From freshmen to postgraduates (PGs), each student on campus has a unique story to tell as to how they arrived at Choate and why they considered this the best place to further themselves academically and athletically. Postgraduates Ellen Arena ’17 and Walker Lott ’17 are no exception. Both were recruitedRead More
After a 15-4 blowout victory against archrival Deerfield on September 17, Boys’ Varsity Water Polo aimed to take home another win over its foe from the Emerald City on October 5. The first three quarters of the game consisted of the two teams trading goals, with the boys in BlueRead More
On a cold and gray Wednesday afternoon, Girls’ Varsity Soccer hoped to set the pitch alight with a strong performance against their Founder’s League rival, the Loomis Chaffee Pelicans. However, beating a Loomis team that Coach Rick Koczak branded “one of the best we’re going to see all season” wouldRead More
After a disappointing loss to Worcester Academy on Wednesday, September 21, Boys’ Varsity Soccer travelled to Kent School for a game that was sure to challenge the Boars. Coming into the game 2-1 on the season, the boys were looking to maintain their over .500 record. Kent struck first, provingRead More
On Sunday, May 8, the boys’ and girls’ crew teams travelled to Lake Waramaug in Connecticut to compete at the Founders League Championship. As they have done consistently throughout the season, the teams lived up to their expectations, placing exceptionally in all races. However, the novice portion of the ChampionshipRead More
Choate is a time-consuming place, there’s no doubt about it. However, the Choate grind just isn’t enough for some students; despite bountiful time commitments, a special group of athletes on campus finds time to play for club and town teams outside of school. Some of these students are committed toRead More
We’ve just launched into spring term here at Choate, and a new season of sports is taking over campus. Students have tossed away their basketballs and hockey gear for baseball bats and lacrosse sticks. Many of the teams are fresh off a week or so in warmer climates, where theyRead More
Choate is often recognized for the incredible accomplishments of some of its most esteemed alumni. A few of Choate’s most notable names are President John F. Kennedy ’35, Paul Mellon ’25, Michael Douglas ’63, with alumni specializing in topics ranging from architecture to philanthropy. However, a great deal of Choate’sRead More
Choate students and faculty alike place a tremendous focus on our athletic rivalry with Deerfield Academy. However, a longstanding tradition that is less regarded is Andover Day, the annual day where Choate and the Big Blue face off in a variety of sports. Like previous years, Andover challenged our forcesRead More
