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

Introducing the Class of 2027

September 7, 2023

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...

Seniors Offer Reflections

June 2, 2023

Maddie Lykouretzos '23 Astronomy Club Head, Ethics & Philosophy Club Head, Photo League Club Head, Maker’s Club Head, No Limits Editor-in-Chief, Flinn Proctor One of the most important lessons...

Volunteers tutor students at Indian Mountain School in Lakeville.

St. Luke’s Society: Promoting Public Service Since 1892

Founded in 1892, St. Luke’s Society is a student-led organization dedicated to community service. Every year, it organizes a variety of events, including the Crop Walk, Polar Plunge, and Color Run. It...

Haaziq Kazi ’24 teaches programming using Scratch at Salibury Central School.

Students Teach SOAR Classes at Area Schools

JT Popp '26 May 18, 2023

Established in 2000 by professor Zenas Block, SOAR provides extracurricular enrichment classes for students at Salisbury Central School. A number of students and teachers from the Hotchkiss community have...

Mr. and Mrs. Cooper and their family in a Mischianza photo from the early 1990s.

“Coops”– Iconic Coach, Dean, and Teacher

Katie Qian '26, Staff Writer April 27, 2023

A role model for Bearcats for over 35 years, beloved member of the Hotchkiss faculty Mrs. Christy Cooper P’08, ’11, the Huber G. Buehler Chair, Prep class dean, and instructor in English, will retire...

Mr. Faus instructs students in the art studio overlooking Lake Wononskopomuc.

Mr. Faus, Champion of the Arts

Katie Yang '25 April 27, 2023

Much of the high praise of the school’s visual arts program can be traced back to Mr. Brad Faus P’10, The Marie S. Tinker Chair, director of the art program, and instructor in art. Having taught for...

Mrs. Faus is retiring after 33 years.

Ginny Faus Inspires Students to Pursue Science

Katie Yang '25 April 27, 2023

Finding the right words to describe Mrs. Ginny Faus P’10, the Edward R. Tinker Chair, and instructor in chemistry, is a challenge. “She is gentle in her approach, firm with her students, and a mentor...

Ellen Fontaine went from switchboard operator to accounting supervisor.

Ellen Fontaine Keeps School Running From Behind the Scenes

Petr Berlizov '24, Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2023

After working at the school for 33 years, the school’s Supervisor of Accounting Operations, Mrs. Ellen Fontaine P’04, 07, will retire on May 1. Ms. Fontaine has been a beloved member of the business...

Mr. Fornshell is a Shakespeare expert and devoted sailor.

Jim Fornshell Fosters Love of Literature

Katharine Ellis '26, Staff Writer April 27, 2023

Mr. Jim Fornshell is one of the English department’s most experienced and devoted teachers. He arrived on campus in the fall of 2000. He has also served as a sailing coach for all 23 years of his time...

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