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Students Explore the Town of Wallingford Once Again

October 15, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On the weekends, Main Street is once again bustling with Choate students as they return to their favorite restaurants — among them are Mr. D’s, Archie Moore’s, and Half Moon Cafe. After a year of being prohibited from venturing into Wallingford, boarding students are now allowed to explore the townRead More

Choate Grad Running for Mayor of Wallingford

Choate Grad Running for Mayor of Wallingford

October 15, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

In anticipation of the November 2 ballot, candidate and Choate alum Riley O’Connell ’14 will run against incumbent Republican Mayor William Dickinson Jr, who is seeking a 20th consecutive term in office.  Mr. Dickinson’s campaign is based around maintaining the town’s finances and providing dependable services to create a safe,Read More

Former Wallingford Police Chief Joins Choate

Former Wallingford Police Chief Joins Choate

October 15, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

After serving the past 24 years as the Wallingford Police Chief, Mr. William Wright announced last April that he would be retiring from his position to join Choate as the new Director of Operations.  Mr. Wright first joined the Wallingford Police Department in 1995, citing hopes to have a tangibleRead More

Connecticut Welcomes Afghan Refugees

Connecticut Welcomes Afghan Refugees

October 15, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

In one of the largest mass evacuations in U.S. history, nearly 130,000 people were airlifted out of Afghanistan this past year. On Friday, September 17, Governor Ned Lamont stood in front of the Connecticut state capitol building to discuss this issue. He stated, “These evacuees are our allies and haveRead More

Gabi White Breaks Records

Gabi White Breaks Records

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When the pandemic ruined long-time swimmer Gabrielle White ’24’s swim season, she was devastated. But, decided to pick up another cardio sport — running. More specifically, she started competing in cross country and track & field. Little did she know that in less than two years she would go onRead More

Saif Nazer: Choate’s Sports Videographer

Saif Nazer: Choate’s Sports Videographer

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Whether at a football game or at an off-season basketball practice, Saif Nazer ’23 can be found on  the sidelines, capturing the action with his camera.  Nazer discovered his passion for videography in the fall of his sophomore year after receiving a camera for his birthday, though it wasn’t untilRead More

@DressedforDistraction Showcases Fashion at Choate

@DressedforDistraction Showcases Fashion at Choate

October 15, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

A close-up of orange butterfly clips, an action shot of a girl walking away donning a black leather coat with white boots, a boy sitting back in a lawn chair with a Yankees baseball hat over his eyes, and a trio of friends wearing various shades of green are allRead More

Thirty-Six Seniors Prepare to “Cap” Off Choate Careers

Thirty-Six Seniors Prepare to “Cap” Off Choate Careers

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The Capstone Program, one of Choate’s seven signature programs, provides seniors with the opportunity to work one-on-one with a faculty member to design a customized curriculum drawing on multiple classes and to create a final project of their choice. The topic of a student’s Capstone is based on their ownRead More

Faculty Tackle Unhealthy Eating Culture on Campus

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On Monday, September 27, Choate’s faculty gathered for a seminar on cultivating body confidence and minimizing toxic diet culture on campus. During the seminar, an external facilitator came in to lead a professional development presentation on disordered eating habits, their warning signs, the intersection of toxic body culture, diet culture,Read More