
Student Activities
Beyond the classroom and the academic day, life at Choate offers great opportunities for trying new things, for self-expression, for relaxation… and for fun!
Student Clubs and Organizations
- Academic
- Community Service
- Environmental
- Equity & Inclusion
- Health & Wellness
- Media & Publications
- Philanthropy
- Political
- Special Interests
- Spiritual Traditions & Religions
- Student Organizations
- Visual & Performing Arts
Academic
Arabic Club
The purpose of this organization shall be to increase student body awareness about the Middle East and foster an atmosphere of understanding and appreciation for the Arabic Language and Middle Eastern studies.
Biology Club
The purpose of this organization shall be to give students opportunities to explore various fields of biology. Since Choate offers biology courses in fifth form year (for most students), this club would help students, particularly under-formers, to pursue their interests in biology in a fun and educational manner. Students will also engage in activities not offered in classrooms, such as discussing and debating about recent developments in biology and hosting guest speakers and volunteering events.
Chemistry Club
The purpose of ACS ChemClub shall be to provide opportunities for sharing and promoting interest in the chemical sciences; allow students to hone their laboratory skills; meet role models in the professional chemistry community; and participate in national ACS special programs (such as the US National Chemistry Olympiad competition).
Chinese Club
The purpose of this organization shall be to establish a base for Chinese students as well as spread Chinese culture to the other members of the Choate community.
Choate Programming Union
Choate Programming Union is a student-led organization aiming to improve access to Computer Science education and raise general interest of the subject on Choate's campus. We hope to emphasize collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving through games, lectures, and projects within our club or in collaboration with other institutions.
Choate Robotics Team
The Robotics Team at Choate Rosemary Hall was founded with the goal of educating interested, motivated, and committed students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The Team also uses robotics to teach students important life skills such as self-confidence, innovation, and teamwork.
Japanese Club
The purpose of this organization shall be to share with the study body and community about Japanese culture through hosting events and meetings. We want to share the unique Japanese culture with the Choate community through educational and recreational activities. We will also collaborate with other clubs foster understanding of the intersectionality between the cultures as well.
Math Team
The purpose of the Math Team is to challenge attendees with advanced topics from competition and higher-level mathematics.
Physics Club
The purpose of the Physics Club is to enhance the attendees' understanding of physics. Physics Club aims to investigate any topic in physics which come up as the subject of a member's interest, going more in depth than in standard classes (simply because we are not stuck to a year-long agenda) and/or entering topics that those students have not/will not cover in a physics class. Physics Club is also more than willing to host debates and discussions between students regarding the more up-in-the-air aspect of physics (e.g. the black hole information paradox, string theory, etc.).
Psychology Club
The purpose of this organization shall be to facilitate the learning of psychology. This club will organize activities that will foster interest in psychology through discussions, videos, movies, and experiments.
Community Service
Community Service Club
The purpose of the Community Service Club (CSC) shall be to provide Choate students with ample opportunities to demonstrate leadership, community engagement, and service for others in and around Wallingford. The CSC gives Choate students who are interested in impacting the community opportunities to work with children, animals, veterans, established community partnerships and organizations such as the American Red Cross and adaptive programs through the Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department, and the Spanish Community of Wallingford while establishing a valuable connection between Choate Rosemary Hall and the greater Wallingford community. CSC members will also work together to coordinate collections for local organizations throughout the holiday seasons and beyond in times of crisis and need. Lastly, the CSC members will partner with the Community Service Advisory to support the school’s annual Community Service and Sustainability Day.
Environmental
Environmental Action Coalition
The purpose of this organization shall be to raise sustainable and environmental awareness. We focus on connecting the Wallingford area with different environmental issues on both a local and global scale as well as addressing the community’s individual carbon footprint. We provide students agency, skills, and experience to bring about legislative change in the Wallingford community and beyond.
Equity & Inclusion
Africanah
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide a supportive, safe and familiar environment for African students to connect with other Africans. Furthermore, it shall serve as a platform to properly educate the Choate community on the dynamic culture and diversity of the African continent, in which members shall discuss topics ranging from African politics, cuisine, literature and traditions. This club seeks to deconstruct any misconceptions or stereotypes about the continent or its people, as well as to celebrate Africa, its people and its culture.
