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CNN'S BILL WEIR EXTOLS GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES Choate Begins Crafting AND STORYTELLING IN ANNUAL KRAUSE LECTURE New Strategic Plan By Claire Yuan ’21 get big-picture feedback. The ul- Reporter timate goal is to fgure out where we want to be in fve years. We This fall, Choate has once really try to understand what’s again begun the process of cre- working, what’s not working, and ating a Strategic Plan. Designed where [community members] to be a long-term document, the want to see us go collectively, as Strategic Plan lays out the themes, a school,” said Mr. Wrinn. values, and goals for the School During the on-campus stu- and seeks to guide its actions and dent focus groups, Mr. Wrinn decisions in the coming years. and Ms. Cady outlined the The creation and formaliza- Strategic Planning process tion of the School’s Strategic Plan and facilitated discussion and is a year-long process that began reflection. Focus group par- in September and ends in the ticipants talked through the spring. During this time, feed- School’s SWOTs, or strengths, back is gathered from numerous weaknesses, opportunities, facilitated discussions, and the f- and threats. Ula Lucas ’21, who nal document is written and pub- attended a focus group, said, lished on the Choate website. Ms. “When talking about strengths, Alison Cady, Director of Strategic what was mentioned a lot was Planning and Communications, that day students were well said that the plan is “a great way integrated into the communi- for us to stay on task with the ty, that there wasn’t much of a goals and initiatives we’ve decid- competition culture, and that Photo courtesy of Danielle Capri ed upon as a community. It’s also there are a lot of different areas, Bill Weir, CNN's Chief Climate Correspondent, shared moments from his series, The Wonder List with Bill Weir. a really good community building whether academics or arts, that By Chris Lin ’21 ber 2013. Known for his distinctive commonalities and diferences, Without a deeper understanding exercise; it allows us to connect could be explored by students.” Staf Reporter storytelling style, photography, and had everybody listening in awe. of the background of the people with alumni, current parents, She continued, “The oppor- focus on fostering globalism, Mr. Hearing him talk about his wish who live there, Mr. Weir said and all the folks on campus to get tunities we talked about were On Tuesday, November 12, Weir travels the world in search of to communicate with others that the destinations he explores feedback about where Choate is going to more conferences for students gathered in Colony Hall “unique people, places, cultures, without relying on translators would only be pretty places. right now.” students and having more on- as Choate’s Language Depart- and creatures.” He has visited 47 or guides really spoke to me. He Mr. Weir’s speech focused on Ms. Cady and Mr. Corey line access in terms of putting ment welcomed Mr. Bill Weir, states and over 100 countries. understands the power and im- sharing and celebrating people's Wrinn, Director of Institution- all the platforms together and this year’s Krause Lecturer. “The frst time I met Mr. Weir portance of language even with- diverse stories. “We are made of al Research, are co-chairs of the having online textbooks. And a Mr. Weir is the Chief Climate was at a conference in 2017 in out mastering it himself.” stories,” said Mr. Weir. “Stories on-campus Strategic Planning threat that was mentioned was Correspondent for CNN and was Nashville, Tennessee,” said Mr. The main inspiration be- are what connect us and sepa- Steering Committee. They have diet culture and how social me- the host and executive producer of Georges Chawan, Choate’s Lan- hind Mr. Weir’s show The Won- rate us from animals. It is our sent out surveys and created fo- dia plays into that.” the acclaimed CNN Original Series guage Department Head. “The der List was his daughter. “My special ability as humans to tell cus groups both on and of cam- Students who went to the The Wonder List with Bill Weir. theme of that year was ‘experi- daughter will not turn my age each other our unique stories.” pus to gain input from students, focus groups felt that it helped After over a decade of journalism ences.’ Mr. Weir, with his vivid until 2050. By then, I wonder And the way he understands faculty and staf, alumni, and them better understand the Stra- at Good Morning America on ABC, images and intriguing stories how many glaciers will be left or parents. “This is the point in the Mr. Weir joined CNN in Novem- of human experiences with our how many rhinos will be left.” See WEIR, Page 2 process where we are trying to See STRATEGIC PLAN, Page 2

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SUMMER DORM STORAGE MISCOMMUNICATION LEADS TO TUDENTS OSS OF ELONGINGS year, they assumed S that the boxes cards to those who’ lostL items After returning B to campus, mer, although that practice start of the school year as it By Nick Visuthikosol ’22 Staf Reporter in the basement contained items in Chapel over the summer. I many students didn't have all was ended a few years ago af- interrupted the rhythm of get- that Mr. Johnson didn’t want, and have the gift cards in my office, of the items they needed to live ter some students returned to ting back on campus. I feel that A surprise met this year’s and they discarded them. please stop by to pick yours up.” away from home. Naomi Koo campus to find that their con- a $50 gift card is just a form last year’s Chapel house resi- The students, upon discov- Three current Chapel House ’20, who lived in Chapel last year, tainers, and the items inside, of pity from the School rather dents as they returned to campus ering that their belongings had residents who stored boxes said, “I had to buy many basic had been damaged. than an actual effort to make this fall: the belongings that they disappeared, asked the School in the dorm’s basement over items such as bedsheets, pillows, Some students who lost be- up for student losses.” had stored in the house over the about the whereabouts of their the summer, Ahmed Wise ’20, and hair dryers, which added up longings from Chapel House Most students did agree that summer had disappeared. items and how they would be Samuel Maldonado ’20, and to probably around $1,000.” this year were disappointed ultimately no one is to blame Each year, before summer compensated for what they lost. Mark Ma ’20, said that they did Esi Dunyoh ’20, another with the School’s response to for the incident, and they were, break began, former Chapel On September 11, seven days not receive an email informing resident of Chapel last year, the incident. in fact, grateful to Mr. Johnson House adviser Mr. Craig John- after the school year began, them of this compensation. lost all of her possessions ex- “It was definitely a tough for his eforts to help them last son would allow departing and affected students received an cept two boxes of clothing and process recovering from the spring. Some students said that incoming Chapel House res- apology via email from sixth- one box of items that included losses,” Dunyoh said. “I lost a they thought that they should idents to store their belong- form dean Ms. Julia Brown It took so long for pictures and toiletries. “I think lot of textbooks, and it was re- have taken their items home or ings in the dorm’s basement. ’83, explaining that, in light of us to know that our it's a pretty generous approxi- ally inconvenient at the start used Boomerang’s service. Students picked up their be- Mr. Johnson’s departure from stuf was gone for mation for me to say that I lost of the school year to be miss- “I would look at it as more longings at the beginning of campus, ABM had thrown the good, and then I had around $2,000 worth of items,” ing essentials and most of my of a communication error,” said the following academic year. boxes away. In the same email, said Dunyoh. “At the start of clothes. The School failed to Dunyoh. “We were not sup- According to students, Mr. Ms Brown said that an inquiry to buy them all again school, my mom and I went provide a gift card until two posed to be storing our items Johnson did this as a friendly had been made about what po- afer a month. I can shopping and spent around weeks into the school year, in the basement of the Chapel gesture to save students the tential funds could be used to make up for perhaps $600, but that barely covered which did not help with the even though people had previ- costs of storing their boxes reimburse students. only one or two half of the clothes I lost.” transition into senior year.” ously done so. And ABM obvi- with Boomerang Storage, the In a follow-up email sent According to Choate’s Stu- “Although I understand that ously didn’t know that the items company Choate contracts to on September 27, Ms. Brown items out of all the dent Handbook, “At the end it was Opening Days and every- were supposed to be kept there store student belongings over informed the students that if things I've lost with of each academic year, third, one was busy, it took so long throughout the summer.” the summer. they lost a fan or a lamp they that gif card. fourth, and fifth form students for us to know that our stuff Mr. Morris advised students But over the summer, Mr. could go to Carrington House may pack and store on campus was gone for good, and then I for whom using Boomerang’s Naomi Koo ’20 Johnson moved into a house of to pick up second-hand lamps any items they do not wish to had to buy them all again after service is a fnancial burden campus, and Ms. Janet De Leon, and fans left over from Sum- Mr. Johnson declined to bring home for the summer... a month,” Koo said. “I can make to contact the Director of Stu- a new member of the English De- mer Programs. comment for this article. Mr. Will The School contracts with an up for perhaps only one or two dent Activities, Ms. Alex Long, partment, took up his former posi- Some two weeks later, on Morris, Director of Residential outside company, which pro- items out of all the things I’ve to identify potential — and tion in Chapel House. When work- October 11, Ms. Gail Kaczmarek, Life, also declined to comment vides this service for a fee.” lost with that gift card.” School-sanctioned — solutions. ers from ABM, Choate’s cleaning the sixth-form deans’ assistant, when asked about the School’s Mr. Morris said that the Ahmed Wise ’20, a current service, entered Chapel House sent an email that said, “The process of determining how stu- School used to allow students resident of Chapel, said, “It Nick Visuthikosol may be reached to get it ready for another school School has provided $50 gift dents would be compensated. to store items over the sum- was kind of a setback at the at [email protected] CHOATE WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONNECTS WITH EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL SLS WALLINGFORD EMPHASIZES SCIENTIFIC LITERACY By Joy Bang ’22 what they did over the summer; dents’ experience with technical Reporter and a poster on this research. and professional research. This year’s presentation topics Julia Gottschalk ’20, who On November 11 and 14, ranged from linguistics to electro- presented a comparative analysis senior members of the Science hydrodynamics, including error of ethanol treatments by tissue Research Program (SRP) cul- correction for 3-level quantum staining, said, “I’ve been the one minated their four-term-long computing by Jonathan Geller ’20; in the audience before, and it’s scientifc endeavors in the 18th an organoid model of the neurode- really exciting if you understand annual Student Lecture Series velopmental disease periventricu- the person’s presentation.” (SLS), which took place in the lar nodular heterotopia by Matt When asked to refect back Elman and Getz auditoriums. Rendon ’20; peptide nucleic acids on her journey through SRP, This year, SRP, one of as a method of gene editing by Siri Gottschalk explained that her Choate’s seven signature pro- Palreddy ’20; and using node pore experience has greatly expanded grams, comprised 15 students: sensing to mechanically pheno- her comprehension of profession- seven in biology and eight in type acute promyelocytic leukemia al science: “I have a much better quantitative research. The cells by Kate Spencer ’20. understanding of what research

