Yaoyao Yuan
Wieler
Where are you from?
I’m from Shenzhen, China.
Why did you choose Hotchkiss?
For the great music program and the ice rink!
What are some of your goals here?
Starting a figure skating club, playing a concert at Carnegie Hall, and meeting people from around the world.
What’s your cocurricular for the fall?
Cross Country
What are some clubs you’re interested in here?
No Limits and Science Olympiad. I’m interested in starting a Habitat for Humanity branch.
Other things you’re looking forward to?
I’m really excited to get to know Hotchkiss, make new friends and figure out “the Hotchkiss way.”
Cooper Grace
Flinn
Where are you from?
I’m from Lakeville, Connecticut.
Why did you choose Hotchkiss?
I’ve wanted to go here since I was young and for XC.
What are some of your goals here?
My goals are to break 4:00 in a mile, play for the Varsity basketball team, and improve my art.
What’s your cocurricular for the fall?
Cross country
What are some clubs you’re interested in here?
Gym club
Other things you’re looking forward to?
I’m excited to make friends and get to know my new community. Also, sports games!
Trinity Trotter
Buehler
Where are you from?
I’m from Hayward, California.
Why did you choose Hotchkiss?
I chose Hotchkiss because of its willingness to help me when I was in need. Also, Revisit Day helped me realize that Hotchkiss was a place I could see myself thriving.
What are some of your goals here?
To figure out who I am and who I want to become.
What’s your cocurricular for the fall?
TBD.
What are some clubs you’re interested in here?
CAFE, HBSU, Mandarin Club.
Other things you’re looking forward to?
Meeting new people, dances, spirit weeks, traditions!
Luke Velasco
Redlich
Where are you from?
I’m from Greenwich, Connecticut.
Why did you choose Hotchkiss?
Opportunities and clubs. The Record was actually part of the reason I wanted to come to Hotchkiss.
What are some of your goals here?
I want to try as many new things as I can and find my passions here.
What’s your cocurricular for the fall?
Squash.
What are some clubs you’re interested in here?
The Record, Debate, Asian Affinity, Investment Club and maybe starting my own club, too.
Other things you’re looking forward to?
Meeting new people and becoming independent.
Varvara Botvinyeva
Wieler
Where are you from?
I was born in New York City, but I live in Miami.
Why did you choose Hotchkiss?
I absolutely loved the variety of clubs and courses. I was also amazed by Fairfield Farm – it definitely set Hotchkiss apart from other schools.
What are some of your goals here?
My goal is to make lifelong friends that I’ll talk to long after four years at Hotchkiss.
What’s your cocurricular for the fall?
Cross country or possibly yoga or ceramics.
What are some clubs you’re interested in here?
Investment Club, Chess Club, Outing Club, & Math Team
Other things you’re looking forward to?
Sports games, travel programs, and trying as many things as I can to find what I’m passionate about!
