From February 14-17, students from the Community Service Club (CSC) organized a fundraiser, collecting donations to support earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria. Although the club tends to prioritize hands-on service activities over monetary aid, the club leaders, Begum Gokmen ’23 and Racquel Welcome ’24, and faculty adviser Ms. MelissaRead More
On Sunday, January 29, students from both Choate and Deerfield collaborated on a day of musical workshops and concerts in Colony Hall and the Paul Mellon Arts Center (PMAC). Students played alongside one another with notable guest conductors, putting together a concert in the evening to showcase their work withRead More
Choate’s 32nd annual Diversity Day included a keynote speaker session featuring Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz and Mr. Ndaba Mandela, a Q&A session, workshops, film screenings, and a lunch with the speakers. This year’s theme “United in Difference” reflects Choate’s values of taking pride in its diverse community and represents the continuedRead More
The Choate community gathered for a panel discussion titled “Deepening Understanding Through Intersectional Dialogue: A Panel on Roe v. Wade Beyond Pro-Life/Pro-Choice,” on November 4. The panel featured three expert panelists in the respective fields of law, religion, and healthcare: Professor Katie Kraschel, Professor Samira Mehta, and Dr. Jerome Adams.Read More
As a non-denominational school that prides itself on the diversity of students’ backgrounds, Choate has begun to reform many of its policies in the interest of respecting the many cultural and religious practices of students. According to the administration, new changes were necessary in order to highlight the importance ofRead More
On the evening of October 18, Dean of Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Dr. Jelani Cobb, gave the 2022 Thalheimer Lecture. He spoke to the Choate community on the topic of gun violence and its pressing threat on social stability and public health in the United States. Raised inRead More
Photos by Toffy Prikittiphoom ’24/The Choate News Seniors in the John F. Kennedy ’35 (JFK) Program in Government and Public Service finalized their experience in the program in a series of lectures to the student body. On May 3, 10, and 17, community members gathered in Getz Auditorium to listenRead More
Photo by Toffy Prakittiphoom ’24/The Choate News Photo by Toffy Prakittiphoom ’24/The Choate News To kickstart Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) month, renowned journalist and Emmy Award winner Ms. Juju Chang spoke to the Choate community regarding her Asian-American identity and its impact on her experiences as a news anchor.Read More
When Mr. Jonny Allen ’07 picks up his mallets or sticks, audiences watch in awe at the edge of their seats as he thrives in his element. Based in Brooklyn, Mr. Allen travels the world to share his love for music to a wide audience with his percussion quartet, SandboxRead More
