Articles by: Naomi Fleisch '22

On the Water with Andrew Kim

On the Water with Andrew Kim

May 7, 2021 at 10:40 am Comments are Disabled

Photo by Garrett Curtis/The Choate News Although Co-Captain Andrew Kim ’21 is remote this term, he is still finding ways to be a leader for the Boys’ Crew Team. Kim remains involved with the program from his home in Korea, where he follows the team’s erg workouts, stays in contactRead More

Choate Athletics Competes Against Taft and Hotchkiss

Choate Athletics Competes Against Taft and Hotchkiss

April 23, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo by Tiffany Xiao/The Choate News On April 10, Choate teams faced off against Hotchkiss and, one week later on April 17, took on Taft.  Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse had an intense game against Hotchkiss. Co-Captain Dylan Allen ’21 shot an impressive 8-meter, free-position goal. “It feels surrealRead More

Another Pandemic Passover

Another Pandemic Passover

April 9, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo by Ximena Castillo Nuñez/The Choate News Each year, Choate hosts a Passover Seder to offer students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to celebrate Passover’s core principles — community, connection, and togetherness. However, amid the pandemic, this year’s Passover looked a little different on campus. Seders traditionally take place duringRead More

Covid-19 Upends Recruiting

Covid-19 Upends Recruiting

April 9, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo courtesy of Vas Konachenkov The cancellation of sports seasons over the past year has left many high school athletes stressed over the college recruitment process. Dead periods, in which college coaches cannot host or visit prospective athletes, were extended for most sports due to Covid-19 guidelines. This put extraRead More

On The Sidelines With J.D.

On The Sidelines With J.D.

February 26, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo courtesy of Choate Flickr Mr. Jim Davidson, commonly known as JD, is a HPRSS teacher well known for his commitments outside of the classroom, namely as a coach for numerous sports teams. Mr. Davidson started coaching Boys’ Thirds Basketball in the winter of 1976, when he was in graduateRead More

It’s Time Women’s Sports Get The Respect Deserve

It’s Time Women’s Sports Get The Respect Deserve

February 12, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Sesame Gaetsaloe/The Choate News On February 3, Choate celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Created in 1987, this national holiday honors the achievements and contributions of female athletes in the United States, while also recognizing the progress still needed to achieve equality for women in sports.Read More

Athletics Department Introduces “Physical Wellness”

Athletics Department Introduces “Physical Wellness”

December 18, 2020 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Mia Katz/The Choate News Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Choate’s Athletic Department has made major adjustments, and in order to provide viable athletic options for students, a new program will be added this winter as an intramural option: Physical Wellness.  Physical Wellness essentially combines several intramural offerings into oneRead More

Senior Soccer’s Newest Opponent: The Pandemic

Senior Soccer’s Newest Opponent: The Pandemic

November 13, 2020 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo Courtesy of John Cobb Every fall, a group of Choate sixth-formers partake in a unique afternoon activity: Senior Soccer. Unlike some of Choate’s other sports offerings, seniors are not allowed to play thirds or JV soccer, leading those who wish to play soccer during their senior fall in aRead More

Captaining Varsity Teams from Hundreds of Miles Away

Captaining Varsity Teams from Hundreds of Miles Away

November 13, 2020 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Rose Shen/The Choate News This fall, a group of juniors and seniors have had the unique experience of captaining their sports teams hundreds of miles away from Choate’s playing fields.  Captains, remote or in-person, play a crucial role in leading practices, being role models, and building team chemistry.Read More