The Hotchkiss Record

Get a Sneak Peek at a Few of Next Year’s New Courses

Stella Liao ’27 • May 2, 2025

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the curriculum, the school will introduce eight new courses in the fall of 2025. Among the eight are “Further Math: Calculus-Based Modeling in Economics” (MA654Y)...

I’m Proud to Celebrate My Bicultural Identity

Mia Tan ’28 • May 2, 2025

Every time someone asks me, “Where are you from? Did you say Thailand?” I’m reminded that my home is still unfamiliar to many here. Although I usually just reply, “I’m from Taiwan,” that ...

Willa Merton Leads Field Hockey During Electric Start to Season

Virginia Wood ’25, Staff Writer • October 21, 2022

Willa Merton ’23 is a four-year Senior, captain of the Varsity Field Hockey team, and member of the Girls JV Ice Hockey team. Teammate Nola Lai ’25 said, “Willa is one of the most genuine people...

Welcome to the End of American Inflation

April 24, 2022

Florida House Bans Abortions After 15 Weeks of Pregnancy

Matias Acevedo ’24, Contributing Writer • March 4, 2022

The Florida House of Representatives, following a precedent set by Mississippi, passed a controversial bill banning abortions after fifteen weeks — including in cases of rape and incest — on Thursday,...

Robotics Team Takes Fourth Place at State Championship

Kate Chou ’25, Contributing Writer • March 4, 2022

The Hotchkiss EFX Gearcats—the school’s robotics team—made the semi-finals at the state championships last Saturday, February 26, 2022. 11 students went to the state championships, which featured...

Students Unmask in Class for First Time in Two Years

Rebekah Oppenheimer ’24, News Editor • March 4, 2022

On Monday, February 28, 2022, the state of Connecticut lifted the mask mandate; because of that, masking became optional in all school buildings and athletic facilities. Prior to February 28, masks...

Learning About The Hotchkiss Gearcats

March 1, 2022

To learn more about the Hotchkiss Gearcats, watch the video below. Video created by Anika Balwada '24. Learning About The Hotchkiss Gearcats

Journalism Needs Diversity — Now More than Ever

Benjamin Who ’24, Editor-in-Chief • January 29, 2022

As news of basketball superstar Kobe Bryant’s death reverberated around the world, British broadcasting giant BBC aired a tribute to the Mr. Bryant. Yet viewers were quick to notice that the program...

Discussions with MLK Day Planners

Anika Balwada ’23, Digital Media Coordinator • January 24, 2022

Student Scholastic Art Gallery – 2022

January 24, 2022

Students Speak at Velvet Revolution Event in New York

Anji Ashaye ’24, Staff Writer • December 10, 2021

On November 17, the New York consulate of the Czech Republic invited students David Vyhnal ’22 and Alan Lizatovic ’23 to speak at a gala event at the Czech Center New York. This event celebrated...

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