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

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

Luke Velasco ’27, Staff Writer • January 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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...

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...

Hotchkiss Wins Taft Day for Second Consecutive Year

Hotchkiss Wins Taft Day for Second Consecutive Year

November 14, 2024

For the second year in a row, the Bearcats triumphed over Taft, winning eight out of 15 games. Hotchkiss swept all three volleyball contests, dropping only one out of nine sets. Both field hockey teams...

Ottley was selected as a WNEPSSA All-Star for the 2023 season.

AOI: Jaden Ottley ’25

Shaan Patel ’27, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024

Jaden Ottley ’25 is a two-year Senior from the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and co-captain of Boys Varsity Soccer. He is the starting goalkeeper this year. Head Coach Mario Williams ’12 said, “Jaden...

The Bearcats had a costly fumble after entering the the fourth quarter up 19-15.

Football Loses Narrowly to Taft

Alex Choi ’27 • November 14, 2024

On a chilly Saturday afternoon in Watertown, Connecticut, Boys Varsity Football fell before rival Taft, 19-21. In a back-and-forth game, Taft ultimately broke through the Bearcat defense to score a touchdown...

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