For many international students a trip home requires a government-mandated quarantine, some of which can last for more than two weeks. Given these requirements, some students may not be able to return home until June. To accommodate students who have these special circumstances, the School announced that students facing twoRead More
As The Choate Inquiry masthead puts the final touches on their fall issue, they plan to announce a second launch party likely to take place by the end of the term. Editor-in-Chief Finn McGaan ’22 said, “We’re looking forward to seeing a show from some of our brilliant acapella groups,Read More
On Tuesday, September 28, students and faculty convened in Colony Hall for the first Community Conversation of the year, which centered on Hispanic and Latinx identity. Dean of Equity and Inclusion Dr. Rachel Myers began this series last year to foster “an intentional space and time for all students, faculty,Read More
As campus life returns to its pre-pandemic rhythm, clubs have begun convening in-person after meeting virtually throughout the last school year. Club leaders and members alike are appreciative of this change. Ivie Ojior ’24, the treasurer of Love Your Locks, felt that club meetings last year were impersonal and notRead More
On October 1, Dean of Students Mr. Mike Velez ’00 announced in a school-wide email the return of the visitation policy and the option to unmask in residential spaces. Students can now visit other dorms unmasked, and those in the fourth, fifth, and sixth forms are able to request visitations.Read More
With Choate returning to a more normal year, the Admission Office has adopted a hybrid model that integrates in-person events with last year’s virtual formats to create a more inclusive and flexible process for prospective students and families. Similar to the previous year, the Admission Office is offering virtual eventsRead More
Every year, Parents Weekend allows the parents of Choate students to visit the School for a few days and interact with the community. Although the School cancelled the on-campus component of Parents Weekend last year due to the pandemic, they have implemented changes to ensure that families can safely visitRead More
On the weekends, Main Street is once again bustling with Choate students as they return to their favorite restaurants — among them are Mr. D’s, Archie Moore’s, and Half Moon Cafe. After a year of being prohibited from venturing into Wallingford, boarding students are now allowed to explore the townRead More
Following a tumultuous and challenging year and a half, Choate has fully reopened for the 2021-2022 academic year, resuming in-person classes along with a full catalogue of extracurricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, and student clubs. Despite Choate’s campus-wide vaccination rate of over 99%, the School has maintained the previousRead More
