Archive for January, 2019

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Pool Scoreboard Replaced Due to Corrosion

January 18, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

  While Choate swimmers were training at home or splashing in warmer waters over Winter Break, their most expensive and arguably most important piece of equipment was being replaced – the multi-thousand-dollar full color LED video display scoreboard that has loomed majestically over the Larry Hart Pool since its installationRead More

The 15-Minute Rule: Fact or Fiction?

January 18, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

It’s rare for a teacher to not show up to class without advance notice. When this situation occurs, students find themselves glancing back and forth at a clock and counting down the minutes until they’re “allowed” to leave. The so-called 15-Minute Rule claims that students are allowed to leave classRead More

Sixth Formers Urged to Manage Online Presence Responsibly

January 18, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On Tuesday, January 8, sixth formers were nowhere to be found around campus. They were gathered down at the Paul Mellon Arts Center for a  discussion on technology, managing your online profile, and how to avoid conflicts with your online presence, led by Ms. Sarah Gordon, Assistant Director of CommunicationsRead More

Winter Tournaments Bring Triumphs

Winter Tournaments Bring Triumphs

January 18, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Four varsity teams competed in tournaments the weekend before the winter holidays. The four teams have all performed relatively well up to this point in the season. For the most part, the teams were wildly successful at their tournaments with Boys’ Varsity Hockey, and Girls’ Varsity Basketball, reaching the championshipRead More

Pressure is Paralyzing

January 18, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

It’s 11 p.m., the internet is down, and my night has just started. I have to plan out the next nine hours of my life carefully and precisely. I need six hours of sleep to function on the following day, and I also need half an hour to get readyRead More

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On the Court with Sam Gallo ’19

January 18, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

  Sam Gallo ’19 is the captain of the Girls’ Varsity Basketball team, anchoring the team with her size and skills as a center and power forward. She has already eclipsed the coveted 1,000 points mark in her high school career, and she has committed to the University of NewRead More

Question of the Week: “What is Your New Year’s Resolution?”

Question of the Week: “What is Your New Year’s Resolution?”

January 18, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

The new year is here — and 2019 provides a fresh opportunity to wipe the slate clean. Recently, some members of the Choate community took a moment to share their New Year’s resolution.   Dey Wallace-McKinstry ’21: My New Year’s resolution is to focus and emphasize the positivity around me.Read More

How Social Psychology Can Change Your Outlook

How Social Psychology Can Change Your Outlook

January 18, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

When I was younger, people asked me about what superpower I wanted to have. Often times, my answer would be mind-reading — I was always curious about what was going on inside others’ minds. So when the opportunity came freshman spring to choose an elective, I joined psychology, the subjectRead More

Weekly Standouts

January 18, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Charlie Tait ’21 – Tait led Boys’ JV Hockey to a 2-1 record in their first week back from break. He posted back-to-back shutouts against Pomfret and Taft. Over the course of the season he has posted a 1.6 Goals Against Average. Tait has surrendered only 12 goals through 7Read More