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UNSEEN FACULTY COMMITTEES HELP SHAPE SCHOOL LIFE

By Claire Yuan ’21 Copy Editor

Throughout their time at Choate, students will likely be- come familiar with the various clubs and student groups on campus. While these groups greatly influence student life, they are not the only groups to do so. In fact, there are sev- eral important groups of peo- ple that have often been over- looked: faculty committees. Photos courtesy of Danielle Capri Charged with responsibili- Educated author Tara Westover signed copies of her book and answered students' questions in an interview during her time on campus Tuesday. ties ranging from reviewing the wellness program to oversee- ing community service initia- Big Changes tives, faculty committees deal TARA WESTOVER, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR with issues that affect the en- tire School. While many com- OF EDUCATED, SPEAKS TO STUDENTS in Admission mittees deal with student life, By JeeHwan Kim ’21 Brooke Fichera, who mostly asked efects of those experiences came taken as is, without user-specif- others are more focused on Copy Editor questions provided to her by stu- to fruition. She stressed the impor- ic modifications. supporting faculty or Choate dents across all forms. When asked tance of accepting vulnerability in Additionally, when asked about Office as an institution. These com- Dr. Tara Westover, author of about her writing process for Edu- times of hardship and never for- gender discrimination, Dr. Westo- By Chris Lin ’21 mittees discuss topics such as the book Educated, visited campus cated, Dr. Westover explained that getting that there is always more ver acknowledged the overwhelm- Staf Reporter faculty workload and housing, on Tuesday as this year’s Summer she taught herself how to craft nar- to one’s story arc — that is, there is ing statistics that suggest sexism reshaping the School’s mission Reading Series speaker. The En- rative nonfction in part by study- more to come in life. exists but said that she herself nev- Starting this past summer, statement, or creating Strate- glish Department required all Cho- ing Slaughterhouse-Five author Dr. Westover also com- er assumes the others’ motives. Choate has seen many signifcant gic Plans. ate students to read Educated, Dr. Kurt Vonnegut’s analysis of arche- mented on society’s addiction Dr. Westover said that she changes within its Admissions Of- Unlike student groups like Westover’s memoir about growing typal narrative arcs. She acknowl- to their phones. She stressed plans to write a series of essays re- fce, including the departure of Mr. the Student Council or Judicial up in a Mormon survivalist family edged that before Educated she’d the value of learning from tradi- fecting on unjust economic trends Amin Abdul-Malik Gonzales, Cho- Committee, faculty committees in rural Idaho, last summer. The engaged only in technical, often tional books that cannot “know in rural America. Like Educated, ate’s former Director of Admission. are often not permanent fix- book has spent 87 weeks on The abstruse academic writing. that you’re reading them,” these new works are inspired by the The most signifcant change in tures but are formed when the New York Times best-seller list and As a girl, Dr. Westover said, in contrast to internet-based stories of acquaintances back in her the Admission Ofce this year was need for one arises. Dean of received a variety of other honors. she was never able to process the technology, which tracks user home state of Idaho. the implementation of SLATE, a Students Mr. Mike Velez said, Dr. Westover was introduced complex emotions engendered patterns and tailors content to new software system used almost by Caroline Rispoli ’20 and in- from her childhood trauma, which users’ preferences. Literature, JeeHwan Kim may be reached exclusively by colleges and univer- See FACULTY, Page 2 terviewed by English teacher Ms. caused trouble later in life when the Dr. Westover argued, must be at jkim21 @choate.edu sities. According to SLATE’s web- site, the program is “the only solu- tion that can handle the breadth and depth of modern admissions BAKING CLUB HOSTS JFK Students Dine and advancement.” It allows users to easily review and manage all in- INAUGURAL COMPETITION and Discuss with Judge teractions, communications, appli- cations, test scores, relationships, Katherine Forrest ’82 and materials, as well as seamless- By Praj Chirathivat ’22 use of deepfakes (a technique ly organize outreach, travel man- Staf Reporter used to alter photos or videos), agement, online applications, and and how AI will be used by law online reading. SLATE provides Last Tuesday, October 22, enforcement. Choate with a more personalized Choate students in the John F. “We are the frst generation system of communication for pro- Kennedy ’35 Program in Govern- that has to deal with AI. So, we spective students and families. ment and Public Service (JFK) are the ones who have to build “SLATE will also make our participated in a discussion the infrastructure to support reading and selection process and dinner with former South- the increasing involvement with more streamlined and easy for of- ern District of New York Judge it to make sure we don’t suf- fcers,” said Mr. Jefrey Beaton, Katherine B. Forrest ’82 regard- fer from advancements in AI the Interim Director of Admis- ing artifcial intelligence (AI). technology,” Sharma said. Nate sion. “Our old reading system was Part of the purpose of the White ’20, a sixth former in the clunky, and we lost time due to dinner “[was] to see someone program, added, “my main take- technical inefciencies. We are ex- who has worked in the gov- away from the dinner was that cited that SLATE will give us more ernment as a federal judge not only is artifcial intelligence time to review applications.” and give students a career going to play a big role in our In another administrative path to explore,” said Mr. lives: it already is. It was inter- change, the Admissions Ofce Ned Gallagher, Director of esting to hear her talk about the took the sustainability efort to Choate’s JFK Program. current applications of AI in law, go paperless this year, getting During the dinner, Forrest such as predicting recidivism for rid of fling cabinets and re- focused her talk on the develop- released prisoners.” vamping the ofce space. Photo by Renee Jiang/The Choate News A team incorporates the required ingredients of orange, paprika, and white chocolate into its recipe. ment of AI and the digital world. After graduating from Cho- This year, Choate has also Because this event was the ate Rosemary Hall, Forrest brought in two new members to By Varun Ramamurthi ’22 gredients revealed to them at Anna Bonnem ’21, Aidan frst-ever dinner exclusively for earned her Bachelor of Arts at join the Admissions Staf: Mr. Reporter the start of the contest: orange, Concepcion ’21, Kai Joseph ’21, the JFK Program, students were Wesleyan University and re- Nick Skitko and Mr. Ryan Strange. paprika, and white chocolate. and Aarthi Katakam ’21 were excited to meet a professional ceived a graduate law degree In addition to being a graduate On Sunday, October 27, Then, each team had two hours on the winning team. Concep- who has worked in both the pub- and a doctorate in history from of The Hill School in Pottstown, Baking Club held its first-ever to create a baked good before cion described their winning lic and private sectors of law. New York University School of Pennsylvania, Mr. Skitko, the baking competition, which took it was presented to the three strategy: “We used orange zest “I think that before the pre- Law. Her professional career fo- new Assistant Director of Admis- place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in judges: Baking Club co-presi- in our batter and a ton of pa- sentation, I [hadn’t] realized cuses on litigation and judicial sions, has experience working in the Dining Hall kitchen. dents Wavy Griffin ’21 and Iris prika that surprisingly wasn’t how impactful AI is in our lives,” work involving digital media and college admissions. Mr. Strange, The competition was sim- Parsons ’21 and the club’s facul- very prominent in the finished said Naina Sharma ’21, a ffth antitrust, and she served seven an admissions ofcer, is a gradu- ilar to and inspired by Food ty adviser, Ms. Victoria Pierotti. product. We also took the former in the program. years on the bench from 2011 to ate of The Westminster School in Network’s program Chopped The judges evaluated each white chocolate, melted it, cut Forrest provided students 2018. Currently, Forrest works Simsbury, Connecticut. – each of the four teams con- dish using three criteria: taste, a hole in the middle of our cup- with insight on how AI will be- as a lawyer at Cravath, Swaine & Mr. Gonzales was offered sisting of two to four students creativity, and presentation. cakes, and filled it with that. come a more signifcant aspect Moore in New York City. the position of Vice President had access to a variety of pri- The group whose dish received I couldn't tell you what our of everyday life, discussing the In its second year, the JFK and Dean of Admission at Wes- mary ingredients, but the catch the highest score was awarded frosting was, other than that it formation of laws regarding ar- Program is continuously im- leyan University, where he is an was that all competitors had to a $30 gift card to Colony Diner tifcial intelligence, the use of AI use a certain set of special in- & Restaurant in Wallingford. 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FIRST-EVER BAKING NEW SOFTWARE SYSTEM INTRODUCED TO STREAMLINE ADMISSIONS PROCESS CONTEST TAKES PLACE Continued from Page 1 IN ITCHEN alumnus with previous expe- SAGE K rience working in their admis- Continued from Page 1 hall kitchen has a very complex sions office. “Though he loves rotating oven and the SAGE Choate, this was a career op- started off as buttercream and workers were very helpful portunity that he just could not ended up being chocolate after to the competitors who were pass up. We are all very happy Anna dumped cocoa powder in trying to put their items in for him,” said Mr. Beaton. to thicken it.” the oven. They were also very Alongside Mr. Gonzalez, Ms. Bonnem said, “The compe- supportive of the fact that we Corina Fitzgerald has left the ofce tition was a great bonding ex- were using their kitchen for the to work at a start-up company in perience for me and my team- competition,” Parsons said. San Francisco called Front. “We mates. We were able to play Ms. Pierotti said that the are always proud when they can off of each other’s strengths event was an opportunity “to take what they have learned in and weaknesses. For example, work on the fly and make de- our ofce and use it in their new Kai did not know what zesting cisions under pressure, but in profession to further their career Photo by Ryan Kim/ The Choate News an orange meant, but he was a a fun and safe environment.” path,” said Mr. Beaton. Admission oficers meet to discuss new initiatives such as the integration of technology into their process. great team play- She explained Despite major changes in per- er. We were able that events like sonnel, staf turnover has not had to pull it togeth- the baking com- a noticeable impact on the Choate er at the last sec- petition are an Admission Ofce. “With Mr. Bea- ond after a team Sometimes people aspect of Choate ton being able to fll Mr. Gonzalez’s huddle in the make fun of us, that she enjoys: role, he has made the transition in walk-in fridge [saying,] ‘That’s such “It’s one of the the ofce quite seamless. Mr. Bea- that inspired us a dumb club,’ but we reasons I really ton has been doing a great job,” to just go out like working at a said Ms. Anne Nations, the Admis- there and have a think there’s some boarding school sion Ofce Manager. good time.” value in just having — you get to have The Admission Ofce is cur- Parsons ex- some fun downtime. a more holistic rently preparing for an informa- plained that Iris Parsons '21 approach to edu- tion session for prospective stu- the competition cation.” dents and families on Monday, was created not Concepcion November 11. The information just for fun but reflected on his session will be the equivalent of an also to get more experience with open house, and more than 300 Photo by Praj Chirathivat/ The Choate News people on campus involved in his team: “I had a great time, people have already RSVP’d to the New admission oficers Mr. Nick Skitko and Mr. Ryan Strange were immediately integrated to campus. Baking Club. “Sometimes peo- and I think the competition was event. Unlike previous informa- Dr. Alex Curtis and a panel of cur- to the other schools they may be School has to offer. In Mr. Bea- ple make fun of us, [saying,] such a great time. I hope they tion sessions, this one will no lon- rent students and faculty mem- considering. We also want to help ton’s words, the staff’s creativ- ‘That’s such a dumb club,’ but have another soon, and maybe ger involve massive group tours. bers, and there will also be a talk them with any admission-specifc ity and nimbleness are what we think there’s some value in then we’ll come prepared with Instead, there will be panels from from numerous admission ofcers. questions they may have, such as have allowed the admissions just having some fun down- actual recipes. Or not. That’s students, families, faculty, and the “This is a great opportunity for any questions regarding the appli- team to be so successful, even time,” she said. the fun part, after all.” Admission Ofce to answer ques- families to have an in-depth look cation or fnancial aid process.” through the many changes it Parsons also noted Bak- tions for applicants who are not into the Choate community,” said The Choate Admission Of- has experienced. ing Club’s appreciation for the Varun Ramamurthi familiar with the boarding school Mr. Beaton. “We want families to fice is a tightly knit team that SAGE workers that helped with may be reached at application process. Those who at- come away with what makes Cho- gives prospective students Chris Lin may be reached the competition. “The dining [email protected] tend will hear from Head of School ate diferent and unique compared their first look into what the at [email protected]

