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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

Invasive Hydrilla Endangers Local Lakes

Invasive Hydrilla Endangers Local Lakes

Charlotte Cundey ’26 May 18, 2025

The lakes and waterways of the Berkshires are being threatened by an invasive aquatic plant: hydrilla. Hydrilla smothers native plants by using up oxygen and blocking sunlight. Fish die as the food they...

Ms. Limón is the first Latina United States poet laureate.

Poet Laureate Ada Limón Delivers Lambert Lecture

Aidan Song ’27, Staff Writer May 18, 2025

On Monday, May 5, students gathered in Elfers Hall for the annual Lambert Lecture, which was delivered by United States Poet Laureate Ada Limón. The Lambert Lecture was founded in 1981 in memory of Christopher...

Nam and Illick served together as Lower Mid class presidents.

Student Body Elects Dwyer Illick ’26 and Serena Nam ’26 as All-School Presidents

Diana Kravchenko ’26, Staff Writer May 18, 2025

On April 23, Dwyer Illick ’26 and Serena Nam ’26 were elected all-school presidents for the 2025-26 academic year. Illick and Nam have been on Class Council since Prep year and served as Lower Mid...

Alumnae gathered at Fairfield Farm for dinner and toasts to close out the weekend festivities.

Alumnae & Guests Celebrate Coeducation

Cate Bogucki ’28 May 18, 2025

In honor of 50 years of coeducation, the school welcomed back over 250 alumae for a spring gala celebrating the contributions of girls and women to our community. The  weekend  kicked  off  on Friday,...

Students Shave Heads To Raise Money for St. Baldrick’s

Students Shave Heads To Raise Money for St. Baldrick’s

Rikako Umezawa ’27 May 1, 2025

On Sunday, April 13, in the Student Center,  a  crowd  cheered  as  six students shaved their heads to benefit a cause that hits close to home for many: childhood cancer. This year, the annual St....

Lisa Brown ’78 Will Speak at 2025 Commencement

Lisa Brown ’78 Will Speak at 2025 Commencement

Claire Lee ’28, Staff Writer May 1, 2025

This spring, Lisa Brown ’78, a member of the second cohort of women at the school, will return as the commencement speaker for the class of 2025’s graduation. Coming from Washington, D.C. and entering...

Two Exchange Students Join Community for MP 4

Two Exchange Students Join Community for MP 4

Juniper Sperry ’28 April 15, 2025

At the start of the fourth marking period, the community welcomed two exchange students: Luciana Pimiento ’27 and Layla du Plessis ’27. Both incoming Lower Mids, Pimiento and du Plessis moved into...

Dr. Khalid and Dr. Snyder emphasized the importance of free speech for democracy.

Carleton Professors Deliver Annual Preston Lecture

Jeremy Fang ’28, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

Dr. Amna Khalid and Dr. Jeff Snyder delivered the 2025 Preston Lecture to students enrolled in H&SS courses on April 11. Established in 1991, the Preston Speakers Fund makes it possible for the H&SS...

Isaiah Stephens ’25 finished second overall in the persuasive speaking category.

Student Debaters Compete at Worlds in Malaysia

Thea Dunckel ’26, Staff Writer and Media Editor April 15, 2025

From March 30 to April 6, four members of the speech and debate team traveled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to compete at the World Individual  Debate  and  Public Speaking Championships. The competition...

The plunge raised over $2,200 for the Jane Lloyd Foundation.

Polar Plunge Sets a New Fundraising Record

Camille Choo ’28 April 15, 2025

On Sunday morning, April 6, students braved 45 degree weather to participate in the annual St. Luke’s Polar Plunge. This year’s event raised over $2,200 for the Jane Lloyd Fund, the largest amount...

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Students Present at 4th Annual LiT Conference

Diana Kravchenko ’26, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

The Annual LiT (Literature in Time) Conference took place on Sunday, April 13, in Harris House. The conference allowed students a chance to discuss literature and criticism with their peers outside the...

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