Photo by Jessie Goodwin/The Choate News program is an opportunity for Unlike the students’ research is like. Going into the program, The Choate Women in Business club helped host a panel of local business leaders this past week. students with a passion for sci- papers, SLS is designed to reach I thought, ‘How can science re- By Stephanie Chen ’23 business world is like in Walling- cal businesses. The female speak- ence to delve into specific top- a broader audience, especial- search take more than eight Reporter ford, so Ms. Alison Cady, Director ers on the panel were Rosanne P. ics relating to their interests. ly those who aren’t necessarily weeks?’ but now I understand of Strategic Planning and Commu- Ford, President of the Midstate Over the course of three terms, well-informed in the particular eight weeks isn’t even enough to A striking gender disparity nications, suggested we talk to Tim Chamber of Commerce, and Dee SRP students develop scientifc area of study. Thus, it is essential acquire comprehensive results.” exists globally in the feld of busi- Ryan, who is an economic develop- Prior-Nesti, Executive Director of literacy, study data analysis, and for the SRP students to fnd a bal- Many of the students were ness: as of 2018, women made up mental specialist in Wallingford. the Quinnipiac Chamber of Com- learn how to give research presen- anced tone in their presentations, excited to share their learning just 4.8% of Fortune 500 CEOs. A But since we do have a focus on merce. Co-president Katrina Miao tations. In the spring term, when one that demonstrates their new- and newfound understanding group of students at Choate, known women in the business world, we ’20 said, “Around 80-90% of Wall- students have identifed the lab- ly acquired scientifc knowledge with the greater Choate com- collectively as Choate Women in also wanted to include other female ingford’s business owners are ac- oratory they will be working in, but is also accessible to their au- munity but sad to have the Business, want to help close this speakers,” said Taylor Mitchell ’21, tually female, so that’s interesting. they extensively review existing dience. Co-Director of SRP Dr. program come to an end. Maya gap. The club’s latest project is a one of the club’s co-presidents. We wanted to learn about what research papers regarding their Chris Hogue said, “I always tell Lewis-Hayre ’20, who present- collaborative Women in Business Founded by Mia Krishnamur- makes Wallingford a town that felds of study and later write their my students that the philosophy ed on the effects of ATP on panel alongside Lyman Hall High thy ’19 last year, Choate Women attracts so many female business own review article on previous of SLS is not to convince the au- Piezo-1 and Piezo-2 mediated School and Sheehan High School. in Business is a club for aspiring owners and organized the panel in research done in that lab. After dience that you are really smart, currents, said, “SRP’s close is The frst panel of this three- female entrepreneurs to learn how order to communicate with people completing their eight to ten week but it is to convince the audience bittersweet. I will miss dearly part series took place on Tuesday, to start a successful business and in local government.” internship over the summer, stu- that they are smart and that they both the learning experiences November 12, at HUBCAP Wall- confront gender divisions across dents enter senior year with three understand.” The presentations and friendships.” ingford and involved three local various industries. Stephanie Chen big projects for the culmination of included a number of analogies speakers. “For this frst panel, we This year, the club is focusing may be reached at their SRP experience: SLS, the oral and diagrams to aid the audi- Joy Bang may be reached wanted a general idea of what the on building relationships with lo- [email protected] presentation; a research paper on ence’s understanding of the stu- at [email protected]

New Strategic ic success — and then bring those for execution on those plans, goals, the questions are 'What do we Plan results to a retreat in January that and initiatives.” As the Director of do next?' and 'What is the next has the Trustees and some stu- Strategic Planning and Communi- piece?' We know the level of re- Continued from Page 1 dent, faculty, and staf represen- cations, Ms. Cady will be respon- sponsibility that comes with this.” Weir Shares Stories tegic Plan and the process of cre- tatives.” During the retreat, repre- sible throughout the next fve to As the information-gathering Continued from Page 1 our hypermodern lifestyle in the ating it. They also felt that their sentatives from each constituent seven years for annually reporting stage continues, focus-group par- United States. voices were heard and that they of the School will be able to come back to the Board of Trustees about ticipants urge their fellow students these stories, he said, is through When asked about his were able to share their goals and together and agree on the direc- the School’s progress. to fll out the emailed survey and three major concepts: love, gods, thoughts on Choate, Mr. Weir suggestions for the School. Saba- tion and goals of Choate. Choate’s last Strategic Plan, attend focus groups to give their and money. “The stories of love said that he was both inspired hat Rahman ’21, who also par- After the retreat, the School which was created in 2013, has led feedback. Lucas said, “I encourage include how we love each other, and jealous. “I was the typical ticipated in a focus group, said, will have a general outline of what to many changes on campus, in- people to attend the sessions be- how we love our country, and how egocentric American growing “One thing I noticed was that Mr. the plan will look like. This outline cluding the construction of Colony cause it was a really good experi- we love our sports teams. The sto- up and never felt the need to Wrinn was taking notes on every- will then be sent to an on-campus Hall and St. John Hall, as well as ence to just refect on Choate as a ries of gods explain who or what learn a language that was not thing we said and even recorded writing committee that will put the positions of Director of Equi- campus and have the input of the we idolize. The stories of money English. Unlike Choate, my high what we said. That, to me, was the fnal document together. Ms. ty and Inclusion and Director of students go into how we are going reveal what we truly value,” said school never ofered language really nice because he wasn’t try- Cady said, “Once we write the doc- Institutional Research. Many of to evolve and grow. Also, people Mr. Weir. classes, and I was a slacker in ing to go of of his own memory or ument, we will bring it back to the the faculty and staf working on should fll out the Strategic Plan- In addition to giving his college. Every time I travel, I interpret our words but literally senior administration group and the 2020 Strategic Plan have only ning survey because they really do speech on the importance of am reminded of this mistake.” wrote down what we said.” we will organize an implementa- been through the process once, as take our opinions into account.” sharing stories from diferent Mr. Weir lamented his reliance Following the fall’s informa- tion timeline grid to help us stay on the School had not had a Strategic Mr. Wrinn hopes that stu- cultures, he described highlights on translators and guides and tion-gathering stage, ideas will be track over the next few years.” She Plan for nearly 20 years prior to dents with additional sugges- from his countless trips, sharing his inability to pick up the sub- discussed and fnalized. Mr. Wrinn continued, “Ultimately, the fnal the one created in 2013. tions will share them with him video snippets from his trav- tleties of diferent languages. “If said, “In the next few months, the document is owned by the Board Head of School Dr. Alex Cur- and Ms. Cady, whether through els to China, Iceland, Vanuatu, I could have any superpower, it results of all these surveys and of Trustees; they will be the group tis said, “On the one hand, it feels email or during discussions in Bhutan, Greece, and many other would be the universal ability to focus groups will be synthesized that does the fnal sign-of and a little easier because we have additional focus groups. countries around the world. His communicate.” and summarized. We’ll put them says, ‘Yes, this is what we agreed to the experience of having gone stories featured citizens’ par- into themed buckets — big picture focus on.’ Then they’ll really hold through it, but in other ways it Claire Yuan may be reached ticular lifestyles and identities, Chris Lin may be reached things like sustainability, academ- those of us on campus accountable feels more challenging because at [email protected] especially as they compare to at [email protected] FRIDAY, NOVEMBER ,  THE CHOATE NEWS || PAGE 3 Community Calendar

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Graphic by Chandler Littleford/The Choate News NOV. 16, 10:00 a.m. Bizarre Bazaar Governor Ned Lamont Unveils New Transportation Bill Get ahead of your holiday By Amanda Li ’21 ing the planned renovations with- shopping with this strange as- Reporter out needing to raise taxes. Howev- sortment of handcrafted goods er, the plan faced major opposition from local artisans. On Thursday, November 7, from Republican state senators. New England Carousel Museum Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont In the new CT2030 plan, the $1 admission; no registration released CT2030, a ten-year, 21 bil- number of toll gantries was reduced required; $30 car ride lion-dollar transportation bill that to 14, but the change has not con- seeks to maintain and enhance the vinced any Republican lawmakers roads, highways, and public trans- to support the plan. Although Gov- portation systems of Connecticut. ernor Lamont has stated that he is Governor Lamont’s plan will willing to add a clause to the plan NOV. 16, 10:30 a.m. invest 14 billion dollars in repairs that will promise the removal of Saturday Sing-Along for roads and bridges and 7 billion the toll gantries after the loans have Have fun with the whole dollars in improvements for pub- been repaid, Republicans still worry family at the Wallingford lic railway systems. According to that once the toll gantries have been Public Library in a program flled with songs, dances, and CT2030.com, many of the repairs established, they will never be taken instruments. will address trafc “choke points” down. “What’s very difcult is the in an efort to make highways more trust in government,” Republican Wallingford Public Library Free admission; no registration efcient. For example, Interstate State Senator Len Fasano told the required; for children eight and 95, which passes through several Hartford Courant. “How do you Photo courtesy of Transport Topics News major cities, including New Hav- Democratic Governor Ned Lamont released his new transportation bill on November 7. trust that these tolls are going to en, Stamford, and Bridgeport, will come down? How do you trust that have seven major projects that are One of the main goals of Connecticut’s transportation fx this long overdue problem and the tolls are not going to go up when estimated to decrease travel time CT2030 is to allow businesses to systems have long been recognized move our state forward.” fscal problems face the state in the NOV. 16, 10:30 a.m. by 35%. "The problem is we have expand by making it easier for em- as an area in dire need of improve- Since Governor Lamont’s elec- future?” In hopes of pressuring Exploring Autism some severe choke points that were ployees to get to work. At Governor ment. According to a statement tion in September 2018, many Governor Lamont to reconsider the The Yale Center for British Art built into the design of these high- Lamont’s panel during a transpor- released by Governor Lamont, six plans have been developed to re- use of tolls in CT2030, Republican invites families with children on the autism spectrum to ways many years ago, and if we fx tation showcase in Farmington on of the country’s worst trafc bot- pair Connecticut’s ailing transpor- lawmakers have begun working on participate in a tour of the choke points, we can dramatically November 7, LuAnn Ballesteros, tlenecks are located in Connecti- tation systems, but all have failed to a toll-free plan that would spend 65 museum's galleries. improve commuting times," said Vice President of External and cut, and 65% of the state’s high- receive bipartisan support, mainly billion dollars over the course of 31 Yale Center for British Art Governor Lamont, in an interview Government Afairs at The Jack- ways are more than 30 years old. because of tolling, which Republi- years to pressure Governor Lamont Free admission, registration with WFSB. son Laboratory, a biomedical re- A study published by the Reason cans disapprove of. In an interview to reconsider his toll plan. required, $21 car ride Highway projects will mostly search institution that recently Foundation, a libertarian think with CT News Junkie, Governor With many obstacles in the consist of widening lanes, rebuild- opened a genomic medical insti- tank, ranked Connecticut 44th Lamont said, “I know this idea of way, it may be a couple of years un- ing exits, and reconfguring major tute in Farmington, said that the among U.S. states in highway per- tolling just sounds like one more til Connecticut citizens see signif- interchanges. In addition, many faster commute times provided by formance and cost efectiveness. damn tax.” But, he continued, “I cant changes in their commute, but deteriorating bridges will either the planned transportation reno- In addition, Connecticut’s bridg- cannot fx this state unless I fx this Governor Lamont pledges to prior- NOV. 16, 6:00 p.m. be removed or undergo heavy re- vations could attract more poten- es and roads received C- and D+ transportation system.” itize this efort. “Connecticut needs Kidz Bop Kids: habilitation. The plan also aims tial employees. Her lab, she said, grades, respectively, on the 2018 This February, Governor Lam- a win,” Governor Lamont said. “I World Tour 2019 to improve railway systems and “is interested in expanding in the Infrastructure Report Card pub- ont proposed a plan that would in- don’t care about me. I care about Rock out to your favorite jams covered by the Kidz Bop crew cut down on travel time by intro- state in the coming years and as lished by the American Society of stall 53 toll gantries by 2023. The the state of Connecticut. This is the in a child-friendly concert. ducing express trains to and from that expansion occurs, spreading Civil Engineers. “For generations, tolls would collectively generate best investment we can make.” New York’s Penn Station and out around the state is going to be a the state has neglected critical in- $800 million in revenue each year. Oakdale Theater $55 admission; book tickets strengthening 4G and 5G coverage bigger issue, and the transportation vestments in our infrastructure,” This revenue would be used to pay Amanda Li may be reached online for all railroads. piece is critical.” Governor Lamont said. “We must back the loans necessary for fund- at [email protected]

