Each time an honor code violation occurs at Choate, a council of elected students — joined by form deans, the faculty adviser, and a faculty observer — gets to question the student and suggest a consequence to the Dean of Students behind closed doors. However, there is an unfixable flawRead More

For the past three years that I’ve been at Choate, I didn’t have to, but rather got to (kudos to Ms. Jenny Elliott and Mr. Will Gilyard!) engage with a variety of English literature, including an array of novels, plays, and poems. I would like to preface my ranking ofRead More

Despite the circumstances of my busy life at Choate, I choose to fast every Ramadan because it is a customary practice for me and many of my family members. This decision often surprises people, and I am frequently asked, “Not even water?!”, to which I consistently respond, “No.” Ramadan isRead More

Prefects play a pivotal role in cultivating the culture and values of the Choate community. As a current freshman living in Nichols, I have learned that a good prefect isn’t just there to make sure our rooms are clean or check that our lights are turned off at 10:45 p.m.Read More

How do you celebrate Black History Month? “I try to think about the people that came before me. I educate myself on some things I don’t know about the history, and most importantly, I just try to be unapologetically black. I used to be an avid Big Sea listener andRead More

The annual Grammy Awards is a live television must-watch for America’s biggest music fans. With its live performances, heartfelt speeches, and comedic hosts, there is no wonder the event has held the attention of audiophiles for 64 years. On February 5, 2023, over 75 gramophone-shaped, golden statuettes were distributed toRead More

I was visiting the School to speak with former Arts Department Head Ms. Kalya Yannatos, who suggested that I try out one of the classes in the Colony Hall dance studio while on campus. As soon as I walked into the studio, I remember being mesmerized by the expansive space thatRead More

Boarding school TikToks always find a way to infiltrate my “For You” page. These aesthetic videos usually include fast-paced montages of picturesque hallways, gourmet meals, decorated dorm rooms, and often end with clips of students doing homework in the library to prove to the audience that they really are atRead More

After three years without wellness blocks at Choate, the program finally returned on Friday, January 20. Due to Diversity Day on Monday, January 16, and the special schedule for the week, students had a half-day that Friday, and what would usually be F and G-block was instead spent as aRead More