For years, Choate’s acappella groups have performed on the eve of Family Weekend as a warm welcome to visiting families. Although this tradition was interrupted last year, acappella has come back this year in full swing with performances enjoyed by both students and parents in the Paul Mellon Arts CenterRead More

After a ten-year hiatus due to league schedueling difficulties, Choate football once again faced the Hotchkiss Bearcats on October 23. The bleachers of J.J. Maher field were packed with an audience of students, faculty, and families on the edge of their seats, excited to watch the team compete. Taking placeRead More

A close-up of orange butterfly clips, an action shot of a girl walking away donning a black leather coat with white boots, a boy sitting back in a lawn chair with a Yankees baseball hat over his eyes, and a trio of friends wearing various shades of green are allRead More

Tess Taetle ‘24 To shop like Ximena Castillo Núñez ’24, a student from Mexico City, you will need a plane ticket. Her T-shirt is from a local boutique in Mexico, her gold jewelry was passed down from generation to generation in her family, and her other pieces were found inRead More

Graphic by Zoe Nevel/The Choate News For years, the Symphony Orchestra has earned a reputation for being a prestigious ensemble with talented musicians performing challenging repertoires. Being a member of the ensemble requires a large commitment: students rehearse three times a week, attend mandatory 70-minute private lessons weekly, and frequentlyRead More

Ms. Parks in front of Ann and George Colony Hall. Last month, Ms. Sandra Parks became the new director of the Arts Department, following the departure of Ms. Kalya Yannatos. In her new role, Ms. Parks oversees the visual arts, music, theater, and dance programs while supporting and advocating forRead More

Photo courtesy of Choate Flickr Ms. Kalya Yannatos, who has directed Choate’s Arts Department for a decade, will be starting a new chapter of her career as a Development Officer at The Putney School in Vermont. Ms. Yannatos came to Choate in 2011 after having worked at Putney as theRead More

Photos by Linda Phan/The Choate News Envision a stage with mysterious lighting and eerie noises surrounding a desolated mansion. Imagine another stage with no music, lighting, or props. The distinction between the two is apparent. This is the magic of technical theatre — it draws the audience to a particularRead More

Photos by Lauren Kee, Tiffany Xiao, and Linda Phan/The Choate News During a normal school year, mention of the spring musical would conjure up images of stu- dents singing, acting, and dancing in the PMAC with intricate sets and bright lights. However, this year, the production has faced challeng- esRead More