Last Tuesday night, students and faculty hurried to the PMAC to see a riveting presentation from world renowned filmmaker Mr. Ken Burns. A part of the Ambassador S. Davis Phillips ’61 Family Lectureship, Mr. Burns was invited to campus to offer insight on his astounding documentaries and fascinating backstory. Last TuesdayRead More

As a part of the annual Spiritual Life’s Open House for All Peoples Week, a relative of a holocaust survivor was invited to campus: Ms. Ellen Kaidanow shared the story of her mother-in-law, who is also named Ellen Kaidanow, at school meeting on Tuesday, January 23. This event was organizedRead More

Choate Rosemary Hall brings in many speakers to teach, inspire, and influence its students. Even though speakers play an important role at Choate in the eyes of many students and teachers, the speakers invited to campus almost always present ideas and opinions that align with those of the administration. ChoateRead More

During a recent school meeting, psychologist and motivational speaker Dr. Matt Bellace addressed our community, encouraging students to find “natural highs” that take the edge off of life in a healthier and more sustainable way than drugs ever could. He relayed his personal history, including a poignant account of hisRead More

For the majority of the community, the second school day of the new year was filled with much more excitement than many anticipated. Dr. Matt Bellace, a professional speaker, psychologist, and comedian was invited to campus to offer his inspiring wisdom on drug and alcohol prevention. From Princeton, New Jersey,Read More

  This year’s Diversity Day, which, as always, took place on the holiday commemorating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., included a variety of activities designed around a single theme: “Everyone can be an activist.” The day required a great deal of planning, both from student and facultyRead More