Welcome to the last issue of the CXXII Editorial Board! In this issue, we cover community members’ response to the Atlanta shooting, the start of Revisit Day programming, sustainability on campus, and more. In an editorial, the Editors-in-Chief reflect on their past year with The Record. We hope you have enjoyed and learned from the journalism over the past year, and encourage you to contribute and look forward to the upcoming issues under the new CXXIII Editorial Board. Have a great weekend.

- The Record Executive Board

Follow Up to Asian American Hate Crimes

Yihan Ding ’22 & Lauren McLane ’23, Arts Editor & Staff Writer

On March 16, a white man in Atlanta, Georgia shot and killed eight people, six of whom were Asian women. Though the local deputy sheriff claimed that the shooter had had a “really bad day,” the incident drew attention to the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes and shed light on discrimination against and fetishization of Asian American women.

Revisit Day Programs Begin Virtually

Parth Jain ’24, Contributing Writer

The photo booth and personalized Hotchkiss M&M’s can’t be found this year, but nonetheless, the school has put together an extensive virtual revisit day program, held from March 12 to April 7.

Dr. Lisanne Norman Teaches African American History Class

Francesca Farman-Farmaian ’24, Contributing Writer

Whether it’s in the Main Building hallway or in a group chat, you might have heard a few students mention their class that meets at 8 p.m. What is this class all about?

Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars

Parth Jain ’24, Contributing Writer

Is there life on Mars? Has there ever been? The landing of NASA’s latest rover may soon give us answers to these questions.

SEA Takes on Education and Sustainability Initiatives

Cecily Smith ’23, Contributing Writer

If you want to learn about the oil industry, climate protests, or environmental exchange-traded funds, turn to the Students for Environmental Action (SEA) club. The club holds discussions about current events, hosts outings, and works towards decreasing the school’s carbon footprint.

Electric Cars on Campus: A Portrait

Darina Huang ’23, Staff Writer

In recent years, electric cars have increased in popularity among members in the school community. In an effort to promote the use of renewable energy and incentivize faculty to choose electric over Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, the school has installed Level 2 charging stations, located near the Mars Athletic Center, Science Building, and various dorms.

Inside the EFX Lab

James Yae ’23, Contributing Writer

Walking through the first floor of the Griswold Science Building, it is hard not to be impressed by the EFX Lab’s brightly-lit space and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Derek Brashears

Walker Auditorium Receives Infrastructure Upgrades

Tarapu Pyo ’24, Contributing Writer

For the past six decades, Walker Auditorium has served as a gathering place for community events such as All-School meetings, guest speaker presentations, Hotchkiss Dramatic Association (HDA) productions, dance performances, and film screenings. The auditorium is being renovated this year as part of the Class of 2019 and 2020 Senior Parents Gift.

Communications

Artist of the Issue: Felix Bao ’21

Isabella Wei ’23, Contributing Writer

Felix Bao ’21, a four-year Senior, is a member of the Hotchkiss Drama Association (HDA), Discipline Committee representative for the Class of 2021, proctor, and co-captain of the boys Varsity Cross Country team.

Hotchkiss Girls Swimming Pushes Onward

Jeffrey Shi ’24, Contributing Writer

In preparation for its meet against Ethel Walker last Friday, Girls Swimming and Diving powered through some unfamiliar challenges.

Spring Varsity Teams Return to Competition

Nate Seidenstein ’23, Contributing Writer

Remember singing along to 2009 throwback songs on bus rides to away games pre-pandemic? Well, that will once again be the reality for Varsity athletes this spring.

Margie Bowen

Athlete of the Issue: Julian Leonhardt ’21

Alejandro Zheng ’24, Contributing Writer

Julian Leonhardt ’21 is a three-year Senior who plays defense on the Boys Varsity Hockey team. He also played for the Portland Jr. Winterhawks while growing up in Vancouver, Washington. Teammate Luke Johnson ’22 said, “He was my [defense] partner last year, and I wouldn’t have wanted to play with anyone else. He’s a beauty on and off the ice.”

Announcing the CXXIII Editorial Board

The CXXII Executive Board

We are excited to announce the CXXIII Editorial Board of The Hotchkiss Record. The current executive board and faculty advisors are proud of all the work done by these individuals and are confident in their ability to continue The Record’s goal of providing a platform for all voices. Please join us in congratulating the new editors.

Editors-in-Chief Reflect on Their Past Year

The CXXII Executive Board

The Editors-in-Chief reflect on their past year with The Record.