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By Christine Mason ’19 Copy Editor added until much later in thor of this summer’s required was something Ms. Devine school reading, The Book of wanted Choate students to see. Unknown Americans, visited the Choate community. While ty to understand some of the Creative Writing and Inten to connect to Choate students sive Creative Writing courses, self. She said, “I was always walking around with my face in love, each day, writing.” mer Reading Committee, who Saying that you're going to ignore politics incoming freshmen and rele is saying that you're going to ignore the Photo courtesy of David Schamis the required summer reading world. Varsity Football takes the field against Lawrenceville on September 23. Choate won 44-0, extending its winning streak to more than 30 games. community. The Head of the and how it frustrated her to think that schools take away INTERACTIONS WITH INNOVATION AT MAKER FAIRE len Devine, said the summer arts requirements. She said, By Siri Palreddy ’20 and the rest of the world,” said Dr. Reporter Travis Feldman, Director of the from tech giants like Google the world,” and she questioned There is also a variety of makers not often the kind of literature Where in the world can you since there is no age requirement in traditional English classes.” away art is. Furthermore, small festival of creativity. Soon, it an invention or idea, and some This allows students to engage This year, the Choate Maker cess and mindset, rather than event to New York. From there, ger? 20 Choate students found attendance only increased, with events, too, from drone racing to form. litical. “Saying that you’re go all three this weekend in the tween author and reader was that you’re going to ignore the World Maker Faire at the New at this year’s World Maker Faire. of the different offerings!” world,” she said. York Hall of Science. In addition to discussing her “The Maker’s Faire is a gath ate attendee, said, “Maker Faire the Maker Faire range “from very make actuators, little elements childhood and the value of art ering of creators, inventors, en that move in certain directions. gineers, and makers who want to things to, for instance, the Intel See CHOATE STUDENTS, page 3 See HENRíQUEZ, page 2

S!"##$ R%&'(%) COMMUNITY MOURNS LONGTIME ABM EMPLOYEE MR. BOBBY DIXON S%*+,$ M')!#(-+!. P#$'!/ By Kate Spencer ’20 By Vincenzo DiNatale ’19 that “the School does not tolerate Sta! Reporter Marciano III. he went through chemothera Copy Editor The Choate community suf man. I worked with him here to work every day. ulty, or staff, regardless of gender “I don’t know how he did Choate community, the start of our windows – he cleaned our orientation.” souls with his stories and his tailed many new changes, with effervescence of love and life. While recounting a memo commented on his annual Hal

loween enthusiasm. “On Hal Photo courtesy of New Haven Register National Network), the nation’s retirement, and he is remem loween, he always wore this Mr. Bobby Dixon was at Choate cilities. old man mask, and every year for 55 years. sault, the various resources avail English teacher Mr. Cyrus with a love of life. room. We would all go, ‘Who is clean the whole school, and he would do it. No questions, no Virginia as the son of the late few weeks, the School’s efforts in educating the community on the singing while he washed our misconduct in any circumstance. He didn't just clean our windows – he although he loved to talk.” measures in addressing this cru cleaned our souls with was his own man and a true grandchildren. He maintained He loved the kids, was his stories and his it lacked written guidelines for devoted to the school, e!ervescence of love ter grandfather.” and loved coming to and life. too. I already miss him.” “He loved the kids, was de work. voted to the school, and loved Mr. Rich Stainton the new standards, “Creating the Mr. John Bjorkdahl me a canary,’ he would do a Director of Operations at ABM commitment to having a safe environment for students. It lays vided the school with the essen was always smiling. No matter light and a constant source children: Frank Marciano, cleaning facilities. “He was an what you told him to do, he was devoted a tremendous amount of entertainer.” ous, and we are going to address gne, Helen Ramos, and Chris “He had more energy than many grandchildren and great at Christ Christian Church in the core virtues of the School and grandchildren. However, Mr. West Haven, Connecticut. He Kate Spencer may be reached is intended to assert the fact See POLICY, page 3 at [email protected]

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Alumnus Donates HEAD LIBRARIAN POST REMAINS UNFILLED in candidates. Finally, the de Equipment to Science out the environment of the li Research Program taking turns assuming the role of By Abbie Chang ’19 ties over the summer. The micro Reporter to handle tiny quantities of liq Instruction and Outreach Li The Science Research Pro received a generous donation currently have enough sets for a whole. She takes on the role of each student to have his or her teaching critical research skills. Dr. Richard Quintiliani, class of left. She transferred late in the One of the main classes is made in English class learning to write school year, meaning that many ing that it was like Christmas,” candidates had already signed contracts with other schools. only teaches students the im Photo by Helena Yang/The Choate News Students use the library's resources on a daily basis. Dr. Quintiliani, an infectious each SRP student will have the By Peter DiNatale ’21 One of the largest goals of Reporter Mr. Kevin Rogers, Director With the transfer of former of Studies, said, “We wanted to recommended for the advanced known resource facility on cam tions, the search for her succes Program, or SRP, is one of Cho The donation has also al der control. We were afraid that ment to enrich the environment. if we rushed and made a quick history and religion reference created long after Dr. Quintil students who use the resources To us, this meant evolving the iani’s graduation, he still chose to concluded, “While I was work allocate his donation to this area. Mr. Rogers continued, “I can’t say when we will make the in terms of unlikely situations a nationwide search around late work in Communications, Ms. munity, we would try to make enough to last for years. Though We really made sure there were she has not fully decided what While in search for a new Li always teachers and resources tion. Dr. Quintiliani also owned strong faith that it will remain structional and Digital Services this way in the future.” highly unusual in the science Peter DiNatale may be reached at [email protected] to his alma mater in a way that for his furthering of their edu THE INEQUITY OF CAMPUS LAUNDRY It'll give us an opportunity to By Alix MacKillop ’18 of the dorms with laundry ma practice some of the instead of the Gel Doc System, Reporter chines only allow residents to amazing research will fully understand the value returned to students. cause they lose things sometimes, Nichols resident, said, “I’ve nev techniques that stands at the edge of Choate er lived in a dorm with laundry, ris, Dean of Residential Life, and it takes more time than do we are currently and we can’t use the machines studying on paper. Center heading away from in dorms we don’t live in.” She said, “I love the laundry service future students. Mehreen Pasha Christian St. on North Elm. install laundry in every dorm “He wanted to see if there Though laundry is a necessity, the laundry service is that it costs lucky enough to afford it.” was a way to reach students more than some students can will take a while.” Renovations afford. Dorms that have laun for students this young to get dry machines make it easier for those students to do work at Dr. Nishitani said. the same time as doing laundry the dorms are used for summer machines in Hill House. Morris Dr. Nishitani and Science rather than sitting in front of the machine waiting for the load to rented a moving truck to carry ney, Bernhard, McCook, and ones need it the most. where in Hill House, since there are three dorms there, and more Science Center. The school re ceived three centrifuges, several of laundry access. Students often feel it is un are left walking to the laundry Alix MacKillop may be reached research techniques that we are In addition, the laundry service at [email protected] is known as a Gel Documentation System. This machine shines ul ment, he chose to give it away to the School that he graduated Henríquez Discusses Childhood from four decades ago. Though Dr. Quintiliani has continued and the Value of Art in Society Continued from Page 1 ful and insightful into how an author works.” she wanted to leave readers question I had was why she limited to SRP students and will Nishitani said when asked why with in The Book of Unknown Dr. Quintiliani had decided to Americans. While Ms. Hen was clearly answered after she Choate as well. The addition of this new with the School.” thought that her story seemed readers and the main char will also make it easier for SRP Abbie Chang may be reached considering the fact that she at [email protected] interference within her sto hearts.” migration and the unknown Choate left students and fac Though reactions to Ms. the required summer reading, to view The Book of Unknown Americans uct. different thoughts, ideas, and He continued, “I think her world around them. Photo by Ross Mortensen Ms. Henríquez speaks to the community at school meeting, giving cess that she used in order to Christine Mason may be reached students and faculty a more complex understanding of the assigned at [email protected] summer reading. F,-*&., S#/!#01#, 23, 2456 T"# C"%&!# N#() || P&7# "

