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Ethics Bowl Wins Big at Recent Competitions

Ethics Bowl Wins Big at Recent Competitions

February 26, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Anya Shah ’25 Choate Ethics Bowl has hit its stride this year, winning both the National High School Ethics Bowl Connecticut Regional Competition on January 27 and the Divisional Competition on February 7. Led by President Ava McClatchie ’24, Ethics Bowl spends its club meetings discussing ethical dilemmas andRead More

Brewing Innovation at Green Kettle Coffee

Brewing Innovation at Green Kettle Coffee

February 26, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Rachel Fan ’27 Green Kettle Coffee is a cozy coffee shop located in downtown Wallingford. Entering its second year of operation, the cafe is introducing a new mobile espresso cart, a latte art printer, and a Valentine’s Day menu special. The mobile espresso cart, which will make its debutRead More

A “LibGuide” to the Best Library Spots

A “LibGuide” to the Best Library Spots

February 26, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Hannah Quan ’26 Whether you are looking to cram for a math test or talk through an English project with your classmates, the Andrew Mellon Library’s selection of study spots has you covered. The most important part of doing work is finding a productive environment to work in, soRead More

Passion and Practice: The Journeys of Jazz Pianists

Passion and Practice: The Journeys of Jazz Pianists

February 26, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Ethan Zhang ’26 Whether on the Colony Hall stage for music ensemble concerts or amid the bustling crowds of prospective families during Spring Visits, Choate’s jazz pianists’ performances require both precision and freedom. To pianists Mwendwawangai Daisley ’24 and Bill Shen ’24, their commitment to music extends far beyondRead More

Students Participate in Annual Washington, D.C., Trip

Students Participate in Annual Washington, D.C., Trip

February 26, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Eliana Li ’26 and Elle Hardy ’26 Twenty-six students traveled from Wallingford to Washington, D.C., on the annual U.S. Government and Politics II trip (Gov. II). From January 28-30, trip attendees met members of Congress, other government officials, and Choate alumni. They also received a tour of the U.S.Read More

Poll: Home versus Away Games

Poll: Home versus Away Games

February 26, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled
Spanish Table Offers Experiential Learning for Students

Spanish Table Offers Experiential Learning for Students

February 26, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Ellie Porter ’25 Learning a language can be a long and difficult process. However, immersing oneself into the language can be an effective way to boost practice. During lunch and G block every Tuesday, students can practice their Spanish at a designated table in the dining hall. The SpanishRead More

Choate Musicians Grow with Chamber Music

Choate Musicians Grow with Chamber Music

February 26, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Grace Yoon ’26 Choate musicians typically play in large ensembles consisting of up to 70 musicians that rehearse two to three times per week. However, the chamber music program allows students to hone their technique and musicianship in smaller groups of three, four, five or eight.    Chamber music,Read More

Dr. Ethan Kross Helps Students Harness Their “Chatter”

Dr. Ethan Kross Helps Students Harness Their “Chatter”

February 26, 2024 at 5:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Adrian Torres ’25 At School Meeting on January 30, Choate welcomed this year’s E. Phillips Speaker and acclaimed psychologist, Dr. Ethan Kross, to teach the community about “chatter”— the inner voice inside a person’s head. Dr. Kross, a professor at the University of Michigan and expert on emotion regulation,Read More