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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

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...

The Record’s Super Bowl Picks

Jackson Grace '26 and Ben Wistar '26 February 6, 2025

This year’s Super Bowl will feature the 15-2 Kansas City Chiefs and the 14-3 Philadelphia Eagles. The Chiefs are led by superstars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, while the Eagles are led by powerhouse...

Fourteen players participate in the tennis concentration program.

Tennis Concentration Thrives on Indoor Courts at Silo Ridge

Clover Curry '27, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

The tennis concentration program, run by Coach Edgar Giffenig and Head Coach Joshua Smith, is open to all JV and Varsity players. Coach Giffenig, tennis program director, said, “Tennis concentration...

Tien made history at the Australian Open, beating No. 5 Daniil Medvedev.

19-Year-Old Learner Tien Is Tennis’ Next Superstar

Mia Tan '28 February 6, 2025

You’ve probably heard of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Jannik Sinner—icons who have been training their whole life, who made their names as tennis legends. But if you’re a fan searching for one...

Next year, Richards will play basketball at Bucknell University.

Kaila Richards ’25 Hits 1,000 Points and is Named McDonald’s All American Nominee

Deven Patel '27, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

On January 15, Kaila Richards ’25, a Senior from Far Rockaway, New York, and co-captain of Girls Varsity Basketball, reached an impressive milestone— 1,000 career high school points. She paired this...

Specialization in Sports: How Do We Keep Young Athletes Happy & Healthy?

Luke Velasco '27, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

Are the goals for high achievement and success too much for young athletes? As youth sports become exponentially more specialized, they bring opportunities such as spots at top universities and sponsorships. However,...

Cudney specializes in the freestyle.

Alum Spotlight: Jillian Cudney ’20

Shaan Patel '27, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

Originally from Dover Plains, New York, Jillian Cudney ’20 was a four-year Senior and tri-varsity athlete. She now studies at Tufts University, where she swims freestyle for the Women’s Swimming and...

The team’s next game is at home against Westminster on January 25.

BVB vs. St. Paul’s: A Game Highlight

Deven Patel '27, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

On Saturday, January 11, Boys Varsity Basketball traveled to Concord, New Hampshire to compete against St. Paul’s in the inaugural Hotchkiss-St. Paul’s Day. The game was competitive, but the Bearcats...

Next year, Okonkwo will play squash at the University of Virginia.

Athlete of the Issue: Oscar Okonkwo

Aidan Song '27, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

Oscar Okonkwo ’25 is a four-year Senior from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is co-captain of Boys Varsity Squash and is currently ranked fifth in the U.S. in the Boys Under 19 (BU19) category. He was named...

Mr. Ross is associate director of college advising and lives in Edelman.

Girls Varsity Basketball Welcomes New Head Coach Langston Ross

Aidan Song '27, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

Langston Ross, associate director of college advising, will serve as the new head coach for Girls Varsity Basketball. Last year, the team finished the season with a 16-7 record. Girls Varsity Basketball...

Arop has amassed over 100,000 followers across social media platforms.

Alumni Spotlight: Arop Arop ’23

Shaan Patel '27, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

Arop Arop ’23 is a sophomore at Columbia University, where he plays forward for the men’s basketball team. Arop took a PG year at Hotchkiss after committing to Columbia and played on Boys Varsity Basketball. Arop...

Boys Varsity Soccer Alums Compete in National Tournaments

Deven Patel '27, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

This year, seven Hotchkiss soccer alums competed in the NCAA D1 and D3 men’s soccer tournaments, showcasing their talent and hard work at the collegiate level. The D1 tournament is a single-elimination tournament...

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