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Community Members Engage in Diversity and Inclusivity Conference

Community Members Engage in Diversity and Inclusivity Conference

December 11, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Fiona Fu ’25 After two flights and a long day of bonding by proximity, 13 faculty and six students traveled from Wallingford to St. Louis, Missouri, to attend the annual three-day National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) People of Color Conference (PoCC) and Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC), respectively.Read More

Thrifty Boar: Sustainability and Style

Thrifty Boar: Sustainability and Style

December 11, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Jolie Zhang ’26 Students sifted through a treasure trove of trendy yet affordable clothing pieces at the annual second-hand clothing exchange — Thrifty Boar. The chic and eco-conscious clothing sale was hosted by Choate’s Conservation Proctors (C-Proctors) in the bustling Student Activity Center (SAC) on December 1. Three longRead More

i.d. Lab Alumni Series Connects Robotics Enthusiasts

i.d. Lab Alumni Series Connects Robotics Enthusiasts

December 11, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Deyi Meng ’26 Choate’s i.d. Lab Alumni Series provides students who are interested in robotics with a better understanding of the various professional opportunities in the field after high school. On November 14, the School hosted alumna Ms. Kristen Andonie ’17 to present at the event after its briefRead More

IRIS Advocates for Immigrant and Refugee Aid

IRIS Advocates for Immigrant and Refugee Aid

December 11, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Thandiwe Taylor ’26 Mr. Chris George, the Executive Director of New Haven’s Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS), took to the stage during School Meeting on November 14 to address the Choate community on the organization’s work through an interactive skit. IRIS is a community-based non-profit organization that aidsRead More

CSAA Hosts Diwali Celebrations

CSAA Hosts Diwali Celebrations

December 11, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Eshana Hora ’27 In the soft glow of flickering candle lights and the vibrant hues of Rangoli adorning the Andrew Mellon Library Reading Room doorsteps, the Choate community gathered to eat paneer tikka masala and chicken biryani while gulping down mango lassi by the gallon before dancing to SouthRead More

Paws for a Cause Raises Money for Local Shelter

Paws for a Cause Raises Money for Local Shelter

December 11, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Charlotte Flynn ’25 Paws for a Cause, a fundraiser organized by Dana Tan ’25, aims to spread the joy that campus pets bring to Choate while also serving the local community. Tan’s love for animals and her desire to make a positive impact on the community led her toRead More

Library Displays Bring Awareness

Library Displays Bring Awareness

December 11, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Eliana Li ’26 “A library should never be a stagnant repository of books of information. A library should be the living, breathing, enmeshed part of the community,” said Ms. Sam Nelson, the Assistant Director of the Andrew Mellon Library. Guided by this vision, the team at Choate’s library worksRead More

The Boaring Life.

The Boaring Life.

December 11, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled
Student-Researchers Present Findings in SLS

Student-Researchers Present Findings in SLS

November 13, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Teniola Obayomi ’25 Elman and Getz Auditoriums came alive on Tuesday, November 7, and Thursday, November 9, as students of the Science Research Program (SRP) presented at the annual Student Lecture Series (SLS). Each of the 16 student speakers delivered a 15-minute talk. As one of the School’s eightRead More