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Mr. Stanley said, stand out from most science fairs and conventions is that it those are the conversations we ministration worked tirelessly Committee. the goal was to have something took a lot of time and thought.” were encountered during the for With the new standards on dous amount of effort in man For future conversations aging training sessions around teachers in this setting. around the issue, Dr. Hinderlie Last year, the 25 students in ideas, and therefore don’t take work to ensure that the School Dr. Holly Hinderlie, Choate’s is aware of Choate’s definition gave soldering tutorials to visitors. what does and does not work is Wellness Coordinator, led a Soldering is when two metals are avoid it, and what resources Even though the overarching efforts for the training, which included a session for faculty ley concluded, “I want every communication for the student make good decisions, and re third and fourth formers. Pre fects led the student sessions. quirements and no criteria: “The Overall, the conversations had Vincenzo DiNatale dition, while current events call she led and the one that she may be reached at for a national discussion on the some distinct variations. Facul [email protected] a very inclusive environment,” Over the years, Dr. Feldman NEW FACULTY: MR. JONAS AKINS and Choate students have seen an squash coach, and an adviser the study of history. One of the is the creativity and enthusiasm.” teer donned a glove that connect Siri Palreddy may be reached Harvard Business School and is that only through the study ence at Choate is to see students at [email protected] thrive in many different con in the Navy. He recently moved derstand where we are now and to Westchester County, and his CHANGES TO THE wife is currently teaching at ticularly for US history, I view the dorm, and he is dedicated to STUDENT HANDBOOK effectively in each of those areas. By Grace Zhang ’20 Styrofoam, he stated that “Styro Sta! Reporter Photo courtesy of Choate Directory very long time, and Choate’s try By Silas Walker ’19 Reporter necticut, such as New Haven to the future.” its study are not immediate, if this fall, students found a variety and Hartford, as well as his knowledge of the school’s out courses where students do most dents for a lifetime of thought ment this school year. Prior courses I’ve taken as a student to coming to Choate, he was things like that. I’ve still seen My Breaking visitation is now School, where he was a Unit considered a violation of a ma ed States History and Govern cilitates effective decision mak Silas Walker may be reached said Mr. Scanio. “I’m sure some at [email protected] to changing what is considered a as during the school day or after curfew. “We’ve learned, or we sus NEW FACULTY: DR. HOLLY HINDERLIE In addition to visitation rule likely to occur when kids don’t changes and changes working Dr. Hinderlie lived in Washing ton D.C. with her son and served ment, there are a whole slew of as the Director of Counseling at student’s consciousness. I want Coordinator, Dr. Hinderlie is to move the dial around the way “We’re trying to dissuade con tact when students think there’s One of these is in regards to in Kindergarten through twelfth less of a chance that an adult time at Choate has allowed her to will come along, which seems to uality, and social and emotional Misconduct Committee to over that you could go to Oakdale, to interact with the community. It in a girl’s room when they think a concert, and you didn’t need lives with Dr. Keith Hinderlie, has also allowed her to notice the Director of Equity and Inclu classes, Dr. Hinderlie noted Photo courtesy of Choate Directory the town of Wallingford. That that her students and she have In recent years, more atten By Se Ri Lee’19 as the Wellness Coordinator sion to attend concerts at Oak Sta! Reporter “I’ve asked my students what Seminar. She decided to come kind of threats they face to their ‘scandal’ at St. Paul’s around to Choate after hearing wonder one here, regardless of wheth ways to ameliorate their stress.” er I know them or not, is really misconduct much more into the When asked what kind of friendly and nice.” inform students of wellness and was new to Choate last fall. small alteration to crisis inter “Many students think that Choate community, she said, “I Se Ri Lee may be reached vention: Ms. Miller stated that decade. Before coming to Choate, my role is to host meditation want students to feel comfort at [email protected] sent. Form deans are talking to “the crisis intervention wording NEW FACULTY: going to have these conversations. MS. CORINA FITZGERALD information,” he continued. The events are going on at Choate. away from Meriden Markham connected with the students is ald knew that she wanted to go The discouragement of use The overall goal of these changes is to constantly create community when she graduated containers is a change that, while college. Coming from a small tion and teamwork that went Choate community. She con students. Wishing to return to cluded, “One of the features Photo courtesy of Choate Directory munity, she knew that is was the By Peter DiNatale ’21 the dean of students' office, Reporter environment. Eliminating certain have had questions, things that derstanding of a new school. end of graduation.” team at her alma mater, Lehigh effects on wildlife, etc., was the Grace Zhang may be reached University, in Bethlehem, Penn community as a whole and Peter DiNatale may be reached at [email protected] history, the students that come sylvania. 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To submit a letter to the editor or an opinion piece, please email us at [email protected]. We welcome all views. Illustration by Austen Rogers/The Choate News Interested students should attend an assignment meeting, held on most Tuesdays, at 6:45 p.m. in the Newsroom of St. John Hall. Opinion pieces represent the opinions of Snapchat has taken the place of real-life interaction, whether near or far. or the School. Unsigned masthead editorials represent the view of the majority of the members of the editorial board of The Choate News. By Derek Ng ’20 lost when either person fails to list of friends and acquaintances, become so easy to show our af- Opinions Writer snap the other within a span of only for them to usually be dis- fection for others through digi- 24 hours. Streaks are generally missed right after being opened. tal stickers and “streak-snaps” /choatenews @choatenews @choatenews It is routine for me to wake perceived as symbols of con- Why, then, do we insist on that as a result, there is less of Email us: [email protected] || Call us: (203) 697-2070 || Find us: thechoatenews.choate.edu up, scroll quickly through nection between two people, going out of our way to sustain a need to maintain personal my phone to check what I’ve and denotes that the two are those little numbers next to connections in real life. Though missed in the time I was sleep- in constant contact with each our names on Snapchat? streaks between friends may ing, and see a list of Snapchats other. Thus, longer streaks Though we all have inevi- act as concrete proof that they from my friends, waiting im- suggest stronger connections tably different perceptions of communicate on a day-to-day patiently to be opened. These between friends, and ‘losing streaks, I think that all our rea- Let’s Make Better Use of selfies from my friends, usually streaks’ by forgetting to snap a sons boil down to one: streaks to each other hardly constitutes morphed into grotesque pro- friend in the space of 24 hours are an easy way of keeping in genuine communication. Only portions or tarnished by a pair is seen to many as a mark of touch with a large group of so much affection can be