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Students Participate in Annual Washington, D.C., Trip

Students Participate in Annual Washington, D.C., Trip

February 26, 2024 at 6:00 am 0 comments

By Eliana Li ’26 and Elle Hardy ’26 Twenty-six students traveled from Wallingford to Washington, D.C., on the annual U.S. Government and Politics II trip (Gov. II). From January 28-30, trip attendees met members of Congress, other government officials, and Choate alumni. They also received a tour of the U.S.Read More

Student Council Members Bring New Initiatives

Student Council Members Bring New Initiatives

February 26, 2024 at 6:00 am 0 comments

By Fiona Fu ’25 The 2023-2024 Student Council has been hard at work over the past three terms, bringing up student concerns and initiatives in their weekly meetings and to the Administration’s attention. So far, the Student Council has focused on improving transparency through being more active on their InstagramRead More

Ethics Bowl Wins Big at Recent Competitions

Ethics Bowl Wins Big at Recent Competitions

February 26, 2024 at 6:00 am 0 comments

By Anya Shah ’25 Choate Ethics Bowl has hit its stride this year, winning both the National High School Ethics Bowl Connecticut Regional Competition on January 27 and the Divisional Competition on February 7. Led by President Ava McClatchie ’24, Ethics Bowl spends its club meetings discussing ethical dilemmas andRead More

Spanish Table Offers Experiential Learning for Students

Spanish Table Offers Experiential Learning for Students

February 26, 2024 at 6:00 am 0 comments

By Ellie Porter ’25 Learning a language can be a long and difficult process. However, immersing oneself into the language can be an effective way to boost practice. During lunch and G block every Tuesday, students can practice their Spanish at a designated table in the dining hall. The SpanishRead More

Wellness Committee Hosts Notion Workshop

Wellness Committee Hosts Notion Workshop

February 26, 2024 at 6:00 am 0 comments

By Grace LaPlaca ’25 On February 7, the Wellness Committee hosted a workshop to teach students how to use Notion, an online organization app, in the Andrew Mellon Library. The program, which took place during an all-school break, was advertised on posters throughout campus and open to all members ofRead More

School Unveils Plans for Dining Hall Renovations

School Unveils Plans for Dining Hall Renovations

February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Adrian Torres ’25 In the spring of 2025, the Choate community can expect a new servery in the Hill House dining hall more than three times its current size. Years in the making, the new servery will concentrate the food serving stations in one area, make space for anRead More

Choate Students Engage with the World at Yale Model United Nations

Choate Students Engage with the World at Yale Model United Nations

February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Jolie Zhang ’26 Nine Choate students became United Nations (UN) delegates for a weekend at the 50th annual Yale Model United Nations (YMUN) conference. From January 18 to 21, more than 2000 students from all around the world, representing 45 countries and over half of the 50 states, gatheredRead More

Choate Celebrates Diversity Day 2024: “For the Culture”

Choate Celebrates Diversity Day 2024: “For the Culture”

February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Anya Shah ’25 Choate’s 33rd annual Diversity Day began with a pop concert in Colony Hall, followed by a keynote speech on hip-hop culture by the “Notorious Ph.D.,” Dr. Todd Boyd. In the afternoon, community members participated in activities and workshops that matched this year’s celebratory theme selected byRead More

Chinatown Trip Immerses Students in Language and Culture

February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Kaylin Lam ’27 On January 26, students enrolled in the Chinese 400 and 450 classes embarked on a field trip filled with opportunity for cultural immersion and emerged with a newfound understanding of Chinese-American history. Departing at around 8:15 a.m., the group drove for three hours to the MuseumRead More