Amnesty International
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide the opportunity for Choate students to protest human rights violations around the world by writing letters and emails to political leaders. With an affiliation to Amnesty International, we will assist our members in becoming aware of injustices, and then provide them with a method of advocacy that is direct and proven to be effective.
Asian Student Association
The purpose of this organization shall be to raise respect and awareness towards Asian culture through discussion, activities, and campus events.
Choate Afro-Latino Student Alliance
The purpose of the Choate Afro-Latinx Student Alliance is to provide a safe and welcoming community that allows for the open exchange of ideas among a diverse group of people. The club strives to support various backgrounds and promote a sense of racial unity and harmony within the Choate community. Through weekly discussions and school wide events, we aim to create an atmosphere where all students can openly and honestly express their feelings and concerns about issues affecting our lives.
Choate Diversity Student Association (CDSA)
The purpose of this organization shall be to cover many topics in diversity such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, etc., and discuss how it affects students as individuals, the Choate community, and society as a whole. As a club, we hope to create a safe and judgment-free environment where we can encourage students to learn that diversity is not a topic discussed on rare occasions, but something that influences people's daily lives. We also want to create all-school events were we could work towards having all students and faculty members discuss these topics in order to form a more close-knit community on campus.
Choate for Women
Our club aims to promote understanding and awareness of women’s conditions and issues through inclusive discussions of and educational resources about modern feminism. We encourage inclusivity by working to highlight topics related to the intersection of feminism with other political, social, economic, and cultural issues.
Choate Korea Friendship Association
The purpose of this organization shall be to give both Korean and non-Korean students the opportunity to experience Korean culture.
Choate South Asian Association
The purpose of this organization shall be to: Share and impart South Asian culture in the mainstream Choate culture, and hold events related to South Asian celebrations and activities.
Girl Up Choate
Girl Up Choate is dedicated to improving the lives of adolescents who face challenges such as violence, poverty, lack of education, and health issues. Through not only fundraising, but also advocacy, education, and service, Girl Up supports girls from all over the world focusing on countries such as Guatemala, Ethiopia, India, Liberia, Malawi, and Uganda. Our primary goal is to develop leadership skills among our members and educate the Choate community, while also supporting girls who don't have the resources we are fortunate enough to have through advocacy.
Hispanic-Latinx Forum (HLF)
The purpose of this organization shall be to share Hispanic and Latinx culture to the Choate Rosemary Hall community through engaging discussions, traditional Latin and Latin-Caribbean food, and Latin music. This club shall also serve as a safe, inclusive environment for all who identify as Hispanic or Latinx and their allies. HLF should provide the tools necessary, through informative club meetings and events, to empower Hispanics and their allies in the Choate community so that they can effectively increase awareness on campus about Hispanic-Latinx culture, and overall, uplift the voice of the Hispanic-Latinx community, both at Choate and beyond.
International Student Society
The purpose of this organization shall be to help with the integration of a diverse student population into the Choate community. To promote community interest in different cultures, and to enhance the international student experience at Choate.
Mixed Heritage Association
The purpose of this organization shall be to establish a forum for students who identify as being of mixed heritage to connect and to facilitate discussion around intersectionality. Individuals who identify as being of mixed heritage have different experiences and perspectives, and the Mixed Heritage Association intends to explore the unique identity development of mixed heritage individuals.
RISE
RISE, which stands for Responsibility, Intellect, Sisterhood, and Empowerment, aims to:
- create a close, supportive community in which womyn of color— both students and faculty—can form strong bonds and meaningful relationships with one another;
- foster a sense of unity and empowerment as we approach our collective and individual challenges and successes;
- create a safe, brave space for womyn of color from diverse backgrounds (i.e ethnicity, religious affiliation, sexuality, socioeconomic status, etc.) to share their experiences;
- ensure that womyn of color are recognized and celebrated for their contributions to Choate’s greater community;
- support the community at large through community service activities beyond the confines of the Choate campus;
- create a sense of sisterhood among womyn of color on campus;
- ensure the mental and emotional well-being of Choate’s womyn of color; and
- encourage and support the academic, professional, and social development of womyn of color at Choate and in the community at large.