J. CHRISTIAN'S AND CAFE RA OWNER CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT

By Bella Capuano ’21 Columnist

Cheek’s Chicken has never failed to impress since it estab- lished its Wallingford location nearly two years ago. The restau- Photo courtesy of Record-Journal rant has embraced the local com- J. Christian's owner Christian Rao was charged with fourth-degree sexual assault on October 1. munity with customers of all ages By Rachel Pittman ’22 police then spoke to Mr. Rao, who Mr. Rao is found guilty, Dylan Al- coming down to Cheek’s to enjoy Copy Editor knew about the claims and had al- len ’22 plans to respond to the issue it’s crispy chicken tenders and ready hired an attorney. “by not going there anymore and sweet Belgian wafes. Every weekend, Choate stu- After the police issued a war- not contributing to their revenue.” Cheek’s Chicken was frst es- dents fock to Wallingford’s many rant for his arrest, Mr. Rao turned According to Allen, “At the end of tablished in 2015 as a food truck in Photo by Bella Capuano/The Choate News restaurants. Two of the most himself in on October 1. Mr. Rao the day [the employees] work for Manchester, Connecticut. Owner Cheek's Chicken serves a variety of southern comfort food. popular are Cafe Ra and J. Chris- declined to be interviewed. At the their boss.” If Mr. Rao is found Steve Murray, whose high school tian’s, both of which are owned time of this report, it is unclear guilty, Allen hopes that members of nickname was “Cheek” for rea- chunks of potato fried and covered The secret to Cheek’s wafes is by Mr. Christian Rao. Many stu- whether Mr. Rao plead guilty or Choate and the larger Wallingford sons he has chosen to keep conf- with a Cajun rub, and the tenders that the restaurant makes its own dents, however, are unaware that innocent to the charges. community alike will consider the dential, wanted to bring Southern ’n’ wafe, three chicken tenders batter to ensure that the wafes Mr. Rao was charged with two The charges have made implications of their supporting cuisine to Connecticut from his served with a sweet Liege waf- are the perfect balance of doughy accounts of fourth-degree sexual many on Choate’s campus ask, Mr. Rao. “There’s always another home state of Florida. In January fe and a choice of one of twelve and crunchy. The wafes are then assault on October 1. should students continue to place to get good food.” of 2016, Cheek’s Chicken moved sauces, including honey barbeque, topped with a rich honey butter On August 1, a juvenile re- support Mr. Rao’s businesses if “In general, it is important into a building in Manchester be- syrup that blends perfectly with ported to the Wallingford police he is found guilty? that consumers are aware of fore branching out to Wethersfeld the crispy, golden chicken tenders. that Mr. Rao subjected him to Many believe that even if Mr. where their dollar is being spent,” in 2017 and Wallingford in 2018. Cheek's Chicken & In addition to the tender ’n’ waf- inappropriate contact on two oc- Rao is found guilty, boycotting said Ms. Ashley Bairos, co-faculty Mr. Murray is also planning on Wafes fe, the spicy chicken sandwich is casions at Cafe Ra in July. The his restaurants is useless. If he is adviser to the Divestment Team. expanding Cheek’s to New Haven 822 East Center St. also a crowd favorite. This dish con- alleged victim also claimed that found guilty, Kayla Mundi ’21 said, “Consumers have power with and Middletown in the near future. sists of a chicken sandwich topped Mr. Rao ofered him an alcoholic “My support would not go toward their dollar and should utilize that Manager Nick Diaz has been Open every day for with cheese, pickles, and house- drink earlier in the year. him, but towards the individu- power in a way that supports their an integral part of the Cheek’s lunch and dinner made spicy chipotle sauce. At $4.99, According to the Re- als who have not done anything opinions and beliefs.” Chicken staf since the founding this sandwich is quite the steal. cord-Journal, on August 2, the wrong. I don’t think it would be Mr. Rao is scheduled to ap- of the Wallingford location last Cheek’s Chicken delivers Wallingford Police reviewed cam- appropriate to punish everyone pear in Meriden Superior Court year. In addition to managing the honey garlic, and maple honey through GrubHub, Doordash, eras, recording devices, comput- who works there because of the on October 10. restaurant, Mr. Diaz also works mustard. “The tender ’n’ wafe is and UberEats. ers, digital storage devices, and actions of one individual.” as a server and a cashier. He rec- really popular,” said Mr. Diaz. “We surveillance footage for evidence However, others have decided Rachel Pittman may be reached ommends that every frst-time get around two to three orders of it Bella Capuano may be reached to support the victim’s claim. The to spend their money elsewhere. If at [email protected] customer try the hash fries, large per hour.” at [email protected] PAGE 4 || THE CHOATE NEWS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER ,  The ChoaTe News

VOL. CXIII TH ACT Change Causes Score Inflation  MASTHEAD NO. VI

Grace Y. Zhang ’20 Derek Z. Ng ’20 Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor and Furthers Score Gap By Calvin Walker ’21 real problem — colleges will re- greater benefit to their scores, However, this move may School News Local News Opinions Opinions Staf Writer alize that high scores are easier since their studying (that is not pay off in the long run for Brandon Zhang ’20 Will Zhu ’20 Ariel Kim ’20 Esther An ’21 Alexandra Alkhayer ’20 to achieve and adjust how they tailored by professionals) now the ACT. The most important ast month, the ACT an- view certain scores accordingly. only needs to focus on one sec- service that the test provides Features Arts & Leisure Sports nounced that starting in The real issue that I have tion at a time. to colleges is its bell curve of Victoria Esquibies ’20 Deanna Tan ’20 George McCabe ’20 Lthe fall of 2020, anyone with this change is that the test While the ACT claims to be scores, which allows schools who has taken at least one full is now overwhelmingly weighted rolling out benefcial changes, that deal with tens of thou- Photography Graphics Layout ACT exam will be able to retake — even more than it was before it is doing anything but that. sands of applications to al- Ryan Kim ’20 Chandler Littleford ’20 Kiki Kim ’20 individual sections of the test — to beneft those who can aford These fundamental changes to most automatically eliminate on separate days. For many stu- to take the test multiple times. the way students approach the the group of students who fall Layout Social Media Business dents, their first reaction was While paying $52 to take a test test show how little the test ad- below a certain point on the Laura Jiang ’21 Ella Briggs ’21 Caroline Rispoli ’20 Andrew Lee ’21 Sabrina Kim ’21 Bella Capuano ’21 excitement — being able to take isn’t a fnancial burden for some, ministrators care about working curve. If inflated superscores Linda Phan ’22 Rhea Shah ’22 Ho Jin Jang ’21 individual sections of the four- it is for many others, despite the toward a meritocratic system ruin the bell curve, the ACT Rose Shen’22 Henrik Torres ’22 Amanda Li ’21 Alyssa Jaster ’23 Jessica Wu ’22 part test could raise their scores existence of fee waivers. and how much they care about will fail to provide a useful Video Multimedia Copy drastically. If they’d done well service for admission to high- Matthew Lee ’20 Jessie Goodwin ’20 Kate Bailey ’21 Liam Podos ’20 Khushi Tyagi ’20 Peter DiNatale ’21 on three sections, they’d be able er education. While the ACT Gretchen MacLean ’22 Niki Gummadi ’21 to focus solely on the other one, could technically curve the test Online JeeHwan Kim ’21 Jerry Wang ’20 Adviser Claire Yuan ’21 or vice versa. harder to compensate for in- Nico Campbell ’21 Mr. Mike Peed Rachel Pittman ’22 According to Suzana Delang- flated scores — which would, of Staff Reporters he, ACT's Chief Commercial Of- course, hurt even more of the Yolanda Wang ’20 Christopher Lin ’21 Tony Zhou ’21 fcer, “Our research shows that students who can only afford to Bella Capuano ’21 Max O’Connor ’21 Harry Chen ’22 Greer Goergen ’21 Bianca Rosen ’21 Praj Chirathivat ’22 ACT scores for students who take the test once — they can’t India Lacey ’21 Calvin Walker ’21 Abby Lu ’22 Tony Lee ’21 Natarsha Yan ’21 Henrik Torres ’22 take individual section tests are take points away from the in- Amanda Li ’21 Nick Visuthikosol ’22 consistent with those earned creased number of students when they take the entire test. who will inevitably get all of /choatenews @choatenews @choatenews We are simply ofering new ways the questions correct.

