At the beginning of the new school year, the Choate community welcomed a new yet familiar face into the Dean of Students’s office. Following Mr. Mike Velez ’00’s departure at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year, Mr. Will Gilyard ’98 has stepped into his new position as Dean ofRead More

With over 100 different colleges in attendance, College Fair hosted a range of private universities like the University of Pennsylvania to public ones such as Binghamton University on April 17 in the Worthington Johnson Athletic Center (WJAC).  Students were able to meet college representatives and ask questions about the makeupRead More

Graphic scenes of running people, sweeping fires, and spraying water cannons were broadcasted from Israel’s economic and technological center, Tel Aviv. Recent protests have substantially altered life in the city, causing blocked roads, disrupted train services, inaccessible airports, suspended education, nonoperating banks, and closed hospitals. Despite the mass disruption andRead More

To celebrate Black History Month (BHM), the Choate administration and student organizations hosted a wide variety of events and initiatives for the School community. These initiatives sought to engage community members in promoting education, pride, and awareness about Black culture and history. Dean of Equity and Inclusion Dr. Rachel MyersRead More

New Year’s resolutions are a constructive tradition, enabling people to reflect and grow. Change can happen at any point during the year, but New Year’s marks a clean slate and an opportunity for people to  seek self-improvement. During the new year, many in the Choate community will create New Year’sRead More

The Andrew Mellon Library is instrumental in giving students the opportunity to appreciate different heritages, cultural history months, and traditional events at Choate. The library has aimed to celebrate different cultures for many years. Yet, as Ms. Courtney Jaser, Instruction and Digital Services Librarian who has been with the libraryRead More

While there are many resources available on campus to help improve student mental health, such as confidential and free counseling for students struggling with mental health and an on-campus psychiatrist for those who may benefit from medications, members of the Wellness Committee understand that students still may be hesitant toRead More

Many students see the Andrew Mellon Library only as a quiet place to study or get some work done. Yet, the library is not just a space for completing homework, but also home to a myriad of resources and programs. Boasting a wide selection of books and resources, the librariansRead More

After two-and-a-half long years of anticipation, the School officially lifted the school-wide mask mandate on Wednesday, March 30. Choate is now following a mask-optional policy, allowing masking in indoor spaces to become a personal choice rather than a requirement. According to Dr. Miriam Cohen, the School’s Medical Director, the originalRead More