Archive for October, 2018

Yes, Take Your First Language As A Class

Yes, Take Your First Language As A Class

October 12, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Should native speakers be allowed to take their first language as a class at Choate? Though Choate’s answer is yes, some argue that it’s illogical for a student who already “knows” a language to retake it. If you’ve taken Geometry, why take it again? Not only does prior experience speakingRead More

Introducing Ashley Wang ’19: New Senior at the KEC and Member of the National U.S. Figure Skating Team

Introducing Ashley Wang ’19: New Senior at the KEC and Member of the National U.S. Figure Skating Team

October 11, 2018 at 11:06 pm Comments are Disabled

Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Ashley Wang ’19 shares her insight as a member of the National U.S. Figure Skating Team and the captain of an internationally competitive skating team [Photo courtesy of Ashley Wang].

Be Mindful of the College Process

October 11, 2018 at 10:54 pm Comments are Disabled

In light of this Monday’s college fair, the 112th masthead of The Choate News urges the community to be mindful of seniors during the college admissions process.

Mr. Singer answered student questions in the Humanities Rotunda after his schoolwide lecture.

Philosopher Peter Singer Delivers Lecture as Charles Krause ’51 Fellow in Rhetoric

October 11, 2018 at 10:43 pm Comments are Disabled

2018 Charles Krause ’51 lecturer Peter Singer encourages students to deliberate on effective altruism. His speech prompted student discussion on his work and ethical views [Photo by Kathryn Phillips/ The Choate News].