Email us: [email protected] || Call us: (203) 697-2070 || Find us: thechoatenews.choate.edu to take the ACT, saving students If the College Board holds its time and giving them the abili- ground and doesn’t change the ty to focus only on subject areas SAT, we could see the ACT fall out needing improvement.” of favor with many colleges. With EDITORIAL While this is a welcome this testing choice taken away, change for many students, the the College Board’s monopoly on underlying motivations behind standardized testing would only Choate, Deliver More the change and the efects that be furthered. But the ACT can still it will bring about in the admis- save itself and the balance that it sion processes for institutions of creates in the standardized test- Choate Talks higher education are worrying. ing world. They still have time to The School erupted in laughter during Lizzie Quinn ’20’s With this change, students change their testing policies back Choate Talk during school meeting on Tuesday — a talk not on no longer need to worry about Graphic by Chandler Littleford/The Choate News to how they used to be. Not doing an overdone topic like time management or the Choate bubble, doing well on all sections each so would be a poor decision both but instead simply about how best one could use the ten-minute time they take the test. How- The score gap that already making money. Likely trying to morally and economically, as a passing period. The talk, lasting no more than ten minutes, let the ever, ACT superscores (scores exists between economically compete with the SAT, its more ruined bell curve would ruin their community revel in that familiar, awkward moment of running comprised of your best indi- advantaged and disadvantaged popular counterpart, the ACT business. Please, ACT, do the into an acquaintance on the path that all of us — students, faculty, vidual section scores across students will be widened sub- is trying to overcompensate by right thing and remove the option and staf alike — have struggled with at one point or another. multiple test dates) will become stantially as more privileged taking standardized testing in to retake single sections. Choate, we’d like to see more talks. They benefit our com- inflated. A perfect 36 out of 36 students are able to earn in- the wrong direction. By further munity in so many ways. superscore will mean much less flated scores from these tar- skewing test scores in the direc- Calvin Walker is a fifh- For one, they shed light on ideas not often discussed. Each than it does now, because more geted retakes. Furthermore, tion of the privileged, the ACT former from Rhinebeck, New Choate Talk brings a unique perspective that allows members students will be able to get students that can afford addi- is sacrifcing basic principles for York. He may be reached at of the community to better understand each others’ back- those scores. But that isn't the tional test prep will see an even quick cash. [email protected] grounds. With fewer Choate Talks come fewer opportunities to broaden perspectives, fewer opportunities to make Choate a more inclusive community. And these novel ideas, approached from unorthodox angles, breed critical thinking and discussion; they catalyze self-refection. Examin- Notes From Lying Down: ing society and one’s own behavior is vital to internal growth: in the words of Socrates, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” Follow- ing a heavily-regimented schedule, Choate students don’t spend much An Experiment in Deliberate Living time considering the subtleties and larger questions of life. When we fll our lives to the brim with activities, as many of us do, we risk being swallowed by routine obligation, and our entire lives end up as nothing more than a distraction from meaningful experience and refection. Choate Talks are a simple but wonderful opportunity to consider more substantial concepts, both within an individual student and through stimulated discussions. These discussions are a powerful force of pro- ductive societal change. We cannot let them become obsolete. Choate Talks foster camaraderie — they are characteristic of a community whose members are enthusiastic to actively partic- ipate. Though Choate Talks must be crafted with great care and take time out of Choate students’ busy lives, and delivering a talk to the whole community requires a considerable deal of courage, speakers deliver them anyway because they believe that sharing their message outweighs the costs. In order to cultivate a close-knit community, we must be willing to make sacrifces — sacrifces of time, energy, and comfort — for the sake of one another. Choate Talks set this precedent, and their decline refects a growing ego- centrism that is driving the members of our community apart. For some, vulnerability may be the most difcult hurdle to over- come in creating a Choate Talk. But we can’t stress enough how valu- able it is to take risks and be open with one another. When you choose to share your voice, to be vulnerable in front of the School, you spread the message that Choate is a safe space for all people and opinions. Whether investigating behavioral phenomena, sharing humor- Photo by Ryan Kim/The Choate News ous anecdotes, or advocating for social change, Choate Talks are an Aarthi Katakam ’21 lies on the ground in front of Lanphier Center to "experience the land." indispensable tradition which must be kept alive. They introduce unique perspectives, encourage critical refection, stimulate cul- By Aarthi Katakam ’21 When: Two weeks ago. time on the ground — thank you people who have homes and people tural transformation, and foster closer ties. Quinn’s witty remarks, Opinions Writer Why: Members of the KEC for interacting with my project. who don’t? If anyone has thoughts, now lingering in our minds each time we greet someone on the English class conducted Thoreau- So why, really, did I lie on the please share. If I fnd anything, I’ll path, remind us of the profound impact of a Choate Talk. Let us not i, everyone, vian experiments in which we ground? I was attempting to expe- be sure to share it with you, too. forget. For the sake of Choate, deliver a Choate Talk. tried to live deliberately as a social rience the land. As humans, we’re Oh, and about school meet- H critique and personal exploration. inherently connected to the land we ing: lying on that beautiful My name is Aarthi Katakam, One student didn’t speak for a stand on, but we often don't think hardwood stage and staring up and even if you haven’t heard my week. Another made sculptures about it. The land supports us, but at bright lights in a multimil- name before, you might’ve seen me out of mud. I chose to lay down. I we take advantage of it. And it can’t lion-dollar building felt so un- supine on the ground. laid down, frst and foremost, for talk to us, or hear us, or see us. So, natural. I got up and said the Yes, I was the one lying down a meditative moment. But soon I decided to spend some time each experience was disappointing. I outside Lanphier in the rain, being — unexpectedly — that moment day just experiencing the land. won’t take it back, but I will clar- a public nuisance by the cross- became an exploration of power. That’s all I was trying to do. ify. My disappointment didn’t walk. I was also the one who called I felt vulnerable and scared. Ev- It wasn’t a “social experiment.” stem from that singular moment. you all “honestly lowkey disap- eryone was, quite literally, above It wasn’t for a Social Psych or I was disappointed in myself, in pointing” at school meeting, strik- me. But lying down, in a sense, bystander experiment. I con- the administration, and indeed, ing more than a few nerves. also allowed me to control people, ducted an experiment in per- in the entire community, for not Let me explain. forcing others to take a detour, or ceiving the world from (quite doing more to treat the land with Who: I’ve introduced myself even a pause, if only to check out literally) a diferent angle. the respect it deserves. already. I live at the KEC, and I’m the weirdo on the sidewalk. Honestly, I’m not completely from New Jersey. How: I sat down and proceed- sure what this all means yet. All Peace, What: Lying down in pub- ed to extend my body so that my I have are half-baked questions. Aarthi lic places. There’s a certain vul- back was fat against the ground. How does land become a home? nerability in lying down, but This evidently seemed Can people ever own land, and, if Aarthi Katakam is a fifh- also a certain power. Especially strange to many of you, as sug- so, who has that privilege? What former from West Windsor, New in the middle of a sidewalk. gested by the many colorful in- does lying down mean across so- Jersey. She may be reached Where: See above. terjections I heard during my cial and cultural boundaries, for at [email protected] FRIDAY, NOVEMBER ,  THE CHOATE NEWS || PAGE 5

Warren's Medicare-for-All Plan is Unrealistic and Unconstitutional

By Alex Aronov ’22 to slap a 35% tax on all businesses, Opinions Writer opposed to the current 21% tax. Besides this, any money that large fter months of criticism businesses are currently paying from opponents, Eliz- to their health-insurance provid- Aabeth Warren fnally ers will instead have to be paid to released an outline on how she the federal government (since, of plans to pay for “Medicare for course, insurance providers will All,” her ambitious initiative no longer exist, the government aimed to cover all Americans funding healthcare). In theory, under public health care without this sounds great, but this actu- premiums or deductibles. War- ally punishes businesses who al- ren’s main statement within the ready give their employees good plan underlined a series of taxes healthcare. Those employers will on businesses and the wealthy, be paying the same high rate as all without “one penny in mid- before, only now the benefts the dle-class tax increases.” In three workers get are the same as every- words: it’s a disaster. one else’s, even if competitor em- Warren designed a ten-year ployers are paying a third of what plan which requires “just un- Photo courtesy of Vox the others are. This inequality will der” $21 trillion from the U.S. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren insisted, "We don’t need to raise taxes on the middle class by one penny to finance Medicare for All.” hurt many companies. government. How is the govern- light of low tax yields and poor activities. It’s invested in com- must require every person to pay spread equally throughout the Warren’s plan to pay for “Medi- ment going to fund that? Simple. results. As soon as a tax like this panies, used in research and the same amount within the state, state, the tax was declared un- care for All” is unrealistic and fails They’re going to impose draconi- would be proposed, million- development to create better no matter income or socioeco- constitutional. Only until the to recognize the incredible fallout an-style taxes on the rich and on aires and billionaires would de- products for consumers, and nomic class. Warren’s wealth tax 16th Amendment was adopted from such an initiative. If put into businesses. Let’s break it down. part en masse, leaving Warren’s borrowed by investors and en- doesn’t fall within those parame- 17 years later did federal income practice, this policy would wreak The frst of such taxes would estimate of $2.75 trillion in the trepreneurs seeking to drive ters, focusing on the richest in our taxes make a comeback. The new havoc on the economy and the be a wealth tax on the rich: any- dust. Warren attempts to cir- their businesses and ventures. country. So the debate becomes: amendment specifed that the di- country. “Best case, slow phase into one with a net worth of $50 cumvent this by placing a 40% But money is easily what is an indirect and direct tax, rect and indirect rules still apply, chronic slow growth,” said Douglas million and above. Any dollar exit tax on all assets of someone spooked. With these taxes be- and is the wealth tax a direct tax? except in the case of income tax- Holtz-Eakin, former chief econom- held above that number would renouncing their citizenship, ing put in place, investments The basic answer regarding es, which were seen as neither, ic adviser to the late Senator John be taxed two cents a year, while but by the time this tax would might stop as the wealthy pull defnitions — since there hasn’t and allowable by the federal gov- McCain. “Worst case, shock ther- a dollar held above $1 billion go into effect, most wealth their money out of the econ- been a precedent set by a high ernment. Warren seeks to tax all apy recession followed by chronic would see a six-cent tax. The would be gone anyway. And as omy. This loss of movement court — is that a direct tax is assets, including property owned slow growth.” plan seems straightforward, but the estimates start falling short, will stagnate the American related to one’s state of being, by individuals. Considering the To truly solve the crisis of it has major faws that Warren as they always do, will the tax- economy, curbing innovation, while an indirect one applies to outcome of Pollock v. Farmers’ healthcare in America, we can’t refuses to acknowledge. ing thresholds be reduced, af- growth, and stimulation. an action, like a business transac- Loan & Trust Co., Warren’s tax rely on the government to solve the Warren’s plan predicts that fecting even more people? The third problem, and argu- tion. In 1895, the case Pollock v. would almost certainly ultimate- problem for us. We need to inno- over the next ten years, this tax Second, money is mobile. ably the most important, is the fact Farmers’ Loan & Trust Co. was ly be ruled a direct tax, making it vate — we must create competition can generate $2.75 trillion in Most people assume that the that this tax is unconstitutional. brought to the Supreme Court unconstitutional. to drive prices down. To do this, we revenue. But archaic statistical rich’s wealth is sitting in a Article I, section 9 of the constitu- regarding the issue of a new fed- Even with all of these prob- only have to look to the most pow- analyses like these always as- bank, or maybe in assets like tion reads “No Capitation, or other eral income tax. The Supreme lems, the wealth tax covers only erful, most infuential tool available sume that no changes will hap- mansions and luxury cars. But direct Tax, shall be laid, unless in Court ultimately struck down $2.75 trillion of Warren's plan. to a democratic, capitalist society: pen from imposing this sort of this assumption is wrong. This Proportion to the Census or Enu- the tax, citing that because they Most, if not all, of the rest of her the power of a free market. system. For reference, out of wealth that Warren talks about meration herein before directed to were taxing income generated planned revenue comes from her the 14 European countries that isn’t sitting around idly but is be taken.” This means that if the from the property, it was essen- aggressive taxes on private busi- Alex Aronov is a fourth-former implemented a wealth tax in invested in other money-pro- federal government is going to levy tially a property tax, making this nesses and corporations. Once in from Chicago. He may be reached 1994, all but four repealed it, in ducing, economy-stimulating a direct tax against the people, it tax a direct tax. Because it wasn’t ofce, Warren immediately plans at [email protected]

