Graphic by Yujin Kim/The Choate News
What’s a little thing that brings you joy or hope?
“An activity that brings me the most happiness and serenity is climbing behind the bushes by the Arch pond right beside the bridge and just watching the water move. I don’t know why, but it makes me feel really peaceful.”
—Kenadi Waymire ’22
“Playing the violin brings me great joy. I often think about how I’m so lucky to be able to do what I loved doing since I was a kid. I guess it’s hearing the sound come out and resonating through the hall and back, or maybe how I’m able to express emotions that I wouldn’t be able to express in words or actions. When I’m playing, I feel so open and comfortable, I feel like a completely different person.”
—Paloma So ’23
What’s a little thing that you like to do for yourself or others?
“I currently have a minor addiction to making playlists for my friends and for myself. We have our own specific taste in music, so during the fall term I decided to make specific playlists for a couple of my friends. Each one has its own cover image, title, and description based on its personality. Some artists we like are The 1975, SZA, Taylor Swift, and Fleetwood Mac.”
—Mikayla DaSilva ’24
“When I’m having a bad day and I’m walking around, I’ll randomly remember to look at the sky and it makes me feel better. Something about the clouds, stars, and sunsets makes me feel calm and helps me clear my mind.”
—Alyssa Jaster ’23
What’s a little thing that makes your life just a little more colorful?
“FaceTiming my nine-year-old sister, Laurel. I only became a boarder this past term, so up until my senior spring, I’ve been a day student. This is my first time away from home, and sometimes it can feel a little bit isolating, especially since I have so many younger siblings.”
—Mia Katz ’21
“The Choate Student Council! Seeing the faces of passionate council members, initiatives we’ve been working on for years come to life, the community’s support for what we want to do, faculty guidance on how we can become better leaders, and the sense of belonging it gives me.”
—Abby Lu ’22