Spectrum (LGBTQ)
The purpose of this organisation is to directly support sexual minorities both within the Choate Rosemary Hall community and within our global community and back their personal development of their own sexual orientation and gender identity. Additionally, we strive to encourage inclusive constructive discussion about sexual health and sexual respect that address and condone all forms of intimacy between consenting individuals who are fully conscious of their consequences. We aspire to serve as catalysts for our communities’ evolution in regard to sexual orientation and gender identity from repulsion or acceptance to support or appreciation. This organization also serves as a springboard for promoting full and complete acceptance for sexual minorities, a forum for discussion of issues pertaining to sexual orientation and gender identity, and a framework for education on these topics.
Students Advocating Gender Equality (SAGE)
The mission of SAGE is to organize and moderate conversations about gender identity and its implications both at Choate and abroad.
WONDER
WONDER focuses on the empowerment and understanding of women and their healthcare rights. With the direct communications and support of Planned Parenthood, WONDER hopes to impact individuals within the Choate Rosemary Hall Community and in our global community. Our club works as a platform for discussion of women’s health care and reproductive rights, and gives students opportunities to take action through fundraising, volunteering, and public speaking.
Health & Wellness
Media & Publications
Choate Public Health
The mission of the Organization shall be to raise public health awareness on campus with a well-researched and designed magazine.
Envision Magazine
The purpose of this organization shall be to increase the Choate community’s awareness of international relations and worldwide, interdisciplinary sustainable development. To accomplish this, an issue will be published and distributed at least once a term. Envision also intends to hold discussions with other clubs on campus to better discuss today’s political climate in order to create a more informed and respectful campus culture.
High Society
High Society is a creative social commentary periodical with works submitted by Choate students and faculty. Each issue has a different theme to which all works will be related. Each issue, and its theme, aims to start a conversation about controversial and timely topics that relate to current events and society. The issue will be a collection of submissions that tell multiple perspectives on the same issue. It will highlight unique perspectives that may not be supported in other publications. Furthermore, the theme will provide a safe space for people to contribute their ideas with the support of other club members and people who submit. The submissions will work together to tell a story throughout the issue. High Society is committed to the whole sensory experience of its audience, stimulating the eyes through photo essays and artwork, ears through the playlist, and the mind through all written and visual works. High Society uses unique layout and color palettes to further value the aesthetics of the magazine.
Humans of Choate
Lorem Ipsum
The purpose of this organization shall be to introduce to the Choate community the art of satirical writing. We plan to accomplish this by publishing a series of satirical articles inspired by events at Choate and beyond. Satire is a balanced art which seeks through subtle humor to both celebrate and investigate the fixtures of the world around us; with the creation of Lorem Ipsum*, we seek to bring these themes of celebration and investigation to the wider Choate Rosemary Hall community.
SciTECH
The purpose of this organization shall be to inform the readers of ideas that will transform the future; encourage scientific curiosity both within and beyond the Choate community; showcase research conducted by Choate students, faculty, and alumni; and garner attention from the public.
The Brief
The purpose of the organization is to collect a year’s worth of memories and events for posterity, and in doing so to represent the whole community as evenly as possible.
The Choate News
The Currency Magazine
The purpose of this organization shall be to educate the Choate community about politics, economics, business, and finance and serve as a medium for students to express their opinions on a wide range of issues through publishing well-researched articles. The publication will strive to foster intellectual curiosity throughout campus.
The Lit
The purpose of this organization shall be to create, share, and foster an appreciation for student generated creative writing, photography, and artwork. This organization shall be dedicated to its constituents, continuously inspiring them and encouraging them to explore beyond what may previously have considered themselves able to do. This organization will work to showcase student work through a variety of mediums throughout the school year and hold all-school periodic events to join together all members of the Choate community in the spirit of creative writing, photography, and art.
The Press
The Press at Choate Rosemary Hall serves to inform the community of recent news in athletics and on the accomplishments of our many student athletes. The Press hopes to spread the knowledge of outstanding athletic performance by our students.
Valour Fashion Club
The purpose of this organization shall be to create a space where we can discuss the ways we use fashion to establish, express and convey our identities, as well as help others find their own individual style and, essentially, discuss fashion at Choate; Valour also promises to publish a magazine at least twice a year
Voices Magazine
The purpose of this organization shall be to supply a space for LGBTQ+ Choate students to share their voices with the Choate community on a regular basis. Rather than focusing on fostering conversations between existing members of the LGBTQ+ community at Choate, this publication aims to spark conversation, thought, and awareness about the LGBTQ+ experience in the greater, non-LGBTQ+ Choate community.
