Behind the Scenes of the Front Gates
Anika Balwada ’23, Contributing Writer
April 13, 2020
As we begin our third week of online learning, The Record is honored to interview Mr. Craig Bradley, head of school, for insight on the administration’s decisions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This interview has been lightly edited for clarity. Who makes the decisi...
Impacts of Epidemics and Wars on Hotchkiss
Vivian Shi ’23 and Amelie Zhang ’23
April 13, 2020
Zoom classes did not seem like the future of the fourth marking period when students packed their belongings in early March. However, it is not the first time the school has had to change its style of learning. The school has successfully adapted during epidemics in the past that similarly alter...
What is Key in Preparing for SMS?
Amelie Zhang '23
March 4, 2020
Step 1 Preparation for the Student Music Showcase (SMS) started in early November. Heads Kostia Howard ’20, Julia Lloyd ’20, Elizabeth Molitor ’20, Elijah Stone ’20, Desmond Teague ’20, and Kelly Zuo ’20, convened and drafted a tentative setlist. Howard said, “The songs are always up to the...
Student Musicians Shine in Walker
Isabella Wei ’23
March 4, 2020
Rounds of applause filled Walker Auditorium as student musicians took their final bows. The annual Student Music Showcase (SMS) offered an evening of music last night. This year, SMS featured a wide range of genres, including pop, hip-hop, R&B, and jazz. Students performed ten songs, such as the R&...
The Who, What, and How of the DC
Chase Dobson ’23 & Nicole Ocampo Montoya ’23
February 27, 2020
Whenever a rule violation is brought up in a conversation, the discussion often turns to the topic of the Disciplinary Committee (DC). However, many students have little knowledge about the way the DC works. The DC’s board is made up of faculty, who are elected by their colleagues, except for the...
What Can You Get “DC’d” for?
Sydney Goldstein ’22 & Eric Jin ’22
February 27, 2020
Mr. Steve McKibben is currently the dean of community life and an instructor in English. Outside the classroom, Mr. McKibben serves on the Disciplinary Committee as the tie-breaking vote. This year, he has been highly involved in the creation of the Honor Code and other changes to community life.What...
What is the CCC?
Carrie Cao ’23
February 27, 2020
The Community Conduct Council (CCC) is a group of people specially trained to look into allegations of sexual harassment or misconduct and to violations of the school’s Code of Ethical Conduct. Similar to the Discipline Committee (DC), the CCC recommends responses to the Head of School, Mr. Craig Bradley....
Improving The Student Experience
Alex Cheng ’23, Anne Sappenfield ’21, and Amelie Zhang ’23
February 5, 2020
The school also plans to improve the hiring process to attract a larger pool of diverse applicants, as well as support additional professional development programs for faculty. There are plans to create summer fellowship opportunities designed to draw faculty from underrepresented backgrounds to the...
The Great Outdoors
Alex Cheng ’23, Anne Sappenfield ’21, and Amelie Zhang ’23
February 5, 2020
The school plans to improve the co-curricular program in three ways. First, the school seeks to increase local co-curricular offerings and create an outdoor program to help students develop an appreciation of skills in the natural world around us. Second, the school would like to continue to develop...
Bringing New Ideas to Athletics
Alex Cheng ’23, Anne Sappenfield ’21, and Amelie Zhang ’23
February 5, 2020
The Athletics Department also constantly adjusts what is offered to athletes through addressing student concerns to increase interest and participation. Teams such as Girls Thirds Basketball started with a small group of players and has grown into a vibrant and popular team, while Hotchkiss Ultimate,...
Skywalker Saga Ends on a High Note
Sander Kuijs ’21, News Editor
February 5, 2020
One of 2019’s biggest box office hits deserves to win one of the most prestigious awards at the Academy Awards. There, I said it. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, produced by Lucasfilm and directed by J.J. Abrams, was released in December 2019 as the final film in the Skywalker saga. The film follows...
Underdog Parasite Deserves Oscar
Luke Gardiner ’21
February 5, 2020
When the credits began to roll, my head was clicking. The clicking continued as I exited the Millerton Moviehouse. It continued as I boarded the big, yellow, campus-bound school bus, marched by the graveyard en-route to Garland, and as my head hit the pillow that night. And the clicking continues in...