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Vol. CXIII · No. XIV Friday, May 1, 2020 thechoatenews.choate.edu Former Head o f School Charles Dey Dies At 89 By Alexis Lien ’23 idated the two schools’ boards, Staf Reporter which then developed a school handbook, diploma requirements, Former head of school Mr. a grading system, and an admis- Charles Dey died on April 16 sions ofce. Mr. Dey liked to joke in his home in Walpole, New that his greatest accomplishment Hampshire. He was 89. was removing the hyphen from Mr. Dey, as President and “Choate-Rosemary Hall.” Principal of the School from “To lose someone who has 1973 to 1991, played a crucial played such an important part role in merging The Choate in the School’s history and also School and Rosemary Hall, as in my own personal life feels well as introducing new pro- like a double blow,” said cur- grams to the School and pro- rent Head of School Dr. Alex moting greater diversity on Curtis, who frequently sought campus and in the broader advice from Mr. Dey, his prede- world of education. cessor. His death leaves “a huge Mr. Dey’s death was first void in my life both profession- reported by the School’s De- ally and personally.” partment of Communications, Under Mr. Dey, Choate which published a remem- worked to provide greater fi- brance detailing his legacy on nancial assistance to its stu- the School’s website. dents, working with a program Mr. Dey came to Choate from that Mr. Dey had created at Dartmouth College, where he had Dartmouth known as A Better served as a dean. Soon after he Chance, or ABC, to assist eco- arrived in Wallingford, he began nomically disadvantaged stu- working to establish a single co-ed- dents in attending independent ucational institution through a for- secondary schools. Photos courtesy of the Choate Archives mal merger of The Choate School As head of school, Mr. Charles Dey spearheaded initiatives like Choate's financial aid program and Diversity Day. and Rosemary Hall. He consol- See DEY, Page 2

Dr. Keith Hinderlie Steps Down, CHOATE SUMMER PROGRAMS New Equity Director Announced TO GO VIRTUAL

By Grace Zhang ’20 not deter Dr. Myers from her Dr. Myers said that she looks Editor-in-Chief, 113th Masthead interest in Choate. forward to bringing to Choate “Each of those Zoom inter- some of the programs she has In early March, Director of views just made me more ex- started at Hotchkiss, particularly Equity and Inclusion Dr. Keith cited for the position,” she said. “Community Conversations,” in Hinderlie announced that he will The advisory group tasked with which the school community dis- not be returning to Choate for fnding Dr. Hinderlie’s successor cusses various facets of identity. the 2020-2021 academic year. consisted of Associate Director of “Students can submit ques- Since 2016, as Choate’s in- Equity and Inclusion Mr. Filipe tions anonymously. The ‘head- augural Director of Equity and Camarotti, Dean of Students line’ for these conversations are Inclusion, Dr. Hinderlie has fo- Mr. Mike Velez ’00, and Associ- ‘Everything You Always Wanted cused on bringing equity and ate Head of School Ms. Kathleen to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask inclusion to the forefront of con- Wallace, among others. About.’ Sometimes we’re a little versations on campus. He will Dr. Myers has a Ph.D. in bit afraid to lean into the discom- be succeeded by The Hotchkiss African American and African fort, so [these events are] taking School’s current Director of Di- Studies from Michigan State that fear away,” said Dr. Myers. versity and Inclusion, Dr. Rachel University and has been in- She hopes not only to bring ideas Myers, who will begin on July 1. volved in equity and inclusion that have proved successful in the Given recent social dis- work at Hotchkiss since 2014. past but also to continue what has tancing restrictions due to She is a Seeking Educational been successful at Choate. Covid-19, interviews of candi- Equity and Diversity (SEED) Dr. Myers decided to pursue dates had to be conducted over Certifed Leader and has spoken this position at Choate because Graphic by Sesame Gaetsaloe/The Choate News the video-conferencing plat- at many conferences focused on "We are basically starting a new program from scratch," Ms. Eera Sharma, Director of Summer Programs, said. form Zoom. This, however, did equity and inclusion. See EQUITY DIRECTOR, Page 2 By Heidi Li ’23 of courses has been made avail- to begin at 7:00 a.m. and run un- Reporter able for students. Choate Sum- til 10:00 p.m. to accommodate mer Programs will ofer Choate students in diferent time zones. Due to the Covid-19 pan- classes only ofered in the aca- The program also had to ad- demic, Choate Summer Pro- demic year, such as Algebra II dress the loss of opportunities grams will take place online this and Contemporary Issues, along for students to socialize with summer. The modifed program with “bridge courses,” which act one another. An important part will ofer all of the originally as a preface for courses that are of the experience has always planned courses, but teachers scheduled to take place during been meeting new people and will now be converting classes the school year, to support Cho- establishing a close and diverse traditionally taught on campus ate students preparing for their community. So, for this purpose, to virtual classrooms. classes come the fall. Choate Summer Programs has Choate Summer Programs Day-long signature programs created plans for social events coordinators are working hard to will be modifed to hourly courses such as virtual dances. The ofce prepare for the upcoming sum- that everyone can take, providing of Choate Summer Online Pro- mer and make it as enjoyable students with both more course grams is working on rebuilding a as possible. Director of Sum- options and a break from their community similar to the one in mer Programs Ms. Eera Sharma screens. The Theater Art Institute the normal school year, accord- explained, “We are doing a lot. signature program has been ex- ing to Ms. Sharma. The ofce We are basically starting a new panded to include art classes of- hopes to represent "who we are program from scratch. We are fered in the academic year, such as at Choate," she said. trying to recreate as much as acting and playwriting. The Choate If the Choate Summer Pro- possible of what we were doing Summer Programs Ofce is also grams run smoothly, more online before online [classes]. What is fnding ways to continue teaching courses may be ofered during it that’s special about the Choate traditionally hands-on courses like upcoming years in addition to Summer Programs that we can robotics with online tools. on-campus summer programs. show in an online format?” The Summer Programs are To accommodate the pro- also adopting a new daily sched- Heidi Li may be reached Photo courtesy of Hinderlie and Associates gram’s transition, a larger array ule. Programs are now scheduled at [email protected] Afer four years as Choate's Director of Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Hinderlie is leaving his position.

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Hotchkiss's Dr. Rachel Myers CHOATE QUIZ BOWL WINS New Equity Director ONLINE TOURNAMENT Continued from Page 1 faculty in issues of diversity By Nathan Nicholas ’23 and inclusion. Reporter of the breadth of resources Cho- Through these programs, Dr. ate has dedicated to equity and Hinderlie has touched the lives On April 19, Choate Quiz inclusion, such as the Diversity of many students. Ben Cho ’22, Bowl won its frst trophy after Education Committee, which who came into Choate as a mem- participating in the Scholastic works alongside the Director of ber of the Pathways Program and Community Outreach Program Equity and Inclusion. is now a rising Pathways Men- (SCOP) Novice Online Tourna- “There are a lot more struc- tor, said, “Dr. Hinderlie, along ment 2020, the largest online tures at Choate in terms of hav- with the Pathways Program, has quiz bowl tournament in history. ing the equity and inclusion consistently helped students All three of the Choate team,” said Dr. Myers. “Right of diferent racial and cultural teams that competed in the now at Hotchkiss, I’m a team of backgrounds. Dr. Hinderlie has tournament performed excep- one person. It’s really import- emphasized the importance of tionally well. The Choate Lava ant that at Choate, they provide equity and inclusion of all races Lizard team beat the other 28 those titles and job descriptions at Choate, and I see our commu- teams and won the tourna- to acknowledge those roles.” nity progressing towards this ul- ment, and Chandler Littleford Dr. Hinderlie’s decision not timate goal.” ’20 and Nathan Nicholas ’23, to return was based on several Head of School Dr. Alex Cur- who placed among the top reasons. “When I frst came to tis praised Dr. Hinderlie’s con- 10-15 individual scorers, won Choate, Choate was looking at tributions. “I’m very grateful to scoring prizes. Ethan Bardoe other schools to fgure out how Dr. Hinderlie,” he said. “He did ’21 was also recognized for to be a more inclusive commu- a lot of very spectacular work, placing 17th individually. nity. Within that four years, now created some important pro- The four members of Cho- Choate is a school where other gramming that I hope we can ate Lava Lizard are co-captains schools look at us,” he said. continue to build upon.” Andrew Lee ’21 and Emma Her- He said he was satisfied with Dr. Curtis added that the macinski ’22, Joy An ’23, and Photo courtesy of Andrew Lee On April 19, the Choate Lava Lizards beat 28 teams in the largest online quiz bowl tournament in history. his accomplishments over the new Strategic Plan, which he Nicholas. The team did not en- past four years, and has come to and the rest of the School’s ad- ter the tournament expecting An said the reason for this suc- When, during a toss-up, a “I honestly think Quiz Bowl feel the desire to work with sev- ministration is currently draft- to win. Among the team’s most cess is that “in addition to all loving player buzzes in and correctly has become an even bigger part eral schools at a time. “I always ing, “maintains our commit- challenging opponents were The quiz bowl, we all also love spending answers a question, their team of my life during the Covid-19 get requests to work with other ment to a fair, just, equitable Hotchkiss School and Stanton time together. Quiz Bowl meetings moves into a three-part bonus quarantine,” An said. She schools on consulting projects community that’s welcoming College Preparatory School. are one of the highlights of my question that is typically worth specified that Quiz Bowl is not and independent projects,” he to all.” In light of the victory, An felt week, and I’m sure other people in ten points. Quiz bowl questions merely a club for trivia compe- said. “I thought that I could Dr. Hinderlie said that he is “so proud and, honestly, a little the club feel the same way. We’re cover a wide range of topics, in- titions. “Choate Quiz Bowl is a have more of an impact work- saddened that, because of the shocked.” Before the tournament all so passionate about the activity cluding everything from litera- lot more than a club. Honestly, ing with more schools.” Covid-19 pandemic, it appears began, she believed that all games and loving of each other, and that ture and science to pop culture. this club is a second family to Dr. Hinderlie’s major ini- he will not be able to say a prop- were still “winnable” even though makes us not only a strong club but This format was altered for on- me. I’ve met some of the most tiatives include the Pathways er goodbye to the community. most opponents were more expe- also a strong community.” line competition, which has been important people in my life Program, a student mentor- “I anticipated that we would rienced than Choate’s teams. This Quiz bowl is a game of knowl- a new development in the face through Quiz Bowl and made ship program for new students come back and that I would proved to be true when Choate edge in which questions are an- of the Covid-19 pandemic. There connections strong enough to of color; the creation of the have a chance to connect with won ten of its 11 games, including swered to score points. Lee said, were much stricter timing rules last a lifetime,” An added. Young Women of Color Con- students that I’ve come to know the nerve-wracking fnals. “Quiz bowl consists of two rough- put into place to prevent cheating. Members of Choate Quiz Bowl ference, the first of which was and developed positive rela- Despite having been a CO- ly equally weighted parts: toss- Additionally, club meetings have have not allowed the pandemic to hosted at Choate; accompa- tionships with,” he said. “I think SA-approved club only since ups and bonuses. Toss-ups are been cancelled, and time zone re- deter their love for the game. With nying students to off-campus the thing that I miss the most is the winter term, Choate Quiz the nerve-wracking buzzer races, strictions have made it difcult to plans for future merchandise and events, such as the Student Di- that the last time I saw students Bowl has already competed in where a moderator reads aloud hold online events, although vir- tournaments, the club expects to versity Leadership Conference was in March, and I won’t have multiple tournaments, includ- a question and both teams try to tual competitions are now becom- enjoy a lively season of competi- and the Asian American Foot- a chance to say goodbye and be ing events at Harvard and Yale. buzz in with the correct answer. ing more common. For the SCOP tion, despite the transition of all steps Conference; and improv- with them in person.” Although two of its teams have Questions start of with obscure Novice tournament, Nicholas and events onto online platforms. ing the content of Choate’s an- qualifed for nationals in the clues and get progressively easier Lee, who both live abroad, played nual Diversity Day. He has also Grace Zhang may be reached past, this is Choate Quiz Bowl’s until the last sentence, rewarding into the night, until 2:00 a.m. and Nathan Nicholas may be reached been instrumental in training at [email protected] frst tournament win. deep knowledge of the subject.” 8:00 a.m., respectively. at [email protected]