U.S. Withdrawal from Paris SENDING U.S. TROOPS TO SYRIAN Climate Agreement Hurts Fight OIL FIELDS IS IMPRUDENT Against Climate Change By Julian Hurley ’22 By Evrim Almaz ’21 of global warming. Rising sea lev- Opinions Writer Opinions Writer els in turn deplete drinking water supply and damage infrastructure. n October 25, at a press n 2016, 197 countries signed The U.S. economy will also likely conference in Brussels, the Paris Agreement, powers see heavy export taxes lifted on OU.S. Defense Secretary Iacross the globe pooling ef- them from counties committed to Mark Esper stated that President forts to prevent climate change. green energy and lowering emis- Donald J. Trump P’00 planned However, on November 4, the sions. Such fscal attacks would to send troops and armored vehi- U.S. government, as initiated by likely be met with retaliation, lead- cles to secure oil felds in eastern President Donald J. Trump P’00, ing to unpredictable repercussions Syria. Esper also declared that began its ofcial exit from the in the international arena. Also, U.S. troops would “maintain a re- Paris Climate Agreement. pulling out of the agreement sends duced presence in Syria to deny The goal of the Paris Agree- the wrong message to other coun- ISIS access to oil revenue.” This ment is to stop the escalation of tries by lifting the pressure to stay decision would deploy several climate change through group in the agreement from other major hundred troops to Syria, contra- eforts. A few of the key commit- emitters like China and India. dicting Trump’s previous plans to ments signatories made include Anyone who checks Trump’s withdraw from the country. Such reducing carbon dioxide emis- Twitter page knows that he cares a plan has unacceptable political, sions by 20% and keeping global little about the science underly- legal, and practical implications. temperature increases below 1.5º ing severe warnings of climate di- Although U.S. forces killed Celsius, as well as fostering cli- saster. The president justifes his ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Bagh- mate resilience. By resisting these decision with an “America First,” dadi on October 26, and most goals, the U.S. is undermining the economy-forward ideology but American troops have already global efort to avert catastrophic disregards the scientifcally prov- left Syria, some believe that the climate change. en threats to every sector and re- fght against ISIS must contin- The U.S. signed the Paris Cli- gion of the United States and the ue. The Islamic State’s primary mate Agreement in 2015, under the growing need to protect its citizens source of revenue was oil until Obama administration. However, from air pollution and water prob- 2017, so capturing the Syrian oil two years later, in 2017, President lems caused by carbon emissions. felds could possibly prevent the Trump declared that he would According to the Yale Program on

group from rebuilding itself in Photo courtesy of Associated Press withdraw from the deal, reasoning Climate Change Communication, the wake of its top guy’s death. On October 26, a U.S. military convoy drove toward the oil fields of Deir ez-Zor in eastern Syria. that it would hurt the U.S. econ- 69% of voters and 51% of Repub- However, taking the felds is omy while favoring other major lican voters disapprove of Trump’s no easy task. Kurdish forces, vital — that region of Syria has low oil low return. Considering the poor ready so limited from al-Baghda- emitters, like China. Without the decision to withdraw from the allies in the fght against ISIS, cur- quality and volume. Preventing oil grade, pipelines in hostile ar- di’s death that the Trump admin- support of the largest economy in agreement. And once the U.S. rently control the oil felds. Kurd- this unlikely threat is not worth eas, war-damaged infrastructure, istration could use the excuse of the world, the Paris Climate Agree- pulls out, it will take a long time ish fghters have already allied the cost of American lives. and previously low oil output, the ISIS to cover up monetary motives. ment is considerably weakened. for the U.S. to rejoin the agree- with U.S. forces against the Islam- Former U.S. government of- liabilities of a seizure are too high. If greed is indeed Trump’s intent, The U.S.’s withdrawal from the ment. Even if Trump fails to win ic State, a common enemy. The fcials warned that seizure of the The logistical issues make it highly the ethical implications are egre- agreement will undermine other a second term in ofce, his succes- Kurds have also proved to hold in- oil felds, which belong to the Syr- unlikely that the government will gious. To waste American lives on countries’ commitment to a more sor will not become president until fuence in the area: a Kurdish spy ian government, could present actually execute the operation. fnancial gain, no matter how big or sustainable future. January 20, 2021. infltrated the Islamic State’s inner difculties. First, the legal status In an interview with ABC small, is immoral. The Paris Agreement allows The United States will of- circle and proved crucial in the re- of such an operation is ambigu- News, Trump insinuated mone- Whatever his motive, Trump’s every country to set its own emis- fcially exit the agreement on cent mission to kill al-Baghdadi. ous. “Oil, like it or not, is owned tary motives. “In the old days, you proposal to take control of Syrian sion goals, meaning that the accord November 4, 2020, a day after Seizure of the oil on Kurdish ter- by the Syrian State,” said Brett know, when you had a war, to the oil felds is neither prudent nor is a voluntary agreement. Since the presidential election. The ritory would constitute the betray- McGurk, a former Islamic State victor belong the spoils. You go feasible. ISIS does not current- the only enforcement mechanism top Democratic candidates for al of an ally and threaten to bring envoy in the Obama and Trump in. You win the war and you take ly control any territory, and its is “name and shame,” countries the 2020 election all promise chaos into the region. The United administrations. “Maybe there are it.” He later tried to go back on chance of obtaining the Syrian oil can escape relatively unscathed if to rejoin the agreement and to States would lose a friend and cre- new lawyers now, but it was just his word, saying that “we’ll work felds is diminutive. And, above they don’t meet their goals. So, it achieve zero greenhouse emis- ate a new enemy. illegal for an American company something out with the Kurds so all, history maintains that betray- is clear that the U.S.’s withdrawal sions by 2050. Now that there Additionally, ISIS poses lit- to go and seize and exploit these that they have some money, they ing one’s ally is a bad idea. Still, was more symbolic than anything is less than a year until the pres- tle threat to the Kurd-controlled assets.” Also, there are problems have some cash fow.” Trump’s the logistical and legal obstacles — an efort to undo the legacy of idential election, Americans oil felds. It controls no territory, in the practical sense. Trump suggestion to capitalize on Syria’s are so great that the plan will like- the past administration in terms of should keep in mind that their and its size and power have di- mentioned that he might “get one oil contradicted the intention of ly prove to be yet another empty environmental progress. future — the world’s future — is minished greatly; since its peak of our big oil companies to go in many top ofcials, including Esper, promise by Trump. The most tangible conse- in their hands. in 2014, an estimated 60,000 and do it properly.” However, it who stated that America’s objective quences on the American front will members have died. Even if the is improbable that an American in Syria was unaltered and solely Julian Hurley is a fourth-former be seen in the coastal states, since Evrim Almaz is a fifh-former Islamic State did manage to take company would want to engage consisted of defeating the Islamic from Dallas. He may be reached those are the ones most afected from Istanbul. She may be reached the oil, its gain would be minimal in a deal with such a high risk and State. However, ISIS’s power is al- at [email protected] by rising sea levels, a major efect at [email protected] PAGE  || THE CHOATE NEWS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER , 

WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE OLD STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER? By Henrik Torres ’22 “As a leader of the debate team, Staf Reporter we have a lot of trophies that we would like to display, but For three years, the old Stu- there is no space that we can dent Activities Center (SAC) has make our own and return to. Of been boarded up, leaving many course, this would be a luxury, with the question, “What was the but I feel like it could be a good old SAC like, and what will hap- use of the building.” pen to the building?” Mi was not alone in having In 1917, a fre broke out in the ideas for the building. Claire Fu Worthington Johnson Athletic ’22 suggested converting the old Center, damaging much of the SAC into its original function as building. The old SAC was built a gym to complement the cur- to replace the partially burnt rent athletic facilities. “The SAC athletic facility, serving as both would be a wonderful addition a gym and a theater stage. In to the sports complex of Cho- 1979, the building was ofcially ate due to its location right dedicated as the Student Activ- next to the pool and football ity Center. Seniors may remem- field,” Fu said, “We could have ber that the old SAC had three a space there for athletes to foors with a huge arched win- relax, but it could also have a dow, similar to Hill House Din- bowling alley, maybe move the ing Hall. The ground foor had an badminton court over there, open-concept design featuring a too. It would be nice to consol- dance foor, ping-pong and pool idate the activities from Magu- tables, and several lounge areas ire Gym into a location closer flled with benches and bean to the other facilities.” bags. The second foor had a tuck Rendon came up with a shop overlooking the level below, comprehensive plan to keep and the basement held the mail- the admissions department in room and School Store. Archbold while allowing for Graphic by Elaine Zhang/The Choate News For many four-year seniors, Students and faculty have been brainstroming ideas for the old Student Activities Center. its expansion. “The dormitory the old SAC holds a special place part of Archbold would move in their hearts. Because of its lo- dent activity center, and it was a of School Dr. Alex Curtis. “We Dr. Curtis added, “Admis- but some students are not too to the old SAC,” Rendon said, cation between the Athletic Cen- great space for dances, hanging look at all the facilities on campus sions has completely outgrown keen on the idea. “I don’t think “and the admissions office ter and the Dining Hall, many out, and snacks.” She added, “St. and consider what we are thinking [Archbold] since we have more it is a smart idea to move the ad- could move up through the seniors fondly reminisced about John Hall is absolutely spectac- for the next forty or ffty years,” than doubled our admissions in missions ofce to the old SAC,” different floors. It wouldn’t be spending time in the building ular. It provides a place to hang Both he and Mrs. Wallace stressed the last eight years. When we Rendon said. “As a Gold Key that hard to change the rooms following sports. Matt Rendon out, to study, to have social gath- the need to relocate the admissions asked in the campus master plan leader, I’ve seen several families to offices and to make the com- ’20 said, “Everyday after sports, erings, and to hold club meetings department. “Here in Archbold, we what would be a good location impressed by the grand view of mon space a comfortable inter- people would come up from the all in one for space. The new Stu- are bursting at the seams,” Mrs. for admissions, [the old SAC] the pond; It’s one of the biggest view area.” Athletic Center to the tuck shop dent Activities Center meets the Wallace said. “We have more de- was the suggestion. It’s easy to frst impressions and what people According to Dr. Curtis , the and go into the school store. It needs of the community today in mands for interviews than we can fnd, it’s large enough, and while remember from tours.” plan for the old SAC has not been was a great place to relax and ways that the old SAC couldn’t.” meet because we don’t have enough it doesn’t have a solarium, it Andrew Mi ’20 respected fnalized. In the coming year, an spend time with friends.” As suggested in the most re- interview space, our admissions of- does have beautiful views.” the School’s idea to move the architectural team will analyze As Mrs. Kathleen Wallace, As- cent campus plan, the admissions fcers are sharing ofces, and there The idea of moving the ad- admissions department but the building and suggest formal sociate Head of School describes ofce, now based in Archbold, is insufcient parking. The old SAC missions department out of also suggested his ideas for the plans for its future use. it, the old SAC “was a space that may soon move into the space. would be a good location due to Archbold has been discussed building. “I think that there is was one of a kind. [Choate] was “Every fve or six years, we do a the sufcient parking and the in- for several years in the admin- great value in having a perma- Henrik Torres may be reached one of the only schools with a stu- campus master plan,” said Head creased square footage available.” istration and the student body, nent place for clubs,” Mi said. at [email protected]

The Story Behind Our Names By Tigo Ponce de Leon ’22 uating seniors perform. This By Sophie Vulpe ’22 Reporter song reminds Mr. Camarotti of Reporter his college years and the great Music has the power to al- friendships he made in his a Names are an integral part of low us to feel a variety of differ- cappella group. our lives. They infuence person- ent emotions. For some people, al identity and our relationship specific songs hold deep signif- 4. “Asa Branca” by Gilberto with a larger cultural framework. icance. Mr. Filipe Camarotti, a Gio Even though many of us have physics teacher and an adviser no control over what our names to students of color, has always This song, which means are (at least, until we reach le- had an appreciation for music. “White Wing” in English, is an- gal adulthood), they afect how Last week, I sat down with Mr. other Brazilian song that Mr. we are viewed in the world. Nico Camarotti to discover some Camarotti loves. In 2008, Mr. Decker ’20, Priam Alataris ’22, songs he couldn’t live without. Camarotti got to see the artist, and Henrik Torres ’22 spoke to Gilberto Gio, perform live. This The Choate News about how 1. “Anything Could Hap- song reminds Mr. Camarotti of their names afect their lives and pen,” by Ellie Goulding a festival celebrated in his home cultural identity. region, the northeast of Brazil. In a community as diverse as Mr. Camarotti attended a Choate, there are many stories music festival in 2016 in Mary- 5. “Tadow,” by Masego behind people’s forenames. For land just to see Ellie Goulding some people, their given names perform. “I love this song be- Mr. Camarotti calls Masego are a direct connection to their cause it’s fun and puts me in “an amazing vocalist and in- family’s lineage. Alataris said, a really good mood,” said Mr. strumentalist.” The song boasts “My name is a representation of Camarotti. He likes to remind a beautiful arrangement of the largest part of my lineage: himself that, as he goes through sounds that are easy to dance Greece. My father was born and life, anything could happen. to. This is Mr. Camarotti’s go-to raised in a poor region of Athens, song when driving late at night. coming from a humble family. In 2. “Hino do Elefante,” by Greek, ‘Priam’ is simply a name Photo by Sesame Gaetsaloe/The Choate News Names are a large part of our identities; they afect how we view the world and how the world views us. Kinho Callou 6. “Stop This Train,” by (spelled Πριαμοσ in Greek).” In John Mayer Homer’s Iliad, Priam is the name that stuck, and it means little said. “I think I've reclaimed some have heard from people that it The title of this famous of the legendary King of Troy, the girl,” Decker said. identity, in a way, by creating a sounds like a woman's name, Brazilian carnival song trans- This song is about someone father to famed warriors Hector Part of her Chinese name, nickname for myself.” which is weird,” he said. “Oth- lates to “Elephant Song” in En- who can’t deal with the speed and Paris. Song Nini, is incorporated into Some names do not come erwise, I don't mind if people glish. The tune is about Olin- at which life moves. We can’t Some names may also have her English name, Nicolette without challenges. Names that pronounce or spell my name da, a city in Brazil where Mr. stop the train; it just keeps non-cultural inspiration behind Carolyn Song Decker. “Song is are unfamiliar within the cul- wrong. I understand that my Camarotti’s grandmother lives moving. As hard as it may be them. Sometimes, parents sim- my Chinese last name and my tural context of a country may name is out of the ordinary to and where his mom’s side of to understand in the moment, ply like the name. Torres noted mom's last name. It's one of the not be pronounced correctly, some, and putting myself in the family grew up. Olinda is though, the beauty of life is that although his frst name is common Chinese last names and and the people who bear them other people's shoes, I realize best known for its festive car- that it keeps on moving. The Scandinavian in origin, his fam- also an ancient dynasty, and it is may be subject to bullying and their struggle.” nivals in which people dance song’s message gives hope to ily’s connection to Scandinavia also my second middle name,” harassment. Names may also Torres, by contrast, finds frevo — a colorful dance that Mr. Camarotti, and reminds did not play a role in choosing his she said. “Decker, my last name, have professional ramifcations that the biggest challenge re- incorporates umbrellas. him of the special relationship name. “Originally my mom heard is my dad's. It's a Dutch surname as well. According to a study garding his name is other peo- he has with his parents. the name Henry, and eventual- that means roofer or thatcher.” performed by Marianne Ber- ple misspelling it. “Whenever 3. “Mood Indigo,” by Duke ly something clicked. When my For Alataris, his name brings trand and Sendhil Mullainathan I tell someone my name, it’s Ellington and arranged by 7. “Don’t Stop Me Now,” by dad came home, he said ‘That’s a him a sense of great cultural published in the American Eco- very rare for someone to spell the Bowdoin College Med- Queen good name, but why don’t we do pride. “When I think about my nomic Review, certain names, it right the first time around. diebempsters the Swedish version of it, Henr- name, I think about my heritage. in particular so-called Afri- It would seem like Henrik is an Mr. Camarotti first listened ik?’” Torres said. It flls me with joy and pride that can-American-sounding names, easy one, but people often say Mr. Camarotti says that to his “favorite song ever” in Students with multicultural I was chosen to have such a cul- may prevent potential candi- ‘Hendrick,’” he said. this arrangement, made by high school, hanging out with families may even have names turally diverse and unique name. dates from landing jobs, despite Alataris encourages the cel- his college a cappella group, his best friend. He has a fond in more than one language. When I hear my name, memories similar or even better qualifca- ebration of uncommon names. always brings to mind fond memory of jamming out to the Decker is half-Chinese and food my head of my grandfather tions than their white-sounding “If you have a name that stands memories. The group, the song as the pair drove to take half-Dutch, and she has a Chi- when I was a child and countless counterparts. out, use it,” he said. “Utilize Meddiebempsters of Bowdoin their high-school AP tests — nese name in addition to her times that I have had to explain Alataris, who lives in Sili- your culture or your history to College, is the country’s third nothing was going to stop them English name. Her English first where ‘Priam’ comes from.” con Valley, said that he doesn’t become the person you want oldest collegiate a cappella from succeeding! name, Nicolette, is of French Decker, on the other hand, get judged for his name at to be, not what others say you group. “Mood Indigo” is the origin, even though she has no feels that her name is not the best home. He has, however, ex- should be.” first song the group teaches Tigo Ponce de Leon relationship with French cul- refection of her identity. “I go by perienced his fair share of to auditioning students and is may be reached at ture. “My Chinese name is Nini, Nico because I think Nicolette is strange and stereotypical com- Sophie Vulpe may be reached also the last song that the grad- [email protected] which is technically a nickname a really pretentious name,” she ments about his first name. “I at [email protected] Friday, November 15, 2019 The Choate News || Page 7

