Archive for September, 2018

Matt Lee ’20 worked on promos, such as the one of blockboy JB (above), for 88rising, record company .

Students Pursue Artistic Passions Over Summer

September 21, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Numerous Choate students partook in rewarding art-related experiences this summer. Some travelled or had internships, while others chose to simply cultivate a personal passion. Many avid art students completed summer projects fueled by their individual interests or explored entirely new aspects of art. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania was what made Derek NgRead More

Rashaud Conway ’19 rushes for his first touchdown giving Choate a 14-6 lead in the second quarter. Photo courtesy of Pete Paguaga

Varsity Football Defeats St. Thomas More

September 21, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Last Saturday, Boys’ Varsity Football won its opening matchup against St. Thomas More by a score of 31-6. Choate Football has been dominant the past few years, with the most recent victory being the team’s 40th straight win. On paper, St. Thomas More appeared a formidable opponent, making Saturday’s gameRead More

Free Those Imprisoned for Marijuana

September 21, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

The past few years have seen rapid changes in attitudes and legislation concerning the use of marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes. Currently, 9 states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational use, 22 have decriminalized the drug, and 31 states have legalized medicinal use. Still, thousands of peopleRead More

Colony Hall Begins To Take Shape

September 21, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Over the summer, the most notable difference is the development of Colony Hall, which had only just started to take form when the previous academic year ended. Prior to the summer, most of the construction work was focused on reinforcing the rear wall, so nothing more than mountainous piles ofRead More

Max Patel, Jayani

Introducing… Jayani

September 21, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On September 11, 2018, Max Patel ’19, otherwise known as “Jayani,” performed his new song, “City,” during school meeting. The beautiful melody earned him a standing ovation among Choate students and faculty. Patel’s new stage name, Jayani, which roughly translates to “divine energy and victory,” originates from Patel’s family. HisRead More

Safe Haven Replaces Crisis

September 21, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Choate recently unveiled substantial changes to how it responds to controlled substance use on campus, replacing the student support program known as Crisis Intervention with what will be called Safe Haven. Safe Haven is intended to provide a broader range of resources to students aiming to help themselves or theirRead More