Charles Dey, 89, Merged CHOATE APPOINTS NEW Choate and Rosemary Hall CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Continued from Page 1 By Joy Bang ’22 ment, Mr. Walt Schaefer, left Mr. Durbin also under- Choate also began to collab- Staf Reporter Choate in June 2019. stands that the unprecedented orate with Prep for Prep, which Mr. Saltz said that the de- situation of a pandemic will ofers underprivileged New York On April 8, Head of School cision to return was relative- make relocation challenging, City teenagers the opportunity to Dr. Alex Curtis notifed Choate’s ly easy, as he enjoys working but he is determined to serve study at an independent school. faculty and staf of Mr. Patrick at the School and supports its the community as a colleague, Under Mr. Dey’s leadership, Durbin’s appointment as the mission. Now, leaving the posi- neighbor, and financial admin- Choate saw the creation of a f- School’s next Chief Financial Of- tion he has held for years, Mr. istrator. Mr. Saltz will be avail- nancial aid program, Diversity fcer (CFO), efective July 1. Saltz is looking forward to what able for Mr. Durbin to reach Day, the Ofce of Multicultural Mr. Durbin currently serves the next stage in life will bring out for help and ask questions Afairs, and term-abroad and as the Senior Associate Dean him, as well as seeing the char- to ensure a smooth passing of foreign-exchange programs. for Finance and Administration acter, experience, and skill Mr. the torch. “When he came to Choate, he and Chief Financial Ofcer at the Durbin will bring to the admin- Although recent stay-at- always told me that it was a com- Georgetown College of Arts and istrative position. home orders derailed Mr. mitment to change the nature of Sciences, the largest academic “ I know Choate will be in Durbin’s scheduled visits to the institution, diversifying and unit at Georgetown Universi- good hands,” Mr. Saltz said. campus this spring, he is en- opening Choate up to people ty. There, he provides strate- “Mr. Durbin is an intelligent gaged virtually. According to who had not traditionally been at gic management and oversight and experienced fnancial pro- Dr. Curtis, Mr. Durbin is in a the School,” Dr. Curtis said. “The pertaining to the fnances of the fessional. I am sure he will learn training process that will ensure Choate that we look at today has university, which include budget, Choate’s culture and processes an easy execution of his duties obviously happened over a peri- human resources and stafng, quickly. I am equally sure Cho- once everyone is back on cam- od of time, but he was very much and systems infrastructure. ate will beneft from his experi- pus (though it remains unclear the foundation of that.” The position of CFO at Choate ences and knowledge.” when, exactly, that will be). Mr. Dey inspired many faculty entails similar duties. The cur- Mr. Saltz is not the only one The new CFO will work to Photo courtesy of the Choate Archives during his tenure. English teacher rent CFO of the School, Mr. Rick leaving a long-held position and make sure Choate continues to Mr. Dey was commited to diversifying Choate's student body. Mr. David Loeb said, “At convoca- Saltz, ensures that the School anticipating a new phase in his be financially viable to fulfill tion, Mr. Dey always gave a talk, Mr. Dey led the dedication campus and thrust a system has sufcient resources to fulfll career. Having not only graduat- its mission. Mr. Saltz said, “My and his talk was always so stirring of the Larry Hart Pool in 1979, of remote learning upon stu- its mission to provide the high- ed from Georgetown University job, and one that Mr. Durbin that I wanted to run straight from and in 1990, he dedicated the dents and faculty, he acknowl- est quality education for high but also devoted 20 years of his will continue, is to make sure the Arts Center into a classroom Carl C. Icahn Center for Sci- edged, “I do fall back on ‘What school students. This includes career to his alma mater, Mr. [the fulfillment of Choate’s and start teaching people things.” ence. He led the conversion of did Mr. Dey do?’ What he did managing the fnancial resources Durbin — along with his wife and mission] happens with the ap- HPRSS teacher Mr. Jim the former Science Hall into the was remain calm, keep the core to hire and pay faculty and staf; four children — is excited to join propriate level of financial re- Davidson said that Mr. Dey is Paul Mellon Humanities Build- values of the School at heart, provide students access to food, the Choate community. sources, risk tolerance, person- the reason that he has taught ing, and under his leadership, and chart a clear course. That’s sports, and extracurricular ac- Mr. Durbin was especially nel, facilities, technology, and at Choate for more than four the former gymnasium became been important to me.” tivities; construct and renovate attracted by Choate’s mission to student engagement.” decades, praising “his insight the Student Activities Center, Dr. Curtis and his fami- buildings; maintain facilities and shape leaders, provide top-qual- Given the current pandem- into what students needed, his and the Wallingford Symphony ly now live in Phoebe House, grounds; and manage tuition, f- ity education, and make learn- ic, both Dr. Curtis and Mr. Saltz commitment to a style of ed- Orchestra took up residency in named in honor of Mr. Dey’s nancial aid and support such as ing accessible. He interprets the emphasized the importance of ucation that the independent the Paul Mellon Arts Center. wife, Phoebe. In addition to the Beyond the Classroom fund. responsibilities of his position risk tolerance. It is crucial, they schools can offer — small class- “I hope that I can be worthy Ms. Dey, Mr. Dey is survived Having worked at Choate as “ensuring that all the things said, for the School to be finan- es, student-focused.” of sitting in the seat he sat in,” by his four children and four since September 2006, Mr. students and families love about cially prepared for a variety of Mr. Dey developed a coun- Dr. Curtis added. “I see him very grandchildren, who will be or- Saltz expressed his desire to re- Choate continue to grow and situations, whether that be the seling team in 1977, and later, much as a mentor, as a beacon of ganizing a celebration of Mr. tire from his position in October thrive. The amazing faculty, the ongoing pandemic or a deep- a peer counseling team for stu- how to handle the position, es- Dey's life at Choate in late 2017. He started working part- engaging extra-curricular activ- ening economic crisis that may dents to support their class- pecially during difcult times.” summer or early fall. time on the construction man- ities, the remarkable facilities, unfold in its wake. mates who are struggling with As Dr. Curtis leads the agement of Colony Hall in July and, importantly, the fnancial issues such as substance abuse School during an unprecedent- Alexis Lien may be reached 2018. He returned to his previ- aid make this education possible Joy Bang may be reached and eating disorders. ed pandemic that has closed at [email protected] ous position after his replace- for so many of our students.” at [email protected] Friday, May 1, 2020 The Choate News || Page 3

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OPENING UNIVERSITY GATES FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS By Linda Phan ’22 and police ofcers, UNH President Only completely vacated rooms are opened up Copy Editor Mr. Steven Kaplan immediately being used, with each room disin- 300 rooms, agreed to house frst responders fected before and after occupan- with more still On March 20, New Haven in the university’s residence halls. cy. Workers that test positive for being prepared. Mayor Mr. Justin Elicker contact- “To be able to serve police and fre Covid-19 will be moved to nearby Following ed Yale University and the Univer- personnel in this way was an honor medical facilities. “I am very grate- the new announce- sity of New Haven (UNH) about for the university,” UNH Associate ful to President Kaplan and UNH ment, President of Yale assisting eforts against Covid-19 Vice President for Marketing and for their partnership at this time,” University Mr. Peter Salov- by ofering dorms to frst respond- Public Relations Mr. Doug Whiting Mayor Elicker said in a public press ey said in an ofcial statement, ers and healthcare workers who said. “Whether it’s making empty conference over Zoom. “Now, more than ever, Yale and have vulnerable family members, rooms available for frst responders Yale University has also City Hall need to be on the same are awaiting test results, or have or medical personnel, it seems the made its rooms available to both page. I know how committed all of termined been exposed to the virus. Fear- least our institutions of higher edu- healthcare workers and frst re- us across the city and the universi- to flatten the Photo courtesy of Yale Daily News ing the possibility of spreading the cation can do in this time of need.” sponders. The university had ty are to implementing an efective curve as quickly as possi- as those with disease to their family members, UNH focuses on providing initially declined Mr. Elicker’s response to Covid-19, and I will ble with the help of the communi- underlying health conditions. “It these workers need a temporary housing for workers from four request, stating that the school’s do all I can to support this shared ty. Many other institutions, such has been gratifying to see that place to stay. municipalities — New Haven, closure during spring break did work.” With the help of volunteers as Southern Connecticut State virtually every college and uni- After Mayor Elicker reached West Haven, East Haven, and Mil- not allow for students to move and movers, the school moved University, Western Connecticut versity in the area has stepped out to UNH for aid in housing ford, and as of last week, several out their belongings. But, on students’ belongings out of dorms, State University, and Hill Re- up in meaningful ways to assist,” 180 fremen dozen fre and police personnel March 28, after receiving back- opening them up to healthcare gional Career High School have said Mr. Whiting. have already moved in. Utiliz- lash from the community and workers and frst responders. also stepped up to help by hous- ing fve diferent residence halls, the Mayor, the institution turned With the number of Covid-19 ing not only Covid-19 patients Linda Phan may be reached UNH prepared 300 beds in total. back on its decision and has since cases rising, New Haven is de- but also high-risk citizens such at [email protected]