com- of dog-ears, are simultaneously neglect or betrayal. friends at once without hav- municated through emojis. the Assessment Team amusing and useless. Though ing to make real-life contact Streaks, though harmless by these “ugly selfies” serve as with any of them. Those selfies themselves, cannot replace real- By Samantha Stevenson ’19 self-image, and diminished indicators of how much trust Tapping idly masked with dog filters we send life interactions. Tapping idly at a Opinions Writer feelings of self-worth.” Choate my friends and I have in each to our friends serve as a re- screen does not equal face-to-face is a stressful environment; if other, there aren’t many other at a screen minder that we still care about conversation, and yet some of us Picture this: a student has you think someone in the Cho- redeeming qualities to the art does not equal them, attempting to make the forget that this is the case. Admit- been withdrawing from their ate community is struggling, of Snapchat aside from wasting most minimal of contact with tedly, I am very guilty of treating a friends. They spend most of get them help. precious battery and data. Yet face-to-face them everyday. This is espe- Snapchat streak as adequate com- their time in their room and Although a vital resource I still insist, like the majority conversation, cially beneficial at a school like munication between my friends in the community, the A Team of my peers, on perpetuating Choate, where many of us are and I. And I have felt the inevita- of weight. Instead of being has been grossly underutilized these pictures in the form of and yet some of too caught up in our own lives ble regret and loss of real human their light-hearted self, they for the past few years. This is the mandatory daily ‘streak.’ us forget that to communicate with others. communication as a result. have been sulking around primarily because of various Streaks are, in essence, Streaks provide a cheap and Life is a lopsided balance school, even missing their myths and misconceptions why Snapchat has become an this is the case. somewhat effective way to re- of communication via screen classes. Last week, a sizable that have formed due to stu- incessant burden within our mind friends of our pre-exist- and communication in person. bruise appeared on their leg, dents being under-informed daily lives. For those who have ing connections. Theoretically, Though it may be tempting to but they said they tripped on about the A Team and its avoided this form of commu- Needless to say, “keeping this doesn’t sound too bad — overcrowd a friend’s phone the Humanities stairs. How- functions. Students question nication, a streak is a job for keeping streaks means we can ever, there are clear signs that whether or not their class- two: to obtain a streak with myself so hampered with other stay in contact on the busiest of all I ask is that we remember they are self-harming. There mate’s problem is bad enough, any given friend, both of you problems in life that I have come, days with most of our friends. that our relationships are so is even reason to believe they must send each other at least on many occasions, to nearly for- However, streaks create a much more than just a little have turned to drugs to heal that they referred them, and if one snap a day. At three days, get to send a snap to each of my fundamental social problem. number on a screen. the pain. If a teacher is told their friend will get in trouble a streak appears, taking its friends in a given day. It becomes In making constant commu- about his situation, the friend or sent home. However, each form as the number of days nication between people so Derek Ng is a fourth former might get in trouble for the referral given to a member of that both you and a friend bother with taking an aesthetic easy, streaks negate the need from Fort Lee, NJ. He may be use of illegal substances. How- the A Team remains confiden- have snapped each other; it is picture and sending it to a long for real-life interaction. It has reached at [email protected] ever, if nothing is done about tial to the group and that in- the situation, they might con- formation does not leave the room. Other than the mem- can be done? ber that you spoke to, you EAR DMINISTRATION E EED TO The answer is to get the will even remain anonymous D A , W N friend the help that he or she to other A Team members if deserves by any means pos- you choose to make a referral. CKNOWLEDGE sible. One of the plethora of In addition, it is a non-disci- By Matthew Anastasio ’19 A 9/11 resources available to students plinary group, meaning that Opinions Writer on campus is the Assessment neither you nor your friend Team. The Assessment Team will get in trouble if you’ve On September 11, 2017, mil- is composed of 14 juniors and been breaking school rules. lions of people around the world seniors who act as liaisons As stated by a member of the honored those who lost their for students to counseling. A Team, Katie Lee ‘18, “We’re lives in the terrorist attacks that The faculty advisor, Ms. Ju- here to listen and to bring stu- took place in New York City in dith Bender, is the Associate dents help, not to discipline 2001. Roughly 3,000 innocent Director of the Counseling anyone. You shouldn’t have Center and leads meetings so to bear the burden of your were killed, impacting thou- that they function appropri- friends problems when they sands of families. Since that can get professional help.” fateful day, schools, businesses, refer their friends to mem- Ms. Bender described the A and organizations in the United bers of the assessment team Team as a group that is “of the States have followed the annu- who then bring up individual students and for the students”. al tradition of honoring those cases to their peers at weekly Donessa Colley ‘18 commented, who died and the families who meetings. Other members fre- “I’m a part of the Assessment were affected. However, Cho- quently add information, and Team because I know how hard ate Rosemary Hall did not collectively, the group decides Choate can be and how hard it bother to recognize September whether or not to reach out to can be when you see that your 11th as a day to honor and re- the student. It usually ends friend is suffering but don’t member those who died in the with an email from Ms. Bend- know what to do. I joined be- terrorist attacks. er to the student and a conver- cause I wanted to be a part of a sation to ensure that they are program that works to do good doing okay. around campus.” What the A lot of student cases may Remember, don’t wait if not be as obvious as the sce- you think you have a friend in a Administration nario described above. How- tough situation. The purpose of failed to recognize ever, there is no need to wait the A Team is to take the bur- Photo courtesy of The Tribunist until a situation becomes life den off of your shoulders and was the emotional The American flag waves in the wind, honoring those who died on September 11, 2001. or death to refer a peer to to keep the community as safe the A Team. As stated by Ms. as possible. To make a referral, instead they failed to recognize world must honor and remem- have different political views, Bender, “Referrals to the A approach any member of the that 9/11 holds its annual remembrance. ber the innocent people who are from different places around Team have covered almost Assessment Team in person, by for its students There are many people on died on 9/11. What the Admin- the world, and follow different every aspect of life at Cho- email, or through social media. Choate campus who are now istration failed to realize was religions. But as different and as ate–substance use, eating and faculty. wondering why Choate did not diverse as the Choate communi- concerns, relationship prob- Samantha Stevenson is a do anything on the anniversary 9/11 holds for its students and ty is, we are still a single body of lems, harassment, cheating, fi!h former from New York, New of 9/11. The shocking events that faculty. Several members of the people. The Choate community problems at home, isolation York. She may be reached at Many teachers took the time took place on 9/11 deeply af- Choate community most likely should come together to support from the community, poor [email protected] to acknowledge what occurred fected millions of people around knew someone who died or was the many people around the on September 11, 2001 by talk- the world, not just Americans. deeply affected by the tragedies world who have suffered from ing about the events in class or Dozens of countries expressed that took place on 9/11. The even taking a moment of silence sympathy to the United States lack of acknowledgment of 9/11 This is a crucial time in which - and millions of people donated on behalf of the Administra- we need to accept what has hap- ministration failed to send out money, supplies, and blood for tion shows that the school does pened in the past and learn from an email to the student body or the victims. not want to make a big deal out it going forward. That is why C2!!