Philanthropy
Interact
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide service and leadership opportunities in the local community to high school students at Choate Rosemary Hall. While human interaction is a priority in the service projects of Interact, the club will help the local Rotary Club with fundraising and other side-projects as well. Interact will organize at least one project every year, and will always have an ongoing project for members to participate in.
Make-A-Wish
The purpose of this club is to raise money and grant children with terminal illnesses, who are a part of this foundation, their wish.
Red Cross
Guided by the fundamental principles of the American Red Cross and its mission to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies, the American Red Cross Club of Choate Rosemary Hall will learn, practice and exemplify humanitarian values through youth service projects and partnerships with other community groups.
Political
Choate Young Democrats
The purpose of this organization shall be to: Support and help elect Democratic candidates for public office; widen and increase the interest and knowledge of Choate students in government and international relations; develop Choate students for positions of leadership; increase the role of underrepresented people in our party, governments, and society.
Choate Young Libertarians
The purpose of this organization shall be to teach and spread the philosophy of Libertarianism and to explore and discuss a broad range of political opinions, outside the two-party system in the United States of America. By promoting deep discussions that tackle real-world issues such as politics, economics, and liberty, we intend to foster an open forum for the exchange of ideas.
Choate Young Republicans
The main purpose of this organization shall be to provide a forum for conservative thought on campus. CYR hopes to foster an environment in which an open political discourse can occur between different elements of the Republican Party, thereby enabling like-minded people to come together in search of genuine policy solutions to our nation’s problems.
March for Our Lives
The March for Our Lives Choate chapter is dedicated to promoting discussion, education, and action about common sense gun reform. The club works in tandem with both March for Our Lives National as well as the state representatives for March for Our Lives Connecticut. These goals will be achieved through special events such as voter registration drives, awareness campaigns, and letter-writing drives to the representatives of the student body as well as through weekly meeting in which different topics surrounding gun violence will be discussed. In addition to focusing on gun reform, the club will also help members gain familiarity with organizing techniques that can be applied to other social justice issues.
Special Interests
Anime Club
The mission of the Anime Club is to provide its members with an enjoyable and welcoming environment in which they are able to experience and discuss Japanese anime and the culture surrounding it on a regular basis. The club seeks to bring together students with an existing interest in anime while also making the genre accessible to newcomers. We seek to promote a more comprehensive understanding of Japanese animation as a form of artistic expression, storytelling, and cultural exposure through the active discussion and viewing of anime and its related media.
Astronomy Club
The purpose of this organization shall be to supply a practical means by which students may observe the night sky and other heavenly bodies in an educational and insightful manner. This club aims to, with the help of the adviser, provide exciting and scholarly learning experiences for members of the Choate community, in which they may observe, discuss, and appreciate the uniqueness of a night sky in the Northern Hemisphere. This club hopes to change the way Choate students view the night-sky.
Baking Club
The mission of the baking club is to help its members learn, improve, and practice baking in a fun environment.
BoarPen
Boar Pen is focused on increasing student body attendance at sporting events and school performances through the organization of spirit activities, themes, and spreading Wild Boar pride.
Chess Club
The purpose of this organization shall be:
- to spread the interest in Chess throughout the Choate campus;
- to give people who have a strong commitment and interest an opportunity to participate in chess tournaments to further develop their skills;
- to promote the success of Choate Chess Team in local and National competitions.
Through weekly meetings, people will learn about and improve in not only the opening strategies of Chess, the middle game and the end game, but also learn more about chess history (players, openings, etc.).
Choate Economics Club
The purpose of this club shall be to promote economic thought and education on campus through discussions, presentations, and preparation for the economics challenges.
Choate Finance and Investment Club
The mission of the Finance and Investment Club is to support the development of future financial professionals not only in their field, but in the Choate community at large. Through activities such as presentations by guest speakers, investing challenges, and building Choate’s own investment portfolio, students are given the opportunity to learn about various career paths and about personal finance, all while developing financial literacy.
Choate Maker Club
The purpose of this organization shall be to: provide members and guests alike with a friendly introductory and in-depth viewing of Choate’s i.d. Lab and all the materials, tools, and multidisciplinary skills it encompasses. inspire short and long term projects and offer events that utilize the resources in the i.d. Lab. provide technological, artistic, and engineering advice and assistance to all members when needed.
Choate Quiz Bowl!