YMCA LETTER CAMPAIGN UPLIFTS HIGH-R ISK R ESIDENTS By Praj Chirathivat ’22 Delivering upon the orga- Head Coach Ms. Amber Albe and Gaylord. They don't have the sup- out of your day, but it can bright- Copy Editor nization’s mission, the YMCA Aquatics Director Ms. Megan port of family members and friends en someone else’s whole day. It’s a strives to strengthen the founda- O’Connor, spread the word by who go in and visit; it does leave great thing to do.” Launched in late tion of the community by unit- calling local institutions, email- a void,” Ms. Darrow noted. She The participants are also able March, the Wall- ing people of all ages and back- ing families, and writing articles. hopes that by receiving these letters to gain awareness about the im- ingford YMCA’s grounds and by bridging the gap Many kids in the community have of hope, lonely patients undergoing pact of Covid-19 on others in their “Letters of Kind- through activities and programs. already participated in the initia- tough medical sessions will feel community and form a connection ness” project aims After meeting together in early tive, creating a positive impact on comforted knowing that the whole with the recipients of their letters. to spread hope and March to brainstorm ideas about the lives of isolated patients. community supports them. “I do think that it has a special im- support to local high- potential projects, members of Especially during a period of Grace Furtado ’23, who heard pact on the community in terms of risk citizens during YMCA’s leadership team collec- isolation, Covid-19 patients who about the project through Ms. teaching [the youth] to give back this pandemic. The tively agreed to launch the cam- are quarantined in their rooms Albe, her swim coach, participat- and [to feel] lucky that they are campaign delivers stu- paign, along with many other have limited social interaction. “I ed in the project by sending in a not sitting alone in isolation at this dent-written letters to pa- projects, to support the commu- hope that these letters will reach drawing of two hands forming a time,” said Ms. Darrow. tients and elderly residents nity during this time. those people in isolation whether heart, complemented by a per- in self-isolation at Gaylord The project members, led by it be seniors at Masonicare or indi- sonal message. Writing the letter, Praj Chirathivat may be reached Hospital and Masonicare. Wallingford YMCA Swim Team viduals who are hospitalized over she said, “may take fve minutes at [email protected]

Graphic by Sesame Gaetsaloe/ OPKINS CHOOL OMMUNITY AISES ONEY FOR ASKS The Choate News H S C R M M and alumni, this fund has raised turned into a multilateral opera- han. These masks are currently Additionally, 5,000 surgical Although much progress over $20,000 toward acquiring tion to donate supplies to China in-transit towards their destina- masks are heading to Yale New has been made, Ms. Lin and her By Nathan Lang ’22 surgical masks and N95 masks and local hospitals. tion; however, Chinese regulations Haven Hospital, and 15,000 team are still working hard to Reporter through both a GoFundMe page Ms. Lin said, “I have my advi- have hampered the speed at which more will be shipped to other donate more PPE to hospitals and the Community Foundation sees’ parents, grandparents from these masks are being delivered. local hospitals in Connecticut around the world. Although they As Covid-19 continues to send of Greater New Haven. Texas — everybody is donating.” and New York. Ms. Pan reached have set a target of $30,000 on shock-waves throughout the world, PPE for CT started in early This efort has grown beyond just out to a few of her friends their GoFundMe page, Ms. Lin many have started initiatives to March from a small efort within the community of the Hop- in Hong Kong to place and her fellow team members help with the demand for person- the Hopkins School. When Ms. kins School and has ex- orders from manu- are considering the launch of al protective equipment (PPE). In Lin, a Wuhan native, spoke with panded globally. facturers in the a second campaign after that New Haven, local residents have her family members, friends, and As of last week, Shandong province goal is reached. started a campaign called “PPE for colleagues stuck in her home- PPE for CT has of China. These “If we can make it to $30,000,” CT” to contribute toward the cause. town, she became inspired to help been able to order producers have she said, “we are going to re-evalu- Spearheaded by Hopkins take action. Ms. Lin reached out 10,000 surgical been able to ate the demand for PPE and poten- School Modern Language De- to the Hopkins Chinese-Ameri- masks and 4,500 ensure a sta- tially organize a second campaign.” partment Chair Ms. Lan Lin, can WeChat group to raise mon- N95 masks to ble supply fellow Hopkins parent Ms. Lois ey for Wuhan and parts of the be shipped to of FDA-ap- Nathan Lang may be reached Pan, and other Hopkins teachers U.S. This simple idea eventually hospitals in Wu- proved PPE. at [email protected]

CHESHIRE FAMILY CRAFTS HEARTS FOR OVID ASKS HEALTHCARE By Bella CapuanoC ’21 Jinks-19 used social M media and email of masks and other Staf Reporter to spread the word to more mem- PPE have been do- ELPERS bers of the Cheshire community, nated to Yale New Haven WollenH said, “I just felt like sionals working several hours a In an efort to support front- encouraging them to join the cause. Hospital Intensive Care Units there’s a lot of people strug- day at Gaylord Hospital. line workers, local Chinese-Amer- “I [wanted] to help get their story (ICU) doctors, MidState Medi- Photo courtesy of LAist gling out there right now, and I To spread the word about icans in Cheshire have been mak- out because they’re Chinese-Amer- cal Center, and Hartford Hospi- needed a way to spread some posi- HHH, Wollen and his family post- ing and collecting large quantities icans [and] Asian-Americans have tal, while local police ofcers in By Trista LeBlanc-Serbyn ’22 tivity. So, my family and I were kind ed an explanation of the project of personal protective equipment been unfairly targeted or blamed Cheshire have also received a Reporter of brainstorming when we came up on Facebook. Gradually, as more (PPE). The Tan family began the for the virus,” said Mr. Jinks. “This batch of N95 masks. Their eforts with the idea of these hearts.” users liked and shared the post, project in early March in light of the group’s eforts in Cheshire needed will continue until PPEs become In an efort to support local Wollen decided to sell wooden more people became aware of the racism that many Chinese-Amer- to be highlighted and told.” available to all front-line workers. health care workers, Xavier High heart-shaped signs that featured project and donated. Eventually, icans have been facing during the The group has made it easy for “I’ve never done anything like School sophomore Mitchell Wollen a hand-painted “Thank You” — the project caught the attention of Covid-19 pandemic. anyone to participate in the project: this before, and it’s been really is spreading appreciation with an expression of gratitude to the local news channel FOX 61, which “We learned how to make upon sending the organization an heartwarming to see how appre- his project, “Hearts for Health- brave essential workers during led to statewide attention. “We the masks from a YouTube video, email, an automatic reply directs ciative everyone has been of us and care Helpers” (HHH). this pandemic. The signs cost $15, didn’t really expect it to blow up and we have been using old bed you to a YouTube video by Jo-Ann what we are doing for them,” Ms. The project began in early with an additional $5 for delivery, like it did,” said Wollen. sheets and fabric we have around Fabrics that teaches viewers how to Tan told the Record-Journal. April, soon after the number of and all proceeds are used to pro- Wollen plans to continue the house,” Ms. Jiang Tan told make a simple mask. Additionally, Covid-19 patients began to surge vide food and beverages for local making signs, raising money, and the Record-Journal. She contact- the Tan family set up a drop-of Bella Capuano may be reached in Connecticut, increasing demand healthcare workers. spreading gratitude until quar- ed members of the Cheshire Chi- center in front of Cheshire Town at [email protected] for medical assistance. Wollen, Wollen has worked on this antine orders are lifted. “A lot of nese-American community to ask Hall, where participants can leave who usually keeps himself busy project for over 100 hours, and, people are struggling immensely for help. By April 16, the group in- masks and other supplies that will as a competitive swimmer, with the help of family and friends, during these challenging times, cluded nearly 100 people. beneft healthcare and other wanted to make use of he has created and sold more than and spreading positivity is a real- Once the project gained mo- front-line workers. his free time during 350 signs to date. As of April 21, ly good thing to do,” Wollen said. mentum, Tyler, Tan’s son, began The organization quarantine by he has raised more than $3,500. “It will help keep these people hosting online violin performances has created over coming up Wollen has used some of these afoat and give them the courage to raise money to purchase ma- 1,000 masks thus with ways profts to deliver packaged snacks to keep pushing on [and] see an terials for the masks, attracting far, and the ef- to help his to nursing homes around Wall- end in sight… It’s good to spread more volunteers. The Tan family’s fects of their commu- ingford, such as Masonic, Regen- love and donate.” eforts even caught the attention efforts can nity. cy House, Genesis, and Skyview. of Cheshire Town Councilman already be Wanting to do even more, he has Trista LeBlanc-Serbyn Mr. Jim Jinks. In order to help seen. The also made plans to provide free may be reached at the group expand its platform, Mr. majority cofee to the healthcare profes- [email protected] Photo by Trista LeBlanc-Serbyn/The Choate News Page 4 || The Choate News Friday, May 1, 2020 The ChoaTe News

