Using simple everyday materials such as Gatorade, dish soap, and meat tenderizers, Dr. Heather York, a first-year member of Choate’s Science Department, recently introduced eight third-grade students to various scientific principles. Taking time away from her Choate work, Dr. York led a workshop for the DNA Explorers Program at theRead More

All of Choate’s campus will be covered by one Wi-FI newer, faster network, “Choate,” by this September. Choate’s Director of Information Technology Services, Mr. Andrew Speyer, predicts that “the dorm experience will improve dramatically in spaces where they don’t have the ‘Choate’ network now, especially in big places like MemorialRead More

Science teacher Ms. Selena Gell described the workshop “Expanding Gender Identity Beyond the Binary” as “productive and worthwhile.” This meeting, held on December 12, is the second in a series of “Dialogues on Differences” workshops, which Dr. Keith Hinderlie, Director of Equity and Inclusion, started this year with the helpRead More

With the emphasis that students tend to place on college admissions, it is no surprise that many students choose to take advantage of Summit Test Prep ACT and SAT tutoring services on campus.  According to Ms. Marcia Landesman, Director of College Counseling, feedback for these courses have been positive overall.Read More

Hundreds of phones across campus buzzed two weeks ago when Ms. Judi Williams, one of Choate’s three new advisers to Students of Color, sent out an introductory email to the group. In this email, Ms. Williams, Mr. Charlie Fuentes, and Mr. Edward McCatty – all three of whom are officialRead More

Since its implementation three years ago, the dorm lottery system has been met with acceptance; however, some faculty are now questioning potential problems the new system might cause in regards to dorm diversity. Director of Residential Life Mr. Will Morris reached out to Mr. Corey Wrinn, Director of Institutional Research,Read More

Yasin Ahmed “I’m an advocate for all students, said Mr. Yasin Ahmed, Choate’s new Muslim Chaplain. “I’m available when students have difficulties or need someone to talk to. I want to make sure students feel comfortable, safe, and taken care of while they are here at Choate ” Mr. AhmedRead More