The Gator just earned 8 awards from the New England Scholastic Press Association, including its third-consecutive “All-New England” designation in editing and publishing.

The pandemic introduced unprecedented challenges to the newsroom this year, especially with remote and in-person learners. Still, the publication maintained productivity—even posting 40 pieces of content in a single month for April, the most in its history.

“To say that I am proud of this year’s team would be an understatement,” Adviser David Cutler said. “The newsroom really pulled together to not merely maintain the status-quo, but to strive for better and better during the pandemic.”

The newsroom is currently submitting articles for national award consideration, with winners to be announced in the fall.

Newsroom awards

Highest Achievement in Scholastic Editing and Publishing (2021)

All-New England Achievement in Scholastic Editing and Publishing (2021)

Individual awards 

Special Achievement Award in news writing, Edan Zinn ’23, Community Member Receive Covid-19 Vaccines Early (2021)

Special Achievement Award in news writing, Brian Gamble ’23, Diploma Programs Adapt to Covid-19 Restrictions (2021)

Special Achievement Award in video feature, Sophia Spring ’22, Brimmer in the Age of Covid-19 (2021)

Special Achievement Award in Podcast, Edan Zinn ’23, Mahlet Woldemariam ’95 on Vaccine Development (2021)

Special Achievement Award for column writing, Grace Papas ’23, Op-Ed: Stop Romanticizing LGBTQ+ Relationships (2021)

Special Achievement Award for column writing, Natalie Kozhemiakin ’23, Breaking the Ballet Body Taboo (2021)