Articles by: Semilola Obayomi '23

Closing the Gap: Choate’s Journey Towards Racial Equity 

April 17, 2023 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

This is the last episode of a three-part series that aims to provide a brief timeline of race relations at Choate. Research about the history of Choate Rosemary Hall is an ongoing process; if you are curious about learning more, please visit the Archives. On May 25, 2020, the modernRead More

White Supremacy Roots in Wallingford

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

This is the second episode of a three-part series that aims to provide a brief timeline of race relations at Choate. Research about the history of Choate Rosemary Hall is an ongoing process; if you are curious about learning more, visit the Archives.  Over the years, Wallingford has become aRead More

Choate’s Early Steps Towards Racial Justice

February 6, 2023 at 8:59 am Comments are Disabled

This is the first episode of a three-part series that aims to provide a brief timeline of race relations at Choate. Research about the history of Choate Rosemary Hall is an ongoing process; if you are curious about learning more, visit the Archives.  The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950sRead More

Choate Hosts First TEDx Event

Choate Hosts First TEDx Event

April 21, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On Sunday, April 10, Choate hosted its first TEDxYouth@ChoateRosemaryHall event featuring six alumni speakers: Dr. Mary Branch ’03, Mr. Chris Chambers ’13, Hon. Leeland Cole-Chu ’67, Hon. Katherine Forrest (fmr.) ’82, Mr. Craig Kramer ’79, and Dr. Larry Thomsen ’87. Commemorating the challenges faced during the pandemic, this year’s themeRead More

More Countries Should Join Jamaica in Leaving the Commonwealth

More Countries Should Join Jamaica in Leaving the Commonwealth

April 8, 2022 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by William Gao ’24/The Choate New In 1670, the British gained possession of Jamaica from Spain through the Treaty of Madrid after the Anglo-Spanish war. From that year forward, Britain colonized the island and enslaved thousands to produce sugar, indigo, and cacao until British emancipation in 1833. Despite that,Read More

Gabby Petito: A Case Study In Racial Inequality

Gabby Petito: A Case Study In Racial Inequality

October 1, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Photo from henryherald.com On September 11, Nicole Schmidt reported her daughter, Gabby Petito, missing after not hearing from her for 13 days. Petito had been on a road trip with her significant other Brian Laundrie, from which Brian returned alone, then promptly disappeared from the public eye. After a nationalRead More

Biden Scores High in His First 100 Days

Biden Scores High in His First 100 Days

May 7, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Graphic by Yujin Kim/The Choate News A president’s first 100 days sets the expectation for their remaining time in office. President Joe Biden’s first 100 days, which ended on April 28, were spent addressing the two biggest crises in the US: the coronavirus pandemic and the economy. His intention hasRead More