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The Looming Threat of Space Junk

The Looming Threat of Space Junk

May 25, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

What do a golden olive branch, art by Andy Warhol, and three golf balls have in common? They’ve all been left behind on the moon! And, while these items may be sentimental favorites, among this group are also three moon buggies and 54 unscrewed probes. All of this debris addsRead More

As Covid-19 Devastates India, CSAA Members Speak Out

As Covid-19 Devastates India, CSAA Members Speak Out

May 25, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

With a recent spike in Covid-19 cases, India is currently faced with the world’s largest outbreak. Compared to the United States, where personal protective equipment and vaccines are readily available, India is struggling to contain the tragedy of growing infections amid mass cremations and shortgages in basic medical supplies. ThreeRead More

Mr. Pat Dennehy Named Director of Residential Life

Mr. Pat Dennehy Named Director of Residential Life

May 25, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Next year, Mr. Pat Dennehy will replace Mr. Will Morris as Director of Residential Life. Mr. Dennehy, who currently lives in Tobey House, has worked as the Associate Director of Admission for his first seven years at Choate.  Mr. Dennehy has also served as the Head Coach of Boys VarsityRead More

Choate says goodbye to Departing Faculty

Choate says goodbye to Departing Faculty

May 25, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Ms. Joanne Bailey taught French and advised students before joining the Admission Office in 1999. She started as an interviewer and was later promoted to Associate Director of Admission. She spent a large portion of her time working with day students as the head of the Day Student Admissions committee.Read More

Choate’s Culture of Complaining

Choate’s Culture of Complaining

May 25, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Almost anyone who has walked around campus has heard the common Choate student complaints: “I’m so tired. This is my third coffee today.” “I have two tests, three projects, one essay, four meetings …” “I really hope it rains today so sports practice will be canceled.” All of the studentsRead More

Ode to Choate

Ode to Choate

May 25, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

I remember entering Colony Hall lobby for the first time in October of 2019, when I visited Choate for my admissions interview. As I walked into the lobby, listening to my tour guide introduce the building, I stood in awe. I was mesmerized by the sun rays that shone throughRead More

Seniors Bring Back Campus Golf

Seniors Bring Back Campus Golf

May 25, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Senior Spring is filled with iconic traditions like Garden Party and Last Hurrah, but one tradition often overlooked  is Campus Golf. Chris Lin ’21, one of the students who regularly plays the course, said, “Campus Golf provides me with the much needed way to have fun with my friends whileRead More

Boars Take On Hotchkiss Bearcats

Boars Take On Hotchkiss Bearcats

May 25, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Nick Sokolosky ’22 cradles the ball on the turf and Alyssa Jaster ’23 swings at a pitch. Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse went up to Lakeville on May 15, to play against the Hotchkiss Bearcats in the team’s last game of the season. The team got off to aRead More

Meet the New Boar Pen

Meet the New Boar Pen

May 25, 2021 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Dylan Allen ’22 Dylan Allen ’22 is a junior from Hackensack, New Jersey. She runs cross country and also captains the Girls’ Varisty Lacrosse Team. She said, “I’ve dreamed of being on Boar Pen since I was sitting on the woodcourt in the X at pep rally freshman year. SeeingRead More