No, they don’t fall out. Or, the infamous classic: I can’t hear you because I don’t speak broke! By now, you’ve definitely either seen someone wear them or heard someone mention them, probably within these last couple days or even at some point this morning. After AirPods experienced aRead More

When I tell people I’m taking Latin at Choate, I’m usually met with a bewildered, “Why?” And when I attempt to explain my take on the importance of Latin and why I enjoy it so much, I’m faced with an inevitable shake of the head and a routine reply:, “ButRead More

Students are now just past the winter midterms, a point that marks the conclusion of the first half of the school year. Preparations, however, have already begun in order to ensure that the rest of the year, especially when everyone leaves for the summer, goes as smoothly as possible. ARead More

Last Friday, October 12, students and faculty participated in Choate’s sustainability-themed Community Service Day, with people working in different locations across campus, the town, and New Haven County.         The event’s new focus brought many changes, most of which were met with positive feedback. Ms. Melissa Koomson, Director of CommunityRead More

During the first weeks back on campus, many students are busy readapting themselves to life at Choate. This year, however, one of the most prominent and unprecedented adjustments for students is the streamlined implementation of Reach as a daily sign-out program. Mr. Will Morris, the Associate Dean of Students andRead More

Dear Esther, Here you are, about to start freshman year. I know — you’re nervous but excited. Lots of things are running through your head at the moment. After all, this is high school, and everything is changing. Entering Choate, it’s inevitable that you’ll be encouraged to try a myriadRead More

During the recent Judicial Committee election process, third-formers expressed both surprise and dismay at the thought of sitting through 21 campaign speeches. Yet, the popularity of the position is to be expected. The Judicial Committee is unique to Choate, and its role of reviewing honor code infractions and recommending coursesRead More

If there is one thing that all Choate students have in common, it’s the shared experience of completing a long, thorough application process. All students share the same adventure: taking the standardized test, writing the essays and numerous short-answer responses, and going in for the interview. Personally, every moment playedRead More

Environmental sustainability — to many, this phrase evokes thoughts of the three R’s of sustainability: reduce, reuse, and recycle. To the Choate student, however, the general understanding of the subject exceeds these three words. It’s no secret that our school cares about the environment, often focusing on teaching students moreRead More