In this episode you’ll meet Eric Stahura, Senior Associate Dean of College Counseling. Eric describes his own transformative boarding school experience plus a lifetime of lessons learned on the golf course. Eric is a writer, historian, and a critical mentor to our emerging graduates. Tune in to hear Eric’s story and the role he plays in helping students to write their stories, too.

In this episode, alumnus and Class of 2025 Dean, Will Gilyard '98, shares his passion for mentoring.  Hear how he remembers his time as a student at Choate in the 90’s, and how he skillfully guides students to success. Mr. Gilyard also describes the important role he plays in the lives of folks off campus, since he works on special projects with Choate alums and colleagues at peer institutions as well.

Tune in to meet Judy Senft, Assistant to the Dean of Students. Mrs. Senft greets our students and families the moment they set foot on campus, and she cheers them along on their journey to graduation every step of the way. Learn about her path to Choate and the pride she takes in caring for our students and nurturing all members of her community.

Meet day student Portia Chung '24. In this episode, she shares her love of community at Choate speaking on the diversity of the student body and her opportunity to thrive and connect with peers. Portia also highlights the importance of equity and inclusion in the Choate curriculum, global competency, innovative teaching methods, and her own growth and identity. Portia is a dancer, a squash and tennis player, and student in the Global Engagement Signature Program.

In this episode you’ll meet Dylan Clack '23, a senior who loves to live, learn, and lead at Choate. Dylan shares his commitment to Choate’s varsity soccer team and his participation in the John F. Kennedy Signature Program. Dylan celebrates his favorite teachers and electives, but also laments a few that he is running out of time to take before graduation. Tune in to hear about his path to leadership on the field, in the dorm, and in rigorous humanities classrooms.