Choate quiz bowl!’s mission is to establish an organized base for competition in regional and national quiz bowl circuits and advance a community of trivia enthusiasts and curious thinkers towards developing a broad, diverse knowledge base.
Choate Start Up
Choate Startup aims to promote creativity and innovation through collaborative learning. The concept of the club is to have members propose an idea of which we will choose one to move forward with and create a business model for. We also plan on using this chosen idea and pursuing it in hopes of prototype development.
Cooking Exploration Club
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide opportunities and instruction for Choate students to develop their culinary skills.
DECA
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide a space for students with interest in finance, hospitality, marketing, and finance to prepare and hone their skills to emerge as successful leaders and entrepreneurs in their respective fields.
Do It Club
The purpose of this organization shall be to « To make every month special by learning some new knowledge or trait during that month. To have the club members be able to look back on that month having at least one practical take away
DJ Association
The purpose of this organization is to provide music to the community through student spinning, inspire students to appreciate the art of DJing, and to promote a tighter Choate family with parties djed by familiar faces.
Entrepreneurship Connect
The purpose of this organization shall be to educate the Choate community on the role of entrepreneurs in present society, skill sets necessary to become a successful entrepreneur, and steps a founder has to go through before their company can come into fruition.
Ethics Bowl
The Choate Rosemary Hall Ethics Bowl club promotes respectful, supportive, and rigorous discussion of ethics among our members. Each two to six-person team discusses and prepares a critical responses to ethical case studies. Each team's arguments are presented and debated at regional and national competitions against other high schools. Unlike other debate competitions, there is little emphasis on rhetoric and research in the Ethics Bowl. Rather, the goal is insightful ethical analysis with clear and coherent justification. Judged on the basis of the clarity of the presentation, avoidance of ethically irrelevant matters, recognition and consideration of alternative ethical perspectives and focus on the central ethical aspects of the case, the competition requires club members not only to master ethical analysis and argumentation, but also to cultivate skills of presentation and debate.
Games & Change
Our organization has four main tenets:
- To debunk myths about games, gamers, and gamer culture by providing a healthy forum for discussion and a place for like-minded gamers to have fun
- To raise money for social causes
- In doing these two things, show that a group of people does not need to be political to make a difference
- To have a great time
GirlTech
GirlTech strives to close the gender gap in technology and other STEM fields, which keeps growing larger every single day, one girl at a time. GirlTech was founded on the belief that computing skills are a critical path to security and prosperity in today's job market. We're building the largest pipeline of future female engineers in the United States.
The Latin Classics
The purpose of this organization shall be To foster a love of the Classical studies across Choate — tailoring especially to the Latin and Greek students at Choate now but open to everyone with our far-reaching discussions about mythology and culture.
Listen Up
The purpose of this organization shall be to encourage students to broaden their musical interests and horizons, while obtaining a deeper meaning of lyrics and titles of songs and albums. This club would act as a sort of “book club” for music. The club will meet every two weeks to discuss the album decided the previous week and choose a new one.
Quiz Bowl
Choate quiz bowl!’s mission is to establish an organized base for competition in regional and national quiz bowl circuits and advance a community of trivia enthusiasts and curious thinkers towards developing a broad, diverse knowledge base.
Readers United
The purpose of this organization shall be to encourage students to read leisurely and to update the image of the library, books and reading to the 21st century.
Self Defense
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide a safe location for students to learn and practice self-defense techniques, as well as discuss relative issues on the topic of sexual misconduct and violence.
Ski and Snowboard Club
The Ski and Snowboard Club is student’s best chance to continue or begin a lifelong passion for winter sports. With regular trips to the local mountain, students are able to learn to ski or snowboard or continue to enjoy the sports. All levels are welcome and winter tubing is available! Additionally, the club will hold events to watch skiing related videos so members who cannot necessarily make it to the mountain are able to participate in club activities nonetheless.
Tech Crew
The purpose of this organization shall be to: Provide a fulfilling recreational program to students, Organize student help for events, and Plan and schedule needs and requirements for all SAC activities at Choate Rosemary Hall.
TED Ed Club
The purpose of this organization shall be to improve all aspects of its members public speaking skills through formal lessons provided by the TedEd organization. This club intends to guide its members through the steps of creating their own TED Talks to present at TED events.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
The purpose of this organization shall be to raise funds for awareness of the status of international children's rights and hopes to inform the Choate community of the violations of human rights that take place daily around the globe. The club engages in volunteering within the Choate community by hosting fundraisers and hanging informational posters. At its meetings, discussion centers on the inalienable rights of all children.
