Archive for May, 2019

Yale’s K-Pop A Capella Group Brings Flavor To Sunday Brunch

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On May 5, Hangarak, Yale University’s K-pop a cappella group, came to Choate and performed in the dining hall. They sang a mixture of traditional and contemporary Korean music, including a nursery rhyme called “Spring in My Hometown,” “Love Scenario” by iKON, “Spring Day” by BTS, “Dream” by Suzy andRead More

Turn Powder Puff Into Power Puff

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My mom’s eyes reignite with youthful joy each time she pulls out the scrapbook which tells the stories of her glory days as the running back for the Sheehan High powder puff football team. “My name was in the paper as a part of Sheehan’s triple threat. On game dayRead More

Solidarity Week Shines Spotlight on Intersectionality

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After five days of raising awareness for issues of social justice and encouraging unity in the community, Choate’s first-ever Solidarity Week came to a close last Friday, May 3. Hosted by students who attended the BorderLinks trip, the week of events included several club-hosted discussions on the intersectionality of issuesRead More

Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Defeats Kent, 9-2

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Going into Wednesday’s game against Kent on May 1, Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse looked to continue its winning streak after beating Ethel Walker, 12-9, the week before. Both Choate and Kent seemed unfazed by the temperatures that dipped 44 degrees Fahrenheit as they each played to their fullest. After an all-aroundRead More

Quick Q&A with Mr. Filipe Camarotti

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​This week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Mr. Filipe Camarotti, a physics teacher and volleyball coach, to learn more about him. Mr. Camarotti is an adviser in Archbold, and he is finishing up his second year as a faculty member here at Choate. As a fairly recentRead More

George F. Colony ’72 to Head Board of Trustees

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On Friday, April 19, Choate’s Board of Trustees selected Mr. George F. Colony ’72 as the next chair. Mr. Colony will assume his new role on July 1, succeeding Mr. Michael Carr, who has served as Chair of Board of Trustees for eight years. In addition to having served asRead More

Don’t Ask a Citizenship Question on the 2020 Census

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On April 1, President Donald Trump publicly stated on Twitter that a United States Census without a citizenship question would be “a waste,” questioning the judgment of the Democratic Party’s stance. If passed by the Supreme Court, the citizenship question would be the first of its kind since 1950 —Read More

Inside the Process of Determining Crew First Boats

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With the interscholastic spring season nearing its end, Choate teams are working to perfect strategies and lineups in order to succeed in season ending competitions or potentially in the Founders League or New England Championships. Girls’ and Boys’ Varsity Crew are no different as rigorous training and on the waterRead More

Dining Hall Hacks: Sage Advice for SAGE Food

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Choate students can always count on SAGE Dining Services to provide them with plenty of meal options to make for a good breakfast, lunch, or dinner. However, some days, students may want to venture beyond the grill. For such days, students have gotten creative and have begun making their ownRead More