Photo Courtesy of Ryan Kim On February 9, Ryan Kim ’23 received the silver prize for the Samsung HumanTech Competition, a science competition organized by South Korean technology company Samsung Electronics, for his novel robotic system.  As people around the world continue to be diagnosed with Covid-19, Kim has foundRead More

For many sixth-formers, the spring term is the light at the end of a long tunnel stuffed with tests, essays, and college applications. During their last term on campus, many seniors prepare for the start of a new chapter in their lives, enjoy the last few months with their friends,Read More

Graphic by Yujin Kim/The Choate News As the spring term begins, student activities, sports, and academics are ramping up. However, much of the Covid-19 protocol has changed since the winter term. Eased restrictions are bringing a greater sense of normalcy to student life, but students remain cautious to defend themselvesRead More

Graphic by Tiffany Xiao/The Choate News  On Wednesday, March 31, the Choate community convened for its fifth Community Conversation, this one focused on Jewish Identity. Community Conversations allow students who share a particular identity to discuss their experiences and educate the rest of the School by answering questions from communityRead More

Graphic by Yujin Kim/The Choate News  On March 29, juniors across campus refreshed their application portals to see if they had been selected to be a prefect — sixth-formers who mentor underclassmen. The application and selection process this year looked very different from years past due to restrictions created byRead More

With the beginning of spring term, March 22, quickly approaching, the School’s administration has been working to formulate a plan for return that mimics as closely as possible the pre-pandemic Choate experience while ensuring the safety of the community. According to Medical Director Dr. Miriam Cohen, the spring term willRead More

Photo Courtesy of the Choate Archives After 39 years at Choate, Associate Head of School Ms. Kathleen Wallace will retire at the end of the school year. From teaching to coaching to advising, Ms. Wallace has served in many roles in her time at the School. Over the years, sheRead More

Photo Courtesy of Dey Wallace McKinstry On Friday, February 19, seniors convened near Gunpowder Creek for the first senior sledding event since 2018. Due to a lack of snow, the senior sledding tradition was paused for the past two years. However, the consistent, heavy snow experienced these past few weeksRead More

Graphic by Yujin Kim/The Choate News The Conservation Proctors (C-Proctors) kicked off their 15th annual energy conservation challenge, the Green Cup Challenge, on Monday, February 15. Like many events this year, the 2021 Green Cup Challenge has undergone changes to accommodate Covid-19 restrictions. Rather than hosting the normal four-week challenge,Read More