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The student news site of Brimmer and May School | Chestnut Hill, MA

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Catering Manager and Kitchen Assistant Melany Ferrimy prepares yogurt for the Lower School students.
Series: Heroes in Aprons
Ruby Cohen-Weinberg, Journalist • May 13, 2024
NEW: Learn about Catering Manager and Kitchen Assistant Melany Ferrimy.
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Human of Brimmer: Cecelia Pan
Human of Brimmer: Cecelia Pan
Mckinlee DePaola, Journalist • May 2, 2024
Learn about Cecelia Pan and her love of wearing many hats, wildlife, and her love of volunteering.
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Humans of Brimmer: Stephanie Altschul '25
Humans of Brimmer: Stephanie Altschul ’25
Rachael Rosenberg, News Editor • April 26, 2024

You may know Stephanie Altschul ’25 as your next student body president, CAP member, or Model UN delegate, but what many don’t know is that...

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Introducing 'Humans of Brimmer'
Introducing ‘Humans of Brimmer’
Gator Staff April 26, 2024

The 'Humans of Brimmer' series aims to deepen connections within our community by sharing the diverse stories and experiences of our members....

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The moon passes by the sun in northern Vermont, where a group of Upper Schoolers watched the solar eclipse at totality. Totality lasted two minutes in Vermont, while students saw a near-total eclipse at School.
Solar Eclipse: Eyes on the Sky
Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor • April 13, 2024
Watching the total solar eclipse was life-changing. Not only was it beautiful, but it also shed light into why we need to relish every moment.
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Series: Diploma Diaries
Series: Diploma Diaries
Chloe Rose Scolnick, Multimedia Manager • March 5, 2024
NEW: Don't miss the final episode, featuring STEAM Diploma Program Director Chris Hardman.
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Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
Gator Staff February 26, 2024
NEW: David Cutler '02 shares an in-depth feature about his time as a student and teacher here.
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Social media post made by Andre Mills '24 to celebrate his commitment to Texas A&M for basketball. Courtesy of Andre Mills '24.
Andre Mills ’24: The Odyssey of a Basketball Prodigy
Evan Michaeli and Tavio Mares-Van Praag January 31, 2024
His pursuit, woven with the threads of resilience, mentorship, and sheer determination, epitomizes the spirit of a quintessential athlete.
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A power plant discharging greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere, warming the Earth.
Choking Ourselves to Death
Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor • December 2, 2023
Executive Editor Evan Michaeli presents a six-piece feature highlighting the dire state of our world and solutions to the climate crisis.
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The earth burning due to global warming
Humanity: It’s Time to Wake Up!
Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor • October 18, 2023
Executive Editor Evan Michaeli presents the first of a five-piece feature highlighting the dire state of our world and solutions to the climate crisis
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The Statue of Liberty represents the melting pot of America through immigration. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Immigration Stories at School
Edward Flint, Managing Editor • September 14, 2023
In April, the School hosted an assembly celebrating immigrants.
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IMOCA Boats lined up at the dock in Newport, Rhode Island during the stopover for The Ocean Race. Photo Courtesy of Evan Michaeli.
The Ocean Race: Sailing Toward a Greener Future
Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor • May 30, 2023
Determination and a common goal of sustainability enables the power of humanity through sailing.
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People ride in the underground in Boston, commonly refereed to as the 'T.' The metro Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates heavy-rail, light-rail and bus transit services in the Boston metropolitan area.
Tackling Public Transit in Massachusetts
Michael Young, Journalist • May 25, 2023

As one of Boston’s most indispensable services, the MBTA paradoxically grapples with systemic issues. Over 700,000 people utilize the MBTA’s...

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History teacher Ted Barker-Hook engaging with his students. Photo by David Barron.
World History II Explores the Purpose of Education
Polly Zimmerman, Eli Lewis, Sophia Horning, and Stephanie Altschul May 24, 2023

As part of the 10th grade's yearlong examination of the purpose of education for individuals and societies, honors World History II students...

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Fans unfurl a Boston Strong banner during the 2013 Red Sox World Series Parade. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Ten Years Later, We Remain Boston Strong
Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor • April 19, 2023
The 2013 bombings taught us that we are all stronger together.
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