By Chelsea Branch ’25 As the keepers of our schedules and masters of SISO, the Deans’ Assistants are Choate’s unsung heroes. We all recognize their friendly faces, but few of us know much more beyond that. Ms. Kristin Thoelen Every year, Ms. Kristin Thoelen, the third-form Deans’ Assistant, faces theRead More

By Chelsea Branch ’25 What may seem like a dull metal cylinder that satisfies our daily hydration needs can hold a much deeper meaning. While some of us may not pay much attention to our choice of water bottles, certain Choate community members treasure their unique bottles, many of whichRead More

By Reinah Lee ’26 The twinkling of the tree illuminates the dining hall as students pile in wearing their themed attire. The sound of chocolate pouring from the fountain and the rapid-fire clicks of a camera shutter going off are drowned out by the DJ’s tunes. This is the biggestRead More

By Deyi Meng ’26 Mile by mile, the Health Center’s busy day-to-day arrangements are supported by two unsung heroes, who sit behind the wheel of vans and cars to ensure that Choate students receive the necessary treatment.  Mrs. Ixel Olmo and Mrs. Sanaa Sofiane perform the critical task of transportingRead More

By Brendan Beng ’26 In today’s age of influencer mania, more people than ever before are picking up videography. Even with Choate students’ consistently busy schedules, there are a few who find joy in making memories into digital keepsakes. Four such individuals are Arissa Lee ’25, Aria Ramnath ’24, KaraRead More

By Steven Kee ‘27 No matter how strong your bladder is, everyone has used a bathroom on campus. There is a wide variety of restrooms for members of the Choate community to choose from, each providing students and faculty alike with a unique experience of dealing with natural bodily functions.Read More

By Eva Swanson ’25 If you weren’t a member of the Choate community and came for a visit to the School, you might start to wonder whether the students here speak a different language. “Is there a SoHo in Wallingford?” “What’s a Lanphy?” Many buildings on campus have been givenRead More

By Adrian Torres ’25 Any student who stumbles upon the wrong classroom by chance may be surprised to hear recitations of ancient Greek text or discussions on the spectroscopic analysis of galaxies. With over 200 courses available at Choate, it’s no wonder that students can dive deeply into their interestsRead More