&5("264 make an announcement dur- Although many may want to of remembering 9/11. But a big Choate Rosemary Hall and the NEWS ing school meeting the follow- forget what occurred on 9/11, deal is exactly what the school rest of the world should never The caption to a photo last week accompanying the ing day. The school did not even the people of the United States should be making. forget 9/11. article “Taylor Christiana ’18: Kicking Away Gender and the rest of the world can- With all the hate and violence Norms” mispelled the name of the photographer. He is to half-mast. There were many not forget what happened. In currently circulating across the Matthew Anastasio is a fi!h David Schamis, not Schamus. opportunities for the Choate order to move on from what globe, it is crucial to be as one former from Woodbridge, administration to acknowledge happened, schools, businesses, across the Choate community. Conn. He may be reached at what had happened on 9/11, but and other people around the Students and faculty at Choate [email protected] TODAY IN HISTORY: W$! 15 R&6"4"17 B!&$83 O9( "7 F!$7:&. (.;

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Singapore’s New President Violates Core Singaporean Values

By Nicole Weinrauch ’20 Opinions Sta! Writer In Singapore, the president is - lies with the prime minister. - - Nothing is more impor- tant than saving the - gapore and that does not change - whether there is an election or no take health care away from millions of people. minority in a predominantly Chi- meritocratic, either. - - - - - - Photo courtesy of Reuters The people of Puerto President of Singapore Halimah Yacob and her husband wave to supporters in September 2017. Rico & the USVI need to know their federal gov- the way she got elected is less im- ernment hasn’t forgotten - - them and is doing every- - decades ago are ancient history. coexisting with meritocracy. thing it can to aid them. dents take great pride in their - on proportional representation - Nicole Weinrauch is a fourth - ing. In Singapore, the corner- former from Singapore. - She may be reached at [email protected]

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Can You Hold My Diploma While I Light This Cigar? ORGANIZING 101 TEACHES I frankly don’t remember the ci- PEACEFUL PROTEST gars, though.” On the other hand, Joyce By Riley Choi ’18 public.” Tan ’17 holds a neutral stance Sta! Reporters After the icebreaker, the towards cigars at Commence- trainers presented about orga- ment. “I know a lot of people did This past Sunday, Septem- nizing an effective protest. They begin smoking senior year,” Tan ber 24, Organizing 101 was accentuated that the organizers stated. “Honestly, I’m neutral to- hosted in the Black Box Theater have to have a reason and a spe- wards it. It’s bad for your health, - but it’s a personal choice. Per- Direct Action Training. The testing. “Whatever the reason is, sonally, I wouldn’t smoke or juul workshop was a follow-up train- make the message of the protest on a regular basis ever again.” ing session of How to Attend a clear and share it among your “I chose not to smoke a cigar Protest 101, which was hosted other organizers or leaders,” at Commencement, and only a last spring. “Organizing 101 is emphasized Ms. Scott-Mujahid, handful of close friends decided a workshop designed to train “because protests tend to get to partake in the tradition,” said those who would like to take ac- hectic very quickly, especially Amir Idris ’17. “Personally, I tion on an issue they care about when the police gets involved, hate inhaling or smelling smoke in a nonviolent approach,” ex- and it’s a good idea to have one of any kind, so I had no desire to plained Ms. Ally Brundige, also of the leaders as a spokesper- take part. I don’t judge others for known as Chappy B. “It helps son.” Next, the organizers would participating, since it’s a way of students to learn the skills to work on logistics: a form of the showing that you’re growing up. be organizers, instead of simply protest, time, date, place, and But I can also see why encourag- being participants of an event.” more. The trainers recommend- ing students to smoke is prob- The event was hosted by the ed having medics and marshals lematic, as it’s a global health Current Events Resource Group during the protest, to prepare for issue, and we should do every- — Chappy B, Dr. Keith Hinder- potential violence and injuries thing we can to end the practice lie, Ms. Libby Peard, and Mr. during the protest. in all forms.” Tom White. Through this event, When asked about organiz- It is a known fact that Cho- the group sought to support and ing protests at Choate, Bishop ate is a diverse community that inform students in the current Selders said, “It’s quite similar Photo courtesy of Kendall Redlitz includes students and faculty political climate. to the steps that we discussed of different cultures. Students The event was held by At Commencement, recent graduates smoke cigars as an uno!icial rite of passage. like Borjesson and faculty like Ms. Camelle Scott-Mujahid, an issue that you feel passion- Ms. Salot and Mr. Davidson all a Co-Founder and Training ate about and build your team By Deanna Tan ’20 tended at Choate. It has always it is seeming like someone who have their own stories to tell Director of Connecticut Com- — whether it be a few of your Reporter been seen as a rite of passage at has been waiting four years to regarding this tradition. munity Organizing for Racial friends or teachers. Second, talk a graduation: like a wedding, it be able to smoke in front of her “Back in Madrid, Spain, Equity (CTCORE), and Bishop Commencement at Choate is an event that marks a move teachers. I understand that can which is where I am from, the John Selders, a Founder of this case, your teachers, deans, is a day filled with a plethora to adulthood, or a sign that you be perceived as rude, and that drinking and smoking legisla- Moral Monday CT. Ms. Scott- advisors — to decide on logistics of emotions. The first two sen- have a new ‘status.’” would be the last impression I tion is much more lenient than Mujahid is a member of People and safety. Third, give yourself sations of the day are joy and Ms. Amy Salot, a teacher in would want my teachers to have it is in America. I have friends Against Police Brutality and some time to sort out those lo- sadness; the third is the pun- the Humanities department, of me.” my own age who even smoke has been active in New Haven’s gistics: time, date, place, adver- gent scent of burning tobacco has a different standpoint. She at home in the vicinity of their Black Lives Matter movement. tising, whether you want to do leaves. Every year on this day, said, “It has been going on since It’s kind of an iconic parents, even bumming off As the Training Director of CT- rallying, march, or civil disobe- seniors are free from teach- I came to Choate 30 years ago, cigarettes from them at times. CORE, Ms. Scott-Mujahid coor- dience, and many more. You will ers’ authority and cigars are lit but I’m not sure I would call it a photo to be in a My parents were both smokers dinates training and community have to have many conversa- around campus. tradition. I think it is just some blue suit or a white themselves, so I don’t think it building programs. She advo- tions with your fellow organizers “It’s kind of an iconic photo graduates’ expression of free- was entirely a surprise to them cates collective action and is pas- to have this step done. Fourth, to be in a blue suit or a white dom or rebellion.” dress with a cigar to see me with a cigar in my sionate about allowing leaders to get ready, go out and protest!” dress with a red rose and a cigar The School’s view on this in the mouth. hand,” Borjesson stated. organize. Bishop Selders is the The event ended with an in the mouth.” Bryce Wachtell ’17 tradition is necessarily complex. Ms. Salot explained, “I Chaplain of Trinity College and invitation to apply to CTCORE- commented. “I remember seeing Though the Student Handbook Bryce Watchell ’17 went to a day school, so that a minister in the United Church Organize Now! trainings on my prefect in her white dress prohibits smoking on campus, may make it different. We did of Christ in Hartford. He has October 14 in New Haven. The holding a Cuban cigar, and, by this rule applies only to current Ms. Salot has a similar per- not do anything to mar the im- conducted workshops in areas trainings will focus on activism that point, I knew that it was not Choate students, not