Articles by: Will Zhu '20

Class of 2020 Reflects on Loss of Senior Spring

Class of 2020 Reflects on Loss of Senior Spring

April 17, 2020 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

This spring, Choate joined schools across the globe in deciding to cancel classes for the remainder of the academic year. The protective measure left many students isolated in their households, thousands of miles away from beloved friends, teachers, and advisers. Class of 2020, in particular, rued the loss of itsRead More

Wallingford School System Considers Changes

Wallingford School System Considers Changes

February 15, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

To update its school system to better match the needs of its current student population, the town of Wallingford hired consultants to conduct a study on how best to utilize the resources of its public schools. Recently these third-party consultants have returned the results of their study to the WallingfordRead More

The town is considering several options for renovation and reorganization of its schools, including merging Lyman Hall and Sheehan High Schools. Photo courtesy of the Record-Journal

Wallingford School System Considers Changes

February 15, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

To update its school system to better match the needs of its current student population, the town of Wallingford hired consultants to conduct a study on how best to utilize the resources of its public schools. Recently these third-party consultants have returned the results of their study to the WallingfordRead More

When Dr. Martin Luther King Came to Wallingford

January 25, 2019 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Last Monday, the nation honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his enormous contributions to the civil rights movement. On campus, the Choate community celebrated his ideas and beliefs through its annual Diversity Day program. Many Choate students, however, may be surprised to discover that this pivotal figure of AmericanRead More

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Town Teacher’s Son Wins Golden Globe For Best Original Song

January 17, 2019 at 10:00 pm Comments are Disabled

  The blockbuster hit A Star is Born features actor Bradley Cooper and singer Lady Gaga. But behind the scenes, a dedicated team of artists collaborated to create the movie’s critically-acclaimed soundtrack. Members of that team included Lady Gaga herself and Mr. Anthony Rossomando, a Connecticut native. Mr. Anthony RossomandoRead More

Two MacArthur “Genius” Award Winners Hail From New Haven

Two MacArthur “Genius” Award Winners Hail From New Haven

October 19, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

New Haven is a city filled with talent. Brilliant artists, writers, performers, scientists, doctors, and mathematicians can all be found living in its diverse environment. Two of these talented individuals – Professor Greg Gonsalves, a scientist, and Mr. Titus Kaphar, an artist – were recently recognized by the MacArthur FoundationRead More

Community Pool Gives Up Gallons And Adds Amenities In New Plan

Community Pool Gives Up Gallons And Adds Amenities In New Plan

October 12, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

The Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department will reduce the current size of the aquatics facility and add new elements. Read more about the preliminary plans for the town’s beloved community pool [Photo courtesy of the Record-Journal].

HUBCAP cultivates new businesses and helped local high-school students create a pop-up restaurant. Photo courtesy of HUBCAP Wallingford

HUBCAP Incubates New Businesses

September 28, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

HUBCAP of Wallingford has been supporting the Wallingford community by providing storefronts for small businesses and helping high school students gain real world work experience [Photo courtesy of HUBCAP Wallingford].

The Wallingford Station is one of three new stations connected to the CTrail train service. Photo courtesy of Stephan Grüterin

New Train Service Gives Town Fast And Affordable Connections

September 21, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Travelling throughout Connecticut has become a whole lot easier. In mid-June, the Connecticut government opened the CTrail Hartford Line, a government-funded train service connecting stations in New Haven, Wallingford, Meriden, Berlin, Hartford, Windsor, Windsor Locks, and Springfield, Massachusetts. Other lines will eventually connect passengers to Boston, Vermont, and New YorkRead More