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The Hotchkiss Record

The Record is a student-run bi-weekly print newspaper with daily digital presence on pressing issues and events inside the Hotchkiss community and around the globe.

The Hotchkiss Record

The Record is a student-run bi-weekly print newspaper with daily digital presence on pressing issues and events inside the Hotchkiss community and around the globe.

The Hotchkiss Record

Repubs invited CT State Senator Stephen Harding to speak with students this fall.

Political Groups Spark Conversations on Campus

Daniel Zhang '26, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

In the weeks leading up to the presidential election, the Democrats, Republicans, and Hotchkiss Political Union (HPU) clubs are holding events to promote open dialogue and political awareness on campus. The...

Katie Yang ’25 and Aaliyah Wang ’25
study a piece at Mass MoCA.

Mass MoCA Field Trip Inspires Honors Senior English Students

Ellie Keum '26, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

Honors Senior English students traveled to the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MoCA) in North Adams, MA on Thursday, September 6, where they applied the aesthetic theory they have been studying. Throughout...

Mrs. Herold, Ms. Dixon-Moon, & Mr. Seidenberg (not pictured) are honored.

Faculty Members Awarded Teaching Chairs

Stella Liao '27 October 3, 2024

The community honored three veteran faculty members with endowed teaching chairs during All-School meeting on Friday, September 27. In recognition of their contributions to the school, Mr. Nate Seidenberg,...

Local community members shared their stories during All-School.

Hispanic & Latinx Community Shares Heritage

Taylor Pang '27 October 3, 2024

September 15 marked the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, a celebration of Hispanic and Latinx history, culture, and contributions to the U.S. This year, De Colores worked with the DEI office to plan programming....

Ms. Rascoe has served as a White House correspondent and currently hosts NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday.

School Welcomes NPR Host Ayesha Rascoe to Deliver Beal Lecture

Ethan Choi '26, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

On Tuesday, September 17, Ayesha Rascoe, journalist and host of Weekend Edition Sunday on National Public Radio, delivered the annual Beal Lecture. The Beal Lecture series was established in 1983 to strengthen...

Fifty-six community members participated in the 30th annual Swimathon, which raised over $30,000.

Special Olympics Slovakia Athletes Join Students in 30th Annual Swimathon

Maya Clark '28 September 19, 2024

In spite of rain, 56 students and faculty participated in a two-mile swim across Lake Wononscopomuc to support Special Olympics. Since 1994, the school has raised money for Special Olympics Connecticut...

Convocation marked the integration of 200 new students into the community.

Convocation and School Prizes Mark the Beginning of the Year

Ellie Keum '26, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

The school year officially began with the annual convocation ceremony held in Elfers Hall on Friday, September 6. The ceremony marks the full integration of new students into the community. When Head...

Memorial Hall emerged victorious, earning the most points in the carnival games.

Teams Competed in Third Annual Dorm Olympic Games

Ira Buch '25, Katharine Ellis '26 September 19, 2024

Students gathered in Main Circle to participate in festival games, listen to music, and enjoy shaved ice at the Kona Ice Truck. This year’s Dorm Olympics, held on September 14, kicked off the many student...

Alumnae toured the main campus and Fairfield Farm.

Pioneers in Coeducation Return to Campus

Emma Liu '26, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

Thirty-three alumnae who first stepped on campus in 1974 returned to campus on September 12 for a weekend celebrating their contributions to the school and allowing them to get to know the school of today. In...

Introducing: Ms. Shannon Clark

Introducing: Ms. Shannon Clark

Mark Zhu '26, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

Ms. Shannon Clark joins the school this year as the new dean of faculty. Previously, she worked at boarding schools as a dorm parent, coach, and English teacher for over 20 years. Ms. Clark will be involved...

Seniors Organize Annual Carnival

Yaoyao Yuan '27 September 19, 2024

The smell of hotdogs and the sound of laughter filled the beach volleyball courts as Seniors hosted the annual carnival on Sunday, September 8. First held in 1965, the carnival is a tradition that celebrates...

Farm to Feast will raise money for the Corner Food Pantry in Lakeville, Connecticut.

St. Luke’s Hosts Farm to Feast Benefit Walk

Ethan Choi '26, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

On Sunday, September 22, St. Luke’s Society will host Farm to Feast, formerly the CROP Walk, to spread awareness about local food insecurity and raise money for the Corner Food Pantry. Initiated in...

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