Choate Prohibits Use of Smart Speakers FACULTY COMMITTEES PLAY By Alexis Lien ’23 Speyer added, “We don’t want CRUCIAL ROLE IN SHAPING Reporter pranks where kids are yelling down the hall saying ‘Hey, Al- SCHOOL MISSION Despite their growing popu- exa, buy something on my Am- Continued from Page 1 are then vetted for further con- larity, new technologies such as azon.’” In addition, the presence sideration and discussion, and Alexa, Amazon Echo, Xbox, and of more devices on campus that then ultimately the administra- other smart devices that respond are connected to Choate’s WiFi “As topics are brought to the tion will look at the recommen- to vocal commands have now has also hurt the efciency of attention of the administration, dations, take into account feed- been banned at Choate. Students’ wireless systems on campus, as there are then conversations back from faculty members, desire to be able to use those de- there is a capacity limit for the that occur to decide whether and make their decisions.” vices on campus has subsequent- network to run smoothly. or not a committee needs to be Ms. Jenney noted that each ly caused new rules to be put into Many students reacted to the formed to look into the matter.” committee’s roles, responsi- place. Last year, the Deans’ Of- new rule with disappointment. While some committees like bilities, and meeting require- fce and Head of School Dr. Alex Some expressed that the use of the Faculty Committee tend to ments vary. “In the visitation Curtis discussed whether these certain prohibited devices would be more permanent, others like discussions last year, we were devices should be allowed to reg- enhance their dorm lives. Nicolas the Visitation Committee may discussing what we saw as ister with Choate’s WiFi network Madon ’21 said, “I wish I could be formed only for a year or two challenges to current policy, and be made accessible to stu- have an Alexa for my alarm clock when the School sees the need what issues students are fac- Graphic by Sesame Gaetsaloe/The Choate News dents. For a period of time, such Choate's ban on certain technologies considers students' privacy. and for telling me the weather.” for a renewal of a specific poli- ing at large, whether our poli- devices were permitted. Similarly, Sophie Yang ’22 cy or program. cy addresses those issues, and, Recently, however, Director While devices with voice rec- webcams in dorm rooms. Mr. said, “I personally don’t have Depending on the com- as our School evolves, whether of Information Technology Ser- ognition that can play music and Speyer said, “If we allow Alexas to one, but some people use it mittee and its various needs, our policy [will] still [be] in vices Mr. Andrew Speyer con- turn on lights can be convenient be connected in a room with two to multitask. For example, if faculty members may either line with the School’s values,” sulted with Dean of Students and benefcial for students, the roommates, you are encroaching you were trying to set a timer volunteer to participate or be she said. Mr. Mike Velez ’00 and came to prohibition was implemented to on the privacy of the other room- for something or play music, I nominated and voted into the This year, Ms. Jenney is a decision to prohibit such de- safeguard students’ privacy and mate if one roommate has the think that it is useful.” Students committee. Mr. Velez said, serving on a committee ded- vices. In the student handbook, safety, including mitigating the Alexa on. Even if they both agree have been able to adapt, how- “For example, in the Faculty icated to reviewing the priz- gaming consoles and other pe- possibility of devices constantly to have one, you have to make a ever, and most have faced no Committee, faculty members es given on Prize Day and the ripheral devices that connect to listening to and possibly record- policy that works for everybody.” problems with the tech ban. elect members to that commit- process for selecting prize re- the WiFi in dorm rooms have ing conversations. This is consis- The new rule was also de- tee every year, so there is al- cipients. “In the past couple been restricted to being a se- tent with one of Choate’s older signed to eliminate any poten- Alexis Lien may be reached ways turnover. But this year’s of years as we’ve gone through nior prefect privilege only. policies that prevents the use of tial misuse of these devices. Mr. at [email protected] Faculty Committee may have the prize process, a bunch of inherited certain topics from different issues and concerns last year’s committee, and next have come up, and so Ms. [Ka- year’s committee could under- tie] Levesque, who’s the Dean take a project that was left un- of Faculty, said we should take Katherine Forrest ’82 Presents on AI Technology finished this year.” a look at this,” Ms. Jenney said. Continued from Page 1 The faculty committee “I’m interested in that, so I vol- meetings, although not uni- unteered for this committee.” proving by bringing in more form in frequency and length, Whereas the Visitation guest speakers and hosting more are based in review and discus- Committee met only once or activities and presentations. For sion. “Usually a committee’s twice a term and is continu- this school year, Mr. Gallagher is charge is to look at a specific ing its discussions this year, organizing feld trips to various area of Choate life and then the Prize Committee plans to government locations. “We take to make recommendations meet once a week or every oth- a lot of students in the Political on how that area could be er week until it issues its pro- Science 555 class to Washington, improved or changed,” said posal to the faculty this com- D.C. For the last two years, we HPRSS teacher Ms. Kyra Jen- ing February. The committee have met with fve members of ney who has served on a variety hopes that its proposal will be Congress on each trip and visit- of faculty committees, includ- completed soon enough for the ed the Supreme Court,” he said. ing the Evaluation and As- proposed changes to be imple- “We go to Hartford in the fall sessment Committee and last mented in this year’s upcoming and spend half of the day meet- year’s Visitation Committee. Prize Day. ing with government ofcials. “So a typical committee meet- Although much of their It’s part of the theme of what we ing is really just a discussion work goes uncredited, faculty are trying to do — getting [the about whatever issue needs to committees are consistently students] to know people who be addressed.” instrumental in the evolution are professional policymakers.” Following its discussions, of the School. From visitation Photo by Ryan Kim/The Choate News Beyond going on feld trips, Katherine Forrest ’82 spoke extensively on how "deep fakes" could influence the upcoming election. the committee will produce a to faculty housing, these com- the seniors in the program will formal report or proposal that mittees have implemented new give a public presentation in the learned. The topics are pretty responded positively. “I think continues, I think it will only get is brought to other faculty for policies to improve student spring term that is similar in broad, and we want them to be that the JFK program has done a better from here,” said White. review and feedback. “After and faculty life for the Choate format to TED Talks. “Similar something the kids are passion- good job helping people who are those recommendations, typi- community as a whole. to the way the Science Research ate about,” said Mr. Gallagher. interested in politics and gov- Praj Chirathivat cally there is a larger discussion Program works, [they] will pres- Students who are currently ernment fnd ways to learn more may be reached at held by the faculty,” said Mr. Claire Yuan may be reached ent about the things they have part of the JFK Program have and get involved. As the program [email protected] Velez. “The recommendations at [email protected] FRIDAY, NOVEMBER ,  THE CHOATE NEWS || PAGE 3 HAROLD BLOOM, Community Calendar YALE HUMANITIES PROFESSOR, DIES AT 89 By Linda Phan ’22 NOV. 2, 10:00 a.m. Reporter 48th Annual Oxford Arts and Crafts Fair On October 14, esteemed Shop the hand-crafted artwork literary critic Dr. Harold Bloom of more than 30 local artisans passed away in a hospital in Oxford Center School New Haven at the age of 89. A Free admission; no registration longtime professor at Yale Uni- required; $32 car ride versity, he continued to hold classes until the week he passed away. He also taught Choate English teacher Mr. David Loeb while Mr. Loeb was earning his NOV. 2, 10:30 a.m. graduate degree at Yale. Bloom’s Saturdays with Sara legacy shaped the world of liter- Join art teacher Sara Tauss- ik for an art workshop for ary criticism and education. younger children Born into a Jewish, Yid- dish-speaking family in 1930, Wallingford Public Library Free admission; online regis- Bloom received a B.A. in Clas- tration required; for children sics from Cornell University and ages three to fve a Ph.D. in English from Yale. In 1955, he became a professor of English at Yale and continued to teach English there for the NOV. 2, 1:00 p.m. next six decades. Throughout Place, Nations, Genera- his career, Bloom received many tions, Beings: 200 Years accolades for his contributions of Indigenous North American Art to the feld of English literature. Celebrate the opening of this In 1985, he received a fellowship exhibition consisting of 75 from the MacArthur Founda- pieces of Indigenous North American artwork tion, and in 1999, he received a Gold Medal for Belles Lettres Yale University Art Gallery and Criticism from the Amer- Free admission; no registration required; $21 car ride ican Academy of Arts and Let- Photo courtesy of The New York Times On October 14, Harold Bloom passed away in New Haven at the age of 89. ters. He was also awarded the title of Sterling Professor of the thors whom he deemed the core the concept of literary influ- On Bloom’s controversial ual encroachment” in an article Humanities at Yale. of Western Canon. His book was ence. In his book The Anxiety of views on literature, Mr. Loeb in New York. Dr. Wolf, now a NOV. 3, 10:00 a.m. As a literary critic, Bloom met with resistance due to the Influence, which he published said, “Professor Bloom was of- best-selling author, claimed passionately defended the west- lack of diversity within the list in 1973, Bloom argues that po- ten trying to provoke, so I think that at a dinner the two had Fall On the Farm Festival Bob for apples, sip hot apple ern canon, a body of classic of selected authors, which was ets write “weak” poems because that he was probably a little together in 1983, Bloom made cider, enjoy hay rides, and works of literature written by largely composed of white men. they feel pressure to live up less dogmatic about things than sexual advances toward her, celebrate the changing of the Western authors. These include Bloom defended the West- to the legacy of the poets that he pretended to be.” As it hap- including touching her inner seasons at Cold Spring Farm Joyce’s Ulysses, Austen’s Pride ern Canon from a literary came before them. He claims pened, Bloom taught both Mr. thigh. Dr. Wolf asserted that Cold Spring Farm, Colchester and Prejudice, and Chaucer’s movement which he termed that this problem stems from a Loeb and Mr. Loeb’s daughter, Bloom’s actions did not reach Tickets at the door; no registra- The Canterbury Tales, many of “literature of resentment.” misunderstanding of the pur- Hannah, now a graduate stu- the level of sexual harassment. tion required; $24 car ride which remain staples of high- He claimed college professors pose of poems. As Bloom saw dent in literature at the Uni- In her article, she said that she school and college syllabuses. taught works of literature that it, when poems become a form versity of Virginia. “She was a was bringing up the event after Choate, for example, teaches were inferior to Western Can- of retaliation or response, they much better student for him,” 21 years because “every year, I The Odyssey to third formers on in an effort to promote their lose originality. said Mr. Loeb. “They were clos- wonder about the young wom- NOV. 3, 1:30 p.m. and frequently includes many own political beliefs. He argued In 1986, Mr. Loeb took a er than he and I were. He was en who might have suffered be- Native Americans In The of Shakespeare’s works in high- that literary analysis and edu- class on Victorian prose that kind enough to pretend to re- cause I was too scared to tell the Colonial Wars Living His- tory Event er-level English courses. cation should focus on the mer- was taught by Bloom. Accord- member me when I went over truth to the people whose job it Explore a recreation of a In 1994, Bloom published it of a text rather than push a ing to Mr. Loeb, Bloom “was one day with her to visit.” is to make sure the institution Native American soldier's his magnum opus The Western political agenda. this enormous personality, and Although Bloom gained is clean.” campsite with a living histori- an of Algonkian life Canon: The Books and School of Bloom’s controversial lega- he talked and asked questions much success and admiration as Bloom adamantly denied the the Ages. In this book, he defnes cy lies beyond his critical per- just to the universe. And he a literary critic, his reputation allegations. Mill Hill Historic Park, Nor- certain standards for a work to spectives regarding texts out- tended to answer them himself, was marred in 2004 when Dr. walk $10 admission; online regis- be regarded as a classic and as- side of the Western Canon. As a and it was a little intimidating Naomi Wolf, one of his former Linda Phan may be reached tration recommended; $60 car serts the importance of 26 au- literary critic, he also discussed and also very exciting.” students, accused him of “sex- at [email protected] ride