graduates, spective as Borjesson. She said, portance of graduation itself. where race and oppression are and organizing protests effec- uncommon for the recent gradu- however recent. Mr. James Stan- “I guess I disapprove of it be- That was a formal celebration prevalent, and he seeks to en- tively. Bishop Selders also in- ates to do so.” Camila Borjesson ley, Dean of Students, declined cause it is the last impression of all that we had achieved, so courage solidarity between orga- vited students to join the Rally ’17 agreed, “To many current and to comment on this issue. a student leaves. Do you really no one wanted to take anything nizations and people of faith and for Racial Justice on this coming past students at Choate, the ci- “I think it’s appropriate be- want that to be the last impres- away from that.” conscience. Sunday, October 1 at 2 p.m. in gar ceremony is and always will cause there’s supervision of sion that the faculty and your “I went to a big city school Organizing 101 started with Hartford. If anyone is interested be a picturesque memory.” parents, family members and classmates have of you?” and graduated in a big audi- an icebreaker that grouped in participating in these pro- Smoking cigars at Com- faculty. Rather than an illicit re- “The tradition seems harm- torium where all smoking was people into pairs and gave each grams and events, they can con- mencement has always been a less to me, frankly,” said Mr. a fire hazard, so the situation person two minutes to answer tact Chappy B for information. controversial topic. That is also of a landmark in life and a tradi- Gordon Armour ’76. “It’s obvi- was different,” described Mr. questions one at a time. While “We often see protests in one of the reasons it’s so distinct. tion,” Wachtell remarked. ously a sort of cultural event. Davidson. the person shared his or her ex- the media and think of them as - “I do not think it is wrong I mean, you have a baby, you Smoking cigars at gradua- perience, the partner was asked a solitary occurrence, but often cial, making its origins unknown. for individuals who are of age to give cigars. So, I’ve got no tion is prevalent at many other to actively listen instead of com- protests are products of long “I wish we knew something about choose to engage in such behav- problem with the tradition. If secondary schools. As Wachtell menting or expressing opinions. campaigns of planning, meeting the tradition of lighting up a cigar iors; in fact, I think it is good to it’s a one-time thing, it seems said, “Cigars are associated “We did this exercise be- with people of power, and nego- after graduating, but we don’t,” experiment,” Borjesson stated. unlikely to lead somebody into with the New England board- cause the most important aspect tiations,” said Chappy B. “The said Choate Rosemary Hall ar- “What I perhaps do disagree a lifetime of smoking.” ing school traditional stoic cul- of activism is active listening and principles, answers, and solu- chivist Ms. Judy Donald. “We with is smoking in the pres- Mr. Armour saw similar tra- ture” — a mindset larger than giving people opportunities to tions of nonviolent direct actions don’t even know when it started.” ence of those who have spent Choate Rosemary Hall. speak for themselves, instead of lie in the room with the people Mr. James Davidson, a so much time and effort repri- Commencement. He explained, having others speak for them,” who are most impacted.” longtime faculty member and manding us students for doing “The school provided big tubs said Ms. Scott-Mujahid. “When HPRSS teacher, said, “Cigars so, such as teachers and deans. of beer at graduation, but the Deanna Tan may be reached other people speak instead of the Riley Choi may be reached at Commencement have been If there is anything I regret from drinking age was eighteen then, at [email protected]; person most affected by a par- at [email protected]; a tradition since long before the experience of smoking my so probably most of the students additional research contributed ticular issue, they may not get additional research contributed - cigar at school post-graduation, were of age or at least very close. by Jeanne Malle ’19. the accurate message across the by Sarah Gurevitch ’19.

DESPITE CAMPUS INTIATIVES, STREET HARASSMENT REMAINS By Michelle Zhuang ’18 year, added, “The only students Sta! Reporter that have shared with me about being harassed are females and Although street harassment students of color — based on that, may seem like a far-off threat, I would say that these groups are it’s unfortunately one that many more heavily harassed, but it’s Choate students are familiar more anecdotal.” with. Freshman cross-country Mr. Davidson took the oth- runner Claire Yuan ’21 was ver- er side. “I think that it’s pretty bally harassed by a passing car evenly distributed. I think more two weeks ago while with three male students mentioned to me teammates, mere days after step- that they’ve heard aggressive re- ping foot on campus. “We were marks from cars that’s troubling coming down from the big road to them. I also think that boys near the cemetery and some kid under-report it because they feel drove behind us and made a loud like they’re supposed to handle noise,” she recalled. “It was re- it on their own and that girls are ally scary and freaked us out. He more cued in to reporting it be- - cause that’s also what they’re told ger gun thing.” to do.” Girls’ Cross Country co- All, however, were positive captain Mehreen Pasha ’18 was about the school’s response. Mr. running with Yuan when the Cook said, “I think that one thing incident happened. She said, “It that’s changed is that we’re talk- was a little shocking because it’s ing about this a lot more and are never happened to me personally more proactive. The school’s re- before and there was no one else lationship with the town seems on the street, so I didn’t feel com- much better than it was years pletely safe after that.” ago. We now use our own se- Occurrences like these curity guards more. There’s an prompted the creation of the Photo by Marja Van Mierlo attention towards making the Safety Report Form, unveiled With collaboration between Choate and the Wallingford police, the Safety Report Form was unveiled to improve campus safety. place safer and harassment is a this spring in collaboration form of unsafeness.” with Choate Rosemary Hall contacted in cases when an ac- license plate number is helpful,” time. My limited experience ing harassed is affected by race, Ms. Pfeil agreed. “Yes. I ap- and the Wallingford police. tual threat has been made — or she said. “The Wallingford Po- tells me that it’s slightly lower gender, and age. “As you know, prove of the forms. I do think According to Director of Risk insinuated — towards one of our - now. I think that it’s never been we’re such a diverse community it’s a good idea — we’re getting Management, Ms. Risa Vine, community members and the out for matches.” a huge problem. Every eight and that’s to be celebrated, but a detailed account from students “The form was created as a report contains enough informa- Pasha did just that. “It hap- to ten years there would be an that we can pass on to the Wall- formal way for students to tion for the police to investigate pened on the same day that they incident usually involving high- in street harassment.” ingford Police so that they’re be able to share information it,” Ms. Vine continued. “To date, told us to report street harass- school aged kids from town Mr. Cyrus Cook agreed. “Cho- aware that this is a bigger issue anonymously if preferred and none of the reports made have ment at the school meeting, so I making aggressive comments, aties are harassed as a group but than we think it is. The hope is in a timely fashion. Prior to the contained offenses that alone tried my best to get the license pushing and shoving. Some- probably Asian or Black students that the Wallingford Police will form being available, reports can result in arrest or detain- plate.” She told her coach, Mr. times at the intersection, cars get harassed the most. There’s be more present in looking out were made either verbally to Jim Davidson, who took down will nudge forward. I think it’s for the students.” deans and advisers or by email. have visited several motorists at the details and contacted securi- get crude remarks. I’ve never ex- Ms. Miller said, “It’s never The centralized report also al- their homes to request that they ty. Another runner reported the Ms. Nancy Miller, another perienced anything other than been my experience that stu- lows the school to have con- refrain from making additional harassment through the Safety longtime Choate teacher, dis- the generic remark. I’ve never dents are aware of what’s on the sistent information about each comments or gestures to Choate Report Form. agreed. “There is more. No ques- been singled out and don’t think portal. Their awareness should incident in one area so that it is community members when driv- Regarding the frequency tion. I think that the very worst I ever will be because I’m prob- be heightened about the form’s available for future reference.” ing through campus.” of street harassment over his elements of our society feel ably in a category of person least availability. But the idea is good.” Once a report is made, it gets Ms. Vine stressed the impor- forty-plus year career at Cho- empowered in a way that they likely to be harassed.” forwarded to Ms. Vine and Com- tance of collecting information ate, Mr. Davidson commented: never have before.” She also Dr. Jessica Pfeil, who joined Michelle Zhuang may munity Safety. “The police are about the car. “Even a partial stated that one’s chance of be- Choate’s math department last be reached at [email protected] F!"#$%, S&'(&)*&! +,, +-./ T0& C01$(& N&23 || P$4& 7

