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

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

Shi performs at Carnegie Hall.

Ricky Shi’s Talent Transcends Musical Genres

Anthony St. Clair '25 June 2, 2023

Ricky Shi is a four-year Senior from Shanghai, China. At school, he is involved with Songs for Smiles and Creative Music Association. Shi won First Place in Connecticut at MTNA (Music Teacher National...

Rodrigues displays his artwork at the 2023 Troutbeck Symposium.

Adapting With Art: Rodrigues’ Journey

Aaliyah Wang '25, Arts Editor June 2, 2023

Alláh-u-Abhá Rodrigues ’23 is a post-graduate from Maputo, Mozambique. He is currently taking visual arts as a part of the Advanced Honors Portfolio course. Rodrigues is involved in the Makers and...

Student actors perform a fight scene in “She Kills Monsters.”

“She Kills Monsters” Explores Bullying, Loss, and Friendship

Mia Nyoike '24 May 18, 2023

The Hotchkiss Dramatic Association (HDA) produced its final play of the year, “She Kills Monsters,” from May 5 to 7. The show tells the story of high schoolers coping with death, fear of the unknown,...

Mx. Wynn’s book features cover art by Zoe Wilson ’19.

Mx. Emma Wynn Publishes First Book of Poetry, “The World Is Our Anchor”

Bastien Sever '26, Staff Writer May 18, 2023

Mx. Emma Wynn, instructor in history, philosophy, and religion, published their first poetry collection, The World is Our Anchor, in February. Mx. Wynn’s poetry has appeared in multiple print and online...

Cynthia Alberto demonstrates weaving techniques in a masterclass.

Tapestry Exhibit Opens in Tremaine Gallery

Albert Chen '26, Staff Writer May 18, 2023

The work of Cynthia Alberto, artist and founder of the Brooklyn-based weaving and healing arts studio Weaving Hand, is featured in the current Tremaine Gallery exhibition, “The Language of Looms –...

Jason Shan 23 creates Marigold.

Artist of the Issue: Jason Shan ’23

Olivia Kwon '26 April 27, 2023

Jason Shan ’23 is a four-year Senior from Katy, Texas. He is co-head of St. Luke’s Society, co-captain of the Debate Team, DEI Council member, and proctor in Coy. Shan began his ceramics career in...

Songs for Smiles organizes a student trip to visit the Hartford Symphony.

Students Travel to Symphony

Emily Hellqvist '24, Staff Writer April 27, 2023

Students attended “Beethoven by the Rivers,” a concert by the Hartford Symphony at Belding Theater at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts on April 16. The trip was organized by Max Salzinger...

Harry Morelli ’23 in the WKIS studio.

WKIS Returns With Energy And Creativity

Trey Ramirez '26 April 27, 2023

WKIS has become a dynamic force that is reshaping the student experience at Hotchkiss through live radio, podcasts, DJ, and music production. Founded in the 1950s as “Radio Free Hotchkiss” and run...

Victoria Fang ’25 performs Sonata in E Flat Major in Elfers Hall.
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Piano Recital in Elfers Hall

Anri Yamamoto ’24, Staff Writer April 27, 2023

Ten piano students graced the stage of Elfers Hall at the Piano Studio Recital on April 13, presenting pieces carefully selected to complement their abilities and preferred styles. Mr. Fabio Witkowski,...

A still from Holden Burns’ ’25 animation, featured in the Tremaine Gallery.

Lower Mid Art Students’ Work Featured In Tremaine Gallery Exhibit

Sofia Rasic '26 April 13, 2023

Lower Mid students had the unique opportunity to bring their artworks out of the studios and into the limelight from March 27 to April 9. Mr. Greg Lock, director of photography, film, and related media,...

Labalme ’23 works on a landscape painting.

Artist of the Issue: Sylvie Labalme ’23

Katharine Ellis '26, Staff Writer April 13, 2023

Sylvie Labalme ’23 is a four-year Senior from West Cornwall, Connecticut. Labalme began her art career as a Prep in the Visual Arts program and is now enrolled in Honors Advanced Studio Art Portfolio....

Daniel Hope performs in Elfers Hall with the Zurich Chamber Orchestra.

Violinist Daniel Hope and Zurich Orchestra Dazzle

Yobin Kim '26 April 13, 2023

Daniel Hope, an acclaimed violinist and conductor from Europe, and the Zurich Chamber Orchestra appeared on the stage of Katherine M. Elfers Hall on March 29. The program featured The Lark Ascending by...

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