PROTON THERAPY CENTER PLANNED IN WALLINGFORD

By Nathan Lang ’22 many. The center in Wallingford Reporter will be operated by nurses, physi- cians, and clinical staf from both Every year, more than 1.7 Yale New Haven Health System million Americans are diagnosed and Hartford Healthcare. By Peter DiNatale ’21 with cancer, and 600,000 suc- Proton therapy is a less- Copy Editor cumb to the disease. In Connecti- er-known form of radiation ther- cut alone, every year, more than apy that uses protons rather than Serving a wide selection of 21,000 people are diagnosed, and X-rays to treat cancer. This tech- Asian dishes, Roodle Rice and 6,000 succumb to the disease. nique delivers radiation to cancer- Noodle Bar Restaurant has es- In eforts to battle cancer, two ous tumors more precisely than tablished itself as a mainstay health care systems in Connecti- its X-ray counterpart, reducing of the Wallingford food scene. cut are teaming up to provide cut- the risk of inadvertently exposing Since the restaurant opened its ting-edge treatment. On October healthy organs and tissue to dan- Wallingford location two years 23, Yale New Haven Health Sys- gerous levels of radiation. Studies ago, each dish at Roodle has been tem and Hartford Healthcare an- suggest that proton therapy may prepared with careful attention nounced plans to construct a new have fewer harmful side efects to favor, authenticity, and pre- cancer treatment center in Wall- compared to other forms of radio- sentation. The restaurant has an- ingford that will specialize in pro- logical treatment. other location in Hamden and a ton therapy. Currently, there are Richard D’Aquila, President food truck in New Haven. only 25 proton therapy centers in of Yale New Haven Health System the United States, none of which and Yale New Haven Hospital, Roodle Rice are in Connecticut. The $72 mil- expressed his enthusiasm for this and Noodle Bar lion center will ofer patients in new center in a statement released Restaurant Connecticut the opportunity to by the Yale Cancer Center: “Our 1263 South Broad St. receive safer, more efective can- unique collaboration with HHC cer treatment without having to will allow us to care for patients Open every day for travel long distances. with cancer in a new and efective lunch and dinner Preliminary plans have in- way by bringing a life-changing dicated that the center will be a therapy to our state.” Photo courtesy of Roodle website Roodle serves a variety of Asian dishes including kui cheai, a deep-fried chive cake. 25,000-square-foot building on In a separate press release, The food at Roodle is excep- favors. Perhaps the most unique dle’s chefs is to ensure that their cus- working for the restaurant. “This is Northrop Road, but the construc- Mayor William W. Dickinson Jr. tional. The gyoza, a dumpling ap- dish on the menu is a twist on tradi- tomers’ experiences are unforgetta- a family [oriented] business,” said tion date has yet to be announced. afrmed D'Aquila's excitement. petizer, is a popular choice among tional Japanese udon noodles that ble. The restaurant wants customers Pik. “There is a good [age] range of Hartford Healthcare and Yale “It’s so exciting that we will have customers. The dumplings come includes homemade Thai garlic to leave eager to return. people that come here and eat.” New Haven Health System are cancer treatment of this caliber so either steamed or fried and ofer a chili sauce. In addition to its careful atten- Combining a selection of fa- working with a Georgia-based easily accessible, right here in Wall- mild spice with a savory aftertaste. The chefs at Roodle have over tion to customer service, Roodle vorful Asian dishes with a comfort- company called Proton Inter- ingford,” the statement read. “Not The pineapple curry with tofu 20 years of experience in cooking also has a family-friendly environ- ing environment, Roodle provides national to construct the center. having to drive out-of-state to get is another popular dish, which can Asian cuisine. According to the ment. Pik, a server at Roodle who every customer with a satisfying Proton International has already proton therapy treatment will be be served at three levels of spici- restaurant’s website, the chefs “ofer asked that only her frst name be experience. constructed three proton therapy such a blessing to so many people.” ness. The dish not only has a color- you and your family delectable fully used, noticed and appreciated centers in the United States and ful presentation, but also contains cooked meals to eat at [their] cozy the family-oriented atmosphere Peter DiNatale may be reached three more in the United King- Nathan Lang may be reached a perfect blend of sweet and savory restaurant." The main goal of Roo- of Roodle when she frst started at [email protected] dom, the Netherlands, and Ger- at [email protected] PAGE 4 || THE CHOATE NEWS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER , 

The ChoaTe News WRITING FOR CAMPUS OPINIONS: VOL. CXIII TH  MASTHEAD NO. V WORDS ARE MY POWER Grace Y. Zhang ’20 Derek Z. Ng ’20 Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor

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Email us: [email protected] || Call us: (203) 697-2070 || Find us: thechoatenews.choate.edu that disagree with a school pol- am enacting my power. I be- world? In this sense, opinions hen I sat down to icy or program. And each week, lieve journalism is one of the writing is inherently controver- begin drafting sev- I go through a cycle of doubt most powerful systems of ac- sial, but this same controversy W eral weeks ago, the and guilt. When my article countability, both on a glob- is what makes it so critical. flashing cursor of my comput- comes out, I am jittery. As the al and local scale. When I see I wish I could say I am a DISAGREEING WITH MY er screen seemed to taunt me: Dining Hall tables become lit- something unjust on campus, I fearless journalist who can before I had put even a letter tered with copies of The Choate turn to the keyboard. share her opinions unflinch- FAMILY: down on the page, I felt guilty. News, a piece of me becomes ingly, concerned only with The article I was about to write exposed for the entire campus expressing her point and not GENERATION GAP? spoke out directly against Cho- to judge. When I see people with how the audience will re- By Jay Zhou ’21 fundamental purposes: to bring ate’s administration. With this reading the newspaper in the act, but, at least for now, that’s Opinions Writer life to the next generation. piece, I would risk angering Dining Hall, I walk past them I write not because not me. I obsess over articles, For the rest of the car ride, my the School and even some stu- quickly, head down, not want- searching for the perfect bal- ne of the most memo- parents and I were engaged in a dents who had participated in ing to catch their reactions to I want to, but ance between rebellious and rable political debates I long debate. I argued that marriage the program I planned to dis- my opinion, or worse, to give because I need to. respectful. While I think that Ohad with my family was should be for any two people who cuss. I was scared. them the opportunity to talk to an opinions writer should nev- about LGBTQ+ legal marriage. I love each other, and it shouldn’t A symptom of this fear was me about it. And yet, when the er censor their thoughts to sat- remember it very clearly; it took simply be a vehicle for reproduc- insecurity. After researching next assignment meeting rolls isfy an audience, I have found place on the drive back home af- tion. If two people are incapable of for hours, I finally crafted what around, I sign up to write an- that the best way to battle in- ter I visited a college in Los An- physically producing ofspring but I hoped would be a solid argu- other Campus Opinions piece. security is to rely on writing geles. I was streaming "The Of- wish to spend the rest of their lives ment. Still, the writing pro- I do this partly because I Still, I often worry that my in an informed, conscientious, fce" in the car when my parents together, then getting married is cess was like trying on jeans enjoy the section’s discerning opinions are too strong and and respectful way. asked me lightheartedly about wonderful. Even some heterosexu- in a dressing room: with every outlook and informal tone, will, indeed, get me into trou- So, I will continue to voice my plans for the future. I blurt- al married couples don’t have kids, pair — with every new group of yes. But on the days when the ble. Last year, I feared that my my opinions. Only through ed out, “I don’t know — get a job. so it is unfair for their marriage to words strung together — the thought of sharing my opinion article about the faws of our combating my fear can I use my Maybe marry, but certainly no be legal, while the marriage be- sterile lights got brighter, the seems particularly daunting, wellness program was too ac- voice, my power, to its fullest. kids.” Instantly, I realized I had tween two people who don’t iden- awful music got louder, and I write not because I want to, cusatory of the School, espe- set of my mother’s anger, and I tify as heterosexual is not. I felt more insecure. Soon, I but because I need to. Words cially after they had worked so Rachel Pittman is a fourth- braced myself for her long tirade. However, my parents were still started to second guess the va- are our power. With words, we hard to reform it. But if there former from Cheshire, Conn. According to my mother, be- concerned with the importance of lidity of my voice: who am I to can maim, we can fall in love, isn’t something within a piece She may be reached at cause I am an only child, it is my reproduction because, as they see share my opinion? we can build nations or sow that people may disagree with, [email protected] responsibility to make sure that it, we as humans carry the responsi- the Zhou family line is continued. bility of ensuring that our ofspring Zhou is one of the most ancient continue the human population. If Chinese surnames, and there is marriages cease to be concerned even an entire ancient dynasty with kids, they argued, the human named after it. Obviously, it would population would decline. be a shame to see part of this ven- Who knew that my parents and A Letter To My Love, Raphael erable family line disappear on I had such diferent opinions? Per- my behalf. My mother grew up haps this is why we rarely discuss during China’s baby boomer era, politics — so that we won't fnd when families were encouraged to ourselves in a family feud. I sup- have as many kids as possible to pose that the generational gap and increase the labor force. The im- the diferences in our education portance of passing down a family are accountable for the divergence legacy, getting married, and hav- in our political beliefs. As some- ing children has been long indoc- one who began studying abroad trinated in my parents’ minds. in sixth grade, my opinions have Listening to my mother’s become signifcantly more liberal spiel on the purpose of marriage, than my parents. They, however, I became curious about the pur- have always been taught that they pose of LGBTQ+ marriage. I should value the country frst and asked, “If giving birth to kids and do what’s best for the community, ensuring that the family name even if that means prohibiting cer- gets passed down are the foun- tain people from getting married. dation of marriage, then why is Only through occasional dis- LGBTQ+ marriage becoming le- cussions such as this one do I re- galized? LGBTQ+ couples can’t ally get to learn about my parents' biologically produce ofspring.” perspectives and backgrounds. Photo courtesy of Musei Vaticani website In response to my question, Though our disagreements often The School of Athens, one of four wall frescoes of the Stanza della Segnatura in the Palace of the Vatican. my parents argued that LGBTQ+ lead to heated debates, my parents marriage should not be legal- have allowed me to make peace By Abby Lu ’22 er, nothing matters except for on the columns of the chap- tory. When learning about Art ized — their argument shocked with the fact that there are others Opinions Staf Writer the artwork. It’s an intimate el. I know when something’s History, I listen to podcasts in me. They say they respect the who do not share my opinions, moment, something sacred. Dorian, Ionic, Corinthian, or a French, which in turn strength- LGBTQ+ community, but they even within my own family. ear Raphael, It’s when our minds collide, mixture of them — it’s a won- ens my language skills. don’t support LGBTQ+ mar- and I open my heart up to the derful feeling, like enlighten- Above all else, Art Histo- riage because, as they see it, such Jay Zhou is a fifh-former from D artist’s genius. There’s a deli- ment. Though I can never fully ry introduced me to you. Even unions defy the long-standing Shanghai. He may be reached Even though I am writing cate silence that lingers after understand all of the nuances, though we reside in different role of marriage and one of its at [email protected] this letter to you, the truth is, I Bill’s explanation, a silence I recognizing architectural and eras, your spirit is everlasting. don’t know what to say. Did you dare not break. So I sit, wide- artistic elements in everyday Through Art History, I found a know that you inspired me to eyed, and feel everything else life is like running into an old community, albeit one from an- love art history? Did you know peel away. When I’m learning friend. I feel less lonely with other world. For the first time, I that I love you? When I crum- about Gudea’s ancient piety, I this newfound perspective. felt belonging. It doesn’t matter bled under the weight of life, don’t need to worry about the I look at my other subjects that most artists in that com- it was you that held me up. If I next math test or the next es- through the lens of Art Histo- munity are dead, because their hadn’t known about you, I would say I need to finish. Art His- ry, and this helps me decode spirits live on. I think Art Histo- not have taken that frst step to tory is more interesting to me difficult topics that I would ry is like the Soul of the World explore the abstract world. So, than any novel or movie. The not have otherwise under- in Coelho’s The Alchemist. It’s a I want to thank you. Thank you wisdom and insight of ancient stood. Art History links World constant in this chaotic world. for painting The School of Ath- artists guide me through dark History, French, and English ens on the walls of the Vatican times. Without them, I am lost. — it’s a glue that brings other Love, and inspiring me to explore. Since taking Art Histo- subjects together. What I’ve Abby Art History is my solace, ry, I’ve learned to appreciate learned about early Christian my escape. When I sit down beauty everywhere. As I walk and Byzantine art has helped Abby Lu is a fourth-former in the screening room with my around campus, I start to rec- me better understand that time from Hong Kong. She may be classmates and Bill, my teach- ognize the Greek elements period and place in World His- reached at [email protected] FRIDAY, NOVEMBER ,  THE CHOATE NEWS || PAGE 5