VOL. CXIII th 114 Masthead NO. XIV Dressing To Impress Myself Claire Yuan ’21 Niki L. Gummadi ’21 Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor By Jessica Wu ’22 Copy Editor School News Local News Opinions Esther An ’21 Peter DiNatale ’21 Rachel Pittman ’22 JeeHwan Kim’21 Amanda Li ’21 Bianca Rosen ’21 hoate’s recent transition to remote learning has caused substantial chang- Features Arts & Leisure Sports C Henrik Torres ’22 Tony Lee ’21 Greer Goergen ’21 es to our daily lives. Since quar- antine started, the amount of Photography Graphics Layout attention I’ve given to my phys- Gretchen MacLean ’22 Sesame Gaetsaloe ’21 Laura Jiang ’21 ical appearance has dropped precipitously. I’ve made some Layout Social Media Business questionable fashion choices for Elton Zheng ’22 Sabrina Kim ’21 Caroline Rispoli ’20 my Zoom classes — if you can Linda Phan ’22 Madeleine Dubrinsky ’22 Bella Capuano ’21 Alyssa Jaster ’23 June Lu ’22 Ho Jin Jang ’21 call wearing the same outft three days in a row fashion. Video Multimedia Copy My daily outft consists of an Matthew Lee ’20 Declan Murphy Zink ’21 Adrienne Chacon ’22 Liam Podos ’20 Praj Chirathivat ’22 oversized sweatshirt and baggy Renee Jiang ’22 sweatpants in varying shades Online Adviser Linda Phan ’22 Jerry Wang ’20 Mr. Mike Peed Jessica Wu ’22 of gray. I haven’t touched a pair Stephanie Chen ’23 Nico Campbell ’21 of jeans in at least a month. De- Staf Reporters spite accidentally cutting my hair too short a week into quar- Bella Capuano ’21 Natarsha Yan ’21 Sam Anastasio ’23 Sabahat Rahman ’21 Joy Bang ’22 Brian Harder ’23 antine, I hardly care how about Calvin Walker ’21 Angel Guo ’22 Alexis Lien ’23 Nick Visuthikosol ’22 its length. And, without the pressure of possible judgement from my peers or the lingering /choatenews @choatenews @choatenews feeling that I have to look a cer- tain way to ft in, my concern Graphic by Sesame Gaetsoloe/The Choate News Email us: [email protected] || Call us: (203) 697-2070 || Find us: thechoatenews.choate.edu with my self-image has moved which styles are trending or out that I’m having fun. It’s come to took a break from my nonstop, to the backburner. of season. When I see my favor- the point where I can’t even dif- day-to-day life and spent some It’s not that my sense of ite YouTuber wear mom jeans in- ferentiate between the things I time alone that I realized not fashion has changed during stead of skinny jeans, I suddenly genuinely enjoy from the things only how my style is afected by quarantine — I still like the believe that the pair of skinny I do to please others. others but how much of what I clothes that I used to wear reg- jeans I bought just last week are Growing up, I was con- do is to please others. Problems with ularly to school — but without ugly and out of style. stantly told to be myself and to Building patience and trust in people around to see my outfts, Still, this hunger for valida- ignore what others think, but ourselves is the only way to fght it feels pointless to dress nicely. tion extends far beyond my fash- no one ever talked about how the need for external validation Standardized Part of me feels as though I’d be ion sense — the need for external difficult doing that actually is and to realize that our own sat- wasting a perfectly good outft if approval is at the heart of every- — how difficult it is to ignore isfaction is enough. Despite the Testing Changes it doesn’t receive appreciation, thing I do. I choose my outfts the pressure from my parents, chaos of the Covid-19 outbreak, or at least acknowledgement, based on trending styles that will friends, and teachers who ex- quarantine is a detox from the from others. Why take the time help me ft in. I perform the pi- pect more out of me than I can judgemental eyes of society. It’s By Richard Chen ’22 or the SAT on a weekend only to dress to impress when there’s ano for judges who decide if the give. How difficult it is to stop the perfect time to confront the Opinions Writer heightens these anxieties. no one to impress? music I’m playing is beautiful feeling like I’m living in my insecurities confning us and to A better solution would be Over the past month or so of enough. I write essays that I’m brother’s shadow. How difficult be who we want to be — whether nxiety over the college to test virtually on the original social distancing, I’ve come to re- not proud of but that I know will it is to lower my own perfec- that means wearing skinny jeans admissions process is dates. In fact, the AP Exams, an- alize how heavily my “personal” receive a good grade and positive tionist expectations and go easy or sweatpants. Ahardly a new struggle for other exam administered by the style is infuenced by the opin- feedback. I post pictures on so- on myself once in a while. Choate students. Some have fo- College Board, is hosting online ions of others. Subconsciously, cial media because being in the To compensate for this inter- Jessica Wu is a fourth-former cused their entire high-school ca- tests across multiple dates. I’m constantly looking to online moment with my friends is not nal struggle, I look to others for from Wilton, Conn. She may be reer on accumulating club lead- However, these modified infuencers and celebrities to see enough — I need people to know validation. And it wasn’t until I reached at [email protected] ership positions, stressing over AP Exams will be shorter and their A to A+ ratio, and training cover less material than usual. to snag varsity letters. Others are AP Exams are supposed to help less worried; they focus on their students prove that they have relationships frst and attempt to mastered a subject enough to make the most out of their social not retake it in college, but Later Class Start Times, life at Choate. However, Covid- shaving off the last few units 19’s efects on standardized of each test would prove this testing are stirring panic among goal impossible. How could Healthier Students many students, no matter where a college admissions office By Calvin Walker ’21 their priorities lie. compare two students with Staf Reporter The College Board, which identical scores if one took a controls many aspects of the modified version of the exam ith Covid-19 scattering college-admissions process, in- while the other took the orig- Choate students across cluding SAT tests and Advanced inal version before the coro- Wthe world, the Choate Placement (AP) Exams, has can- navirus pandemic? Although administration has faced a new celed testing dates in March and a few colleges have released problem: How can we make the June. Now, students can only statements claiming they will daily schedule convenient for as take their stan- look at the scores many students as possible while dardized tests after the same way, our community is spread across summer break. a student who various time zones? In past years, passed the modi- The short-term solution was many teachers A better solution fied version of an to start classes later, allowing have helped stu- would be to test AP Exam might students from the West Coast to dents review SAT virtually on the find gaps in their start classes at 7:00 a.m. instead Subject Test mate- original dates. knowledge when of 5:00 a.m., while pushing start rial during the fnal taking upper-lev- times for those in Europe to the weeks of classes. By el college courses afternoon. The recent schedule registering for the with prerequisites shufe has allowed students in June SAT Subject they were exempt Asia to have fewer classes after Test date, which from. midnight. With these new sched- usually follows Term-End Expe- What can we do as students? ule changes, students on the East riences at Choate, students avoid Well, there are many ways to Coast now attend classes starting having to re-study what they prove profciency to colleges be- at 10:00 a.m. — and it’s amazing. Graphic by Sesame Gaetsoloe/The Choate News just learned for their fnals. But yond standardized tests, includ- Even before the current cri- sleep.” While this may sometimes While this may seem like a assessments. With the current because of the later dates, stu- ing competitions and Olympiads sis, I had argued for pushing be the case, it’s scientifcally prov- trivial change, giving students the in-person daily schedule, there dents no longer have the oppor- — many of which have become back class start times by re- en that after puberty, adolescents’ option to sleep in 30 minutes lat- is a two in fve chance that a stu- tunity to take the tests when the virtual since the coronavirus out- arranging the schedule to put circadian rhythms are length- er would serve as an excellent frst dent’s test will happen before material is fresh in their minds. break began. conference block frst. Scientif- ened, making them less sensi- step in improving general health conference, eliminating the op- Although some students might The ACT, another testing ic evidence supports later start tive to morning light compared and well-being on campus. This portunity for students to meet utilize the extra time to study organization, seems to have times, and we can now use the to other age groups. Therefore, adjustment would also return the with a teacher to ask a last-min- and review more with tutors, stu- a better grip on the situation virtual class schedule as the trial adolescents naturally fall asleep Thursday sleep-in to its former ute clarifying question. dents who are unable to aford or than the College Board. Al- run for a delayed schedule. Once later and wake up later than both glory, something universally en- Ultimately, as a student liv- access such resources will be left though the ACT has also been we return to regular, in-person adults and children, as they are joyed by Choate students before ing on the East Coast, the online at a disadvantage. forced to reschedule tests, stu- classes — whenever that may be biologically more sensitive to conference block was moved to schedule has boosted my energy Furthermore, if juniors are dents have the option to take — we can greatly improve stu- morning light. As University of after the second block of the day. throughout the day. Despite the willing to take tests after the the main section of the exam dents’ mental health and overall Washington Professor Horacio de Some teachers may worry peculiarity of staying home for summer, they will be taking virtually. Because of this, stu- well-being by starting classes la Iglesia has put it, “To ask a teen that students might choose to school, the increased amount them during senior fall. This, in dents from all over the world later than 8:00 a.m. to be up and alert at 7:30 a.m. is sleep through conference block of sleep the new schedule pro- turn, limits not only the num- can take the ACT over the sum- Although we’re no longer like asking an adult to be active instead of attending scheduled vides has defnitely improved ber of tests students can take mer when the material is fresh physically at school, the work- and alert at 5:30 a.m.” meetings. However, our current my overall wellness. In the past but the number of times they in their minds. load we are all used to hasn’t To be clear, I’m not advocat- online schedule efectively has few years, Choate has made great can retake for a better score Although none of us planned completely disappeared. Still, ing for classes to start at 10:00 a conference block at the begin- strides in prioritizing students’ as well. Notoriously one of the to take virtual standardized tests because of later start times, I’ve a.m., as our usual 70-minute ning of the day through morning wellness, and the next step in most difficult terms at Choate, this year, we must focus on the found that I can stay up late to blocks and sports schedule would ofce hours, and students have this health journey should be to senior fall is when students are silver linings — even if it just complete homework without make that impossible. Instead, I utilized that time for extra help keep in place this spring’s later pushed the hardest, as they ap- means that you can now take the worrying about being exhausted believe we should move the con- or meetings. start times whenever we return ply to college, tackle difficult ACT from your bed. the next day. ference block to the beginning of Furthermore, having con- to campus. course loads, and adjust to their Criticism of pushing back the day, allowing students to have ference at the beginning of the new responsibilities as leaders Richard Chen is a fourth-former start times often sounds some- their frst classes 30 minutes lat- day would actually give students Calvin Walker is a fifh-former on campus. The extra burden from Lexington, Mass. He may be thing like, “Students will just stay er, but still have the opportunity more opportunities to meet with from Rhinebeck, NJ. He may be of taking an SAT Subject Test reached at [email protected] up later, and no one will get more to meet with teachers as needed. teachers prior to tests or other reached at [email protected] Friday, May 1, 2020 The Choate News || Page 5 Governments Stand By As Virus Invades Prisoners' Cells By Irene Garcia Gutierrez ’22 the little time they’ve spent in Opinions Writer jail — the main reason so many cases trace back to prisons. As the number of Covid-19 Additionally, the U.S.’s un- cases continues to rise, incarcera- preparedness is a leading reason tion systems pose a serious threat that prisons have become epi- to containing the spread of the centers of the pandemic. John virus. Because of the close prox- Pfaf, a criminal justice expert at imity of the prisoners, contracting Fordham University, told Vox, “If and spreading the coronavirus be- you're going to keep people con- comes very easy — prisons in the tained, at least make it possible U.S. are now among the largest for them to clean their hands and sources of infections. give them face masks.” A study by American Civil Lib- Most prisoners have no ac- erties Union Analytics found that cess to essential hygiene products “models projecting total U.S. fatal- such as soap and hand sanitizer, ities to be under 100,000 may be and face masks are often out of underestimating deaths by another the question. Such conditions 100,000 if we continue to operate make it nearly impossible to jails as usual.” Ultimately, if the contain the disease in an already U.S. wants to save lives, it needs to overcrowded space. take swift action. Governments are responsi- On April 3, United Nations ble for fnding ways to make life High Commissioner for Human inside prisons safer and more Rights Michelle Bachelet told the hygienic. For example, Italian Human Rights Council, “Authori- prisons hold on average 10 to ties should examine ways to release 14 people in every cell. Inmates those particularly vulnerable to the have almost no sense of personal coronavirus, among them older de- space, and, in light of the pan- tainees and those who are sick, as demic, no way to practice social well as low-risk ofenders.” distancing. Other prisons are no For instance, Germany re- diferent — the Hamblen County leased prisoners who were close to Jail in Tennessee houses 439 in- fulflling their sentences to avoid mates even though its maximum overcrowding in jails and make capacity is a mere 250. space for quarantine areas. In the Ultimately, while the mea- U.S., states such as New Jersey fol- Photo courtesy of ABC News sures implemented by Italy and lowed similar recommendations, Families of innmates at the Rebibbia prison in Rome protest quarantine measures that eliminated visitation rights for innmates. Spain, and later adopted by the releasing around 1,000 low-risk in- countries like Spain and Italy for real. You don't tell the most revolts. The Italian government increasingly difcult because U.S., have helped isolate the mates. This is a necessary measure have managed to curb the spread intimate feelings in a letter.” has long disregarded the horrible people who may have been ex- coronavirus in prisons, they’ve to protect inmates from contract- of the coronavirus in prisons. In Italy, inmates violently conditions within prisons. posed to the coronavirus are ad- also revealed the ugly truth be- ing the disease and spreading it to However, these measures protested the new restrictions, Despite many jails in the mitted every day. hind an often overlooked system. others. In fact, the U.S. should have are far from ideal, evoking anx- setting papers on fre, ripping U.S. implementing similar mea- To decrease the number of The coronavirus puts into per- started releasing inmates months iety and fear in prisoners who electric cables, and breaking sures, the virus proved harder to people admitted to prison, the spective its many injustices — ago, before prisons became petri have lost their tether to the water pipes. After beginning in control there. According to the U.S. needs to revoke low-risk from the condition of jails to the dishes for the virus. outside world. In response to Salerno, riots spread rapidly U.S. Department of Justice, the pretrial detentions, which make incarceration rates themselves. By imposing strict isolation losing visitation rights, Mar- across the country. If the strict country has by far the highest up more than half of the jail measures, such as forbidding gherita Coppola, an Italian pris- visitation measures put in place incarceration rate in the world population. This would dras- Irene Garcia Gutierrez is a entry to all visitors and issuing oner, told Deutsche Welle, “It were justifed given the unhy- with one admission to jail every tically diminish the number of fourth-former from Villahermosa, health assessments to essential was everything to me, the only gienic conditions and overcrowd- three seconds. This makes miti- people who can spread the dis- Mexico. She may be reached at workers who enter the prison, moment to talk with my father ing inside jails, so were these gating the pandemic inside jails ease upon their release, despite [email protected]

