Harvard University sailing prodigy Dylan Farrell ’14 Last week I talked to Dylan Farrell ’14, who sailed on Choate’s team during his time here and is now pursuing his passion at Harvard. We discussed his history with the sport as well as his experience transitioning between high school and collegiateRead More

The campus has recently undergone a wave of new initiatives regarding the academic technology that students, faculty, and administrators use. Since 2012, the iPad initiative, which pushes for an increased use of iPads in the classroom, has hoped to enhance the learning and teaching within the Choate community. Members ofRead More

The murder of Emmett Till is a tragedy synonymous with racism, injustice, and white privilege. His death rocked America in the 1950’s and led to a contentious debate over the evils of lynching. The incident began when 14-year-old Till entered a corner store in Money, Mississippi on August 24, 1955.Read More

There is something to be said about a production run entirely by students; Fringe is distinct from other Choate productions in that it is focuses on pieces written, filmed, directed, and performed by students. An annual tradition at Choate for over twenty years, The Fringe Festival allows kids to takeRead More

Students requesting their courses next year will find something missing in their options: Advancement Placement (AP) classes. Faculty overwhelmingly voted to remove AP designated courses from the curriculum last November, and the School recently announced that this will be implemented in the next academic year. Removing the AP designation meansRead More

If you’ve been to the Lanphier Center or elsewhere around campus lately, you’ve no doubt noticed a series of photographs posted on the walls, showcasing significant moments in history that have resounding effects on society today. The student behind this political art requested to remain anonymous, saying, “I don’t wantRead More

Due to the new daily schedule next year, three options for music lessons will be available: a 35-minute block once a week, 35-minute blocks twice a week, or a 70-minute block once a week. Fees will be slightly higher or lower depending on the lesson’s length, but will be proportionalRead More

The student body elected Mpilo Norris ’18 and Julian Yau ’18 last week as Student Body President and Vice President, respectively, to head the 2017-18 Student Council. Their terms will begin this spring and run through next year’s winter term. Following their school meeting speeches on Wednesday, all candidates participatedRead More

In Music We Trust, a student organization dedicated to bringing music and happiness to nursing homes in the area, recently held their third concert ever at the Regency House Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Eleven Choate musicians performed for the seniors (in life, not school). Michael Zhou ’18 and Mark SuRead More