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 Courtesy of Trista LeBlanc-Serbyn ’22/The Choate News Following the emergence of several Covid-19 cases in Wallingford Public Schools and a shortage of teachers willing to teach in person, Lyman Hall High School and Mark T. Sheehan High School temporarily switched to online classes from October 30 to November 5. 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
The Choate News’s Opinions pages have always strived to serve as a medium through which student voices can spark discussion and challenge our school and global communities. As we approach the 2020 presidential election this week, we, the editors of The Choate News, shifted the focus of the Opinions pagesRead More
The 2020 election is perhaps the most divisive election cycle in American history. Whether President Donald Trump P’00 or former Vice President Joe Biden is elected, a huge portion of Americans will be distraught, threatening a peaceful transfer of power and democracy itself. Ultimately, this election is not about beingRead More
When I was a in elementary school — way before I could vote — I liked to research the politicians running for election in my area and try to convince my parents to vote for my favorite one. I remember reading through all of the pamphlets local politicians dropped offRead More
