Archive for May, 2016

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Black Bear Meanders Across Campus, Sparks Excitement on Alumni Weekend

May 15, 2016 at 8:51 pm Comments are Disabled

  Reflecting on the presence of the black bear yesterday morning, Chinese teacher Ms. Carol Chen-Lin said, “I’ve been here since 1997, so for 19 years, and I’ve never seen this before.” At around 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning, a black bear was spotted roaming North Main Street. The bear eventuallyRead More

Do You Believe in British Miracles?

May 13, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

It was a true underdog story. Leicester City, a club which was in the second division of British soccer just two seasons ago, won the Premier League, Great Britain’s top soccer league, on Sunday, May 8. Just a season ago, the team ended the season a measly six points aboveRead More

Faith and Music Mingle at Compline

Faith and Music Mingle at Compline

May 13, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Students and faculty alike gathered in the Chapel on Sunday, April 24 during study break to observe the Christian service of Compline. Compline is the last service of the day in the Christian liturgical hours, and this particular Compline was held by Choral Director Ms. Alysoun Kegel and Reverend AllyRead More

Boars Take Down Bears

May 13, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On Saturday, May 7, the Choate Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse team went up against the Berkshire School.  The game was a must-win for Choate after having lost four of their last five games.  Despite this recent trend, Choate came out determined and triumphed over the Bears. After winning the opening faceoff,Read More

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Choate: Money Over Morality

May 13, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Choate Rosemary Hall currently invests 8-9% of its endowment in fossil fuels. In doing so, the school profits from an industry perpetuating global warming and destroying our environment. In spirit and in letter, these investments are at odds with the ethos of our community. On Tuesday, April 12, Choate’s ChiefRead More

Anthony Grasso: The Man Behind the Cage

Anthony Grasso: The Man Behind the Cage

May 13, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Mr. Anthony Grasso has held many positions at Choate in the past, and he recently became the new head of Choate’s equipment room. Mr. Grasso, whose duties include care of sports equipment, coordination with various coaches, and management of the athletic building, was appointed to his current job just aRead More

Curtain Call: Drew Springer-Miller ’16

Curtain Call: Drew Springer-Miller ’16

May 13, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Eager students, parents, and teachers congregated in the Recital Hall on Saturday, April 23, to watch the long-awaited senior recital for Drew Springer-Miller ’16. The audience came to witness what was the culmination of Springer-Miller’s artistic legacy at Choate. Springer-Miller is known for her skills in acting, having participated inRead More

Rosalind Wiseman Returns

May 13, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Students representing various campus groups had the opportunity to chat with Ms. Rosalind Wiseman, who gave a well-received speech about teenage hook-up culture at a special program this pas fall. Her visit was the first of many to come — Choate has hired Ms. Wiseman and her business partner fromRead More

Chorus Shows Its Wild Side

May 13, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

The Seymour St. John Chapel rung with enthusiasm and excitement this past Friday, May 6, as the Student Choral Concert began and crowds of people swarmed to watch the culmination of hard work from Choate’s young vocalists in their breathtaking performance of “Spirit Animals.” Ms. Alysoun Kegel, the Choral Director,Read More