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U n l imite d Opp o rtunities Sometimes the need is modest; a varsity jacket can cost $90. Fifth former James Ortiz, like Mia Perez, came to Choate through the New Jersey SEEDS program. When looking at schools, James loved Choate from the outset. “It had just the right balance of academics and a relaxed atmosphere,” he says. This past fall, he joined the cross country team and loved the camaraderie of the team and “Ned-itations”, a mental exercise that Coach Ned Gallagher leads his boys through to get them “in the zone” for their practices and races. Getting help toward the expense of the team jacket made him feel part of the team: “Choate has given me the support that I need so that I don’t have to constantly worry about money.”
James Ortiz ’14 Union City, New Jersey A member of Choate’s Science Research Program and boys’ varsity cross country team, James participated in a servicelearning trip to Oaxaca, Mexico during spring break.