Imagine taking Spanish 100, Chinese 100, and French 100 in three consecutive years. That would likely not prove very productive.. A student would be unlikely to learn enough material to sustain a meaningful conversation and, odd are, he or she would soon forget whatever small elements of each language wereRead More
At Choate, we pride ourselves in fostering creativity and educational curiosity by providing students the tools to explore their specific interests and to learn experientially. We offer first-rate signature programs that welcome new artists, environmentalists, and mathematicians every year. We house an i.d.Lab bursting with high-tech resources for students toRead More
Walk up the path between the Science Center and Brownell, and you will find a row of neat, quintessentially New England houses that make up Rosemary Lane, a community of faculty residences, including that of Headmaster Dr. Alex Curtis. But do not be deceived by the apparent monotony of theRead More
Ms. Kolina Koleva has been a math teacher at Choate for three years. She is an immigrant from Bulgaria. In 1989, when I was six, the Berlin Wall fell. We were a socialist country in the 80s, and people mostly complained about things like waiting in line in the coldRead More
Although New Years’ Day in the U.S. has long passed, expect to hear some wishes of “Happy New Year” within the coming days. Occurring this Saturday, January 28, the Lunar New Year is one of the biggest holidays of the year, and many Choate students are among its celebrators. TheyRead More
Every room tells a story about its occupant, and Headmaster Dr. Alex Curtis’s office is no exception. Tucked away on the first floor of Archbold, his office may single-handedly offer more resources on ancient architecture than the entire Paul Mellon Arts Center, yet despite the limited space it still managesRead More
As you switch your fall clothes for warmer garments and realize you hate your old cardigan, think twice before tossing it into a trash bin. There are numerous thrifting initiatives, both on and around campus, that allow for the Choate community to economically and environmentally donate and buy used clothing. Read More
Most students’ understanding of how a special program speaker is selected may likely be summed up by Mr. Kevin Roger’s, Choate’s Director of Studies, humorous explanation: “We reach out and negotiate and then ba-da-bing-ba-da-boom we have a speaker.” But, of course, “ba-da-bing-ba-da-boom” takes tremendous resources, time, and effort to achieve.Read More
On Saturday night, the Hispanic Latinx Forum (HLF) hosted a dinner for the school in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15. The event aims to raise awareness in the Choate community of Hispanic and Latino cultures through food, music, and dance. Probably theRead More