Hidden Agendas in Governments' Responses to the Coronavirus

By Sabahat Rahman ’21 advisories to every Saudi phone. By Anika Midha ’22 Opinions Staf Writer This week, I received this one: Opinions Writer “Cases of the coronavirus are rap- With more than 21,000 con- idly multiplying. If you don’t stay Instead of recognizing frmed cases of Covid-19 and home, you and your loved ones will Covid-19 as a common enemy, 150 deaths from the virus, the be at risk. #WeAreAllResponsible.” world leaders have channeled na- stringent measures taken by Additionally, 150 teams from tionalist and discriminatory prac- the Saudi Arabian government the Ministry of Health have tices, refecting a global trend of to curb the spread of the virus been regularly visiting commu- leaders around the world priori- have paid of. For over a month, nities and residential buildings, tizing politics and image over co- a majority of the country has fol- cautiously testing citizens for operation and unity. lowed a strict curfew — my mom the virus. For instance, on April 14, and I live in Dhahran, on the For Saudi residents, the President Donald Trump P’00 an- Persian Gulf, and go for a walk coronavirus has brought over- nounced the U.S. would be pulling every afternoon, only to be sure whelming changes to the month funding from the World Health to return home before 7:00 p.m. of Ramadan. Typically, Rama- Organization (WHO), arguing Such restrictions have only dan is the most festive time of that the health agency misman- escalated with time; three weeks the year in Saudi. Stores close aged the coronavirus outbreak ago, the government imposed during the day while people and sympathized with China. a complete lockdown for many are resting, fasting, and pray- The Trump administration cities, including Dhahran. Cur- ing, but right before sunset, failed to consider the conse- rently, we are only allowed to everything opens. Every table quences of this decision, disre- leave the house in the case of an at every restaurant is filled with garding the fact that the WHO is emergency or in order to stock families, friends, and loved an essential resource for develop- Photo courtesy of The Guardian up on essential goods — but ones who have gathered to ing nations who are at risk of be- Checkpoint near Yaotai in Guangzhou, China. The country closed the region to Africans. even this is difcult. A trip to break their fast. Later, with full ing severely afected by the coro- to search for scientifc evidence, before striking. Our response and facing other hostilities, such the grocery store entails calling stomachs, people flock to the navirus. In addition, the WHO is Trump is only looking for a rea- conduct thereafter should attach as unjustified eviction notices. hours, or even days, beforehand mosques to partake in special responsible for mitigating both son to fuel his racist prejudices. primacy to unity and brother- In response to fears among the to book an appointment. evening prayers. Late into the polio and cholera in Yemen and Both the United Nations hood.” However, out of the lime- African community, the U.S. I have found myself annoyed night, families shop at the mall stifing the Ebola outbreak in the Secretary-General António Gu- light, Modi has been furthering the Consulate in Guangzhou said by the inconveniences of these or host big celebrations. Democratic Republic of Congo. terres and French President agendas of his right-wing political in a statement, “As a part of strict measures and the changes Despite not being able to en- Thus, pulling funding from the Emmanuel Macron have made party, the Bharatiya Janata Party this campaign, police ordered to my daily routine. However, I joy a typical Ramadan, Saudi res- WHO puts more responsibility pleas for the U.S. to restore (BJP), stepping aside as Muslims bars and restaurants not to understand that the actions tak- idents remain full of hope. Rama- on the U.S. to control not only WHO funding. However, the are targeted. serve clients who appear to be en by the Saudi government have dan not only serves as a time for the coronavirus outbreak but also administration has responded Similarly in China, racial of African origin.” been necessary in order to mit- celebration, but also a collective many other diseases. The Trump with a stubborn and ignorant tensions emerged after Chinese Even while combating a vi- igate the pandemic. Countries time for Muslims to pray, read administration is unprepared to stance, refusing to compromise. ofcials warned the public that rus that doesn’t respect bound- that were slow to impose lock- the Quran, and gain nearness assume this role, as demonstrat- In India, where there are more the rising number of imported aries or borders, governments downs and order testing kits — to God. Fortunately, the current ed by the skyrocketing number of than 32,000 confrmed cases, the coronavirus cases could be at- and leaders continue to pro- such as the U.S. and the U.K. — pandemic has not prevented the coronavirus cases in the U.S. Muslim community — 14% of the tributed to Africans. Hundreds mote discrimination. In an are now receiving international latter. Amid the chaos, families Insistent on the idea of WHO population — is facing additional of Africans in Guangzhou, Chi- atmosphere of frustration and condemnation and experiencing in Saudi have discovered that “taking China’s side,” the Trump marginalization and bigotry. This na have received quarantine widespread economic hard- exceptionally high death tolls. religion is the one thing that has administration is now conducting anti-Muslim sentiment stems mandates even though they hav- ship, the only solution is uni- On the other hand, the Saudi remained unchanged, the one an investigation to try to prove from propaganda falsely claim- en’t been in contact with known ty. We must overcome what- Arabian government took swift thing they can always rely on to that the coronavirus was made in ing that the Muslim community coronavirus patients or recently ever artificial differences we action to prevent widespread infec- bring people together. a Wuhan laboratory. This theory is deliberately spreading the virus traveled abroad. may have in order to curb the tion even when cases were few and is nonsense, denied by the WHO to the Hindu population. In re- On April 12, a McDonald’s spread of the coronavirus. scattered throughout the country. Sabahat Rahman is a fifh- and leading scientists around the sponse, Indian Prime Minister Na- in Guangzhou displayed a sign To remain in communication with former from Dhahran, Saudi world, whose evidence suggests rendra Modi tweeted, “Covid-19 that read “Black people are not Anika Midha is a fourth-former the population through these tough Arabia. She may be reached that the disease came from an an- does not see race, religion, colour, allowed to enter.” Africans in from Singapore. She may be times, the Ministry of Health sends at [email protected] imal. While the WHO continues caste, creed, language, or borders Guangzhou have testified to reached at [email protected] Page 6 || The Choate News Friday, May 1, 2020 Students Join Efforts to Fight Covid-19 By Linda Phan ’22 public and Nicaragua, and have Copy Editor become advocates for raising awareness and funds for the chil- As remote learning leaves dren afected by the pandemic. many Choate students with more Looking at the children in Out- relaxed schedules, some have start- reach360, Lewis is reminded of ed using their extra time to support herself. “Growing up, I lived in a eforts to combat the novel corona- household that was not fnancially virus (Covid-19). From arranging stable, so I was very unsure of what online fundraisers to establishing my future was going to look like,” non-proft organizations, these stu- said Lewis. “For the short time I dents are striving to make an im- was in the Dominican Republic, pact on other people’s lives. I was able to see how some of the In Alexandria, Va., Mealy Cro- children I taught felt unmotivated nin ’23 has started a GoFundMe because they didn’t believe that the campaign, “Let’s Help Those Who future they dreamed of was attain- Are Helping Us,” in order to sup- able, which I, too, had felt.” port frst responders and health- With learning centers sup- care workers in her community. porting more than 200 students, “I started the GoFundMe page Outreach360 is projected to lose Photos courtesy of Mariposa Masks Initiative and Chloe Lewis to regain some sense of control Many students have fundraised in their home communities to combat Covid-19. $400,000 this year due to the over my life — to fnd a purpose,” trict Taco, providing a total of 300 Initiative. Founded by fve friends, $7,259. Mariposa Masks Initiative weeks, but considering the cir- coronavirus. Without enough Cronin said, “I wanted to help my lunches for emergency personnel the organization aims to distribute accepts donated and handmade cumstances, we honestly have no funds, the organization may have community and to say ‘thank you’ in six hospitals. After an initial masks for the homeless, immuno- masks as well. The masks are idea how long this whole situa- to close its learning centers. Lew- to all of those who were making it delivery on May 1, Cronin plans compromised, and marginalized available in all sizes — from infant tion will last. Regardless of how is and Amankwah, alongside fve possible for me to stay inside and to carry out more on May 6 to the populations. “With everything to adult — with adjustable straps, long this initiative will continue other friends, started an online safe with my family.” Virginia Hospital Center. Cronin going on during these hard times, triple-layers, interchangeable fl- for, we hope that we can help as fundraiser and have currently Although quarantine has put hopes to convert the remaining my friends and I realized that there ters, and a wire-ft nose. many people as we can,” said Lin. raised $6,550. many restrictions on what Cronin funds into gift cards for grocery are many underrepresented people At home, the fve founders While Choate students have “For some of these children, can do, she is determined to show store employees, pharmacists, po- who are receiving lower-quality work to sanitize, pack, and label ev- had the opportunity to continue their education is the only thing her appreciation for frontline fght- lice ofcers, and frefghters. “I will help and PPE [Personal Protection ery mask by hand before shipment. schooling through Zoom and oth- that gives them hope for means ers and work with others through be delivering 144 gift cards in the Equipment],” said Lin. The organization received its frst er online platforms, many chil- of a better life,” said Lewis. While these troubling times. Since the next week or two to a local police With a mission to make more shipment of 330 masks on April 9 dren around the world are at risk they are not on the frontlines start of her campaign on March department,” said Cronin. masks available, the organization and has distributed 1220 masks to of losing their education. Chloe themselves, these students are try- 24, Cronin has received $7,460 in Five hundred miles away in has partnered with a manufac- 19 shelters across Massachusetts Lewis ’22 and Orville Amankwah ing their best to make a diference. donations. Last Friday, April 24, Greenwich, Conn., Juliet Lin ’22 turer to produce reusable cotton and Connecticut as of April 21. ’22 are part of Outreach360, an she used these funds to collaborate is packing masks for her non-prof- masks with the help of donations “The initial plan was to con- educational non-proft organiza- Linda Phan may be reached with Mexican restaurant chain Dis- it organization, Mariposa Masks on GoFundMe, amounting up to tinue our initiative for a few tion active in the Dominican Re- at [email protected]

