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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

Hurricanes Ian and Fiona Wreak Havoc

Alex Zhang ’24 October 21, 2022

Survivors in Puerto Rico and Florida and their loved ones in Lakeville, Connecticut have felt the lasting impacts of hurricanes Fiona and Ian. On September 18, Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico, dropping...

Ms. Connie Chung Joe

AAPI Advocate Leads Discussions on Interracial Solidarity

Jami Huang ’25 September 29, 2022

Despite the destruction resulting from the 1992 Los Angeles Riots, many students are unfamiliar with this period of civil unrest. Connie Chung-Joe’s visit to the school brought awareness of the legacy...

Chapel Talks Are Back

Yixi Zou ’25, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

Giving a Chapel talk has long been considered a rite-of-passage for Hotchkiss students, though due to the pandemic, several classes have graduated without participating in this unique tradition. On September...

Ms. Lesley Blume speaks in Walker Auditorium.

Award-Winning Journalist Speaks to Humanities Students

Kate Chou ’25, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

Best-selling author Lesley M. Blume spoke to students about a school alumnus who single-handedly unearthed the U.S. government’s cover-up of Hiroshima, revealing the truth of nuclear bombing. The...

Danny Smith with 2016-17 football captains.

Coach Danny Smith Takes Solo Charge of Athletic Department

Julian Brown ’25 September 29, 2022

After nearly 20 years of steady leadership by Robin Chandler ‘97 and Danny Smith, the Athletic Department is undergoing some changes this year. Following Coach Victoria McGee’s unanticipated departure...

Round Square delelgates at Pembroke College at Oxford.

At Roundsquare, Delegation Shares Ideals and Vision

Emma Liu ’26 September 29, 2022

Six students arrived in London on the morning of September 17 to represent the school at the annual Round Square conference, which focuses this year on environmental and social awareness. The Round Square,...

Students are Back

Students are Back

September 15, 2022

Shayne Bjorn '23, Caleb Eddy '23, Alex Shtoryn '24, Wyatt Towner '24 enlist students to join the Star Wars Club.

New Clubs Debut at Annual Fair After Changes to Approval Procedure

Anji Ashaye ’24, News Editor September 15, 2022

Students lined Main Hallway on Saturday evening, making stops along a seemingly endless row of booths promoting the school’s multitude of clubs. Behind the booths, representatives from the groups prodded...

Petal Hammam ’25 and Nouri Badrous ’25 (left), Jacquo Pierre ’24 and Nell Dwyer ’24 (middle), and Sydney Jean ’23 and Eli Rippletoe ’23 (right).

Classes Select Their Next Presidents

Yixi Zou ’25, Staff Writer June 3, 2022

Amidst the countdown towards the end of the year, the Prep, Lower Mid, and Upper Mid classes held elections to decide their class presidents for the 2022-2023 school year. In May, each class met to listen...

Sydney Goldstein addresses the community at an all-school meeting.

Sydney Goldstein Reflects On Her Tenure as All-School President

Kate Chou ’25, Staff Writer June 3, 2022

As we return to a sense of normalcy following two years of Covid protocols and safety measures, the school has faced a variety of challenges. What are some of the biggest obstacles that you’ve had to...

Mr. D’Ambrosio and Senior Class Presidents Cooper Roh ’22 and Lydia Bullock ’22.

Mr. D’Ambrosio Appointed as The Next Dean of Student Life

Anthony Hu ’25 June 3, 2022

Mr. Andrew D’Ambrosio, dean of the Class of 2022 and head of the humanities and social sciences department, as the next dean of student life was announced. Throughout his tenure at the school, Mr. D’Ambrosio...

Members of the Class of 2022 gathered at Fairfield Farm on Sunday to participate in Senior Dance festivities.

Sharp Speaks at Graduation For Class of ’22

Aaliyah Wang ’25, Staff Writer June 3, 2022

The community celebrated the Senior Class graduation on Friday, June 3, with remarks from the Head of School, Mr. Craig Bradley, All-School President Sydney Goldstein ’22, and guest commencement...

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