Features

The Andrew Mellon Library at Choate is home to around 276,000 books and e-books, spanning popular genres to decades-old archives...

Publishing a newspaper bi-weekly is no easy feat, but The Choate News’ faculty advisers make it possible. English teacher Ms. Cahaley Markman and History teacher Ms. Courtney DeStefano (DeStefs) ...

Choate offers a variety of opportunities for students to express their passions, not just in the classroom, but through student-led clubs...

Whether it’s for help in math or writing, Choate offers students the opportunity to get involved through its tutoring centers. In these collaborative environments...

Inscribed on official documents or nestled in the school website, Choate’s motto, “Fidelitas et Integritas,” appears in many corners of campus...

By now, it’s all very familiar: every Tuesday after School Meeting, Student Council members climb onto the benches outside of Colony Hall in donut costumes...

As temperatures rose at Choate, students packed away their winter coats, and the campus atmosphere began to shift. With the warmth of lingering afternoons, the hum of conversations near Hill House lawn, and the shouts from spikeball games, spring at Choate has arrived...

Every day, hundreds of students walk in and out of the Humanities building, but often pass by an important student resource tucked away in the basement: Choate’s Community Closet. Easy to miss on a busy day between classes, the closet contains clothing and other items available to Choate students in need, such as winter coats, sports equipment, and even commencement dresses...

Sixth-form prefects serve as mentors, friends, and leaders in the dorms they live in. They play an invaluable role in students’ dorm experience by planning dorm events, checking in on rooms, and making sure everyone feels supported. This environment and the examples they set often stay with boarders long after the year is over...

Phones buzzed and dorm doors flew open across campus on Sunday afternoon as students were notified that classes were canceled for Monday, January 26. Once the initial excitement had settled, plans took shape: some pulled on their boots to head outside, while others settled back in bed.

Every other week, The Choate News is distributed throughout the School, featuring engaging student-produced drawings and photos from the most memorable moments. All published articles are enhanced by flashy media, such as graphics, illustrations, or photographs. But who exactly are the visual masterminds behind The Choate News’ graphics? 

From finance to candid lifestyle videos, various Choate students have a media presence across numerous outlets. For many students, social media is not just a platform for self-expression, but also for education, advocacy, and connection. They build meaningful engagement both on campus and beyond. 

Even though dorms at Choate have a unique identity and remain physically separated from each other, they are seldom isolated. From manhunt to karaoke night to s’mores, here are some classical co-dorm events on campus.

For me, the most exciting thing about boarding school was the thrill of exploration and the promise of change. My father graduated from Choate in 1993, and my brother, Jason Chang ’26, is a current student. Over and over, I’ve heard that Choate fosters a warm and loving community with the people, making this institution special. Now, as a student myself, I can confidently confirm this.

Across the world, rich cultures and traditions bring families together to celebrate the spirit of the winter holiday season. At Choate, students embrace this time of year in countless ways, showing that, while many honor familiar customs, the joy of the season can take many forms. From cooking favorite holiday recipes to meeting extended family, here’s how Choate students spend the holidays.