Online shopping surged by 32% in 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This trend has reflected in Choate’s mailroom, as the number of packages that the School receives each day has skyrocketed since the start of the 2020–21 school year. In October 2019, the mailroom received an average ofRead More

@crh_affirmations has adapted the Internet’s latest absurd trend for the Choate community. @crh_affirmations’ popularity has skyrocketed since its first post on November 25, which reads, “I will not check ChoateSIS every five minutes for my term grades,” over a sparkling photo of campus. Choate’s latest anonymous Instagram jokester derives theirRead More

Vocabulary associated with describing marginalized communities is constantly evolving to encompass increasingly diverse groups and represent ever-changing societal values. Since the protests for social justice in the summer of 2020, these phrases, what some call progressive terminology, have received heightened attention as many people try to enact change through theirRead More

You might know them separately as your teachers, but pay attention, and you’ll see that many of Choate’s most beloved faculty members work at the same place as their spouses. The School has played a key role in bringing several matches together in addition to welcoming even more existing couples.Read More

Imagine this: a friend is going through a tough time. You see this happening, but you don’t know how to approach them. How can you find out what they’re feeling to help them? You don’t want to hurt them or hit a sensitive spot. What can you do? The AssessmentRead More

Since Taylor Swift’s rise to superfame in 2006, the singer-songwriter has built quite the fanbase. These fans, otherwise known as Swifties, even exist among the students and faculty right here at Choate. In honor of today’s release of Swift’s Red re-recording, here’s how to become a Choate Swiftie in fiveRead More

November 11, 1978, was the date of the 56th Deerfield Day. Little did everyone know, it was also the date of one of the biggest games in Choate football history — the day of the “Miracle Pass.” Coming off a single point loss against Lawrenceville in their previous game, theRead More

Every year since 1922, Choate athletic teams have competed against Deerfield Academy during the last weekend of the fall term. Here in Wallingford, this day is known as Deerfield Day, and the week leading up to it is called Spirit Week. During the week, school spirit runs high and studentsRead More

At Choate, students are encouraged to give back to their communities, whether it be in their home countries or on campus. In the summer of 2019, Nick Visuthikosol ’22 co-founded A Robotics Opportunity Thailand (AROThailand) to give back to his home country. This organization combines his passion for robotics withRead More