Behind the Scenes: A Q&A with the Casts of Choate's Latest Theater Productions

By Yolanda Wang ’20 Clue: On Stage Staf Reporter What do you think is most captivating thing 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee about Clue? “Clue is so unique in that it’s based on a well- What revisions has the cast made to the origi- known board game. When I say that to people, nal musical? they get quite confused, but it’s basically all the “We defnitely stripped back the show for the Gelb characters in the board game taken to the next stage, which I loved. I think the classic simplicity step. So everyone is extremely quirky in their really helped our production to be especially in- own way, and our cast really makes all of them timate. This was important in the smaller space, come to life. Also, the idea of having a comedy which I think was perfect for the show. Often, pro- murder mystery is simply genius.” (Yasemin ductions in Gelb [Auditorium] seem to only exist Cobanoglu ’21) there because they had to be put there, but Spell- What's your favorite part of being in ing Bee felt right in the space. Trayjay chose to Clue? keep the accompaniment simple, with just a key- “It has been really great to get to know the oth- board behind the songs. I think this choice made er people in the cast. It's a really abstract the show rawer. There was more relying on just us and crazy script, so it's taken some work to singing.” (Eliza Marovitz ’21) get the characters up on their feet. Finding Who is your favorite character in Spelling motivation between scenes has been a chal- Bee? lenge, so seeing the show come together in “I think that Barfeé played by Lucas Eggers has to be the way it has and getting to work with such my favorite. He was always in character, and it's an amazing cast have been really great.” such a unique and strange character at that. He (Campbell Pflaum ’23) really brought the character to life. But I really did How did you make your character fall in love with all the characters. I really loved unique? everyone — Rona, Panch, and Michelle were so “I just added a few moments here or there, in- funny, and you can't forget Jesus. And all the kids cluding that he was like a pickpocket, and were so well acted. I am really fond of the show, basically stealing things the whole show. cast, and characters. Also shoutout to my hus- That wasn’t in the script but at one point a band, Gregory.” (Adrienne Chacon ’21) reference is made that Plum might not be How did you put your own spin on your char- able to afford his blackmail, so I really just acter? wanted to play with that.” (Wylie Doak ’22) “I went into the production with no knowledge of Who is your favorite character and why? the show or of Rona Peretti. Trayjay said she “Apart from Ms. Scarlet, whom I play, I have to wanted me to keep my English accent, which say my favorite character is either Mr. Plum, already set me apart from other versions of played by Wylie, or Mr. Green, played by Pe- the character. I'm used to being typecast as ter. Plum is extremely cocky, and he is defi- an angry, tortured shrew. So, stepping out- nitely one of the ‘comic-relief’ characters. side of that sphere was exciting. I liked the Wylie does an amazing job portraying him, way that Rona felt naive, excited, and pas- and he’s definitely a standout character to sionate, but at the same time, I wanted to me. As for Mr. Green, he’s definitely much recognise her as a fully-fledged adult with an more shy and quiet. However, he has such edge. I wanted her to be somehow set apart funny and memorable moments that make from the innocence of the kids in the Bee. him one of the characters to look out for, and Her flirtations with Panch and more aggres- Peter is perfect for the part.” (Cobanoglu) sive moments where the happy bubble burst Photo courtesy of Choate Flickr Photos by Ryan Kim/The Choate News helped me to feel like I was actually portray- Yolanda Wang may be reached The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee performed in Clue: On Stage i s based on the 1985 movie that was ing someone with depth.” (Marovitz) the Gelb. at [email protected] inspired by the board game.

L.A.S.H. and Sin Mullet, Choate's Newest Bands By Bianca Rosen ’21 By Tony Lee ’21 Dubel ’20, member of Sin Mul- types of songs they’ll primarily Columnist Staf Reporter lets, said, “I was supposed to be perform in the future. According to on drums, but I broke my fnger. Tejuoso, L.A.S.H. isn’t confned to As long as she can remem- Two new student bands have In keeping with the energy of Sin a single genre of music because the ber, Senching Hsia ’21 has appeared in the thriving music Mullet — and partially to make fve members have wildly diferent loved art. Her earliest memo- scene at Choate: L.A.S.H. and Sin sure Lucas did not fall — I was still music preferences. ries include doodling on nap- Mullet, both of which have recently onstage under the piano.” “We’re a diverse group, di- kins in restaurants while wait- performed in all-school meetings. Dubel continued, “We edit- verse not only in our ethnicities but ing for her food to arrive and L.A.S.H., founded by Ore Teju- ed the original song quite a bit: also music tastes. Alex loves rock, taking several art classes in oso ’21, is an acronym for the four we removed a lot of swear words, Sejin likes jazz, and I love R&B,” many felds: traditional visual members' initials: L for Luwa, the added the Moonlight Sonata at the Tejuoso said. “Although we’re so arts, ceramics, metalworking, stage name of vocalist and leader beginning, and even had Lucas diferent, we’re connected by our clothes-making, and jewel- Tejuoso, A for guitarist and drum- standing on the piano bench. Our love and passion for music. Every- ry-making. She can draw for mer Alex Nam ’21, S for pianist goal was to just have fun — raw one in L.A.S.H. is multi-talented, hours on end, completely im- Sejin Kim ’22, and H for drummer unpolished fun — and I think we and everyone had wanted to do mersed in and calmed by the Henry Kops ’22. A ffth member, accomplished that.” something like this before, so we swish of her paintbrush. Jarett Jean Jacques ’22, a piano Emily Koscielski ’21, another won’t limit ourselves or the songs Hsia’s art is largely inspired and trumpet player, was recently member of Sin Mullet, revealed we perform. We’ll just kinda do by her experiences, interests, added to the band’s roster. the band’s process behind arrang- what we like.” and values. After taking a Ma- Sin Mullet, founded by Lucas ing and preparing for the perfor- Dubel also noted the unique- rine Biology class during the Eggers ’21, consists of members mance. “For arranging, we play ness in the members of Sin Mul- past summer, Hsia’s focus Emily Koscielski ’21, Maya Lew- stuf by ear. So we listen to the let. According to Dubel, while the shifted toward environmen- is-Hayre ’20, and Jules Dubel songs over and over and fgure out group has diferent tastes in music, talism and sustainability, and ’20. To open last week’s all-school each of the rifs, licks, and all the the songs Sin Mullet performs will she hopes to communicate her Photo by Derek Ng/The Choate News meeting, Sin Mullet performed stuf that goes into the song. match the energy of its members. ideas and observations through Senching Hsia '21's grandfather encouraged her to pursue the arts. “One Angry Dwarf and 200 Sol- “I’m defnitely not a super-ex- “I would say we’ll perform rock her art in order to refect and to the mood of the piece. It’s arts in his free time. More spe- emn Faces” by Ben Folds Five, perienced musician in terms of songs, chaotic songs,” Dubel said. raise awareness. Right now, undefined, so there’s room for cifically, he likes photograph- featuring a short prelude with Bee- music theory, so I’m not exactly “We all have diferent music tastes, she’s creating a series of paint- freedom and exploration. ing- nature. The artist Cristiam thoven’s Moonlight Sonata and a sure how we do it, but we kind of but we all have this immense cha- ings on extinction. She’s zoom- Hsia tends to pay close atten- Ramos struck Hsia; she was piano solo of “Megalovania” from fool around until it sounds right. otic energy. On-stage, our energy ing in on the dodo bird, the tion to detail, she incorporates a particularly fascinated by his video game Undertale. A lot of the weird additions that is just wild and feral. We’ll choose Spix Macaw, and the Europe- purpose behind every brushstroke. paintings done on real butter- According to Tejuoso, found- we put into songs are just stuf songs that can keep up.” an turtle dove. “I’m using this Color plays an important role in flies. “I like the idea of using er of L.A.S.H., she was inspired we come up with on the fy while Like their a capella counter- narrative of something that is Hsia’s pieces; she uses a central what’s around you and pre- to form a band by her interest in practicing that we decide to keep,” parts, student bands are run and extinct, recently extinct, and color throughout her pieces to cre- serving it. I like art that is both songwriting and desire to perform Koscielski said. organized by students.“We all just heavily endangered to create ate consistency and connection. very aesthetic and allows for her original works. Over this past Nam noted the benefts of hav- want to jam and perform for the an arc of how extinction is on- Hsia fnds that limiting one color your own interpretation, not summer, Tejuoso wrote some ing members with knowledge of school. Sometimes, it’s hard to get going,” said Hsia. to a section of the artwork is iso- just what the artist wants you twenty songs, focusing on experi- music theory in L.A.S.H. Accord- everyone focused and on-task, and In creating this series, and lating and makes the fnal product to think,” said Hsia. ences with friends and thoughts. ing to Nam, L.A.S.H. members’ I have to make sure our practices art in general, Hsia employs disjointed. Hsia likes using color to Hsia is hoping to try some- Alex Nam ’21, guitarist and profciency in song composition are always organized and produc- a “just do it” attitude. As a set a tone. For instance, in her se- thing soon with epoxy resin, a drummer of L.A.S.H., reached out has allowed for a jump start. tive,” Tejuoso said. “But the great child, she didn’t attend any art ries on extinction, she is using red clear liquid that hardens upon to Tejuoso on Instagram asking if “All fve of us have a decent un- thing about L.A.S.H. is being able camps that taught artists “how and orange to represent violence. application. Hsia found an art- she needed a drummer through- derstanding of music theory. A lot to spend time doing what we love, to” draw and paint and create. Besides traditional visual ist who created a piece by layer- out the year, which eventually led of high-school bands like to cover and that’s performing music. We Hsia didn’t want to limit herself arts, Hsia has explored oth- ing epoxy resin and paint, and to the formation of the band. “I songs, and if they want to write hope to compose more original in this way because she values er art forms. For a self-image she hopes to experiment with think it started with a jam session songs, they have simple chord pro- songs, perform more for the School her individual artistic free- project, Senching used fashion this efect in hopes to create or two in the Jam Room in Colo- gressions, whereas we can make in the future, and just spread our dom. Though she later took to explore her Chinese-Ameri- something unique of her own. ny Hall. Henry and I were playing more complex chord progres- music around Choate.” classes and went to camps that can ethnicity. She cut pieces of She loves how the artist’s paint- some songs, we asked Ore to sing sions,” Nam said. “We also love Both L.A.S.H. and Sin Mul- glossed over the preliminary a traditional Chinese dress and ing looks three-dimensional. along, and all of us really enjoyed doing covers. There’s sometimes let have plans to keep performing art techniques and came to sewed them onto a denim jack- Hsia’s dedication, unique ap- the atmosphere,” Nam said. “So we a stigma against bands covering at all-school meetings, as well as appreciate a bit of structure, et. “I liked the idea of merging proach, and thought-provoking thought, ‘Why not start a band?’” songs instead of performing origi- at cofeehouses and possibly in Hsia kept her own style. Hsia’s cultures,” said Hsia. ideas are something to behold. L.A.S.H. and Sin Mullet both nal works, but we will defnitely do small concerts. style doesn’t have an end or a Hsia was encouraged to performed in Colony Hall for the both.” beginning, — rather, it’s con- pursue the arts by her grand- Bianca Rosen may be reached openings of all-school meetings L.A.S.H. and Sin Mullet mem- Tony Lee may be reached stantly changing and adapting father, who dabbles with the at [email protected] within the past two months. Jules bers also shared the genres and at [email protected] THE CHOATE NEWS

