Archive for February, 2019

Ben Cho ’22 waits to dive in for a relay. Photo courtesy of Laura Solano-Florez

In the Pool with Ben Cho ’22

February 22, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Despite this being his first year at Choate, Ben Cho ’22 has already contributed to numerous victories this winter with Boys’ Varsity Swimming. He has  won many sprint freestyle races and has participated in successful relays, and he will continue to help the team as they prepare for the FoundersRead More

Boys’ JV Hockey Drops Close Game to Taft

February 22, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

This past Saturday, Boys’ JV Hockey lost a 2-1 nail biter against Taft but not for lack of effort. With most of the action coming late in the game, both teams had multiple scoring opportunities but could not seem to finish. Choate played well considering they were missing several keyRead More

This year, the seniors reached 95% participation in giving to the Annual Fund. Graphic by Chandler Littleford/ The Choate News

The Senior Class Gift: A Chance to Give Back

February 22, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Any student who has walked through the senior section of the dining hall in the past week has probably seen the table of candy and gifts for those who have donated to the Annual Fund. Each year, Choate’s graduating class comes together to donate a senior class gift. Assistant DirectorRead More

On Tuesday, February 19, Dr. Jonathan Haidt presented the Thalheimer Lecture to Choate before being interviewed by Vincenzo DiNatale ’19 and Bekah Agwunobi ’19. Photos courtesy of Ross Mortensen

Professor Jonathan Haidt Challenges Conventional Ideology in Thalheimer Lecture

February 22, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

    On Tuesday, February 19, students gathered in the PMAC and Getz Auditorium for the biannual Thalheimer Lecture. This year, Dr. Jonathan Haidt was invited to speak, and he shared with the Choate community a talk on moral psychology and its applications. Following his speech, Vincenzo DiNatale ’19 andRead More

Two fourth formers share the mystery of magic through Magic Club.
Photo by Praj Chirathivat/The Choate News

Abracadabra! It’s Magic Club!

February 22, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Jeffrey Zhou ’21 and Julian Schirnding-Yach ’21 are bringing wonder and excitement to the community with the latest addition to Choate’s vast collection of clubs. After beginning the process of approval in the fall term, Magic Club is finally established and ready to make students analyze reality. Many people haveRead More

The above poster was used to promote the club's first meeting last week.
Poster courtesy of Young Radical Leftists

First Young Radical Leftists Club Meeting Introduces Students to New Political Discussion

February 22, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

  Last week, posters advertising a new club were posted across campus. They read, “There will be no food, there will be no water, there will be only anarchy,” coupled with an image of a red fist. This eccentric and attention-grabbing notice belonged to a club named “Young Radical Leftists,”Read More

How New Attorney General William Barr Will Fail America

February 22, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On Thursday, February 14, the Senate voted to confirm William Barr to succeed Jeff Sessions, and he was sworn in to become Attorney General of the United States. Barr has served in this position before, under President George H. W. Bush. Although he was confirmed by the Republican-majority senate, BarrRead More

Choate Students Receive National Recognition for Art and Writing

February 22, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Every year, many Choate students spend hours working on writing assignments, pouring their hearts into pieces that mirror their passions. For some, their efforts culminate in submitting pieces to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, a regional and national competition for dedicated young artists and writers. For this competition, theRead More

Teammates Isabelle So ’20 and Ben Zhao ’18 pose for a photo. Photo courtesy of Ross Mortensen

Nicknames in Action

February 22, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

rom former professional baseball player David “Big Papi” Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox to former NBA shooting guard Kobe “Black Mamba”  Bryant, nicknames coined for athletes have long been a common and intriguing aspect of all sports. Athletics at Choate are no different, and oftentimes, athletes are either givenRead More