TWO FALL PLAYS FROM RENOWNED PLAYWRIGHT TONY KUSHNER The Melatones: Choate’s Newest A Capella Addition By Tony Lee ’21 “We felt like there were a lot Reporter of things missing from the a capella atmosphere — differ- Inclusive. Fun. Diverse. ent types of people, different These are the three words types of music ... and we just that Melatones co-leader So- wanted to add that element to phia Diomande ’19 used to the Choate community.” describe Choate’s new multi- racial a capella group, which aims to specialize in perform- We’re more about ing and celebrating music creating a space composed by artists of color. that is accepting “We’re a diversity group, not an affinity group,” co- of everyone than leader Alice Volfson ’19 said. creating a space about “You can look onstage and perfecting music. relate to one of us by race, ethnicity, ability, gender, Alice Volfson ’19 and other attributes. We’re more about creating a space The students submitted that is accepting of everyone a proposal form last winter, Photo courtesy of The Daily Beast than creating a space about This term, Choate will stage Kushner’s play The Illusion and his adaptation of Brundibar, a Czech childrens’ opera. and they received permission perfecting music.” She con- was adapted from children’s their characters and interact junkie.” He said, “I just want- to start the group at the end of By Inc Thongthai ’19 tinued, “People might be spring term last year. Clearly, Sta! Reporter plays dating back to World with the audience. It will be ed to get on stage and do my afraid of how they might be the prominence of their ideas War II that were rehearsed by performed the way it was writ- thing, and being able to play perceived on stage and au- children at the Terezin Nazi ten and intended to, which is the lead character was grati- was clear, indicated by their True to Choate tradition, ditions by other people. In club’s quick turnover from concentration camp, a story to touch every single audience fying for me.” However, even the Paul Mellon Art Center’s Melatones, we tell people theory into actuality. This of two young boys bullied by member with all of the same smaller roles have equal pres- stage will hold two productions that’s not what we’re looking club is a testament to Cho- a grinder. Ms. Kalya Yannatos overwhelming emotions.” ence in the opera. this fall. Similar to last fall at. We’re not looking at if you ate’s dedication to diversity says, “We did not intend for Attendance at last year’s Nicole Wasomi ’19 has taken term, one production will be have the most beautiful voice and inclusion in every realm. the two plays to coincide. Ms. opera proved disappointing. on the role of a villager. Wa- an opera, while the other will in the world. We care about “We’ve just accepted new be a play. However, this year Kate Doak and Ms. Alysoun Ms. Yannatos said, “I truly somi has had her hand in many what you in particular can members this past weekend, the theatrical productions were Kegel, each decided individu- hope people come with open Choate productions. Covering add to the group.” so we’re excited for the fu- written by the same man: Tony ally on what productions they minds. I do not want people both her love for music and More specifically, the Mel- ture,” Diomande said. “The Kushner. His works have been wanted to portray. It was a to disregard Brundibar sim- singing, the opera gives Wa- atones will focus on support- Choate community is a little inspired by many generations very funny coincidence.” She ply because it is an opera. The somi a chance to share her pas- ing communities in broader cautious of Melatones. One and historical tragedies, as well adds, “I think the opera will be same amount of work, prepa- sion. She said, “I auditioned New England and assisting of Choate’s favorite a capella as maintaining a level of emo- a very meaningful show for the ration, and effort goes into the because I really wanted to try in various charity events. “We groups, the Kaprophones, has tional connection that can be opera as it does the fall play. something new. I have always want to benefit communities been absorbed into Maiyeros, felt, no matter the race, gender, on the past, and that is what One is not bigger or more sig- wanted to sing in front of a other than the Choate com- so a lot of people think that or age. His pieces always spike we need today, in a time where crowd, and I think this opera munity. We want to help with we’re the cause of that, but the interest of viewers and things are politically unstable The cast of Brundibar has will let me do just that.” She charity. We hope to sing for a really, that was in the works keep dialogues open and alive and so confusing.” begun rehearsals. Will Flamm added, “I think having this couple of charities and raise before we had thought of be- after the viewings have ended; The cast of The Illusion is ’21 plays the title role. It is rare role as a villager has given me some money in fundraisers coming an a capella group.” his productions are the threads studded with familiar campus for a freshman to receive such a lot of freedom. I have artistic and such,” Diomande said. “We just got together as that tie historical events to peo- faces, such as Avery Lutter a large role, making the opera control over how I want her to The Melatones’s first perfor- a group of girls that wanted ple. They help viewers connect ’18, Christine Mason ’19, and be, how she exists in my mind. mance onstage will be during to create something different Parents’ Weekend. Next will to the past in ways only made Ethan Luk ’20. hopes to bring fresh and new I can bring all those elements … It’s definitely been tough be Acapalooza. Presumably, possible through his writing. The Illusion will be per- talent to the stage. He said, “I and bring the villager alive.” getting to where we are now. more charity and affinity This year, Choate will host formed on the Main Stage, auditioned for the show be- Mr. Kushner (best known We faced a lot of pushback, events will follow in the wake Kushner’s The Illusion and whereas Brundibar will be cause of how original it is. The for his play Angels in America) but we persevered and we of those a capella events. Brundibar. The two seem like held in the Paul Mellon Art message that comes through and a member of the opera’s are now officially an a capel- Center Gallery. This may seem this opera cannot be found original cast will be joining Diomande shared how the la group,” Diamonde stated an unlikely combination, as idea for the group formed. like an unusual location for an in any other production.” He Choate’s cast members to help confidently. “Hopefully, after their messages are opposites. “We were talking about how opera, but Ms. Yannatos reas- adds, “I really want people to shed light and perspective on our first performance, people The Illusion is a comedy adapt- the music scene was very ex- sured, “The gallery actually has understand how grim the Ho- the two pieces. Both will be on will warm up to us.” Look out ed from L’Illusion Comique by clusive, so we wanted to cre- the best sound and resonance. locaust was. I want to be able to campus in late November. for the Melatones soon. Pierre Cornielle, a tale about ate something that a lot of I also think it will be more in- have the same effect that mov- a contrite father seeking in- people could be a part of and formation about his sorcerer timate this way. The cast will ies like Schindler’s List did.” Inc Thongthai may be reached at have more exposure to differ- Tony Lee may be reached at son. In comparison, Brundibar really be able to delve into Flamm calls himself a “theater [email protected] ent kinds of music,” she said. [email protected]

A Win for Actors, A Win for Society

