Archive for May, 2018

Photo courtesy of Ross Mortensen

Choate Welcomes Alumni Back To Campus

May 20, 2018 at 12:35 am Comments are Disabled

Last weekend, May 10 through 13, Choate hosted hundreds of alumni for its annual Alumni Weekend, a time for Choate graduates to reconnect with their old classmates and celebrate their Choate spirit. Alumni Weekend was packed with fun activities and ceremonies. This year, there were three alumni athletics contests, includingRead More

Choate Student wins Princeton Prize in Race Relations

Choate Student wins Princeton Prize in Race Relations

May 18, 2018 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

Abigail Drummond ’18 received the 12th Annual Princeton Prize in Race Relations, which recognizes her promotion of diversity in the Choate community. Learn more about her active work in race relations.

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Get the Scoop on Local Ice Cream

May 18, 2018 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

As the days get warmer and summer gets closer, ice cream choices are more important than ever. The Choate News provides you with an overview of Wallingford’s local ice cream hangouts, with delicious flavors ranging from Sweet Cream’s classic mango sorbet to Mr. D’s popular Reese’s Nightmare.

Women of Color Conference

May 18, 2018 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

On Sunday, May 6, Choate hosted the inaugural Young Women of Color Conference. Keynote speaker Ms. Shanterra McBride spoke to her audience about the common issues females face in today’s society and how to overcome them.

Students Sing Praises of Acappellooza

Students Sing Praises of Acappellooza

May 18, 2018 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

Acapella groups gathered in the chapel last Saturday to compete in the annual Acappellooza competition. Songs were sung; donations were made; and laughter rang clear during the exciting event.

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Colony Hall: A Work in Progress

May 18, 2018 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

The construction of Colony Hall is becoming more prevalent on campus as its completion grows nearer. Read about the status of the building, and what it will bring to campus.

The Lessons Dyslexia Taught Me

May 12, 2018 at 12:30 am Comments are Disabled

As one of the few students at Choate with dyslexia, I feel lucky to be a part of this campus and to share my unique perspective with my classmates and teachers alike. Dyslexia is often misunderstood. The term refers to any disorder that involves difficulty in learning to read orRead More

Home Field Advantage? It’s Real

Home Field Advantage? It’s Real

May 12, 2018 at 12:24 am Comments are Disabled

  In any sport, playing a game at a team’s home athletic venue can be an asset because of increased fan support and familiarity with the facility. At Choate, student athletes may experience some negatives when participating in an athletic competition at home, but playing at home is mainly associatedRead More

Choate Completes Reaccreditation Process

May 12, 2018 at 12:17 am Comments are Disabled

From April 22-25, 12 NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) Committee members, administrators from various New England schools, visited the Choate campus. The week-long visit takes place every ten years and is an important step in Choate’s reaccreditation process. The visitors spoke to students about various aspects ofRead More