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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

HAPPY WINTER HOLIDAYS!

HAPPY WINTER HOLIDAYS!

Juniper Sperry '28 December 12, 2024

During the winter season, Dining Services holds three holiday meals to celebrate and unite the school community—the Feast of St. Nicholas, Holiday Dinner, and Hanukkah Dinner. In preparation for each...

It’s That Time of Year

It’s That Time of Year

The Executive Board December 12, 2024

It’s that time of the year. No, we’re not talking about the celebration of winter holidays; rather, we’re talking about the assessment period. Students, as you lock yourself in Main Building classrooms,...

Finding Love When You Least Expect It

Finding Love When You Least Expect It

Annabelle Chu '28 December 12, 2024

On November 2, I fell in love with a 60-year-old man. Wait––before you call the cops on me, hear me out. It’s 7 p.m.. I’m slumped over in my seat in Elfers Hall, wondering disgruntledly why Mr....

Never Be the Smartest in the Room

Never Be the Smartest in the Room

Penelope Thornton '27 December 12, 2024

Coming to a private college-preparatory boarding school, I understood that I would be surrounded by lots of talented students. I didn’t expect, however, for their academic abilities to make me insecure...

The dance team and the orchestra rehearsed separately before assembling the show.

Dance and Orchestra Collaborate on Nutcracker

Stella Liao '27 December 12, 2024

On Wednesday, December 11, the dance team and orchestra presented The Nutcracker Showcase in Elfers Hall. The show consisted of individual movements and variations from the ballet The Nutcracker. The...

The Council plans to bring author Rosalind Wiseman for a talk in the spring.

Wellness Council Promotes Student Well-Being On Campus

Diana Kravchenko '26, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

On Thursday, November 21, all 615 students sat down in their advisory groups to complete the Authentic Connections Survey on physical, mental, and emotional health. This survey was a part of recent...

Students made pies with St. Luke’s to donate to local community members.

Community Participates in Holiday Giving with St. Luke’s Society

Sofia Clark '27, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

Each year, St. Luke’s Society offers a variety of holiday service opportunities, including Salvation Army bell-ringing, the toy drive, and the food and clothing drive. These annual events help the school...

Upper Mids Showcase Comedic and Musical Talents During Annual Revue

Arielle Sibley-Grice '26 December 12, 2024

When the hosts of Upper Mid Revue rode onto the stage on an electric scooter in matching shiny suits to Travis Scott’s “Fe!n,” it was clear that the evening would be one to remember. The annual revue...

Necessary or Nerve-Wracking? Students Weigh In on Exams

Daniel Zhang '26, Tate Collins 'w7 December 12, 2024

Daniel Zhang '26 If students were given the chance to voice their opinions about the end-of-semester exams, you would hear a resounding scream of resentment. Although exams cause stress, however, their...

Lila Snow ’25 is committed to play hockey at Hamilton College.

Athlete of the Issue: Lila Snow ’25

Keven Luiru '27, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

Lila Snow ’24 is a four-year Senior from Illinois and member of Girls Varsity Hockey. She usually plays forward, but this year is working on playing center. She is committed to play Division 3 hockey...

Boys Varsity finished second and Girls Varsity finished fifth overall at Founders.

XC Finishes Season With Founders & NEPSTA

Deven Patel '27, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

On Saturday, November 2, Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country traveled to Taft to compete in the Founders League Championships. The boys placed 2nd out of nine teams, while the girls placed 5th out of...

Left to right: Max Salzinger ’25, Isaiah Stephens ’25, and Shaye Lee ’26.

Debate Team Dominates DANEIS League This Season

Ellie Keum '26, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

The Hotchkiss Speech and Debate Team has continued to dominate the DANEIS League and qualify multiple members for international tournaments. Most recently, Max Salzinger ’25, Isaiah Stephens ’25,...

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