Articles by: Laya Raj '24

Thom Wall Juggles It All At the PMAC

Thom Wall Juggles It All At the PMAC

October 2, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

A family of three from Tolland, Connecticut, shuffled into their seats in the Paul Mellon Arts Center (PMAC) auditorium for the long-awaited vaudeville show. Peter, the father, is an avid self-taught juggler of three months. His son, Vincent, supports his dad’s hobby by picking up the juggling balls that heRead More

An Ode to the Colony Hall Dance Studio

An Ode to the Colony Hall Dance Studio

February 27, 2023 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

I was visiting the School to speak with former Arts Department Head Ms. Kalya Yannatos, who suggested that I try out one of the classes in the Colony Hall dance studio while on campus. As soon as I walked into the studio, I remember being mesmerized by the expansive space thatRead More

Interactive Painting Combines Visual and Auditory Art

Interactive Painting Combines Visual and Auditory Art

February 27, 2023 at 7:00 am Comments are Disabled

Different art forms have a way of coming together to complement each other. This union is apparent in Paola Diaz del Castillo Rosique ’23’s multimedia painting, Looking for a song to match that feeling.  The piece features conductive paint that transmits electricity with touch. It invites viewers to interact withRead More

Spreading Holiday Spirit

January 16, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

This holiday season, the Choate community had an opportunity to come together in the spirit of giving back to those in need through a series of holiday donation drives. These drives were organized by Community Service Director Ms. Melissa Koomson and students from the Community Service Club. Although there haveRead More

Chinese Traditional Artist Paints with a Contemporary Twist

Chinese Traditional Artist Paints with a Contemporary Twist

October 28, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

The Paul Mellon Arts Center transformed into a quaint art gallery on Friday, October 16 as it displayed Chinese ink paintings of the renowned artist Mr. Zhimi Li. A graduate of the China Academy of Art, Mr. Li explores the fusion of traditional Chinese ink painting techniques with modern subjectsRead More

R.I.P. Max, the Science Center Snake

R.I.P. Max, the Science Center Snake

October 17, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Over the past 15 years, thousands of Choate students have walked through the Carl C. Icahn Center for Science. Little did they know that Max, the School’s pet snake, was watching from his home in the second-floor display. After living a long, fulfilling life, during which he made it intoRead More

Brian Yip ’24 Fundraises through NFTs and art

Brian Yip ’24 Fundraises through NFTs and art

October 16, 2022 at 7:46 pm Comments are Disabled

Photo Courtesy of Brian Yip ’24 Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are a recent addition to the artistic side of the virtual world; however, NFTs still remain far removed from physical society. These digital images and videos that can sell for millions of dollars are possible because of cryptocurrency transactions recordedRead More

What’s in Wallingford?

October 16, 2022 at 7:35 pm Comments are Disabled

On Track Karting Wallingford (984 N Colony Rd) Hoping to find a competitive and fun activity to do with your friends on the weekend? Located on North Colony Road, On Track Karting offers customers an authentic racing experience. It provides sophisticated timing and scoring services, so customers can focus solely onRead More

Choate’s Takes on the 2022 Met Gala Looks

Choate’s Takes on the 2022 Met Gala Looks

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

The looks that grace the Met Gala red carpet in New York City are always the center of the event, creating a stir amongst fashion critics, enthusiasts, fans at Choate, and onlookers around the world — this year was no exception. The exclusive annual event, with highly-coveted invitations, welcomes celebritiesRead More