At Midterm, An Online 50 YEARS OF Spring Gets Mixed Reviews EARTH DAY AT CHOATE By Natarsha Yan ’21 Math teacher Mr. Sam corporated more variety into her Staf Reporter Jonynas noted how the abrupt- everyday classes in order to boost ness of this whole situation has student enthusiasm. “Even more The transition to remote caused some daunting challeng- than in a face-to-face classroom, learning has forced students es for his department. “Things I think variety is important,” she and faculty alike to adapt and like calculators and calculus noted, “With students sitting in adjust. One of the biggest textbooks often don’t make the the ‘same’ Zoom classroom for challenges so far has been the Spring Break packing [list], be- several hours a day, I imagine changes in the class curriculum lieve it or not,” he explained. that, in their shoes, I’d want to and the newly-implemented “Our Department Head [Dr. shake things up.” Dr. Jewett has Pass/D/Fail grading system. Matt Bardoe] has been really focused on incorporating French Many students are grateful responsive to our input and I be- songs, Kahoots, scavenger hunts, for the School’s decision to forgo lieve we’ve managed to move all and breakout rooms in lessons to letter grades this term. Sabahat of the necessary fles and infor- keep students engaged. Rahman ’21 was initially worried mation online.” As teachers cope with the about the time diference afect- Mr. Jonynas has found that sudden emptiness of a campus, ing her ability to participate in the grading system has not really Mr. Small is eager for students Graphic by Yuko Tanaka/The Choate News class and efectively complete afected student efort. “I think to Zoom in to class early, ex- assignments. Rahman lives in what we have seen in practice is plaining, “Often the few minutes By Renee Jiang ’22 Homan founded the C-Proctors a mersion Program (EIP) are a tes- Dharan, Saudi Arabia. “This new that our students, by and large, before class, when there are only Copy Editor year after the creation of the Sus- tament to Choate’s progress in en- grading system has really helped have kept up the same level of a couple of kids there, are some tainability Committee. “We wanted vironmental awareness. The KEC, decrease my stress a lot,” she said. rigor and discipline as they have of the most natural interactions Earth Day celebrated its 50th to have a student leadership group which opened in 2015, is a LEED Other students have found every other term. I’m really im- and spontaneous conversations!” anniversary last Wednesday, April to work as the student arm of that Platinum environmental research that the new grading system has pressed and thankful for the ma- Despite the positive aspects 22, as people around the world committee and to give students a and education center dedicated “to given them an opportunity for turity and fexibility with which virtual learning has provided, united to commemorate the Earth chance to help educate and encour- providing support and training for more equitable success, especial- I’ve seen our student body han- teachers are still eager for every- and raise awareness about the age the community to be more sus- students who want to have a major ly for those with patchy internet, dle everything.” thing to return to normal. deteriorating state of the environ- tainable,” Ms. Homan said. impact on the world,” according to nonoptimal learning environ- HPRSS teacher Ms. Cindy “Sitting in a chair all day ment. Even though we are away Since the establishment of EIP Program Director Mr. Joe Sca- ments, and insufcient resourc- Okrah said that the transition to staring at a computer screen is from campus, Choate still came C-Proctors, environmental aware- nio. He added, “The combination of es, such as tutors or fnancial online learning has given her an tough,” Mr. Small remarked, “I together to celebrate Earth Day ness has taken an even greater a sound foundation in science and struggles, back home. opportunity to experiment with miss moving around the class- through social media and a creative presence among Choate students data analysis and visualization with Nevertheless, the new grading diferent pieces of technology. room and interacting with my art project created by the Choate with the group being more focused authentic research, ethics, econom- system has come as a disappoint- “When we’re in regular class, I’m classrooms full of students. I fnd C-Proctors: Project eARTh. than ever to further promote sus- ics, policy, humanities, arts, and ment to some students. Jack Sun usually less inclined to try out that I am more tired at the end During the rapid surge of envi- tainability. Head C-Proctor Blanca the residential experience of living ’21 said, “The Pass/D/Fail system, diferent apps as we can get most of the day, yet I feel like I haven’t ronmental movements in the late Payne ’20 said, “We’ve increased and eating in a sustainable building while necessary, defnitely has its things done in person,” she said, done anything.” 20th century, environmental con- our media presence on Boarcast prepares Choate students to be im- downsides. For example, people “Now that we’ve transitioned to Dr. Jewett agreed. “You can sciousness had also emerged with- and Instagram and improved sig- portant contributors to a variety of who want to raise their GPA will virtual learning, however, I’ve re- tell so much about how a student in the Choate community. On April nage around campus for trash, felds in college and beyond.” not be able to do so, and people ally enjoyed trying out a variety is doing by the way she drops 21, 1970, Choate celebrated its frst compost, and recycling. Our ulti- Regarding the future of may be less incentivized to put in of diferent apps that I believe her backpack and takes her seat school-wide Earth Day in hopes of mate goal as the C-Proctors is to C-Proctors, Ms. Homan also said as much efort.” really encourage creativity in my in class,” she explained. “I miss educating the community about provide students with the knowl- that they “have a set of Sustain- The new system has also students.” By way of example, the gestures, sighs, and snippets the increasing importance of en- edge and tools to build good habits ability Goals that have been en- forced teachers to reevaluate Ms. Okrah explained that she has of conversation that in the past vironmental awareness. On April and make more sustainable choic- dorsed by the Board of Trustees, their curricula and methods of begun to use Flipgrid, an app that seemed so marginal, but I now 25, 1970, The Choate News pub- es from their own volition.” so the goal is to move forward on assessment. Science teacher Mr. allows students to create video re- realize are fundamental to tying lished an Earth-Day-themed issue Since the establishment of those.” Choate hopes to ultimate- Ben Small explained, “I’ve been sponses to questions. “It’s worked us all together.” in which Steve Biddie ’70 detailed the C-Proctors, Earth Day events ly intertwine sustainability into grading most assignments as out really well so far,” she said. some of the Earth Day program’s have been hosted to celebrate and the curriculum by teaching envi- complete/incomplete and giv- French and English teacher Natarsha Yan may be reached activities, which ranged from “a involve the community in sus- ronmental literacy, into student ing students more written feed- Dr. Katie Jewett has similarly in- at [email protected] student-run chapel and actual air tainability eforts — one of them life by emphasizing sustainability back on what I think they could pollution demonstration to a var- being Earth Week. “Last year, the as a core value in residential life, do better. Then, those students ied series of fve lecture-workshops C-Proctors hosted an Earth Week and into school operations by car- who get an ‘incomplete’ have an and seven afternoon environmen- with diferent projects each day, rying out a full assessment of the opportunity to resubmit.” tal action projects.” The program, such as Project eARTh,” C-Proc- School’s carbon footprint and al- As a physics teacher, Mr. packed with a variety of events, not tor Claire Fu ’22 said. Howev- ternative energy plans. Small also faces the challenge of only fueled more environmental er, since the Choate community Since the frst Earth Day in reorganizing labs. “I’m trying to advocacy on campus but also paved could not gather for the annual 1970, Choate has come a long be creative, and we still are doing the path for future environmental celebration, they turned to social way in its commitment to sus- ‘labs,’” he said. action through policies, clubs, and media. Fu continued, “The events tainability. As the world strives Before Choate ofcially student movements. were restructured to allow for towards a more sustainable fu- closed its campus, Mr. Small Following the School’s frst asynchronous participation. Proj- ture, Choate’s eforts through took videos of himself perform- Earth Day celebration, sustainabil- ect eARTh was the hallmark of the establishment of C-Proctors, ing labs in the Science Center, ity and environmental protection this year’s Earth Day celebration, the EIP at the KEC, and Choate’s “ Now, I’m having my students have remained a prevalent top- but there were also new activities long-term sustainability goals all watch the videos, record the ic at Choate. In recent years, the such as ‘Get Outside Day’ or ‘Look embody the overall message of data, do the data analysis, and School has seen a signifcant in- at the Sky Day’ in an efort to al- Earth Day: unparalleled commit- write summaries and conclu- crease in environmental awareness low for maximum involvement.” ment and passion towards trans- sions themselves,” he said. and a commitment to sustainable In addition to C-Proctors and formative change for the planet. “Though it isn’t as good as phys- practices. In the spring of 2008, their hosted events, the creation of ical labs, it allows them to get Director of Sustainability and sci- the Kohler Environmental Center Renee Jiang may be reached some good experience.” Graphic by Sesame Gaestaloe/The Choate News ence teacher Ms. Katrina Linthorst (KEC) and the Environmental Im- at [email protected] Friday, May 1, 2020 The Choate News || Page 7

