Articles by: Grace Walters '24

Selam Olson ’24 Hosts Spice Drive for Families in Need

Selam Olson ’24 Hosts Spice Drive for Families in Need

May 1, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Traveling around St. John’s Hall, the dean’s offices, or the mailroom, students and faculty alike have probably seen collection boxes filled with spice bottles. Selam Olson ’24 brought the spice drive to the Choate community to benefit Jewish Family Services and Christian Community Action, two food pantries and assistance programsRead More

The Media Masterminds of Choate

The Media Masterminds of Choate

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

Have you ever wondered who changes the slides during Community Conversations or who presses play on videos made by different clubs during School Meetings? Or, who is responsible for the light effects jazzing up student performances? You may not see them, but they are always present to make school eventsRead More

7 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Year at Choate

October 10, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On Time Management Plan your week out in advance. That includes all extracurriculars, classes, homework, and free time. Yes, free time, especially during busy weeks such as the week before term-end experiences. It is easy to get lost in your work and forget to take care of yourself, so setRead More

The Legacy of Head Swim Coach: Sara Massa

The Legacy of Head Swim Coach: Sara Massa

May 13, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo by Sophia Kim ’24/The Choate News “Every woman was trained the same, and it was a long time before enough women got into coaching to start changing that,” Coach Sara Massa explained. Coach Massa was one of two female head coaches in Connecticut when she first started coaching inRead More

Choate Plague Reveals Unhealthy Cultures

Choate Plague Reveals Unhealthy Cultures

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

Graphic courtesy of Yujin Kim ’23 In late September, students first began displaying the tell-tale symptoms of what many have labeled the infamous “Choate Plague.” For many students, the first giveaway was waking up with a slight sore throat — but perhaps that was from yelling too hard while cheeringRead More

Students Explore the Town of Wallingford Once Again

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

On the weekends, Main Street is once again bustling with Choate students as they return to their favorite restaurants — among them are Mr. D’s, Archie Moore’s, and Half Moon Cafe. After a year of being prohibited from venturing into Wallingford, boarding students are now allowed to explore the townRead More