Archive for May, 2018

On the Water with Ian Merrick ’18

On the Water with Ian Merrick ’18

May 20, 2018 at 1:23 am Comments are Disabled

Ian Merrick ’18 is a varsity rower, JV hockey captain, and committed to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for crew. This past winter Merrick was the Boys’ JV Hockey captain, and he played a great role in achieving the team’s 11-6-1 record. He has played a number of different sportsRead More

The Challenges of Playing Multiple Varsity Sports

The Challenges of Playing Multiple Varsity Sports

May 20, 2018 at 1:20 am Comments are Disabled

Playing one varsity sport at Choate can include many hours of training and practice in addition to the other rigors of being a Choate student. Some Choate students participate in multiple varsity sports, which brings even more difficulties in balancing commitments that Choate students have. However, Choate student-athletes who participateRead More

Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Fails to Westminster

May 20, 2018 at 1:13 am Comments are Disabled

On a day fondly known as “Westy Wednesday,” Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse faced off against a strong Westminster team —and they lost a heartbreaker, 12-13. The two teams were evenly matched throughout the game as neither could pull ahead for a big lead. Co-captain Julia MacKenzie ’19 said, “We knew itRead More

Final Music Concert of the Year Showcases All Ensembles

May 20, 2018 at 1:11 am Comments are Disabled

On Friday, May 11, Choate’s music ensembles continued the tradition of performing during alumni weekend. All of the groups — Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble — gathered in the chapel after weeks of rehearsals. The standing ovation they received at the end of the performance demonstratedRead More

Cuba Through an Artistic Lens

May 20, 2018 at 1:09 am Comments are Disabled

This past spring break, 14 upperclassmen, alongside Ms. Jessica Cuni, a visual arts teacher, and Dr. Yaser S. Robles, a humanities teacher, traveled to Cuba for Choate’s first cultural immersion program there. The week long program was held in partnership with Academics Program International (API) and “sought to immerse studentsRead More

Senior Visual Arts Exhibition Opens

Senior Visual Arts Exhibition Opens

May 20, 2018 at 1:07 am Comments are Disabled

On Sunday May 13, the seniors in Visual Arts Concentration held their end-of-year exhibit. Known as the Senior Visual Arts Exhibition, the show included a variety of works, from papier-mâché sculptures to decorated decks of cards. Throughout the process of producing their final pieces, students pushed themselves to challenge newRead More

Question of the Week: What are Your Summer Plans?

May 20, 2018 at 1:04 am Comments are Disabled

For some, summer is a time to relax and enjoy time away from Choate’s demanding workload. However, for others, the summer is jam-packed with everything they wanted to do but could not during the academic year. It seems to be that every person on campus has planned a slightly differentRead More

Infinite Delight In Alan Luo’s Museum Of Math

Infinite Delight In Alan Luo’s Museum Of Math

May 20, 2018 at 1:03 am Comments are Disabled

Math can be a particularly frustrating and confusing subject for many Choate students. Alan Luo ’18 is trying to change that mindset by creating a “Museum of Math.” The museum will consist of four to five exhibits exploring unconventional areas of mathematics. Luo plans to display the exhibits throughout LanphierRead More

Get On Par With Campus Golf

Get On Par With Campus Golf

May 20, 2018 at 1:01 am Comments are Disabled

Choate’s very own golf course has recently risen to popularity after the official nine holes were set in place earlier this year. Patrick Mullowney ’18 and Crawford Sargent ’19 first began playing campus golf last spring, and others soon began to dedicate time after school and on the weekends toRead More