By Angel Guo ’22 and temples. Peering out from ventional techniques, such as Hsia saw people outside the win- Reporter her windows, Kim felt embraced painting with the opening of the dow, she felt delighted by seeing by the undulating mountains in acrylic tube, to express herself. the presence of other humans be- Because of Covid-19, many her hometown. Contrary to most She used the contrasting color sides her family. Choate students have found urban dwellers who see a view of scheme of warm orange and cool- Hsia cited her inspiration themselves spending less time emptied streets and a vacant city, toned yellow, a juxtaposition that as artist David Hockney’s re- outdoors surrounded by nature, Kim noticed an increase in people highlights what is alike and difer- cently released iPad draw- and more time cooped up inside visiting her neighborhood. “Every- ent between the two hues. “I want ings, which reminded her of their homes. With a nod to the body wants to go on walks alone in them to be in the same category. the coming spring season and New York Times, which recent- the forest now,” she said. But within the category, I want moved her to create something ly published a similar feature, Though Kim prefers sketch- them to be diferent,” said Lu. positive amidst the gloomy, we invited four students to cre- ing and drawing realistically, The lack of social interaction uncertain atmosphere. ate art depicting the view from a the artwork she created from during quarantine boosted Lu’s In her artwork, Hsia used vi- window of their home. the perspective of her window is appreciation for people and na- brant and cheerful colors such an acrylic painting of the beach ture. For Lu, looking outside the as pink, red, and light green to Alex Denhart ’20 lives in with a muted brown and blue col- window urges her to refect on her portray cherry blossoms, fowers, the rural town of Durham, or scheme — the moment as the inner self. “I hear a continuous new budding leaves, and wildlife Conn. Recently, the orchard glowing sun sets on the Haeundae beat that seems to be waiting and to evoke the uplifting emotions near Denhart’s house has at- Bridge, it refects the quivering asking, ‘When will we go back to that she experienced from view- tracted many people to take a waves of the ocean and crystalliz- normal? Do I miss going back to ing Hockney’s work. “I used a walk or drive down her street, es the edge of the horizon. my life before, or do I enjoy quar- warmer color palette to repre- Artwork by Alex Denhart which was unprecedented for As the view in Kim’s home- antine when I can be relaxed?’” sent my more optimistic feelings her neighborhood. town changed from cherry blos- towards the current situation. I As Denhart spent more time soms to verdant meadows over For North Haven dweller wanted to evoke the feelings of sitting in front of her desk and the past month, she has put more Senching Hsia ’21, having an in- springtime and the connotations looking out the window, she time into observing the land- fux of time at home enabled her of rebirth, renewal that spring stated that it was easier to notice scapes from her window. “On to notice small, exciting events brings,” she said. little details changing. She said, other days, I would go outside in the neighborhood that she “I hope to remind us that “Outside my ofce on the frst when the weather is nice,” Kim would have usually overlooked. we are still able to appreciate foor, you can see the nest that said. “But now since I’m always “One day there were several cars the things that are beautiful a bird was building, and you can at home, my only connection with tied with balloons that drove even though we cannot directly observe them coming back every the outer world is through look- into our neighborhood. Anoth- go out and enjoy them,” Hsia day to work on the nest.” ing out the windows.” er time, a man who was dressed continued. “Whenever I go on With limited access to her in a dinosaur mascot uniform a walk, I pick up the little cher- usual materials, Denhart has Although Abby Lu ’22 usu- showed up,” Hsia said. ry blossoms or the acorn on started to create more digi- ally resides in Hong Kong, she As a homebody and a day the ground to appreciate the tal art, and she believes time currently lives with her aunt student, Hsia is accustomed to nature around us, even though during the quarantine is a great in suburban New Jersey. Lu being at home. However, ac- this isn’t the ideal spring that opportunity to explore a differ- has already begun seeing the cording to Hsia, the lack of so- we imagined.” ent genre of art. In her piece, effects of social distancing cial interaction has made her Denhart depicts plain walls and in her temporary neighbor- mood dependent solely on the Angel Guo may be reached blurry trees behind a cleanly hood, noticing fewer and few- weather. On the occasions when at [email protected] cut window with a simple color er people walking along the palette of navy and coral. streets and the lights inside “These days, the world feels her neighbors’ houses staying hazy. The house sparrows keep on until 3:00 a.m. (which re- me company, even if they do not minded Lu of a mystery novel know I’m there,” said Denhart. in which day and night be- came indistinguishable). Sejin Kim ’22 is a student from In her painting, Lu used Busan, a port city in South Korea mixed media paper and acrylic known for its beaches, mountains, paint combined with uncon- Artwork by Sejin Kim

Artwork by Abby Lu Artwork by Senching Hsia

A Hiding Dog and Family Faces: Student Artists Depict Their Surroundings

By Rebecca Alston ’22 in my drawings and paintings,” Simmons created her artwork Reporter Louchheim said. “I think the with pens and watercolor paints, plants in the picture add mean- because that is all she currently With more free time on ing to the art by demonstrat- has access to. In her piece, she de- their hands, Choate's student ing how powerful a connection picts faces of her loved ones, such artists are finding ways to con- to nature can be in uncertain as her mother (pictured in light tinue creating art with the re- times like right now.” purple), in bright colors. sources they have around them. Macie Simmons ’22 calls “I’ve been drawing a lot of Charlotte, Vt., resident Lulu Wrightsville Beach, N.C., family members and friends be- Louchheim ’21 based her piece home. According to Simmons, cause I have access to pictures on a photo that she took of her sparse sightings of neighbors of their faces. I was mostly mo- dog, Moose, comically hiding and eerie silence has pervaded tivated by just wanting to create behind the plants in the corner the town. One thing, however, something,” Simmons said. “I’ve of her greenhouse. brings the community together been having a lot of artist’s block “When I look out my win- each day: the sunset. recently, and I’ve found for my- dow, I feel really happy to be “I feel incredibly claustro- self that one of the best ways living surrounded by nature, phobic and stuck. I’m very much to get inspiration is simply to and I’ve started appreciating an extrovert, so staying in and just start drawing. That’s what how pretty my surroundings not seeing people drains me. really inspired this piece. I just are more than I have before,” One of the only good things to started drawing faces and tried Louchheim said. “I feel like my come from this is at night, ev- to see how it went.” artistic inspirations are com- eryone watches the sunset from Simmons wants her art to ing from the nature that sur- their porches, so I see my neigh- remind people that they’re not rounds me.” bors then,” Simmons said. alone. “All of the faces I drew Although she is most famil- “I feel incredibly anxious turned out slightly different, iar with watercolors, Louchheim about this whole situation, but but they all work together in took this opportunity to revisit I know there’s nothing I can this piece,” she said. “It sounds oil pastels. “I chose the colors do,” she continued. “That’s cheesy, but I guess it’s like how according to what I saw from the what makes me feel so lost. I’ve we’re all different, yet all in photo; I think I might have made been staying in contact with my this together.” the objects a little brighter than friends through FaceTime — they were in real life, though, be- that’s defnitely one of the things Rebecca Alston may be reached cause I love using bright colors keeping me going.” at [email protected] Artwork by Lulu Louchheim Artwork by Macie Simmons The Choate News

