Recently, the housing lottery process began for third, fourth, and fifth form students. However, this year, because of a variety of factors, six changes — more than the usual two or three — to housing arrangements have been made. Atwater House will become a fourth and fifth form girls’ dorm;Read More
On April 21, Cyclone Kenneth, the largest in Mozambique’s history, hit the country, leaving entire towns decimated. Yet this is only the latest in recent Mozambican news. In March, Cyclone Idai, one of the worst tropical cyclones ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere, struck the country. Mozambique is still strugglingRead More
On Friday, May 3, Choate’s Chamber and Festival Chorus gave a stunning final concert in the Seymour St. John Chapel. Both choirs have been rehearsing since the beginning of the year, proving their tremendous commitment. Their dedication and sincerity showed through the great repertoire, which included an extensive variety ofRead More
On April 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., more than 3,000 people gathered at the Oakdale Theatre for the second annual Gluten-Free Expo hosted by Gluten-Free New England, an organization founded by Abby Helman Kelly to connect gluten-free customers and gluten-free businesses. The event brought together 78 allergy-friendly vendorsRead More
With graduation only weeks away, sixth formers have begun to congregate at the Worthington Johnson Athletic Center (WJAC) each Tuesday night. On the Tartan court, Ms. Amy Foster, Ms. Alex Long, Mr. Georges Chahwan, and other faculty members have been helping sixth formers prepare for the dance competition at LastRead More
As my Choate career nears its end, I am grateful to have played an active role in the community. Through my roles as a prefect, Managing Editor of The Choate News, and Chair of the Committee on Student Activities (COSA), I’ve come to understand the importance of effective leadership, especiallyRead More
Located off Route 5 in Wallingford, Ola Restaurant has been serving its modern fusion of traditional Latino dishes for the past four years. The family-style restaurant provides a unique atmosphere inspired by the cultures of Central America and the Caribbean, which draws customers back again and again. With the aromaRead More
On May 5, Dance Arts Concentration seniors Anna Ely ’19, Sadie Jackson ’19, and Heather Shao ’19 took the stage for a final time during their collective senior dance recital. Conceptualized and choreographed entirely by the three seniors, these performances carried an additional personal weight for all of theRead More
English teacher Mr. Joe Lampe has strayed from having his students use traditional methods of literature analysis such as class discussions, thesis-centred essays, or tests. As his junior English class is reading The Crying of Lot 49 by Thomas Pynchon, Mr. Lampe has decided to go for something a littleRead More