TRUDEAU’S REELECTION U.S. MUST INTERVENE IN HAITI'S OFFERS A CHANCE FOR POLITICAL CRISIS TO MAKE AMENDS REDEMPTION By Sabahat Rahman ’21 legislation cannot be as radical as Opinions Staf Writer it once was and must appease the other parties in the House, namely ustin Trudeau has just been the Conservatives, Bloc Québé- reelected as Prime Minister cois, and New Democrats. Liberal Jof Canada and is now head- Canadians will have to accept that ed into his second term. Howev- any reforms they have been hop- er, his victory was a narrow win. ing for will likely not be happening Trudeau’s Liberal Party lost its in the next few years, particularly majority in government, claim- regarding heavily disputed topics ing just 46% of the seats in the like climate change, abortion, and House of Commons. The Liberal LGBTQ+ rights. Party received a meager 33% of Trudeau must also increase the popular vote, less than its ri- transparency regarding his true val, the Conservative Party, which positions on diferent political is- came in at 34.4%. What’s just as, sues. When Canadians frst voted if not more, important is the way for Trudeau in 2015, they expect- that things have changed since ed to see a prime minister who Trudeau’s frst win, in 2015. would fght tirelessly to address The numbers tell the story. issues like global warming and According to Gallup, Trudeau’s indigenous peoples’ rights. How- approval rating dropped from ever, not everyone was satisfed. 72% in 2016 to 46% right before Though Trudeau ratifed a carbon the election. Canadian citizens’ tax, he later supported the expan- faith in Trudeau sion of oil pipe- has been tainted, Trudeau’s lack of lines. Likewise, particularly after the same man he illegally inter- fdelity and who had gone fered in a federal resolve on his key around advo- investigation of campaign promises cating for indig- Photo courtesy of Associated Press a Quebec-based has weakened enous peoples’ On October 13, protestors calling for the resignation of President Moïse and for "another Haiti" marched through Port-au-Prince. construction rights during his By Niki Gummadi ’21 with the results of the election ward. It is not enough to only help President Trump really is intent company and Canadians’ trust campaign also Copy Editor that won him the presidency. them win the revolution. Without on reducing immigration from pictures sur- in him. understood that Moïse has proven time and time a concrete plan for government Haiti, the best way to do so would faced of him these very same ince February 7, 2019, again that he cannot be trusted, reformation, Haiti could fall right be to help restore stability to the wearing blackface and brownface pipelines he supported were tres- Haiti has been in politi- yet the United States still sup- back into the trap of corrupted country. In addition, helping the in the past. Voters in the ener- passing on natives’ land. Trudeau’s Scal turmoil due to ongoing ported him, albeit unofcially, leadership, and the protests will opposition party in Haiti would gy-producing regions of Canada, lack of fdelity and resolve on his protests against Jovenel Moïse, throughout the election. have all been for nothing. further cement the United States’ threatened by Liberals’ emphasis key campaign promises has weak- the country’s president. The op- Just because American in- Intervention by way of the spot as a key player in the spread on green energy, also played a big ened Canadians’ trust in him. Af- position party has been calling volvement is one of the reasons United Nations will help not of democracy worldwide. As Ed- role in the Conservatives’ popular- ter his narrow win, Trudeau must for Moïse’s resignation, claiming Haiti is in this precarious situa- only Haiti, but also benefit the widge Danticat wrote recently in ity this election. solidify his viewpoints through that the president’s corruption tion does not mean that the Unit- United States. The Department The New Yorker, the opposition Seeing as Justin Trudeau has action if he wants the unwavering is the reason behind the coun- ed States should no longer inter- of State itself said, “When Hai- wants “a more egalitarian, inclu- become Prime Minister again support of voters in the future. try’s failing economy. Protests vene. In fact, the United States ti is more prosperous, secure, sive, and just society, where the despite his drop in numbers, it is Albeit, Trudeau has not total- have led to more than 20 deaths now has a responsibility to fx its and firmly rooted in democ- rights of every citizen will be re- clear he still holds promise and ly lost the support or approval of — with the numbers rising each own mistakes. However, the U.S. racy, Haitians and Americans spected. Not just the wealthy and hope for Canadians. However, Canadians. In fact, he has done a day. Since the United States has should not be directly involved benefit.” Haiti is rich in natu- well-connected but the urban and Trudeau must prepare himself surprisingly good job of recover- played a large role in Haiti’s polit- with the events taking place in ral resources, including oil and rural poor, too.” By supporting for a second term that will be- ing from his scandals and reestab- ical unrest, it has an obligation to Haiti. The United States has con- natural gas. A stable Haiti will the opposition party, the United gin with much less glamor and lishing Canadians’ faith in him; also play a part in helping restore sistently proven that, when un- allow for the global supply of States will show the world that it charm than his frst. thus, Trudeau is now assured a peace to the country. supervised, it will only act in its these resources to go up, result- supports these values of democ- The frst thing that will pres- second term as prime minister. The United States must start own best interests, so it should ing in a decrease of the prices racy on a universal scale. ent a major challenge for Trudeau However, his reproachable ac- by publicly withdrawing support turn to the United Nations and for these materials worldwide. The United States no longer is uniting the diferent parties in tions, controversial legislation, for President Moïse, a leader this petition the organization to help Haiti and the United States are has the luxury of claiming that Canada’s House of Commons. and wavering standpoints have country should never have sup- restore peace to the country. The also geographically close enough it does not want to intervene in With this election, the Prime Min- certainly shaken voters’ trust. ported to begin with. The U.S.’s frst step in this process would that stability in Haiti will lead to Haiti’s political afairs — it al- ister’s Liberal Party lost its ma- This election served as an excel- former behind-the-scenes sup- be to reintroduce the presence of a decrease in Haitian immigra- ready has. American interven- jority in the House. As a strong lent wakeup call for Trudeau. He port of Moïse would make pub- the United Nations’ international tion rates to the United States. tion is what got Haiti into this Liberal, Trudeau’s past laws have must now seize his second oppor- lic denouncement of his actions peacekeepers in Haiti. This pres- President Donald J. Trump P ’00 mess, but it also has the power included the implementation of tunity to govern using what he all the more powerful. In 2014, ence would bring some security himself has referred to Haiti as to help get Haiti out of it. a carbon tax and the legalization has learned from this election. he was involved in a corruption back to region as the Haitian peo- a “shithole country” and spoke of recreational marijuana. But if scandal in which he was awarded ple continue their protests. The about his irritation at the growing Niki Gummadi is a fifh- Trudeau is preparing to pass simi- Sabahat Rahman is a fifh-former contracts to construct a road that United States should also urge number of immigrants arriving former from Ocala, Fla. larly leftist laws in his second term, from Dhahran. She may be reached he never built. Two years later, the United Nations to help the from the country. That despica- She may be reached at he will need to think again. His at [email protected] Moïse was accused of tampering opposition party fnd a path for- ble comment notwithstanding, if [email protected]

Next U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Needs to Focus on

By Marcus Amine ’22 Domestic Terrorism nounced Strategic Framework Opinions Writer for Countering Terrorism and Targeted Violence is a step n October 11, Kev- in the right direction, but ap- in McAleenan, the pointing a Secretary who is O acting United States committed to actively seeking Secretary of Homeland Secu- and destroying all potential rity, announced his intention signs and threats of domestic to resign. After two of Presi- terrorism is crucial to the pro- dent Donald J. Trump P ’00’s tection of our country. top choices to fill the position For example, capturing a were deemed unqualified, lone domestic terrorist seeking Trump and his administra- to do harm independently and tion have struggled to find an not as a part of an organization eligible candidate to replace would be extremely difficult. McAleenan. Trump’s top picks However, multi-departmental lacked bipartisan support from intelligence collection efforts the Senate for confirmation and cooperation with local and are largely thought to have communities and governments been chosen because of their — to detect potential terror loyalty to the president’s im- threats before they become op- migration policies. erational — will serve as a much To break the deadlock and better plan for total prevention, make sure the Department of not just minimization, of inde- Homeland Security can efciently pendent domestic terrorism. and efectively carry out its task Photo courtesy of Associated Press While border patrol is cru- Afer six months as Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan submitted his resignation. of protecting American citizens, cial for homeland security, the Trump must nominate someone should be someone with a back- targeted violence on American were minimal, and these trage- committing acts of domestic department must not neglect who is well-experienced and will ground in military operations, soil. However, the department dies could have been prevented terror lacks specific legal pen- its other duties to the American have bipartisan support rather knowledge of the modern-day was recently scrutinized for the with better understanding of, and alties, they do not have the people. The coalition of our le- than play a political game that shift in technological warfare, a time and attention it has given preparation against, these types tools and resources needed to gal, administrative, and law en- seeks only to ensure the continu- lack of political biases, and a set to the strict border policies of of attacks. stop domestic terror threats. forcement systems that fight for ation of his border patrol policies. of morals that will push the Sec- President Trump rather than Therefore, the Department Implementing and enforcing national security must function Trump’s next pick for Secre- retary to uphold the security and domestic terror threats. of Homeland Security should laws that specifically target do- together and execute plans to tary of Homeland Security must safety of our great nation. While illegal immigration is initiate and develop stronger mestic terrorism would enable prevent formations of and at- be able to autonomously oper- The Department of Home- an important issue, the rise in relationships with local and local authorities to access and tacks by domestic terrorists. ate the Department of Home- land Security was created by domestic terrorism and the lack state authorities to enable more utilize the resources necessary land Security without giving into President George W. Bush in of efective response has been proactive targeting of domestic to combat acts, or threats, of Marcus Amine is a fourth- Trump’s political and moral bi- 2003, as a response to the at- alarming. For example, responses terror threats at their source. domestic terror. former from Greenwich, ases. The best candidate for this tacks of 9/11, primarily to com- to the El Paso shooting and the Federal law enforcement The Department of Home- CT. He may be reached at dynamic government position bat domestic terrorism and Pittsburgh Tree of Life shooting officials have said that because land Security’s recently an- [email protected] PAGE  || THE CHOATE NEWS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER , 

