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Seniors Show Off Capstone Projects

Every year, Choate Rosemary Hall’s Capstone Program allows sixth-form students to embark on a unique academic journey where they can pursue their passions through extensive research. Working alongside a faculty advisor, seniors are able to explore a topic that interests them, culminating in a final project presented during the spring term...

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Harkness Graffiti, A Time-Honored Choate Tradition

We’ve all been there — your English teacher is going on about Macbeth and the theme of ambition, while all you’re ambitious for is the end of class in 20 minutes. Many students at Choate, whether out of boredom, creativity, or a friendly dare, have left their mark on the round wooden tables in the Paul Mellon Humanities Center, coined “harkness graffiti.” Here is a glimpse into some witticisms, drawings, and commentaries that have found a permanent home on these surfaces... 

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DIY at the Dining Hall

When a dining hall meal doesn’t quite hit the spot, Choate students don’t complain — they create. Armed with tortillas, sauces, and a little imagination, students and faculty across campus transform mundane meals into delicious art. Welcome to the unofficial “Dining Hall Survival Guide.”...

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Boys at The Choate School work on a plane for their Aeronautics course.

There were many firsts in 1941: the UK aired its first color television program, the microwave was invented, and M&M’s were created. But most importantly, the United States entered World War II after the December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor. While both The Choate School and Rosemary Hall continued classes, many students and staff felt inclined to contribute to the war effort, so they devised numerous ways to help....

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