Articles by: Alex Skrypek '23

Girls’ Soccer Adds to Impressive Record with Win Over Kent

Girls’ Soccer Adds to Impressive Record with Win Over Kent

November 12, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo courtesy of Ramsey Scott Choate Girls’ Varsity Soccer had a major 5-2 home win over Kent on November 3, adding to their already impressive 11-win record. The game started energetically as Paley Adelson-Grodberg ’22 snuck past Kent’s defense, putting Choate on the board less than a minute into theRead More

The Unsung Heroes: Choate’s Athletic Trainers

The Unsung Heroes: Choate’s Athletic Trainers

November 5, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

The athletic trainers at the Worthington Johnson Athletic Center (WJAC) play a major role in the success of the  teams at Choate. Whether applying injury-preventing devices such as tape, bandages, and braces; evaluating injuries; providing emergency aid and rehabilitating injured athletes; planning comprehensive programs for recovery; or simply giving adviceRead More

Saif Nazer: Choate’s Sports Videographer

Saif Nazer: Choate’s Sports Videographer

October 15, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Whether at a football game or at an off-season basketball practice, Saif Nazer ’23 can be found on  the sidelines, capturing the action with his camera.  Nazer discovered his passion for videography in the fall of his sophomore year after receiving a camera for his birthday, though it wasn’t untilRead More

Water Polo Dominates Deerfield in Season Opener

Water Polo Dominates Deerfield in Season Opener

October 1, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo by Tiffany Xiao ’23 The Boys’ Varsity Water Polo team won their season opener, 11-6, against Deerfield Academy on September 18. The Larry Hart Pool was packed with an electric audience eager to see the first Choate water polo game in two years. Suffice to say, they were notRead More

Scott '20, So '20, Tray '21, and Cronin '23 set a new school record in the 200 medley relay on Saturday.
Photos courtesy of Sam Brown

Varsity Swimming Defeats Hotchkiss

February 28, 2020 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

  During their senior day last weekend, Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Swimming and Diving beat the Hotchkiss School. Both Choate teams had winning records entering the meet, and each wanted one more victory before heading into the end-of-the-season championships.  “Our senior day really couldn’t have gone any better,” said AssistantRead More

ITS Department Help Desk Rehaul Aims to Improve Response Time

January 31, 2020 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

In order to better assist members of the community, Choate’s Information Technology Services Department (ITS) has reformed its help desk. The main goals of these changes are to decrease waiting time for students and faculty and provide more effective services.  The first significant change is that six department members, includingRead More

Choate Debate Dominates Despite Surprises in Tournament

January 24, 2020 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On Sunday, January 19, the Choate Debate Team hosted and participated in the annual Choate Invitational Debate Tournament. Twenty schools attended the tournament, all of which are part of the Debating Association of New England Independent Schools (DANEIS). Choate dominated in the Novice division of the tournament. Ryan Kim ’23Read More

New Lights Brighten Larry Hart Pool

New Lights Brighten Larry Hart Pool

January 17, 2020 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

  At the Larry Hart Pool, swimmers, divers, water polo players, and coaches will not have to worry about sub-par lighting anymore. New pool lights were installed in the ceiling, vastly improving visibility for the athletes and coaches who use the space.   Since the pool opened in 1979, the lightsRead More

Deerfield Shuts out Choate Field Hockey, 8-0

November 15, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

This Deerfield Day, Varsity Field Hockey took a tough loss against Deerfield, ending the game at 8-0. The Choate team played well defensively but struggled to advance the ball into its offensive zone. Starting off the first half, Deerfield took early control of the game, forcing Choate to focus onRead More