By Eliana Li ’26 Tiz the Season, founded by Math teacher and holiday connoisseur Mr. Marquis Tisdale, has become a cherished tradition among the Choate community. Taking place during the final stretch of Winterlude between the Thanksgiving and winter breaks, the event landed on December 12 this year and markRead More

By Ellie Porter ’25 Racing down the freshly-powdered hill is synonymous with a particular Choate tradition: senior sledding. On January 7, at around 8 p.m., sixth-formers rushed to the hills of Gunpowder Creek. There are only two conditions for senior sledding: there must be greater than four inches of snowfall,Read More

By Eshana Hora ’27 While Choate students braced themselves for cold gusts of wind and shorter days in the beginning of the winter term, campus was warmed up by the multitude of religious celebrations hosted by spiritual groups. Two key events during this period were the Hanukkah Party and LessonsRead More

By Annelie Hang ’25 On January 5, fifth- and sixth-form students attended a Wellness Session centered around social attachment styles. Counselors presented on the two main groups of attachment: secure and insecure. In bringing awareness to this topic, Choate’s counselors hoped to encourage students to reflect on the relationships theyRead More

By Anya Shah ’25 Blue and Gold may still be Choate’s school colors, but they are no longer the names of the School’s Wi-Fi networks: Information Technology Services (ITS) recently made the switch from the “Gold” network to “eduroam,” a network access service used in higher education institutions around theRead More

By Fiona Fu ’25 After two flights and a long day of bonding by proximity, 13 faculty and six students traveled from Wallingford to St. Louis, Missouri, to attend the annual three-day National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) People of Color Conference (PoCC) and Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC), respectively.Read More

By Jolie Zhang ’26 Students sifted through a treasure trove of trendy yet affordable clothing pieces at the annual second-hand clothing exchange — Thrifty Boar. The chic and eco-conscious clothing sale was hosted by Choate’s Conservation Proctors (C-Proctors) in the bustling Student Activity Center (SAC) on December 1. Three longRead More

By Deyi Meng ’26 Choate’s i.d. Lab Alumni Series provides students who are interested in robotics with a better understanding of the various professional opportunities in the field after high school. On November 14, the School hosted alumna Ms. Kristen Andonie ’17 to present at the event after its briefRead More

By Thandiwe Taylor ’26 Mr. Chris George, the Executive Director of New Haven’s Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS), took to the stage during School Meeting on November 14 to address the Choate community on the organization’s work through an interactive skit. IRIS is a community-based non-profit organization that aidsRead More