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Cover photo of the original Thompson Gymnasium under construction in 1968.
Spring Sports Bring Uncertainty Without Thompson Gymnasium
February 20, 2025
Robotics Team Ends Season With Success at Regionals
Robotics Team Ends Season With Success at Regionals
February 12, 2025
Photos: Temple Fair Wishes Good Luck to Community
Photos: Temple Fair Wishes Good Luck to Community
February 7, 2025
School Temple Fair to Celebrate The Year of the Snake
School Temple Fair to Celebrate The Year of the Snake
February 4, 2025
Jason Craige Harris, delivering his keynote speech.
20th Bissell Grogan Symposium Tackles Civil Discourse
January 29, 2025
The event poster, created by Ady Jaeckel '25.
Senior Class Hosts Valentine’s Fundraiser
February 11, 2025
Celebrating Black History Month.
School Celebrates Black Innovation
February 4, 2025
Mary Wang '26 after the competition.
Mary Wang ’26 Wins ESU Shakespeare Competition
January 8, 2025
Ady Jaeckel '25 builds a bicycle with Middle School student.
Building Bikes for Service Project
December 5, 2024
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Newsroom Closed Until Dec. 2
November 25, 2024
School was canceled yesterday due to forecasts of severe weather, but ultimately, there was barely a dusting. Once again, meteorologists got it wrong about snowy weather this winter.
Editorial Cartoon: It’s Snow Laughing Matter this Winter
February 7, 2025
President Trump's Executive Orders.
Trump’s First Moves During Second Term: Bold or Risky?
January 31, 2025
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Trump Finesses Another Win
January 19, 2025
Students Shëina Registre '26, Shyla Fernandes '25, Kaylee RIvera '25, Amelia Bowman '25, Bayaan Jones '26, Adrian Houndegla '26 and chaperone Jessica Christian before their first day of conferences.
NAIS Apologizes for Antisemitism: Enough is Enough
January 18, 2025
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What’s Next for Canada After Trudeau’s Resignation?
January 16, 2025
A photo illustration of a student who uses ChatGPT to study.
Editorial: As Midterms Approach, Uphold Academic Integrity
December 10, 2024
Editorial: Prioritizing Respectful Political Discourse On Campus
Editorial: Prioritizing Respectful Political Discourse On Campus
November 7, 2024
Photo Illustration of Kaan Ladha '25 Coughing Courtesy of Amelia Bowman
Editorial: Stay Healthy, Stay Home
October 4, 2024
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
April 26, 2024
A sea of educators and supporters of the strike demonstrate in front of City Hall on Saturday. Photo courtesy of the Newton Teachers Association.
Editorial: We Support Newton Teachers
January 23, 2024
Winterim approaches.
Winterim’s Coming!
February 20, 2025
Gator Poll.
Gator Poll
February 11, 2025
School was canceled yesterday due to forecasts of severe weather, but ultimately, there was barely a dusting. Once again, meteorologists got it wrong about snowy weather this winter.
Wacky Weather
February 7, 2025
President Trump's Executive Orders.
Who Needs Congress?
January 31, 2025
Saying Goodbye to TikTok!
Saying Goodbye to TikTok
January 24, 2025
Inside the Classroom: Supreme Court
Inside the Classroom: Supreme Court
February 19, 2025
Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
February 18, 2025
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Brooks Neufeld ’26: Sparking a School-Wide Push-Up Craze
January 10, 2025
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Inside the Classroom: CAP Seminar
January 9, 2025
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Inside The Classroom: Bad Women
December 3, 2024
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ II (Brimmer vs. British International School of Boston)
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ II (Brimmer vs. British International School of Boston)
February 21, 2025
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Series: Inside Winterim Trips
February 13, 2025
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GNN Live: V. Girls Basketball Championship (Brimmer vs. Montrose)
February 13, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ and V. Boys’ Double-Header
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ and V. Boys’ Double-Header
February 10, 2025
GNN: Young V. Girls' Basketball Team Shines
GNN: Young V. Girls’ Basketball Team Shines
February 8, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ II (Brimmer vs. British International School of Boston)
GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ II (Brimmer vs. British International School of Boston)
February 21, 2025
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GNN Live: V. Girls Basketball Championship (Brimmer vs. Montrose)
February 13, 2025
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ and V. Boys’ Double-Header
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ and V. Boys’ Double-Header
February 10, 2025
GNN: Young V. Girls' Basketball Team Shines
GNN: Young V. Girls’ Basketball Team Shines
February 8, 2025
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GNN LIVE: V. Boys’ II Basketball (Brimmer vs. Covenant Christian Academy)
February 5, 2025
Photos: Temple Fair Wishes Good Luck to Community
Photos: Temple Fair Wishes Good Luck to Community
February 7, 2025
Jason Craige Harris, delivering his keynote speech.
Photos: 20th Grogan Humanities Symposium
January 15, 2025
The Puffs get their special item.
Photos: Puffs
November 19, 2024
Photos: V. Cross Country Boys Win Third Consecutive Race
Photos: V. Cross Country Boys Win Third Consecutive Race
September 27, 2024
Team Captains Lucas Williams 25' and Christoph Kasper 25' congregate with BTA and refs before match.
Photos: V. Boys Soccer vs BTA
September 20, 2024
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Series: Inside Winterim Trips
February 13, 2025
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
January 29, 2025
Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates '13 on Wildfires
Podcast: California Resident Heather Gates ’13 on Wildfires
January 18, 2025
Andrew Flint Dispels Stuttering Myths
Andrew Flint Dispels Stuttering Myths
December 2, 2024
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Ryan Hurst Casts Ballot for the First Time
November 6, 2024
Osa Idada '25: The Big Man
Osa Idada ’25: The Big Man
February 20, 2025
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V. Girls’ Basketball Wins First Championship Since 2002
February 14, 2025
Feb 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Luka Doncic is Out: Biggest Trade in NBA History?
February 11, 2025
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Fox sports presenter Terry Bradshaw (L) interviews Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (R) during the championship trophy presentation after the Eagles' game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Super Bowl LIX: Chiefs and Eagles Clash Again for the Lombardi
February 8, 2025
Coach Sims instructs his team.
Varsity Girls’ Basketball Racks Up Wins In Championship Pursuit
January 31, 2025
Students Win 27 Scholastic Art Awards
Students Win 27 Scholastic Art Awards
February 5, 2025
The Romeo + Juliet playbill.
Sam Gold’s Romeo + Juliet Provides a Raunchy New Take on Shakespeare
January 7, 2025
Arts Education is Essential
Arts Education is Essential
December 3, 2024
Illustration designed with Canva. Movie poster courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
“Heretic:” A24 Strikes Again!
November 14, 2024
Nassim at the Huntington Calderwood Pavilion.
Nassim: A Universal Play
November 6, 2024
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Inside the Classroom: Supreme Court

