Wendy Carlson
Rebecca Makkai visited English classes last Thursday.
Alex Cheng ’23
January 22, 2020
On Thursday, January 16, the Nalen Fund brought renowned author Rebecca Makkai to Hotchkiss. The Fund, established by the Nalen family to cultivate and encourage the appreciation of writing and reading, has sponsored awards and numerous speaker events...
Students Ring in the Lunar New Year
January 22, 2020
The aroma of traditional Asian dishes will greet people as they pass by the Student Center next Saturday. Community members celebrating the Lunar New Year will be able to enjoy food, as well as activities...
January 22, 2020
Students who represent Hotchkiss at the 46th Yale Model United Nations will receive the chance to simulate shaping the world through diplomacy. The contest is being held from January 23-26 at Yale University....
Fires Wreak Havoc in Australia
January 22, 2020
Since June of last year, fires have burned across New South Wales (NSW), prompting the government of Australia to declare a national state of emergency. While bushfires are common during the spring and...
Ein Jun ’22
January 22, 2020
While detention camps for the Uyghur ethnic minority in China’s Xinjiang region face increasing criticism from the international community, China continues to deny any wrongdoing. It’s the 21st century, and it’s hard to believe...
Strike Enemies But Preserve Allies
January 22, 2020
On January 3, 2020, at the Baghdad International Airport, Iranian General Qassem Soleimani was killed in a U.S. airstrike. This response was warranted by an attack on a U.S....
Why I Am Not Terrified to Live in China
December 12, 2019
I laugh when people ask if I am fearful of living in China. Truthfully, despite complaining about the bans on Netflix and YouTube, the idea that I ought to feel uneasy as...
Protect Innovation in Silicon Valley
December 12, 2019
Facebook, Instagram, Google, the iPhone - these technologies have become a necessity in the lives of people, connecting billions across the world. Their widespread usage has...
Amelie Zhang ’23
January 22, 2020
As we enter 2020, sustainability has emerged as one of the most important goals of many places around...
Anne Sappenfield ’21
January 22, 2020
In 2017, more first responders, such as firefighters, policemen, and EMTs, died of suicide than in the...
Sydney Goldstein ’22
January 22, 2020
Students driving to school along Route 684 might notice the brick buildings and large campus the former...
Stephanie Ge ’22 & Yuka Masumura ’21
January 22, 2020
Conceptual Artist Baldessari Dies at 88The art world is overcome with grief following John Baldessari’s passing on January 2. An American conceptual artist, Baldessari was known for his work featuring appropriated images. Starting...
Students Take Home Scholastics Arts Awards
January 22, 2020
Students’ success in the Scholastics Art and Writing Awards once again made the school one of the most decorated in the state. Established in 1923, the Scholastics Art...
Alicea ’20 Curates Barbershop Exhibit for Black History Month
January 22, 2020
The barber chairs, hairdryers, combs, and posters of hairstyles arranged along the wall have brought the corner barbershop to Main Hallway. However, community members sitting...
The Jazz Band and Orchestra Share the Stage
December 12, 2019
Rousing jazz beats, as well as the passionate chords of Beethoven, shared the stage in Elfers Hall. The first Ensemble Concert of the year, which showcased a unique combination...
Margo Donohue ’22
January 22, 2020
Boys Varsity Basketball continues to light up the court, maintaining its momentum from last season. After winning games throughout Winter Break and playing against Lawrenceville...
January 22, 2020
On a sunny, windy weekend in May, alumni, students, and family gathered on Taylor Field to celebrate...
Coach’s Corner: Michelle Repass
January 22, 2020
Michelle Repass is Head Coach of the Girls Swimming and Diving team. Coach Repass swam at Southern Connecticut...
Girls JV Hockey Looks to the Future
January 22, 2020
With one win, eight losses, and one tie during the 2018-2019 season, the Girls JV Hockey team is looking...
Vivian Shi ’23
October 16, 2019
The 2019-2020 school year is starting with ten more fresh student-driven groups such as the Creative Music Association, Glasswing, Hotchkiss Law Society are some of these...
October 14, 2019
Loud music and the smell of hot dogs greeted everyone who attended this year’s lively Senior Carnival. The planning for Senior Carnival began in...
Updated Almanac Brings Changes for the 2019-20 Year
August 27, 2019
The Record's President, Nicholas Lorentzen, has compared the newest edition of The Almanac, with its predecessor and found three important changes for the student body to be aware of.
Max Limit, Max Damage: The Boeing 737 MAX
May 27, 2019
You may have heard of the 2 crashes related to the Boeing’s new narrowbody plane on the market, the Boeing 737 MAX. However, the plane isn’t exactly...