have named their Instagram preciate it, and not because account. The new roommate we want to say, ‘Hey, look at pair regularly posts photos of us, we’re the icons.’ Although we do like the attention that shots of them alone or together, comes with it, like most teen- and occasionally incorporating age girls do, and although innovative edits. having people compliment our “We just share a passion outfits can be rewarding, it is for fashion,” said Kim, even definitely not the purpose of before I asked a question. this account.” She continued, “We decided As two harmonizing fash- By Jeanne Malle ’19 to make this account to docu- ion enthusiasts, Kim and Zhao Columnist ment our lives. Our glamorous felt it necessary to comment lives! Our plan was to take the on their room dynamic. Zhao Students of Choate Rose- idea of making an account as said, “We definitely don’t have mary Hall frequently bring life roommates from other simi- the same sense of fashion, be- to their passions through clubs lar roommate Instagrams on cause I think your style comes Photo courtesy of TheStar.com or organizations, often using campus, but make it public in- from your personality. Be- This year, many Emmy Awards went to shows that revolve around women, like “The Handmaid’s Tale.” COSA or faculty members for stead of private.” cause both of us have very big support. Their original ideas Zhao said, “We also agreed personas, I think our clothes By honor. Winning two Emmys is “The Handmaid’s Tale” are introduced to students at Simi Sachdeva ’19 that we are doing this for us reflect that. I hope that’s ob- Sta! Writer walked out of the Emmys tri- events and meetings, often and not for other people. We vious to the public eye. How- was thought to be impossible for umphant with an impressive spreading through campus never intended to make it a ever, seeing how the other anyone but especially for a cast easily. Two students, however, popular Instagram account, person is getting ready in the across television screens on Sep- led by women — the cast of “Big Rachel Withers pointed re- have recently chosen to develop but a type of fashion journal. morning can really inspire us tember 17, and the underdogs Little Lies” did exactly that. The cently out in Slate, the show their concept independently, We’re simply doing it because to get our game on!” prevailed and crushed records cast left the night with the titles: is extremely relevant in Don- by means of social media. “Fit- this is what we love, this is Laughing, Kim added, “We left and right. Women, people of “Outstanding Limited Series,” ald Trump’s America. Withers ting Room 208” is what An- what we do. We want to share definitely spend way more color, and the LGBTQ community “Outstanding Lead Actress in a writes that the “hierarchical gie Zhao ’19 and Ellie Kim ’19 it with people who will ap- time than average people - Limited Series or a Movie” (won dystopia of Gilead, in which picking out outfits. I would tion at the award ceremony. How by Nicole Kidman), “Outstand- fertile women — ‘handmaids’ say that on an easy day when ironic yet beautiful it is that prog- ing Supporting Actor in a Limited — are forced to bear children we have a lot of inspiration...” ress has been made in the world Series or a Movie,” (won by Alex- for upper class couples, reso- Angie interrupted, “...which of acting in a time where America ander Skarsgård), “Outstanding can actually be bad sometimes is taking so many steps backward. Supporting Actress in a Limited the Trump Administration’s at- because it becomes impossible HBO’s comedy series, Series or a Movie,” (won by Laura tacks on civil liberties and the to choose just one outfit.” Kim “Veep,” stars the talented Julia Dern), and “Outstanding Direct- Republican party’s ongoing at- said, “It would take us ten to Louis-Dreyfus, who created his- ing for a Limited Series, Movie tempts to strip federal funding possibly even thirty minutes. tory when she accepted the “Out- or Dramatic Special” (won by from Planned Parenthood.” She It’s a lot of dedication.” standing Lead Actress In a Com- Jean-Marc Valée). The show is a went on, “the handmaid’s uni- Fashion represents a nec- edy Series.” At nine wins, she has win for the female community of form became a suitably provoc- essary part of their lives, and snagged the most Emmys by a actresses. ative costume for activists pro- with this social media account, performer in the same role in the “Black Mirror” — the series testing legislative efforts to roll they have the possibility to not same series. Joy surrounded her that left audiences shaking in their back their reproductive rights.” only share it with the people as she delivered her speech and seats, talking for days, and con- The Emmys this year proved around them, but also have a cracked some jokes. She ended templating the future of technol- that regardless of events in the journal of the effort they put with gratitude and grace, “This ogy — had one particular episode world and in spite of hate, posi- into what they wear everyday. was and continues to be the role that shattered social barriers, “San tive messages of love and ac- And with that, I conclude with of a lifetime and an adventure of Junipero.” The season-three epi- ceptance in art will continue to Kim and Zhao’s Instagram bio, utter joy.” This, a mammoth ac- sode was awarded the Emmy for be present. If every win is a step “Ellie and Angie, roommates complishment for any actor or “Outstanding Television Movie,” closer to a world of real equali- serving the baddest looks from actress, was also a win for all of and is a win for the LGBTQ com- ty, the 2017 Emmy Awards were Hall 208.” females as Louis-Dreyfus has munity and the community of a big leap forward. created a crack in the glass ceil- women. It features two women in Photo courtesy of Kathryn Phillips Simi Sachdeva may be Jeanne Malle may be reached at ing of the television industry. love through a virtual world cre- Ellie Kim ’19 and Angie Zhao ’19 run Fitting Room 208 on Instagram. Winning an Emmy is an reached at [email protected] ated by future technology. [email protected] T!" C!#$%" N"&' V#4. CXI • N#. / SPORTS F()*$+, S",%"-."( /0, /123

FIELD VOLLEYBALL TOPS POMFRET Dilibe Iloeje ’18: DURING TRIPLE!HEADER Soccer and Campus Star REPORT By Joseph Coyne ’19 DI: I would say they are do- Copy Editor ing a pretty good job so far. We Saturday Games have only had three games, so JC: How’s your year going they’re still getting their feet up to now? wet, but as the season progress- Girls’ Volleyball (6-0-0) DI: It’s going well so far. es, they should start picking it beats L’ville, 3-1 Soccer season has started off up. well. Classes are pretty good too. JC: People walking around campus recently may have JC: How has the soccer sea- randomly heard your name son been so far? being yelled. What’s going on Girls’ Volleyball (6-0-0) DI: The year has started off with that? beats Pomfret, 3-0 very strongly. We have a talent- DI: I’ve become a meme of ed team this year and we have a sorts. It started because people lot of underclassmen who can within my friend group, mainly continue the team’s success into Lloyd Williams ’18, enjoyed the future. We are undefeated shouting my name in funny Photo by Alix MacKillop so far and we have not had a lot voices and eventually it became Girls’ Volleyball (6-0-0) With her teammates looking on, Blake Migden ’19 serves during a seven-hour, three-game Saturday. a regular thing. Then, it spread beats Sacred Heart, 3-0 throughout my form because By Brandon Zhang ’20 The second set started out 3-1 win against Lawrenceville and JC: What are your hopes for during exam week last year, Reporter more evenly, with Pomfret claim- a 3-0 win against Miss Porter’s the soccer season? my form moved into the senior that Saturday. With such a strong DI: Our goal for this year section, as the previous seniors Last Saturday, Girls’ Varsity of a strong spike, putting them up start to the season, Coach Loeb is plain and simple. We hope to had graduated. It was din- Volleyball crushed Pomfret in 5-4. However, their substitutions did not hesitate to say what the make the playoffs and I would ner and as Lloyd sat down and Girls’ Soccer (3-1-1) a commanding 3-0 win during also led to some communication group’s goal was: “To put another say that our ultimate go is to go started to chant my name, guys ties L’ville, 1-1 its busy three game weekend. issues, which led to the game be- banner up on the wall.” to the playoffs and advance as like Eamonn Welliver ’18 and Pomfret entered with a 1-2 record, ing tied up 14-14. In the middle of One of the unique aspects of far as possible. The playoffs are Carter Prince ’18 joined in and it with 0-2 losses against Lawrence the set, Choate and Pomfret trad- this game was that every player a long way away but every game spread quickly