Inside the Classroom: Supreme Court

Leo Latino, Journalist • February 19, 2025
Supreme Court invites interest from students who wish to explore different legal topics.
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Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories

Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories

Gator Staff • February 18, 2025
NEW: David Cutler '02 shares an in-depth feature about his time as a student and teacher here.
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Brooks Neufeld ’26: Sparking a School-Wide Push-Up Craze

Mary Wang, Managing Editor • January 10, 2025
A new push-up challenge aiming for 1,000 push-ups by month's end has become a school-wide contest of endurance and camaraderie.
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Inside the Classroom: CAP Seminar

Kingston Woolley, Journalist • January 9, 2025
CAP Seminar inspires seniors at the School to express their creativity.
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Inside The Classroom: Bad Women

Kingston Woolley, Journalist • December 3, 2024

Bad Women, a bold addition to this year’s English curriculum, challenges 11th and 12th graders to reexamine the narratives of women labeled as “bad” throughout history and literature. Taught...

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Saying the Right Words.

Saying the Right Words: My Journey Through Stuttering

Andrew Flint • December 3, 2024
Andrew Flint '26 reflects on growing up with a speech disorder, sharing his story to inspire and educate others.
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Inside the Classroom: Problem Solving Through Design

Leo Latino, Journalist • November 21, 2024
Learn about this unique class on its ten- year anniversary.
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Joe Iuliano helps out Cristoph Kasper '25 in AP Human Geo.

Inside the Classroom: AP Human Geography

Kingston Woolley, Journalist • October 31, 2024

AP Human Geography, a class dedicated to learning how humans changed Earth, has already sparked the interest of 20 students in its very first year at the school. “It starts with maps because that’s...

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Breiman plays in 2016 Homecoming.

Humans of Brimmer: Shani Breiman ’18 Returns to Coach

Leo Latino, Journalist • October 31, 2024
Learn about the former Gator Editor-in-Chief, star soccer player, and current Co-Varsity Soccer Coach.
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Karen Bernake teaches a section of CORE, which meets inside the Pappas Lab.

Inside the Classroom: CORE

Leo Latino and Kingston Woolley • October 15, 2024
The CORE program, led by Director of Academic Services Karen Bernanke, helps ninth graders discover their unique learning styles to foster academic success and self-advocacy.
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Supreme Court Teacher Ken Levine

Supreme Court Teacher Ken Levine

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor • October 9, 2024

New Upper School Supreme Court teacher Ken Levine discusses his upbringing, past work experience, and reflects on the start of the school year. Levine also teaches in the Writing Center. What led...

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Charlotte Woolley '30 leads a pack of runners at last year's Middle School Cross Country Championship.

Humans of Brimmer: Charlotte Woolley ’29

Clive Sutton, Journalist • October 2, 2024
Woolley hopes to win the Middle School State Championship, as well as the Middle School New Balance Cross Country Championship.
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