Women in Business
To bring a group of girls together who share an interest in entrepreneurship, business and leadership. To provide opportunities for Choate women to be mentored and guided by successful female leaders in the business world. To learn about what it takes to start and grow a successful business. To discuss the gender division in various business industries.
Spiritual Traditions & Religions
Buddhist Meditation Group
Catholic Students at Choate
Christian Fellowship
Hillel
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide an opportunity for students of any faith to come together to celebrate Jewish holidays and participate in other activities related to Judaism and the Jewish community.
Muslim Student Association
The Muslim Students Association (MSA) at Choate provides Muslim and Non-Muslim students the opportunity to come together in a supportive spiritual environment and seeks to educate and raise awareness about Islam within the Choate and Wallingford community. All students and Choate community members are welcome to MSA activities and events. We recognize that students come from different backgrounds and are at varied levels in their own faith, and we welcome all.
Student Organizations
Assessment Team
The Assessment Team is a group of fifth and sixth form students to whom anyone can go when concerned about a friend who may be experiencing problems or difficulties that put them at risk. Information is kept confidential and interventions generally result in counseling. If the team receives information that warrants a meeting, an adult member of the team will contact the student to address their needs.
Choate Debate Team
The purpose of Debate shall be to prepare students to attend debate tournaments within DANEIS and other debate leagues, improve the critical thinking and public speaking abilities of team members, and foster a gracious environment for educating team members in methods of productive discourse.
Choate Model United Nations
In Model UN, students act as delegates to simulate the UN General Assembly. By participating, students become better global citizens as they solve problems pertaining to peace and security through collaboration and cooperative resolution of conflict. Delegate train in student-led pods and then compete in weekend and one-day conferences from the perspective of a specific country where they meet hundreds of other high-schoolers and learn first-hand the arts of debate, negotiation, and consensus.
Committee of Student Activities (COSA)
The mission of the Organization shall be consistent with the mission of Choate Rosemary Hall. The mission, activities, and practices of the Organization shall not be in conflict with applicable local, Connecticut state or federal laws or school policies and procedures presently in force or hereafter enacted. This organization shall abide by all applicable rules and regulations of the School and under the privileges as granted by the Office of Student Activities and Deans. This organization shall also abide by the rules and regulations of the school as stated in the Choate Rosemary Hall Student Handbook.
Conservation Proctors
Judicial Committee
Peer Educators
Peer Educators are a trained group of fifth and sixth form student leaders who work to further health and wellness education in the Choate community. Peer Educators serve as campus leaders; students may approach them for advice and resources. Peer Educators must understand and maintain confidentiality, as well as uphold school rules.
Student Council
Wellness Committee
Visual & Performing Arts
3D CGI - Choate Graphics
The purpose of this organization shall be to Increase 3D awareness in the Choate community through the introduction of wide 3D integration and CGI presentation.
Art Club
The purpose of this organization shall be to promote student interest in visual arts.
Bellacanto
The Choate A Cappella Groups (Bellacanto, Whimawehs, Maiyeros, Lilith, and Melatones) are a subdivision of the Choate Choral and Vocal Program. In this context, their purpose is to provide opportunities for students to sing repertoire of their own choice, to get experience arranging, leading ensembles, and preparing for performances independently, and to organize and execute community service projects. As with all groups and individuals within the CRH community, a cappella singers and their leaders are expected to uphold our community values of integrity, fidelity, caring, sensitivity, inclusivity, and supportiveness at all times.
Choate Musicians
The purpose of this organization shall be to endorse the growth of a musical community at Choate Rosemary Hall.
Choate Taps!
The purpose of this organization shall be to educate, teach, and foster an appreciation for all forms of dance — specifically tap dance — as well as all other art forms. This organization shall be dedicated to its constituents, continuously inspiring them and encouraging them to explore beyond what they think they can do.
Choate Theatre Co.