with every table Academy and Middlesex and its ed the most exciting point of the got to play. Coach Loeb men- makes a difference and being in in the senior section shouting sole win coming against Mari- series with intense saves, spikes tioned, “We have a really good a highly competitive league it’s and chanting my name. anopolis Prepatory. Choate, on team this year, so they had a hard imperative that we stay focused Boys’ Soccer (3-0-2) the other hand, entered the game minute-long point, a huge boost time stopping us.” This showed on that objective. I believe that JC: How do you feel about beats L’ville, 2-0 with two dominating 3-0 victories for the team. Pomfret fought back with all players contributing to we have the talent to achieve that? against Cheshire Academy and and brought the score to 24-23, the 3-0 win and two other games this goal and that we just need DI: It’s awkward, but it’s Miss Porter’s. It seems that 3-0 but Choate managed to secure the this past weekend. With such a to focus on out-working each pretty funny. Sometimes I’m victories are becoming routine for large number of players involved, team that we play. in the dining hall just doing this lethal volleyball team. it was hard for Coach Loeb to pick my work, and the entire grade The match started, and game started off similar to the out one that stood out. He even- JC: How are you guys going will yell, “Dilibe!” That first Girls’ XC (1-0-0) Choate immediately began to second, as Choate fell behind 8-7. tually stated, “They could not to do that? time it really blew up I got a beats L’ville, 25-31 dominate the game. In turn, Choate inserted its starting lineup stop Elyse [Cornwall ’18]. Every DI: We have a lot of depth standing ovation and it was the intensity of Choate led the and reclaimed an 18-14 lead. With time we got her the ball, the point this year, so we need to focus on just hilarious to be a part of. Pomfret coach to call a time- no real challenge from Pomfret, ended.” With such a great start, it this year is having every single I’ve just been enjoying it, be- out, with a 10-1 scoreline at Choate easily secured the third seems that Choate Girls’ Volley- guy step up and take responsi- cause at this point the situa- that time. With a strong of- set. Three seemed to be a special ball is poised for a great season. bility during games. tion is out of my hands. fense and clutch substitutes, number for the girls, as they won Brandon Zhang may be Joseph Coyne may be Boys’ (1-0-0) Choate claimed the first set all three of their matches 3-0 to JC: Have they done that so XC easily 25-12. start off their season, including a reached at far? reached at beats L’ville, 27-29 [email protected] [email protected]

A New Face for Volleyball Girls’ Soccer Ties Lawrenceville Field Hockey (0-0-3) By Brendan Sullivan ’20 added, “I want to figure out my falls to L’ville, 0-6 Reporter own place here at Choate, and in the next few years I want to Immersing yourself into a challenge myself accordingly.” new community can be a intim- When asked about his idating and challenging task, hopes and goals for both of his but for new faculty member Mr. teams this year, he comment- Football (2-0-0) Filipe Camarotti, the transition ed, “I just hope, especially in beats L’ville, 44-0 into life here at Choate was near this first year, to just get to know the program and know at Choate, he is currently coach- the players and hope that they ing Girls’ JV Volleyball and have a good experience and try plans on coaching Boys’ Varsity to get a lot of feedback from Volleyball this spring. them about what is working Water Polo (2-0-4) After working for three and what is not”. He added, beats L’ville, 12-6 years as a faculty member at “I want them to enjoy the pro- St. George’s School in Rhode cess because if you really enjoy Island, Mr. Camarotti decided the process as a player, you are to make a switch in his career. more willing to push through When asked why he chose to hard times and work for that Photo Courtesy of Ross Mortensen come to Choate, he stated, “I team.” Thinking towards some Sam Brown ’20 during Choate’s 1-1 draw against The Lawrenceville School last Saturday. Water Polo (2-0-4) wanted to try something new, of his long-term goals for his falls to Loomis, 10-11 to challenge myself and put my- players and his team, he would By Dan Brockett ’19 Martin ’20 that Nicola Sommers stances.” This poise under pres- self in a new environment, to just like to see continued and Sta! Reporter ’19 volleyed just wide of the net. sure will certainly bode well for work with different people and steady improvement from his A few moments later, an excel- the side as they head into Octo- students so that I can learn and players both fall and spring. This past Saturday, Girls’ lent shot from Martin went just ber. improve as a teacher, a coach, For Mr. Camarotti, who Varsity Soccer was faced with past the net, with the score still Despite the draw, the team Wednesday Games and as a dorm parent.” He also loves to compete, winning is a tough matchup against Law- even at 1 goal each. Choate was showed tremendous heart and important, but he mentioned able to consistently generate op- effort. Choate played much bet- reason to leave St. George’s, that he is not willing to sacri- portunities against the strong ter than the Lawrenceville team Volleyball (6-0-0) but he just felt that Choate was fice the experiences he shares Lawrenceville team but couldn’t in the second half. The story of beats Hopkins, 3-0 an opportunity that he couldn’t with his players, or his staff, goal from captain Emily Clorite the game was that, despite the pass up. for that success. He remem- and the girls were just unable to offensive chances created by In regards to his own edu- bers the good times that he had and forth game, as Choate would convert those chances into goals. Sommers ’19 and Martin ’20. The cational journey, Mr. Cama- with his teammates growing up attack Lawrenceville for 15 min- Choate had the ball on of- team just could not capitalize on rotti went to public high school in the sport, and with those ex- utes before Lawrenceville would fense most of the second half, those opportunities in front of in Iowa, and then he continued periences comes more of an op- gain possession, counter, and but Lawrenceville was able to the goal. Boys’ Soccer (3-0-2) his education in Maine. After portunity to win. He also add- then they would attack for the create some opportunities of With big games against graduating from college, he ed that “it feels so much better next 15 minutes, giving the game their own. For the most part, the Westminster, Worcester, and beats Westy, 5-0 jumped right into teaching and when you win with a team that a roller coaster-like feel. The Lawrenceville offense was shut Phillips Andover coming up, the coaching. He coached soccer you really want to be a part of.” teams seemed evenly matched down by Cecilia Curran ’20, Em- girls look to pick up more wins and basketball at St. George’s ily Clorite ’18, and Grace Stapel- as the season begins to heat up. for three years, but he never berg ’20. Goalie Jordan Small ’19 They have shown clear tenacity had the opportunity to coach Lawrenceville tied the game up. was excellent, as she saved nearly in pulling out a hard-fought draw volleyball, which he played in also add to the existing coach- The Choate team played really every shot that Lawrenceville against a gritty Lawrenceville, as Girls’ Soccer (3-1-1) college. Volleyball has been ing staff, but the school seems well, but Lawrenceville was able was able to take. As a result from well as both offensive defensive beats Loomis, 1-0 one of Mr. Camarotti’s lifelong to have found a gem in Mr. Ca- to play with them. these strong showings and clutch prowess in games like Exeter passions, and he is delighted marotti. Look for him to be a In the second half, Choate defending, the Wild Boars were and Sacred Heart. All of these to finally coach the sport that big contributor this year, both began to dominate the game as able to earn a 1-1 draw. combined should hopefully give he loves to play so much. As in the classroom and on the they have done so often under After the game Clorite said, them the tools they need to make Mr. Camarotti gets acclimated sidelines of volleyball matches. Coach Rick Koczak. Choate had “Overall, I think we played well another deep playoff push. Water Polo (2-0-4) to the Choate environment, the majority of chances in the together as a team and we were Brendan Sullivan may be falls to Hopkins, 12-13 he wants to settle in and un- reached at second half, including a great able to keep our composure un- Dan Brockett may be reached derstand Choate’s culture. He [email protected] chance off of a corner from Erin der some really intense circum- at [email protected]