On September 11, 2018, Max Patel ’19, otherwise known as “Jayani,” performed his new song, “City,” during school meeting. The beautiful melody earned him a standing ovation among Choate students and faculty. Patel’s new stage name, Jayani, which roughly translates to “divine energy and victory,” originates from Patel’s family. HisRead More

On Sunday May 13, the seniors in Visual Arts Concentration held their end-of-year exhibit. Known as the Senior Visual Arts Exhibition, the show included a variety of works, from papier-mâché sculptures to decorated decks of cards. Throughout the process of producing their final pieces, students pushed themselves to challenge newRead More

For some, summer is a time to relax and enjoy time away from Choate’s demanding workload. However, for others, the summer is jam-packed with everything they wanted to do but could not during the academic year. It seems to be that every person on campus has planned a slightly differentRead More

The general consensus surrounding junior year seems to be nothing but stress, exhaustion, and pressure. Many say it is unarguably the most important and the toughest year at Choate. Yet are there ways for underclassmen to better adjust to the high demanding workload of junior year? Current juniors provide theirRead More

During last week’s school meeting, Bellacanto received the first standing ovation for an acapella group performance this year. This outstanding interpretation of the song “Grenade” by Bruno Mars was soloed by Shraya Poetti ’19. She said, “I’ve known the song Grenade essentially by heart since when I was in 4thRead More

For many Choate students, a reliable prefect can immensely affect their dorm experiences. Because prefects play such a significant role in the daily lives of underformers, prefect selections are always competitive — as was the case this year. In total, there were around 165 prefect applications. Of those, 73 boardingRead More

Senior Spring: the finale of senior year that officially began on March 19, a time when seniors acknowledge the ends of their careers at Choate and look towards the future. Following spring break, seniors indulge in Garden Party, senior dance lessons in preparation for Last Hurrah, Senior Bingo, and aRead More

Choate is known for having a welcoming environment, and this reputation translates to the alumni world. Believe it or not, there are currently 16,000 living Choate alumni, and most still remain connected with one another. Ms. Monica St. James, Head of Alumni Relations, has a keen perspective on the alumniRead More

Throughout the history of Choate Rosemary Hall, there have been many remarkable and entertaining senior pranks. One notable senior prank happened way before the birth of many Choate students and parents. In 1965, several senior students decided to bring a cow named Elise into the Dining Hall for breakfast. ThoughRead More