Articles by: Amanda Li '21

New Online Form Streamlines Applications for Student Leadership Positions

January 25, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Every year in late winter, a slew of applications are available for students to apply to for the numerous leadership programs at Choate. Previously, staggered application deadlines and the need to answer questions for the various applications made applying to multiple positions strenuous. To combat this, the faculty advisers ofRead More

Edible Arrangements Ditches Wallingford for Atlanta

Edible Arrangements Ditches Wallingford for Atlanta

November 9, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Edible Arrangements, a well-known, worldwide fruit bouquet franchise, is in the process of relocating their headquarters from Wallingford to Metro Atlanta. Back in early March, plans to establish a second headquarters in Atlanta were publicized, but the announcement to close down the Wallingford headquarters were only reported in late August.Read More

The above results are based on 310 responses to a survey sent out to all students that measured various aspects of food delivery service use.
Graphic by Chandler Littleford/The Choate News

A Closer Look at Student Food-Ordering Habits

October 18, 2018 at 11:10 pm Comments are Disabled

Food delivery services like UberEats and DoorDash have become increasingly popular among Choate students. Read more about the food ordering habits of Choate students [Graphic by Chandler Littleford/The Choate News]

Heated Political Debate Erupts During Ally Week Discussion

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

Read about the fiery debate between liberal and conservative Choate students during the Young Republicans, Young Democrats, and SPECTRUM joint meeting [Photo courtesy of Kyra Jenney].

Wallingford Thrift Store Gives Back

September 29, 2018 at 10:47 am Comments are Disabled

Hidden in the lot behind the ornate edifice of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is an unassuming, white brick building with a simple sign identifying it as St. Paul’s Thrift Shop. Once inside, one can easily navigate the small, but organized interior, filled with a multitude of items, from pajamas toRead More

Beyond-the-Wall Sale Helps Decorate Choate Dorms

Beyond-the-Wall Sale Helps Decorate Choate Dorms

September 21, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Last Friday, September 14, the highly anticipated annual Beyond the Wall poster sale took over the first floor of St. John, with more than 10,000 posters for students to choose from. As always, this sale provided an opportunity for them to not only upgrade their rooms, but also to giveRead More

Photo courtesy of Melissa Koomson

Choate Students Help Prepare New House For Refugee Family

May 20, 2018 at 12:46 am Comments are Disabled

On April 21, a dozen Choate students traveled to South Meriden, Connecticut, to spend the day helping out with a local Unity House. In 2002, the South Meriden Trinity United Methodist Church, with help from other churches in the Central Connecticut Cluster, began turning the two-story apartment into a transitionalRead More

Geoffrey Fletcher ’88 wins Alumni Award

Geoffrey Fletcher ’88 wins Alumni Award

May 11, 2018 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

Renowned screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher ’88 was recently presented with the Alumni Award. During his visit, Fletcher discussed how his time at Choate influenced his successful career and offered insight to various groups of students. The community welcomed and appreciated his presence on campus.

Participants in last Sunday's Model United Nations Conference exchange ideas in Elman Auditorium.

Choate Hosts Model UN Conference

April 20, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

This past Sunday, over 150 students from 12 schools all over New England arrived at Choate to attend ChoateMUNC IV, the name for the fourth annual model U.N. conference hosted by Choate. Throughout the day, attendees broke up into five committees that varied in size, topic, and complexity. In theseRead More