Graphic by Mia Katz/The Choate News Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Choate’s Athletic Department has made major adjustments, and in order to provide viable athletic options for students, a new program will be added this winter as an intramural option: Physical Wellness.  Physical Wellness essentially combines several intramural offerings into oneRead More

Photo Courtesy of Choate Flickr Every year, several Choate hockey players decide to play in one of four U.S.  junior hockey leagues instead of going to college directly after high school. The USA Hockey leagues focus on player development and training young players between the ages of 16 and 20.Read More

On October 31, many  Choate students made their way to the Class of 1976 turf field to participate in a school-wide Spikeball tournament hosted by Boar Pen. Players, who were looking to not only compete but also have an active and enjoyable time, signed up with a partner from theirRead More

Photo Courtesy of John Cobb Every fall, a group of Choate sixth-formers partake in a unique afternoon activity: Senior Soccer. Unlike some of Choate’s other sports offerings, seniors are not allowed to play thirds or JV soccer, leading those who wish to play soccer during their senior fall in aRead More

Not able to compete in their final year of high school, senior athletes have begun to reflect on their unique legacy and last season at Choate as the fall term draws to a close.  To continue staying active and boost the morale of student athletes at Choate, the Athletics DepartmentRead More

Graphic by Rose Shen/The Choate News This fall, a group of juniors and seniors have had the unique experience of captaining their sports teams hundreds of miles away from Choate’s playing fields.  Captains, remote or in-person, play a crucial role in leading practices, being role models, and building team chemistry.Read More

Photo by Gabby Nirmal/The Choate News With the return of athletics in the fall term, teams across campus have had to adjust their protocols according to Choate guidelines. Whether you are working out in the gym, playing football, or running on campus, facial coverings are necessary. Choate’s guidelines state thatRead More

Photo Courtesy of MaxPreps Last weekend marked the 25th anniversary of Choate’s official mascot, the wild boar. Adopted in October of 1995, the Wild Boars mascot was proposed by former Athletics Director and current HPRSS teacher Mr. Ned Gallagher.  For some fifteen years before, the School’s mascot had been theRead More

Graphic by Ethan Foreman/The Choate News At the beginning of the school year, Director of Athletics Mr. Roney Eford announced the option for Choate athletes to  meet with sports psychologists to improve the mental aspect of their game. Mr. Max Groen ’15, a recent Choate alumnus and an Assistant CoachRead More