Library Modifications INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: FAR FROM Keep Student Needs HOME, BUT FINDING THEIR WAY in Mind By Stephanie Chen ’23 back room behind the circula- Reporter tion desk. Kiki Kim ’20, a tutor at the If you’ve been to the An- Writing Center, said that the drew Mellon Library this relocation was a smart move. school year, you may have no- “Before, the Writing Center ticed the clear, rectangular box was in the silent study area, so in the reading room covered whenever we were giving ad- with a sea of colorful sticky vice to our tutees, we would feel notes. This isn’t a new piece slightly embarrassed whenever of artwork that the School has we spoke since everything was invested in — although it does so quiet. We had to do every- seem to have the potential of thing in a whisper. But it’s so becoming quite a sophisticat- much better now, since it’s in a ed piece of Cubist artwork. less quiet area, so we get to en- Instead, this box is one of the gage with our tutees more. It’s library’s many new features very freeing.” implemented this year aimed To complement the Writ- at improving student life and ing Center, the library is also academic resources. working on creating a math tu- At the suggestion of the toring center to provide math Student Council and under extra help. the initiative of Dr. Sherry These library changes to Newman, Director of the An- improve student life were over- drew Mellon Library, the de- due, according to Dr. Newman. Photo by Jessie Goodwin/The Choate News Faris Alharthy ’20 is a senior from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — an 11-hour plane ride from Choate. cades-old library has received “I think the library was seen some upgrades. First, the li- as a study space and a repos- By Natarsha Yan ’21 ent opportunities to make me feel ly diferent from her previous that many people here may see brary is increasing its supply itory for books, and I wanted Reporter connected to its community.” He school. “My old school was very as normal, like using an Uber or of required class textbooks. If it to be more than that,” said believes that with each additional structured and very formal. I had same-day mail delivery, don’t ex- all goes as planned, every sin- Dr. Newman. “I wanted it to As a school that prides itself year at Choate, his experience on no relationship with my teachers ist where I come from. It makes gle textbook required in any be a student-driven center on its diversity, Choate is home campus has only gotten better. outside of class, and it was almost me appreciate and notice the Choate class will be on reserve that provided a space that not to students from across the globe. Many international students a crime to question or challenge smaller things that others might at the library. Next, the library only provided study space, but Last week, I had the opportuni- have found Choate to be much a teacher in class,” she said. “I’ve take for granted.” has created a new multime- also provided space for sup- ty to talk with some of Choate’s more diverse, both in culture and enjoyed the learning environ- Ideally, Asienga would want dia room equipped with many port where we do the academic many international students activities, than their previous ment at Choate as I’ve been able to live far enough from school tools for project-based learn- support sessions and where we about their personal experiences schools. Sesame Gaetsaloe ’21, a to form relationships with my that she could still be a boarder, ing including green screens, do the math center. I also re- on campus. junior from Gaborone, Botswana, teachers outside of class on sports but close enough that she could tripods, iPads, editing soft- ally wanted to incorporate the When asked what their expe- explained that Choate is very dif- felds and in the dorms. It’s also go home if she ever really needed ware, and even a vinyl-cutting student voice, where they help rience at Choate has been like, re- ferent from her previous school, a changed the way that I approach to. “It is difcult, as a teenager, to machine. Finally, the library create and curate the book col- sponses varied from the apprecia- boarding school in South Africa. learning as less of a relaying of come to terms with the fact that has been trying to generate lection here.” tion of new opportunities ofered She explained that she was one information from an authority I can’t just go home for family more student input on books. Dr. Newman hopes that at Choate to the rather tumultuous of only fve international students fgure to the student, and more birthdays, my grandparent’s buri- Whiteboards and the sticky these new features, especially nature of adjusting to campus life. in her grade in South Africa. Here of a way of expanding my knowl- al, my friend’s graduation, be- note-covered rectangular box- the new multimedia room, will Dasha Asienga ’20, a senior from at Choate, she fnds greater diver- edge by asking questions and ap- cause I can’t just hop on a plane es have been placed through- improve student’s academic ex- Nairobi, Kenya, talked about how sity in the international student proaching the material from dif- for a 15-hour fight for the week- out the library to give students perience within the classroom her experience at Choate has had community, but simultaneously ferent perspectives.” end,” she said. Sethbhakdi echoed a place to share what they are as well. “This is a student space its ups and downs, saying, “Com- notes that there is still a common Many international students this sentiment, explaining how it reading at the moment. Sim- where you can be creative, and ing to Choate was difcult at frst, understanding and shared ex- experienced a culture shock in the is hard to be away from his family ilarly, students can post book you can go beyond those Pow- because I was suddenly in a new perience among students, which beginning of their transition to for months, and how it is even recommendations and reviews erPoint presentations and cre- place for a prolonged period of she fnds comforting. “Acknowl- boarding school. Gaetsaloe fnds harder to say goodbye whenev- on the library’s website. ate really incredible projects,” time, and I was also experiencing edgment of everyone’s diferent that there are always a few cul- er he has to come back to Cho- JeWon Im ’23 said, “I re- she said. this new life alone, no longer as a backgrounds is really lovely,” tural diferences that she still has ate after breaks. ally like the new ‘What Are These new changes are al- tourist as I had in the past.” For Gaetsaloe said. to ask for explanations for, but as Although being far away from You Reading?’ boards. I was ready starting to beneft mem- Asienga, getting acclimated to the Faris Alharthy ’20, a senior the years pass, those moments family is tough, many of Choate’s looking at them and I saw bers of the Choate community by food, way of speaking, and weath- from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, also have happened less frequently. international students have ac- that someone was reading The making the library much more er in Connecticut was difcult. commented on the greater diver- Alharthy explained, “Before com- cepted the School as their second Maze Runner and they really vibrant and resourceful. However, She credits the tremendous sup- sity of courses ofered at Choate. ing to Choate, I was in the same home. Through support from liked it, so I went and checked the creativity and innovation that port she’s received “from so many “My old school only had 12 cours- school for 14 years. It was one of friends and faculty, students can it out. It also really helps that the library can hold ultimately people and a few clubs here” for es in total, and they were very gen- four day schools in Jeddah that more easily adjust to the transition the boards are right in the li- comes down to the enthusiasm her successful adjustment. eral. I would study science, art, nearly everyone went to. Many to boarding school in the Unit- brary, so you can get the books of the students using it. As the Similarly, PJ Sethbhakdi ’20, history, geography, and math. At of my friends I had known since I ed States. The diversity of people immediately in case you’re like library continues to change and a senior from Nonthaburi, Thai- Choate, there are so many cours- was three years old. Because I was and the opportunities Choate of- me and forget things easily.” improve its resources, there is one land, had a similarly challenging es in each of those disciplines, so used to living around the same fers make it a place students from In addition, the Writing thing they always keep in mind: the transition period. He said,“I guess and they are more specifc. I can people, the same school, and the across the world choose to return Center, which has long been a needs of the students. it was just the struggle to adjust to actually choose what exactly I same daily life, it was difcult to to year after year. useful resource for students to boarding life that made my expe- want to study,” he said. transition to Choate at frst.” He receive peer feedback on their Stephanie Chen may be reached rience difcult at frst. However, Asienga has found the learn- continued, “But it also opened my Natarsha Yan may be reached writing, has been moved to the at [email protected] Choate has given me many difer- ing environment at Choate vast- eyes to more things. Some things at [email protected]

Inside the Ms.Kitchens Kolina Koleva and Ms. of Diana Two Beste share Facultytheir best recipes. Members

By Sidharth Rao ’23 Ms. Diana Beste, a Latin teach- Reporter er, often prepares a recipe that cel- ebrates her love of French culture Math teacher Ms. Kolina and cuisine. “The recipe for cla- Koleva has a recipe that she’s foutis was given to former French known her whole life. It is for teachers Mr. Dan Chisholm and klin, a Bulgarian dish from the Mr. Zabby Scott years ago at a Pa- Rhodope Mountains where she risian restaurant,” said Ms. Beste. grew up. Rhodope klin is a savory Clafoutis is a baked French dessert dish traditionally made with flo of fruit — traditionally black cher- pastry, rice, eggs, cheese, butter, ries — arranged in a buttered dish and salt. It is a variation of banitsa, and covered with a thick batter. another Buglarian dish, and simi- It is also sometimes served with lar to spanakopita, a Greek pastry. cream. The recipe that Ms. Beste

Ms. Koleva’s grandmother Photo courtesy of 196 Flavors knows is a variation on this dish, used to prepare klin for her and A traditional Bulgarian klin. which she says she makes more her family, so it was easy for Ms. cake-like. She loves to make it Koleva to learn the recipe. When it very frequently. She enjoys ally 3x6x6 cm block, de- for her colleagues, students, preparing klin, Ms. Koleva is re- klin’s versatility, with its endless pending on the size of the friends, and family. “It is very minded of days spent in the kitch- possibilities and variations of klin being prepared) easy to make and always a crowd en with her grandmother. She preparation. “Every family does • pre-cooked rice pleaser!” she said. Photo courtesy of 196 Flavors said, “Our oven in Bulgaria was it their own way — the consisten- A classic French clafoutis. too small, so my grandma would cy can be very diferent,” said Ms. 1. Mix the cheese with the eggs in Ms. Beste’s clafoutis: get the stovetop heated, and she Koleva. Some people like to add a bowl. (serves 8) • fruits of your choice 6. Stir until it glistens. would cook one side of the klin, spinach and kale, while others do 2. Butter up the flo dough sheets. • crème fraîche 7. Transfer batter to tart pan. and then fip it and cook the oth- not. Ms. Koleva’s personal prefer- 3. Spoon dollops of the feta mix • 1⅓ cups flour (with le- 8. Place fruits of your choice into er side. Now, I cook one side ence is to add a lot of cheese. over the individual sheets. vure) 1. Preheat oven to 325 ℉. the batter. (Ms. Beste recom- and move it around because my 4. Roll the sheets. • 1½ cups sugar 2. Butter and line with parchment mends apricots, raspberries, or stovetop is too small.” Ms. Koleva’s klin: 5. Butter the sheets on the top. • pinch of salt paper a dark, metal cake pan. peaches!) Ms. Koleva continues to (serves 3-4) 6. Roll the sheets into a spiral. • dash of cardamom (op- 3. Mix the four, sugar, salt, and 9. Bake until golden brown. make klin because it reminds 7. Place individual spirals onto tional) cardamom. 10. Sprinkle with sugar and her of Bulgaria; it serves as a • filo dough sheets baking tray with the center fac- • 2 eggs 4. Add in the eggs, milk, and vanilla serve with crème fraîche. way for her to connect to her • butter ing upward. • dash of milk extract. home country. Her family also • 2-3 eggs 8. Bake at 350 ℉ until gold- • dash of vanilla extract 5. Finish with 10 tablespoons of Sidharth Rao may be reached loves her klin, so she prepares • Bulgarian feta cheese (usu- en-brown. • 10 tablespoons melted butter melted butter. at [email protected] FRIDAY, NOVEMBER ,  THE CHOATE NEWS || PAGE 7

Behind The Scenes of Parents’ Weekend A Cappella Performances

Pictured from top lef, clockwise: Lilith, Bellacanto, Maiyeros, Whimawehs, Bellacanto, Melatones.

