Boys’ Varsity Hockey lost a heartbreaker 3-4 to Northfield Mount Hermon this past Sunday. It was Senior Day for the Boars, and the team went down by a mere goal, 3-4.  Choate has had a disappointing season so far this year, but it has been turning it around as ofRead More

Last Tuesday night, students and faculty hurried to the PMAC to see a riveting presentation from world renowned filmmaker Mr. Ken Burns. A part of the Ambassador S. Davis Phillips ’61 Family Lectureship, Mr. Burns was invited to campus to offer insight on his astounding documentaries and fascinating backstory. Last TuesdayRead More

A student could easily go through four years at Choate without really getting to know Wallingford and the impressive small businesses that lie within it. This would be an opportunity missed, as Wallingford, though not the largest of towns, has a vibrant assortment of restaurants, shops, and other establishments. OneRead More

Trying to find New Haven-style pizza in Wallingford? Look no further than Christo’s Restaurant & Bar, a family-run establishment that serves up classic, hearty American-fare. Though known for its pizza, the chicken parmesan and shrimp dinner are also popular orders. According to Chef Bryan Russo, “Our mashed potato and baconRead More

My first thought was: that’s not Michelle Obama. Certain differences struck me: her nose was too pointed, her nostrils were too large, her cheekbones were too low. Still, I found myself curious about the former First Lady’s new portrait in the National Portrait Gallery. When I discussed my opinion withRead More

My plan to run for the student council presidency began to take form in the middle of the fall term. After the first month following our return from summer vacation, I had a revelation. I realized that I stood in a unique position, one that allowed me to best serveRead More

Last weekend, from Friday, February 16, to Sunday, February 18, the College Counseling Office held the annual College Information Weekend for both parents and students of the fourth and fifth form. The College Information Weekend gives fourth and fifth form students and parents an early look into the college process.Read More

On Monday, February 12, Art Club held an Art Drive in the dining hall. The booth was set up in front of the fireplace, in the center of student life. The drive began at 5:00 pm and lasted until 7:30 pm. There were crowds of students and faculty lining upRead More

Before assuming our current posts, all of us, the members of the 111th Masthead of The Choate News, worked for the newspaper in a variety of positions. As we reported, copy edited, took pictures, and illustrated for the paper, we grew to believe in the power of journalism and, inRead More