As we approach the peak of spring, shaking off those winter blues can be tough. Whether it’s the struggle to get rid of unnecessary stress or the annoyances of unpredictable weather, everybody needs a pick-me-up once in a while. Compiled here is a pool of movie musicals that are sure to melt away your winter term frostbite and freshen up your mood for the spring... 

A proficient blacksmith, co-producer of his own show, and Acting III, Honors student, Connor Zeitlin ’25 is among Choate’s most artistically ambitious students. Known for his theatrical flair and friendliness, Zeitlin’s independent arts projects stretch across several areas of the arts...

Behind the scenes of Choate Symphony Orchestra’s exhilarating performances, the Dance Company’s lyrical concerts, and the vibrant theater productions, Choate’s newest Arts Department Coordinators, Mrs. Ashlee Hyatt and Ms. Andrea Serna-Pedraza, work to ensure that students can showcase their talents on a well-organized stage... 

What does it mean to compose with the heart? To feel harmony as an emotion and create music that leaves an audience in tears? On April 17, internationally celebrated Japanese composer Yukiko Nishimura hosted several workshops with members of the School’s ensembles to delve into these questions...

We’ve all been there — your English teacher is going on about Macbeth and the theme of ambition, while all you’re ambitious for is the end of class in 20 minutes. Many students at Choate, whether out of boredom, creativity, or a friendly dare, have left their mark on the round wooden tables in the Paul Mellon Humanities Center, coined “harkness graffiti.” Here is a glimpse into some witticisms, drawings, and commentaries that have found a permanent home on these surfaces... 

When a dining hall meal doesn’t quite hit the spot, Choate students don’t complain — they create. Armed with tortillas, sauces, and a little imagination, students and faculty across campus transform mundane meals into delicious art. Welcome to the unofficial “Dining Hall Survival Guide.”...

There were many firsts in 1941: the UK aired its first color television program, the microwave was invented, and M&M’s were created. But most importantly, the United States entered World War II after the December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor. While both The Choate School and Rosemary Hall continued classes, many students and staff felt inclined to contribute to the war effort, so they devised numerous ways to help....

While watching my peers assume leadership positions at the School, I have given much...

In recent weeks, the University of South Carolina (USC) #SpeakYourMIND Ice Bucket Challenge...