Photo Courtesy of Caroline Rispoli Photo Courtesy of Paige Loughlin Photo Courtesy of Kiki Kim Lilith presidents planned their performance "Rich Girl" over the summer. Bellacanto uses Noteflight to create their arrangments. Maiyeros scouts for new voices with higher vocal ranges.

Photo Courtesy of Song Detoc Photo Courtesy of Sabrina Carlier Photo Courtesy of Arjun Singh Whimawehs performed a mashup of "Red Bone" and " Valerie." Bellacanto picked common fast and slow songs to entertain the crowd. Melatones hope to expose students and parents to more music genres.

By Tony Lee ’21 “We sang ‘Grenade,’ by atones Dominic Thomas ’21 on campus, Maiyeros, George extended and more frequent placement of members, and Staf Reporter Bruno Mars, and ‘Ophelia,’ by hoped to expose students and Trammell ’20 noted the im- rehearsals closer to the perfor- consideration of the location. The Lumineers. We usually do parents to more diverse musi- portance of scouting for new mance date. The Parents’ Weekend show With one ensemble decked a fast and a slow song — one cal genres with the R&B song voices with higher vocal rang- “In a typical practice, we was the first a cappella perfor- in blue sweatshirts to another that has a slower beat, and that choice. “The founders of the es. Trammell said singers who initially break into voice parts mance in the brand new Colo- dressed up in black suits, pur- one still has energy and that we group wanted us to only per- have higher voices and strong and individually learn our ny Hall, and the new location ple accessories, and red outfits, all know,” said Julia Ekholm form songs by artists of color, falsettos are valuable assets to parts, then come together af- held both pros and cons for the Choate’s five student a cappel- ’20, co-president of Bellacan- so we could expand the knowl- the group, but it’s difficult to ter. This week, as a reward for groups. “Colony Hall has im- la groups lit up Colony Hall to. “You have to think about edge of songs on campus. At predict if someone’s voice will our hard work, we don’t have proved acoustics compared to over Parents’ Weekend with your song choices according to Choate, you mostly hear the deepen throughout their years rehearsal on Wednesday,” said the steps outside of the PMAC, their first performance of the your crowd. They have to also same sound from the same at Choate. Rispoli. She and Shin make but the stairs we performed on year. The groups performed know it and understand it, so genre from similar artists,” Wide singing range and pure diligent efforts to balance pro- weren’t as wide as the PMAC songs from a variety of genres the songs can’t be too crazy or Thomas said. “We want to vocal talent aren’t the only crite- ductivity with fun in Lilith with steps, so positioning the mem- and time periods, from 2000’s complex.” bring a new aspect of a cappel- ria for the a cappella recruitment cookies, food, and team items. bers was a little awkward,” Ris- pop with “Rich Girl,” by Gwen Lilith performed “Rich la to the Choate campus.” process. According to Will Rob- According to Robertson, poli said. “I think it’s a great Stefani, and “Valerie,” by Amy Girl,” by Gwen Stefani, and The performances were ertson ’20, co-president of Bel- many people appreciate the performance space overall: it’s Winehouse, to more recent “Everybody Talks,” by Neon a success and even more im- lacanto, members need to be vo- final a cappella performanc- a lot brighter, and the inside is songs like Rixton’s “Me and My Trees. Co-presidents Caroline pressive considering the short cally fexible and be able to adapt es, but don’t understand the warm and well-designed.” Broken Heart” and The Lumi- Rispoli ’20 and Jamie Shin ’20 amount of time for rehearsals their voices for songs in diverse behind-the-scenes process be- “The group this year has so neers’ “Ophelia.” discussed the upcoming Lilith — auditions for the a cappella genres and styles, from light, hind each song arrangement. much potential, so I am incred- Whether in student dorms performances over the summer groups took place only a month slow songs to grungy rock tunes. Robertson shared the tool ibly excited for what the rest of or on stage during an all-school and planned out the songs to before the concert. Parents’ Weekend is the groups used to arrange and the year holds for us,” Larys- meeting, most of Choate’s a cap- sing for each program. Accord- “Bellacantos recruited peo- first major a cappella perfor- practice songs: NoteFlight. sa Gazda ’20, Vice President pella groups perform for fellow ing to Rispoli, she and Shin ple from all grades, and we knew mance of the school year. Every com, an online website that and three-year member of the students. In contrast, as the name brought the two song sugges- what we needed. All of the groups year, the short time between allows members to write and Whimawehs. suggests, parents composed the tions to the rest of Lilith and kind of zoom in on the niches auditions and Parents’ Week- modify music directly on the Be sure to look out for up- majority of the audience during cemented the decision. they’re missing in the groups — end forces groups to have tight- sheet music. coming a cappella events includ- the Parents’ Weekend perfor- Melatones, Choate’s most missing spots in vocal ranges or er practice schedules and strict- In addition to the vocal ing the holiday program, vocal mance. As a result, the a cappella newest a cappella group, es- styles — and look for people that er rehearsals. All five a cappella element of a cappella, Ris- concert, and Acappellooza! groups had to adapt to their new tablished in 2017, sang “The fll in the gaps,” Ekholm said. groups at Choate held one- poli notes other intricacies audience and select songs that en- Kids Are Alright,” by Chloe x As the co-president of the and-a-half to two-hours-long in each performance, such Tony Lee may be reached tertain parents as well as students. Halle. Co-president of Mel- only all-male a cappella group rehearsals twice a week, with as costumes, choreography, at [email protected]

By Bianca Rosen ’21 the performance that’s scripted ognition as white performers, Columnist to establish a solid foundation so seeing an African-Ameri- for his part, and then focuses can on a stage or screen is an Maxwell Brown ’21 played on layering his own interpreta- inspiration. “I see myself in Rooster Hannigan in Annie in the tions on top. them, and I picture myself third grade. Since then, Brown’s Pinpointing how to portray with them on the same stage,” newfound passion for theater a piece involves lots of experi- said Brown. For this reason, blossomed. Today, Brown is a part mentation and trial and error. Brown’s dream role is Aaron of Theater Arts Concentration, Brown likes to use other people Burr in Hamilton, a character president of Choate’s all male aca- as a mock audience in order to traditionally played by an Afri- pella group the Maiyeros, member get more advice and criticism. can-American actor. of dance company and step-squad, He says that he learns best When Brown frst decided to and a stage manager for the fall when receiving feedback from choose Choate, in eighth grade, musical The 25th Annual Putnam his peers. he came to campus to see the County Spelling Bee. In addition, a key technique 2017 production of The Addams Any theater production re- Brown’s acting coach taught Family. Brown was amazed by quires a huge commitment in and him is to use his breath. Ac- the performance, and it got him outside of rehearsals to fully inter- cording to him, breathing in excited about the art programs pret the production, connect with acting is like reading a paper at Choate. In particular, Scott the characters, and grow comfort- out loud — you hear where the Romeyn ’18 stood out to Brown able performing. Brown brings his flow is off or where the sen- because of his confidence on spirit and professionalism to every tence structure is repetitive. stage. To Brown’s amazement, production and cast. It can be rel- Similarly, your breath is a way when he came to Choate, he atively straightforward to partic- of measuring the rhythm, a and Romeyn ended up in the ipate in rehearsals, by relying on component of the script that is Maiyeros together. one’s natural ability and the even- critical to a good performance. The horizon is full of lots of tual moment when it all clicks, but All of this hard work and exciting things in the arts for Brown looks at the process dif- practice culminates in the final Brown. During his time stage ferently. He believes that a good on-stage performance. Brown managing The 25th Annual performance is achieved through said, “The feeling of being in Putnam County Spelling Bee, productive rehearsals and consis- the moment on stage is exhila- which will premiere in the be- tent hard work. It isn’t solely about rating because it’s a feeling of ginning of November, Brown the fnal product, but the chain of total freedom.” has enjoyed watching the cast events occurring before it. Brown also draws much transform into their characters Brown’s key to practicing for of his inspiration from Afri- as the show comes alive.

a performance is repetition, liv- can-American performers. Af- Photo by Jenny Guo/The Choate News ing by the slogan “practice makes rican-American actors often Bianca Rosen may be reached Choate's 2017 production of The Addams Family inspired Maxwell Brown '21 to pursue the arts at Choate. permanent.” He nails the part of haven’t received the same rec- at [email protected] THE CHOATE NEWS

