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

Laura Watson 14 manages the Technology+ team at CohnReznik.

New Computer Science Lecture Series Welcomes Back Alumni

Ethan Choi '26, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

On Tuesday, October 10, the community welcomed Laura Watson ’14 as part of the Computer Science for Hotchkiss (CS4H) Speaker Series. Ms. Watson is manager of the Technology+ Team at CohnReznik, a consulting...

A delegation of seven students represented the school at the conference.

Delegation Travels To Kenya for Round Square Conference

Daniel Zhang '26 November 2, 2023

Waking to airhorns at 5 a.m., encountering rhinos and flamingos, and mingling with 900 students from all over the world, the seven students who attended the Round Square International 2023 Conference had...

Student band MB140 performed a set of seven songs at Homecoming.

Celebrating A Night Under the Stars: Homecoming 2023

Deven Patel '27 November 2, 2023

This year’s Homecoming (HOCO) Dance, held in the Dining Hall, offered students a chance to celebrate “Under the Stars.” The event on October 28 was planned by a committee created by All-School Presidents...

Mr. Perdomo visited Creative Writing and Spanish classes, met with clubs, and spoke in All-School Meeting.

NY State Poet Addresses School for Hispanic Heritage Month

Ethan Choi '26 and Daniel Zhang '26 October 13, 2023

On Friday, September 29, the community welcomed nationally-recognized New York State Poet Willie Perdomo as part of the school’s celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Mr. Perdomo is a Puerto...

Shtunder (left) and Buch (right) competed at the Dorm Festival.

Ukraine Global Scholars Join School Community

Petr Berlizov '24, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2023

Among the more than 100 new Bearcats joining campus this year, many have powerful stories to tell, talents to showcase, and passions to explore. Two newcomers to Lakeville are already making an impact...

The team took first at the Stoneleigh Burnham Public Speaking tournament.

Three Debaters Qualify for Worlds

Emma Liu '26 October 13, 2023

The Hotchkiss Debate Team started off the year with wins at Roxbury Latin, Groton, and Stoneleigh Burnham. Three students — co-captain Meilan Antonucci ’24, Petr Berlizov ’24, and Isaiah Stephens...

Bucky was joined by mascots from local schools at this years Crop Walk, organized by St. Lukes.

Local Schools Join In Annual Crop Walk

Katharine Ellis '26, Staff Writer October 13, 2023

On October 1, students and faculty took part in the annual St. Luke’s Crop Walk. The event allowed community members to enjoy a beautiful fall walk on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail while raising funds...

The new Dining Hall is expected to open at the start of 2025-26 school year.

More Dining Hall Details Announced

Rebekah Oppenheimer '24, News Editor October 13, 2023

On Thursday, September 28, News Editor Rebekah Oppenheimer ’24 attended a meeting for faculty and staff interested in learning more about the upcoming renovations to the school’s Dining Hall. The following...

Bucky the Bearcat, on behalf of Blue & White, visited booths at the annual Clubs Fair.

New Clubs Communication System Introduced

Teo Everts '26, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

From Star Wars Club to St. Luke’s Society, the school is home to over a hundred different student-run clubs. These spaces allow students to socialize, connect, learn, and explore their passions.  This...

Summer Portals students picked from 14 different courses offered on campus.

Summer Portals Reaches Historic Enrollment

Ethan Choi '26, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

This summer, the school hosted over 300 students on campus for its Summer Portals Program. This year’s enrollment was the highest in the program’s twenty-year history and included approximately 250...

Proctors from Dana hosted a potato sack race.

Inaugural Dorm Festival Brings Games to Main Circle

Katharine Ellis '26, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

Carnival games, heated competitions, and a performance by musical group MB140 were highlights of the first annual Dorm Festival, which took place in Main Circle after dark on September 16.  The idea...

The swimathon has been an annual fundraising tradition for 29 years.

Swimathon Supports Ukranian Refugees and Special Olympics

Matthew Hong '26 September 28, 2023

Despite rain, Hotchkiss held the 29th annual swimathon on September 9. More than 50 participants embarked on the two-mile swim across Lake Wononscopomuc to the Salisbury Town Grove. Spearheaded by Boys...

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