VOL. CXIII • NO. VI FRIDAY, NOVEMBER , 

GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL FALLS IN THE Girls' SoccerBy Greer Dominates,Goergen ’21 6-1 FINAL SET BY TWO POINTS Staf Reporter By Renee Jiang ’22 Girls’ Varsity Soccer, now with a record of 11-2-5, walked away from Deerfeld last Saturday with a 6-1 Reporter victory. Going into the game, Choate was confdent of its chances against Deerfeld, but Girls’ Varsity Soccer Last Saturday, Girls’ Varsity Volleyball headed to Deerfeld looking to end the season with a win. Losing the played in a difcult environment in which the temperature dropped to 33°F and the feld was unusually small. frst two sets, the team fought hard, winning the next two. Unfortunately, luck was on Deerfeld’s side in the ffth Choate started with the ball and immediately advanced into Deerfeld’s half with a long ball from a center set and Choate lost the set 13-15. mid. Erin Martin ’20 scored three minutes into the game with a left-foot shot from outside the goalie box, and Choate started of strong in the frst set, dominating the frst ten points. Co-captain Kiki Kim ’20 went on a Ava Gizzie ’23 followed with another goal about fve minutes later. About eight minutes after that, Julianne six-point serving run as Deerfeld struggled to defend and attack. However, Deerfeld took control of the game Sekula ’20 continued the scoring by chipping the ball by Deerfeld’s keeper of of a cross. Choate’s rapid through a serving run, and Choate fell short in the frst set, by a score of 25-18. scoring lasted throughout the entire frst half, and Choate held a 5-0 lead heading into the second. In the second set, Choate’s back row had trouble receiving Deefeld’s serves, allowing Deerfeld to gain an Despite the many goals, Girls’ Varsity Soccer failed to fnish several crosses into the box during early lead. Following a Choate time-out, the team fxed its mistakes, largely through the play of Lily Ding ’20 the frst half and looked to correct this issue in the second half. and Morgann Skoda ’22, which gave Choate’s setters plenty of options on the ofense. The score soon reached a Choate possessed well and played with composure, barely letting the ball enter its stressful 24-24, with Deerfeld ultimately winning 26-24 with tips from the middle. half throughout the entire game. Choate often used the outside players, moving the Choate began the third and fourth sets with rigor and persistence, intent on winning the remaining sets. ball quickly from the defense along the fanks and playing through balls into space Even under the immense pressure, passing and serving was consistent, with serving runs from freshmen Val to the forwards. However, with ten minutes left in the second half, a Deerfeld Guadian ’23 and Fay Pahuja ’23. Outside hitter Maddy Estenson ’21 had multiple kills, including one that went attacker slipped through Choate’s defense and managed to get a shot of, through a Deerfeld player’s hands. Choate was able to fnish both sets with a score of 25-23. Middle hitter Ella which went into the upper right-hand corner of the goal. Choate quickly Sklar ’22 said, “The team played with such determination that we would not let a single ball drop. We all knew responded with a goal to retain their lead of fve goals at 6-1. Captain that we had absolutely nothing to lose.” Cici Curran ’20 kept the defense organized and poised from cen- The frst seven points of the ffth set were dominated by Choate, with kills from right-side hitters Renee Ji- ter back. Choate was able to prevent the emotional nature of ang ’22 and Sasha Moran ’22. As the teams switched courts, however, Deerfeld’s ofense fought back. With the the day from afecting its play and brushed of the Deerfeld score tied at 13-13, the ball was on Deerfeld’s side. Choate passed and swung perfectly but fell short after a block crowd’s jeers. and tip from Deerfeld. On the game point, Deerfeld scored one last time to win the fnal set 15-13. Choate played around the opponent, and every- “This was the best game we played all season,” said co-captain Ally Chadha ’20. “Although we started of one on the team was able to get plenty of playing slow in the frst two sets, we fought back so hard in the next three. The fnal two points of the ffth set really could time. Girls’ Varsity Soccer also fnished this have gone either way.” weekend as the only varsity team to beat Deerfeld on Saturday. In postseason Renee Jiang may be reached at [email protected] play, the team fell to Thayer Acad- emy on Wednesday during the New England Playofs.

DEERFIELD SHUTS OUT Greer Goergen may be reached at CHOATE FIELD HOCKEY, 80 ggoergen21@ By Alex Skrypek ’23 choate.edu Reporter This Deerfield Day, Varsity Field Hockey took a tough loss against Deerfield, ending the game at 8-0. The Choate team played well defensively but struggled to advance the ball into its offensive zone. Starting off the first half, Deerfield took early control of the game, forcing Choate to focus on defensive stops and clearing the ball upfield. By the tail end of the first half, Choate was trailing 4-0. A minute into the second half, Deerfield got off a shot on goal that was deflected by defender Hadley Rogers ’21, before Deerfield picked up the rebound and scored. Soon, JV Choate began to lose its defensive momentum and failed to clear the ball from its Field Hockey loses, 0-2 half. Four minutes later, Deerfield scored again, leaving Choate trailing by six Boys' Soccer loses, 1-2 points. With nearly 25 minutes left in the final half, Choate had a turnover leading to two open shots on goal, both saved by goalie and co-captain Girls' Soccer wins, 2-1 Gina Driscoll ’20. The team continued to fight defensively but again lost possession of the ball. Girls' Volleyball loses, 1-3 After this goal, Choate seemed to regroup, quickly pushing the ball upfield and getting a shot on goal from midfielder Claire Gavin ’21. However, Deerfield deflected the shot before pushing the ball back upfield themselves. Rogers again saved a shot after the goalie made a lunging save. Deerfield earned another penalty shot and converted Thirds the attempt, giving the team a 8-0 lead. For the remaining seven minutes, Boys' Soccer loses, 1-5 Choate was able to hold them off, ending the game at an eight-point deficit. Although Choate played strong defense, their lack of offensive capabilities al- Girls' Soccer loses, 1-5 lowed Deerfield to get too many shots on goal and more scoring opportunities. Girls' Volleyball wins, Alex Skrypek may be reached at [email protected] 3-0

Boys' Soccer Secures Last- FOOTBALL Photos by Jessie Goodwin, Renee Jiang, SecondBy Nina Hashmi ’22Tie FAILS TO and Sage Setty/The Reporter Choate News With similar records entering Deerfeld Day, both Choate and SCORE ON LAST Deerfeld Boys’ Varsity Soccer knew their game would be close and competitive. On Saturday, neither team managed a goal until the last ten minutes, and the game ended in a 1-1 tie. DRIVE, LOSES 2014 The frst half of the game consisted of the teams playing cautiously to get a feel for each other. Choate maintained possession for much of the By Sam Anastasio ’23 frst half, but Deerfeld was able to clear the ball anytime Choate advanced Reporter near the goal. Deerfeld continued this defensive style of play, resulting in Last Saturday, Varsity Football faced of against its rival Deerfeld little ofense for Choate. Academy during the 97th annual Deerfeld Day. Down by six points, Nei- During the second half, Choate earned more scoring opportunities. Choate wasn’t able to score on the team’s last drive and lost to Deer- ther of the Midfelders Stephen Antogiovanni ’20, who is a co-captain, and Kamal feld 20-14. teams was Ibrahim ’20 were able to fnd forwards Luc Curragh ’20 and Tife Agunloye On the opening play of the game, Deerfeld made a bold state- able to put points ’21 on long crosses into the box. Choate’s forwards then launched multi- ment by successfully attempting an onside kick, though they were on the board in the ple attempts at the goal, but the Deerfeld goalie blocked every shot. On later stopped from scoring by Choate’s defense. However, when Cho- fourth, but Choate had the other side of the feld, Deerfeld generated a stronger ofense as well. ate fumbled on the fve-yard line on the punt return, Deerfeld took multiple opportunities to Former Boys’ Varsity Soccer captain and current Deerfeld post-graduate advantage of the opportunity and scored a touchdown. The quarter- score. On a punt return, Moody Brendan Kish ’19 acted as a fulcrum in midfeld for Deerfeld. backs from both teams threw interceptions in the frst quarter, two ran the ball back into the endzone With ten minutes left in the game, the scoring drought fnally end- from Choate and one from Deerfeld, but neither team was able to but it was called back by a holding ed. Kish crossed the ball through the Choate defense and to a Deerfeld capitalize of of them. The frst quarter ended on a touchdown pass penalty. striker. The player placed the ball just outside the arms of Choate goalie from Deerfeld’s quarterback with the boars down 14-0. The boars still had plenty of time left Gunnar Lucuk ’22 to give Deerfeld a one-goal lead. The teams played a defensive second quarter with multiple to move down the feld and win the game. For As the referees gave fve minutes of extra time, it seemed that Deer- blocked punts and fumbles. Choate took some of the momentum most of the fnal drive, the Choate coaching staf feld would run out the clock to prevent Choate from scoring. However, away from Deerfeld during the quarter. The defense shut out swapped Baldwin for Grebe at quarterback. Grebe Agunloye received the ball on the left side of Choate’s ofensive zone and Deerfeld’s ofense in the second quarter, and the Choate ofense took direct snaps from the center and ran the ball for pushed the ball toward the goal. Nearly out of bounds on the goal line, he was able to fnd a rhythm through postgraduate running backs multiple frst downs. With four minutes left on the clock, chipped the ball above the Deerfeld goalie to fnd the right corner of the Brody Grebe ’20 and Jake Tuttle ’20. With a minute left in the half, Choate ran the ball on all four downs inside the ten, but could goal in the fnal minute of the game. Agunloye saved Choate from a loss, Choate scored its frst points with a run from Tuttle. The score was not score a touchdown, turning the ball over on downs. and the game ended in a tie for the second year in a row. 14-7 heading into halftime. Deerfeld maintained its composure and kneeled the ball to run Antogiovanni remained optimistic about the team’s performance. Three minutes into the third quarter, Choate capitalized on its out the clock, resulting in its win. “What I learned from this team is to fght to the last second of the game, momentum from a 50-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Shane The loss was a disappointing blow to the Choate team, which, for and that’s exactly what we did—scoring with about 20 seconds left in the Baldwin ’21 to Kaleb Moody ’20. However, Deerfeld quickly respond- the frst time in fve years, will not be heading to the New England game,” he said. “It honestly felt like a win to us.” ed when Deerfeld’s running back ran the ball in for a touchdown. Championship game. Choate blocked the extra point after the touchdown, leaving the score Nina Hashmi may be reached at [email protected] 20-14 at the end of the third quarter Sam Anastasio may be reached at [email protected]