Vol. CXIII • No. XIV Friday, May 1, 202o

CHOATE KEEPS DEERFIELD R IVALRY ALIVE THROUGH ESPORTS

By Sam Anastasio ’23 riously. “One might think that Staf Reporter because it’s a video game, no one is nervous. But because Boar Pen, Choate’s stu- so many people are watching, dent-run hype squad, most re- there’s actually a lot of pressure cently organized a Choate versus — you’d be surprised.” Maldo- Deerfeld Esports tournament nado played both weekends and in conjunction with Deerfeld won both of his games. Academy’s hype squad, DSPN. Xbox NHL player Andrew Boar Pen, headed by Beau Carmody ’21 added, “Although Luther ’20, Eloise Morgan ’20, it was Esports, many students Sophie Ray ’20, and Ahmed were still there watching and Wise ’20, has a mission to supporting, and it just made me bring school spirit to the cam- even more excited to return to pus by organizing events such campus and compete next fall.” as Pep Rally and Silent Night. Although Carmody lost his Most recently, in lieu of remote game the frst weekend in over- learning, the group has turned time, he won 7-1 the following to creative ways to keep athleti- weekend. He said, “It was good cism and school spirit alive. to get some revenge. Obviously While stay-at-home or- nothing compares to a real, live ders and lockdowns have led game against Deerfeld, but it was to the cancellation of physical good to at least get something.” sports, many have used Es- Although geared toward fos- ports and video games as a way tering a competitive atmosphere, of connecting with friends and the tournament also enabled competing with one another. students to enjoy a break from During the weekend of April these challenging and isolating 10 and 17, members of Boar times. Boar Pen was also able to Pen and DSPN held an Esports establish a better relationship tournament that showcased a with their counterparts from Graphic by Sage Setty/The Choate News variety of games on PlaySta- Deerfeld through the process of tion 4 (PS4) and Xbox such as dents, especially the seniors, are days of games. Both DSPN and schools to view the competition that weekend. He continued, organizing the tournament. NHL, NBA 2k, Fortnite, FIFA, still mourning the loss of hav- Boar Pen agreed to host anoth- and tune into the chat section “Being far away from Choate, it's “From a Boar Pen perspec- Madden, Rocket League, and ing one last chance to compete er round of games the following to voice their input or cheer on nice to be able to get a sense of tive, it actually helped us create Call of Duty. against Deerfeld this spring,” weekend, and Deerfeld narrow- their friends. the school spirit, whether that’s a friendly relationship with our The PS4 players competed Ray said. “While this obviously ly defeated the Wild Boars 7-4, Choate’s PS4 FIFA player online or in person.” equivalent at Deerfeld,” Ray said. on Friday night, and the Xbox wasn’t a total replacement for winning the tournament 12-9 Samuel Maldonado ’20 said, When his FIFA game was “We were able to set the rivalry players followed on Saturday that, I think it helped.” after two weekends of competi- “The tournament was a great over, Maldonado shared how aside, which doesn’t happen often evening. Choate was represent- The tournament was origi- tive gaming. The Esports tour- idea, but I think the frst week- many of his friends and peers between our two schools.” ed by a wide range of both cur- nally supposed to last one week- nament was streamed on the end was better because there called him to congratulate him, rent upperclassmen and former end, but the two schools ended gaming platform Twitch, which was more spirit.” More than 200 and he appreciated that stu- Sam Anastasio may be reached students. “I know many stu- in a 5-5 tie after the frst few enabled students from both people tuned into each game dents took the tournament se- at [email protected]

LOSS OF SEASON LEAVES POTENTIAL CREW TEAM GETS CREATIVE COLLEGE RECRUITS SCRAMBLING WITH ONLINE WORKOUTS

By Naomi Fleisch ’22 the chance to talk to the coach- forms; however, most agree that Reporter ing staf, meet some players on college coaches would likely be the team, and familiarize them- hesitant to ofer a spot to an ath- This year, 22 of Choate’s selves with the campus. These lete whom they have not recent- varsity athletes have committed camps are crucial for college ly seen perform. This may cause to play a sport in college. Many coaches to gain a sense of how the recruitment timeline to be of these students had found op- a player compares against other pushed back by several months. portunities to connect with col- prospective athletes. The current timeline for lege coaches during the spring Drew Cormier ’22, a tri-var- recruiting differs for each and summer months of their sity athlete with hopes of play- sport and division, so certain sophomore and junior years. ing college football, said, “Most athletes will be more affected Athletes who have endured the of the football camps for the than others. In most sports, college-recruiting process of- summer, which are important coaches cannot make offers to ten agree that it is stressful and for getting noticed and building athletes until September 1 of time-consuming. Students have connections with college coach- their junior year. However, if to balance communicating with es, have been canceled. The only the coaches are still trying to coaches, improving athletic thing we are able to do right now recruit athletes in the senior ability, and maintaining a high is make videos doing feld work class, the September 1 date may level of academic performance. and drills to showcase our skills be moved. This year, however, Covid-19 and send them to coaches.” Another factor that may alter has presented uncertainty and recruiting for the next few years Photo courtesy of Lizzie Quinn additional stress to aspiring col- is the NCAA’s decision to grant Choate Crew during spring preseason in Tampa, before social-distancing took efect. legiate athletes. athletes another year of eligibil- Spring athletes who relied "My perfomance ity. As of now, it is unclear how By Bo Goergen ’22 app called Strava, which tracks thing from how to keep the body on the season to get exposure many athletes are going to take Reporter the girls’ running patterns. The healthy and injury-free to moti- to college coaches are now this season is what advantage of this opportunity, coaches send out a diferent vational talks about rowing at a scrambling for other options. had the potential to but the more they do, the fewer Although remote learning challenge each week, which is high level. However, these videos Mia Scarpati ’21, an aspiring bring me up to the recruiting spots there will be for prevents members of Boys’ and eagerly acepted by the team. are not the team’s only source of college athlete and a member of level of some of my the following year. Many coach- Girls’ Crew from practicing to- Last week’s challenge was to run inspiration. Rower Harry Margo- Choate Girls’ Varsity Golf said, es are trying to convince their gether, the two teams are still one mile as fast as possible in lis ’22 said, “We heard the girls’ “The golf season of junior year reach schools." star players to stay for an addi- working to stay in shape. From the smallest space. Contestants team is working really hard, and is the most important season in Mia Scarpati '21 tional year, but they also realize grueling circuit workouts to could run up and down staircas- we are using their hard work as terms of being recruited. Right Girls' Varisty Golf the importance of growing their hours spent on the erg machines, es, around kitchen counters, or motivation to continue to push now, all coaches have from me programs with new recruits. both teams have kept up the in- back and forth in garages. With ourselves everyday.” are my scores from last year, For many, it seems that the tensity of their physical work- a new twist to this challenge, Girls’ Varsity Crew Captain which aren’t necessarily indica- Many high school athletes only thing to do is wait until more outs from Zoom calls at home. contestants can earn additional Kate Spencer ’20 said, “Crew is tive of the progress I could have have resorted to this method. news comes. Athletes who want to “The Choate Crew Team does points if they run a mile in funny one of the more physically ex- made this spring and summer. Some are even flming videos in stand out to college coaches know not strive to be good, but to be or unconventional shapes such erting spring sports, so we are Not to mention that my perfor- which they answer questions in that they must stay in shape. great,” said Ella Sklar ’22, a row- as letters, pictures, or people really trying to keep our athletes mance this season is what had hopes of sharing their personal- Girls’ Varsity Softball stand-out er from the team. shapes. Lizzie Quinn ’20 asked in shape even without being out the potential to bring me up to ities and a coach’s attention. Lauren Ben-Ezra ’22 said, “Los- The girls’ routine consists of Anna Bonnem ’21 to Garden Par- on the water. We’re really im- the level of some of my reach Although spring and sum- ing the season defnitely feels squats, planks, jumping jacks, ty during her work-out, draw- pressed with everyone’s commit- schools, and losing the season mer sports programs have al- like a step backward from where and other rigorous exercises. ing out “GP?” on her run. (The ment to the team, especially in could mean I lost those schools ready been heavily afected, this I want to be. Working all year to Although these workouts are op- School has not yet announced such a strange time.” as options.” year’s autumn recruiting season be able to put up numbers for tional, almost the entire team of if Garden Party will be held, in Although there is much un- Additionally, many sports may also difer from the norm. the team and to generate interest rowers fnishes the circuits and whatever format, this spring.) certainty about the future and have, in some form, a summer Many juniors and seniors com- from colleges being taken away is attends each Zoom call. The Boys’ Crew Team has im- the lasting efects of the Covid-19 season or tournaments, most of mit to schools in late summer hard to deal with, but all that you In spite of their season’s can- plemented college and Olympic pandemic, one thing is for sure — which have already been post- and early fall, which poses an can do is keep working at home cellation, the Crew team’s spirit workouts to their daily sched- Boys’ and Girls’ Crew seem set to poned or canceled. Many pro- obvious challenge if schools are and be ready for next season and has persisted. The team has an ules as well. Head coach Mr. Pat return to campus stronger, fast- spective collegiate athletes play still practicing remote learning future opportunities.” unwritten pact to stay in shape Guelakis has been sending the er, and more determined. at elite camps at the schools next year. Some have proposed and outwork all of their prep team links to multiple workouts they are interested in attend- the alternative of committing Naomi Fleisch may be reached school opponents. The coach- from the U.S. Rowing Team. Bo Goergen may be reached ing. There, athletes are given over Zoom or other online plat- at [email protected] es implemented the use of an These webinars feature every- at [email protected]