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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

Mr. Vincent (number 30) with teammates on the school’s football team.

Former President of the Board of Trustees Francis “Fay” Vincent ’56 Dies at Age 86

Ben Wistar '26, Sports Editor February 20, 2025

Mr. Francis “Fay” Vincent Jr. ’56, former commissioner of Major League Baseball and former President of the school’s Board of Trustees, died on February 1, at the age of 86. Mr. Vincent followed...

A Girl Like Us follows the story of a reality television star visiting her in-laws’ country estate.

Ms. Anna Godbersen Publishes First Thriller: A Girl Like Us

Diana Kravchenko '26, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

Staff Writer Diana Kravchenko ’26 sat down with Ms. Anna Godbersen, instructor in English, to discuss her new novel A Girl Like Us, which she published on February 11 under the pen name Anna Sophia McLoughlin....

Getting to Know Your Librarians

Ellie Keum '26, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

Staff Writer Ellie Keum ’26 sat down with some of the librarians in the Edsel Ford Memorial Library to discuss their roles. Mr. Cooper Puls, access services coordinator, Ms. Alyse Hennig, cataloging,...

The Ultimate Corporate Scam: Why We Don’t Endorse Valentine’s Day

Shaye Lee '26 and Jack McCarthy '26 February 20, 2025

Every two weeks, this section brings you controversial takes on global, national, and school oriented issues. Sometimes, these arguments spark conversation or even backlash. However, both commentaries...

Students Explore True Love in HDA Winter Mainstage Plays

Shaan Patel '27, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

The Hotchkiss Dramatic Association (HDA) will present this year’s winter mainstage production from Friday, February 21, to Sunday, February 23. Directed by Danielle Attoh ’25, Lucy Hall ’25, and...

Farewell From the Editors-in-Chief

Farewell From the Editors-in-Chief

The Executive Board February 20, 2025

Julian Brown '25: I have been involved in my schools' publications since I was in middle school. The person who started as a nervous sixth grader fumbling for words and managing to eke out an interview...

“Sitter with Head in Hands” was installed near the beach volleyball courts.

Tremaine Gallery Opens New Exhibit: “The Art of Joy Brown”

Emma Liu '26, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

Over the past few months, large bronze sculptures have appeared on the campus lawns, giving the community a glimpse of the work of Connecticut artist Joy Brown. From February 15 to April 5, in honor of...

Jenkins ’25 plans to take a postgraduate year after graduating this spring.

GVB Co-Captain Morgan Jenkins ’25 Reaches 1,000 Career Point Milestone

Mia Tan '28 February 20, 2025

Morgan Jenkins ’25 is a 6’2’’ power forward on Girls Varsity Basketball. She is co-captain of the team, alongside Kaila Richards ’25 and Grace Backus ’25. Jenkins reached the milestone of...

Ms. Keny-Guyer has served four terms as an Oregon legislator and worked with Oxfam and Volunteers in Asia.

Alissa Keny-Guyer ’77 Receives the Alumni Award

Diana Kravchenko '26, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

The Alumni Award, the school’s highest honor for a graduate, was presented to Alissa Keny-Guyer ’77 during All-School Meeting on Friday, January 31. From 2011 to 2021, Ms. Keny-Guyer served four...

Before attending Brown, Traggio ’20 spent two years playing in the Alberta Junior Hockey League.

Alum Spotlight: Nick Traggio ʼ20

Shaan Patel '27, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Nick Traggio ’20 is a junior at Brown University, where he plays defense for the men’s hockey team. From Sharon, Connecticut, he was a four-year Senior at Hotchkiss. During his time in Lakeville, Traggio...

Over 1,800 students from 28 different countries took part in the conference.

Students Compete at 51st Yale Model UN Conference

Charlotte Cudney '26 February 6, 2025

On Friday, January 24, eighteen students traveled to New Haven, Connecticut, to attend the 51st Yale Model United Nations (YMUN). Over 1,800 high school students from 28 different countries participated...

Don’t Hand Democracy Over to the Billionaires

Don’t Hand Democracy Over to the Billionaires

Annabelle Chu '28, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

What makes someone qualified to shape government policy? As Trump took the oath of office, tech moguls Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Shou Zi Chew, and Elon Musk sat in the front row. The proximity of...

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