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FIELD Not-So-Lazy Sundays with Senior Soccer: Choate’s REPORT Varsity Ultimate Frisbee Lone Undefeated Team Choate Fall Record By Sam Anastasio ’23 J.V. Soccer during his fresh- Reporter man, sophomore, and junior 75 - 87 - 13 seasons. This year, Nadzam Each fall, around a few turned down a spot on Boys’ Varsity Saturday Games dozen seniors looking for an Varsity Soccer to focus on the enjoyable and stress-free af- rigorous and demanding col- Boys’ Cross Country (1-7) ternoon activity partake in the lege admission process. falls to NMH, 15-44 intramural sport Senior Soccer. “I’d rather feel bad for quit- Throughout the season, the ting the [varsity] team than feel team scrimmages the boys’ and bad for not applying to colleges girls’ soccer teams on campus well,” Nadzam said. He added Girls’ Cross Country (3-4) and other intramural teams that the time commitment of a beats NMH, 28-27 including Regatta Crew. Most varsity sport made it difficult years, the intramural squad to play for Boys’ Varsity Soc- of inexperienced players loses cer during the fall, but Senior to the interscholastic soccer Soccer was the perfect place Field Hockey (2-11) teams. But this year, Senior to continue a sport he enjoys falls to NMH, 1-4 Soccer has taken down Boys’ while having more time during Photo courtesy of Ross Mortensen J.V. and Thirds Soccer, Girls’ afternoons and weekends. Like Every Sunday afernoon, returners and newcomers practice Ultimate for two hours. J.V. and Thirds Soccer. Nadzam, other seniors see Se- Boys’ Soccer (5-6-4) By Bianca Rosen ’21 or simply looking for something cuses on one’s growth as both an This year’s team is com- nior Soccer as a way to have a Staf Reporter to do after class that does not athlete and a person. “The num- prised of about 30 to 40 play- fun time with friends and ex- falls to NMH, 0-4 require much prior experience ber one rule of ultimate is some- ers of various genders and lev- ercise, while still maintaining Varsity Ultimate captains and is enjoyable for its players. thing called ‘spirit of the game,’ els of soccer experience — some enough time to work on college Liam Podos ’20, Will Zhu ’20, Ultimate frisbee is unique in which is this idea that above any players come after years play- applications and other academ- Girls’ Soccer (8-1-4) and Eric Li ’20, along with Head its emphasis on both commit- level of competition, above any ing on interscholastic teams, ic commitments. Coach Avery Feingold, have kick- ment and enjoyment. Even at amount of ferceness always has while others have never kicked In addition to Nadzam, the ties NMH, 1-1 started the school year by playing its most competitive stage, the to come to a deep respect for a soccer ball. The team meets team has a few other players pick up ultimate frisbee on Sun- sport still encourages a sense one’s opponent,” said Feingold. to practice for an hour every with an interscholastic Choate days and occasionally through- of whimsy and individuality. Even at the highest levels of day, from Monday through soccer experience. Alexandra Girls' Volleyball (5-9) out the week — even though their While in college, Feingold com- ultimate, there are no referees. Thursday, and it plays a game Alkhayer ’20, Christopher Go- team’s season will not begin until peted at the ultimate national Players are responsible for call- against another Choate team re-Grimes ’20, Sonali Singh beats NMH, 3-1 the spring term. championships in a Princess ing fouls for themselves and for once a week. “It’s all games, it’s ’20, and George Trammell ’20 Having graduated 14 out of Leia costume. “There’s a beau- practicing integrity and self-con- all about fun, and it’s a time for have all played on either Boys’ J.V. Saturday Games last year’s 15 Varsity Ultimate tiful duality to ultimate. It is trol in games. The idea of moving sixth formers in the fall term, or Girls’ J.V. Soccer. These players, the team sees its casual both serious and silly at the throughout the feld without run- which is notoriously known for players, as well as Nadzam, Boys’ Cross Country (3-3) pickup practices as an opportu- same time,” said Feingold. ning into or harming the oppos- being hard to play around and give the team enough talent falls to NMH, 27-28 nity for players unsure of join- The captains incorporate a ing team, takes self-restraint and laugh,” said head coach Mr. in its lineup to be competi- ing the team to test the waters mix of games and techniques an extra awareness. This is some- John Cobb. tive against the interscholastic and familiarize themselves with in the practices. This can mean thing many sports fail to empha- The team only scrimmages Choate soccer teams. the sport. These relaxed prac- passing around, playing a game, size, but ultimate frisbee places it during its practices — they do Some seniors new to soccer Field Hockey (3-7) tices are also a way for veterans or running through a set of drills. at the forefront of its rules. not complete drills or condition- have also played critical roles falls to NMH, 0-1 and newcomers alike to practice Ultimate is, at heart, a simple Ultimate frisbee is about ing. Most of the team members for the team. Andrew Mi ’20 their skills, hang out with some game, and because of that has balancing competitiveness with are friends with each other, and has been a brick wall in the net, friends and teammates, and feel become something of a universal respect; in a sense, it models the primary goal is to have fun. despite having never played connected to a community. “We game — nearly anyone can play the idea of sportsmanship. The “I like to think of it as an oasis in goalie prior to this fall. New- Boys’ Soccer (5-5-1) want to get a jump start on learn- it and pick up the rules quickly. pickups are less about franti- the midst of a really hectic term. comers Tash Hobson ’20 and falls to NMH, 0-3 ing the basics such as catching The game has a full spectrum of cally preparing for the spring Our rules are to laugh, pass to Yolanda Wang ’20 form a solid and throwing, so we can hit the possibilities; the sport is both season, but more about creating everyone, and to not talk about defensive line ahead of Mi. ground running when the season recreational and competitive, a sense of community that goes college stuf,” Mr. Cobb said. Whether it’s the friendships actually starts,” said Podos. Also, serious and casual. Varsity Ulti- hand in hand with the actual The team’s unusual suc- they’ve formed or their skil- Girls' Soccer (5-3-3) it’s just fun to get some returners mate Frisbee pickups can be an playing. However, the practices cess is in large part thanks to ful squad that has contributed ties NMH, 1-1 and new frisbee players togeth- opportunity to become invested will hopefully lead to a success- former soccer player Jake Na- to their success, one thing is er to play for an hour or two on in the sport or nothing more than ful start of the spring season for dzam ’20, who, most observers clear: no Choate team will easi- Sunday afternoons.” a fun, one-of Sunday activity. Varsity Ultimate. agree, is the best player on the ly defeat Senior Soccer. The team encourages any- Above all, ultimate players team. Nadzam has been play- Girls' Volleyball (10-1) one to attend pickups, whether emphasize creating an upbeat Bianca Rosen may be reached ing soccer for more than sev- Sam Anastasio may be reached beats NMH, 3-0 they are serious about the sport and collaborative culture that fo- at [email protected] en years and played on Boys’ at [email protected]

Thirds Saturday Games Boys' Soccer (3-6) PLAYER PROFILE falls to NMH, 0-1 IN THE POOL WITH JACK SUN ’21 By Alex Skrypek ’23 have to be physically ft to Girls’ Soccer (0-1-1) Reporter play the sport. Treading water falls to NMH, 0-2 and swimming back and forth Jack Sun ’21 does it all for Boys’ for four seven-minute quar- Varsity Wednesday Varsity Water Polo — leading the ters is exhausting. Intellectu- team with 53 goals, 6 assists, and ally, you are forced to make a Field Hockey (2-12) 22 ejections drawn. Sun arrived at smart decision in an instant — falls to Kent, 1-6 Choate with extensive water polo where to pass, where to shoot, ability and has started games from who to guard, where to shot- the team since he arrived on cam- block. Mentally, you’ve got pus as a new sophomore. Recent- to learn to keep a cool head. Boys’ Soccer (5-7-4) ly, Sun spoke with reporter Alex After your defender punches falls to Taf, 2-5 Skrypek ’23 about his water polo you in the stomach and nearly career before and during his time drowns you, you have to learn at Choate. to keep your cool and focus Alex Skrypek: How did you start on the game. When your op- Girls' Soccer (9-1-4) playing water polo? ponent scores goal after goal, beats Kent, 8-0 Jack Sun: I started playing water you have to learn to focus on polo during my seventh-grade the next play and learn from year at the Eaglebrook School, your mistakes. in Deerfeld, Mass. I was al- AS: What number are you, and Girls' Volleyball (6-9) ready a swimmer, which was do you have a story behind beats GA, 3-1 a winter sport, so I needed that number? a sport for the fall. My dad JS: I am number nine in the pool. suggested I play water polo Photo courtesy of Ross Mortensen Last year, I wanted to be num- This season, Jack Sun ’21 has totaled 53 goals, 6 assists, 20 steals, and 22 ejections drawn.. because I was already a swim- ber eight, because American Boys' Water Polo (4-10) mer, and I had big hands. tains-to-be — Ollie Chessen you’re used to. You’re forced ing two hours a day following water polo legend Tony Azeve- falls to Loomis, 8-13 AS: What other water polo ex- ’19, Tommy Wachtell ’19, and to learn and adapt to these a black line at the bottom of do was number eight. Howev- perience did you have be- Matt Anastasio ’19 — who competitors, and the game the pool, and when you’re er, one of the seniors last year J.V. Wednesday Games fore Choate? warmly welcomed me. is so much more physical. In lucky, you get a change of pulled the seniority card, and JS: I’ve never played on a club AS: How did you adjust to water polo, anything under- scenery to the roof of the pool. so I changed to number nine. Boys' Soccer (5-5-1) team or done a summer camp. playing against high-school water that the referee can’t There’s very little variation in I’ve grown to like it. beats Taf, 4-2 I’ve only played at my schools, competition? see is allowed. I learned that swimming. Water polo, on the AS: What are your future plans in so just Eaglebrook and Choate. JS: The transition was defnitely the hard way, with a lot of other hand, has endless pos- water polo? AS: Did water polo play a role unexpected. You start play- bruises and scratches. sibilities. There are so many JS: I would love to play water polo in your decision to come to ing against people who’ve AS: What are the diferences and ways to improve and beat the at the collegiate level, whether Girls' Soccer (6-3-3) Choate? played their whole lives and similarities between swim- other team, and that’s what I that’s on a varsity or club team. beats Kent, 7-0 JS: I chose to come to Choate can do things you’ve never ming and water polo? enjoy about the sport. I don’t think I could stand be- because of the sense of com- seen. There are people from JS: I think I’m equally competi- AS: What is your favorite thing ing separated from a sport I munity I felt when I visited. California, part of the Olym- tive in both sports, but I have about the sport? love so much. Water polo defnitely played pic Development Program to say I enjoy water polo more. JS: The game is physically, in- Girls' Volleyball (11-1) a role in that decision. When who play a completely difer- Swimming gets really monot- tellectually, and mentally Alex Skrypek may be reached beats GA, 3-2 I revisited, I met my cap- ent kind of water polo than onous at times. You’re spend- demanding. Obviously, you at [email protected]