Articles by: Francesca Howard '26

I Have Been Silenced

I Have Been Silenced

May 15, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Trigger Warning: This article includes mentions of sexual assault. In preparation for my speech in Choate’s third-form Krause-Stevens Declamation Contest, I was looking forward to the opportunity to voice my experiences and opinions. I knew that my speech, which explored my own experience with sexual assault and America’s pervasive rapeRead More

A Debate on Underclassmen’s Restrictions

A Debate on Underclassmen’s Restrictions

May 15, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

With mandatory lights out and the inability to receive a sixth-course exemption, third- and fourth-formers enjoy few of the privileges granted to upperclassmen. Teniola Obayomi ’25 and Francesca Howard ’26 battle it out, debatinng whether these privileges should be extended to underclassmen or remain exclusive to upperclassmen. Should underclassmen beRead More

How To Be A Great Prefect

How To Be A Great Prefect

April 17, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Prefects play a pivotal role in cultivating the culture and values of the Choate community. As a current freshman living in Nichols, I have learned that a good prefect isn’t just there to make sure our rooms are clean or check that our lights are turned off at 10:45 p.m.Read More

Choate Clubs Engage with the Local Community

February 9, 2023 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

Many of Choate’s student clubs venture beyond the gates of the School to engage in service work with the local community. Through these opportunities, students can explore their passions, create meaningful impact, and give back to the community. The Environmental Action Coalition (EAC) provides students with the tools they needRead More

Arc of CT Fights for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Arc of CT Fights for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

December 19, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability, over seven million of whom have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). In Connecticut, various charity organizations like the Arc of Connecticut (ARC) work to support people with IDD, lobbyingRead More