu ’25 After two flights and a long day of bonding by proximity, 13 faculty and six students traveled from Wallingford to St. Louis, Missouri, to attend the annual three-day National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) People of Color Conference (PoCC) and Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC), respectively.Read More

By Eliana Li ’26 “A library should never be a stagnant repository of books of information. A library should be the living, breathing, enmeshed part of the community,” said Ms. Sam Nelson, the Assistant Director of the Andrew Mellon Library. Guided by this vision, the team at Choate’s library worksRead More

By Kaylin Lam ’27 Calligraphy is an ancient, traditional art form famed throughout the world, especially in Asia. From its precise but flowing brush strokes to the construction of the brush itself, there is much to be learned and appreciated. On the evening of December 1, the Choate community gatheredRead More

By Charlotte Flynn ’25 Paws for a Cause, a fundraiser organized by Dana Tan ’25, aims to spread the joy that campus pets bring to Choate while also serving the local community. Tan’s love for animals and her desire to make a positive impact on the community led her toRead More

By Rachel Fan ’27 During the night of December 1, Wallingford residents were bundled up in Santa hats, cozy knits, and Grinch costumes to walk the shops and restaurants on North Main Street and Center Street. From 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., festive lights and candles lit up the sidewalk,Read More