The mission of Choate Theatre Co. is to create a safe and welcoming environment for Choate students to explore all aspects of the theatre. Choate Theatre Co. should provide club members with the resources and opportunities to explore the art of acting, while also feeling comfortable throughout the learning process. This includes conducting acting exercises and conversations about theatre during club meetings, holding regular studio sessions for students to workshop and receive advice on current theatrical projects, and hosting club events throughout the year where Choate students can broaden their understanding of a particular style of theatre by attending masterclasses in certain areas of theatre. Choate Theatre Co. will also keep members up to date on any positions open to work in the technical aspect of theatre. Hopefully, with the skills and work done in Choate Theatre Co., students will be prepared and enthusiastic to participate in productions on campus (eg. main stage, gelb, fringe festival, etc.). Choate Theatre Co. members will hopefully be able to apply their newfound knowledge while they are at Choate and beyond.
Dance Company
The mission of Dance Company shall be to provide students with the opportunity to express themselves creatively through dance and choreography. Student members of Dance Company work in collaboration with others and advisors to improve their art both artistically and technically. Students will be able to explore multiple styles of dance and movement in workshop, rehearsal, and performance settings.
Film Club
The purpose of this organization shall be to achieve higher levels of appreciation and knowledge of film making, film history, and cinematic culture in the Choate community by showing and promoting discussion of films, as well as to serve as a resource for students interested in participating in the production of films.
Games & Change
Games and Change is an organization dedicated to playing video games, board games, and any other sort of other game that our members wish to play. We typically meet on Friday nights, once per week, and play a game for a few hours, and discuss it as we play. A very important part of our club is the fact that nobody would disagree that the general culture surrounding gaming can be toxic, and we’re looking to promote a friendly space for everyone, regardless of race, gender, religion, creed, etc to play games. Just as well, we also hold tournaments or other events to raise money for important causes, as per the change in our name. We try to make sure that we create this change without any sort of involvement in politics, so that everyone can have fun while also supporting a good cause.
Hip Hop Club
The mission of this club shall be to integrate Hip-Hop culture into life at Choate Rosemary Hall through dance and music and also to bring a different form of art into our culture.
Lilith
The Choate A Cappella Groups (Bellacanto, Whimawehs, Maiyeros, Lilith, and Melatones) are a subdivision of the Choate Choral and Vocal Program. In this context, their purpose is to provide opportunities for students to sing repertoire of their own choice, to get experience arranging, leading ensembles, and preparing for performances independently, and to organize and execute community service projects. As with all groups and individuals within the CRH community, a cappella singers and their leaders are expected to uphold our community values of integrity, fidelity, caring, sensitivity, inclusivity, and supportiveness at all times.
Maiyeros
The Choate A Cappella Groups (Bellacanto, Whimawehs, Maiyeros, Lilith, and Melatones) are a subdivision of the Choate Choral and Vocal Program. In this context, their purpose is to provide opportunities for students to sing repertoire of their own choice, to get experience arranging, leading ensembles, and preparing for performances independently, and to organize and execute community service projects. As with all groups and individuals within the CRH community, a cappella singers and their leaders are expected to uphold our community values of integrity, fidelity, caring, sensitivity, inclusivity, and supportiveness at all times.
Melatones
The purpose of this organization shall be to introduce a multitude of genres that many students may not have been exposed to before. We also want to give back to people beyond the Choate campus. By doing so, we hope to create a safe and empathetic environment so no matter where you come from, you will always feel a part of something bigger than yourself. We encompass every aspect of different.
Photography Club
The purpose of this organization shall be to give students the opportunity to take photos and increase their photography skills.
Step Squad
Step Squad exists to provide entertainment for not only the Choate Rosemary Hall community, but also the Wallingford Community and other prep schools. It serves to introduce the art of step to the Choate and Wallingford community. As a step squad member, it is my duty to be an example to the rest of the school by upholding the name of Choate and adhering to all of the rules and regulations of the school.
Whimawehs
The Choate A Cappella Groups (Bellacanto, Whimawehs, Maiyeros, Lilith, and Melatones) are a subdivision of the Choate Choral and Vocal Program. In this context, their purpose is to provide opportunities for students to sing repertoire of their own choice, to get experience arranging, leading ensembles, and preparing for performances independently, and to organize and execute community service projects. As with all groups and individuals within the CRH community, a cappella singers and their leaders are expected to uphold our community values of integrity, fidelity, caring, sensitivity, inclusivity, and supportiveness at all times.
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Downtime
Weekends are a time for relaxing and unwinding apart from our usual school schedule – but that doesn’t mean activities grind to a halt, nor does it mean day students stay home. Weekends offer fun activities for all Choate students from dances, to service opportunities, to varsity games under the lights… there’s always something happening.
