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Gator Wins Five Individual Pacemaker Nods
Gator Wins Five Individual Pacemaker Nods
September 12, 2025
Upper School Head Joshua Neudel and Head of School Judith Guild welcome the Upper School back to campus.
Photos: Opening Day, 2025
September 2, 2025
The Gator Made History Last Year: Join Us This Fall to Make More!
The Gator Made History Last Year: Join Us This Fall to Make More!
September 1, 2025
Class of 2025 Presents Senior Projects
Class of 2025 Presents Senior Projects
May 30, 2025
The gym is demolished, as the scoreboard is removed.
Even Without Gym, Spring Sports Ends on High Note
May 25, 2025
The first-ever Gator Games ceremony. (Photo by David Cutler)
Upper School Launches Year with Camp JORI Retreat
September 13, 2025
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
May 16, 2025
Gator writers win national recognition.
Gator Journalists Win Big Awards
April 17, 2025
New Gator Editorial Board Announced
New Gator Editorial Board Announced
April 2, 2025
English teacher Bradley Star and Administrative Associate Mark Sehnert enjoy some looking at photos of the gym and its use over the decades.
School Honors Thompson Gym
March 7, 2025
Finish Strong: Summer is Almost Here
Finish Strong: Summer is Almost Here
May 29, 2025
Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid "Mayhem"
Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid “Mayhem”
May 6, 2025
Black smoke rises from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, indicating no decision has been made to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Pope Francis Dies, Future of Papacy Unclear
May 6, 2025
Stella Bowman calling "Road to Hell" in Hadestown.
Technical Theatre: What the Audience Doesn’t See
April 17, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump holds an executive order about tariffs increase, flanked by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 13, 2025. REUTERS
Trump’s Second Term: What is America Becoming?
April 9, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump steps from Air Force One upon arrival in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., February 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Editorial: We Stand With the School on Remaining Independent
February 27, 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
Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid "Mayhem"
Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid “Mayhem”
May 6, 2025
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
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Science Teacher Zoë Stublarec Departs After Four Years
May 27, 2025
After 12 Years, Spanish Teacher Mirna Goldberger Moves On
After 12 Years, Spanish Teacher Mirna Goldberger Moves On
May 13, 2025
Chasing the Current: Charlie Winder’s Race to the Top
Chasing the Current: Charlie Winder’s Race to the Top
May 1, 2025
Beyond the Buzzer: A.J. Reeves '18
Beyond the Buzzer: A.J. Reeves ’18
February 25, 2025
Inside the Classroom: Supreme Court
Inside the Classroom: Supreme Court
February 19, 2025
An inflatable Brimmer-themed decoration waves before Opening Convocation.
GNN Live: Opening Convocation, 2025
September 8, 2025
GNN Live: Honors Convocation
GNN Live: Honors Convocation
June 3, 2025
GNN Live: Commencement, Class of 2025
GNN Live: Commencement, Class of 2025
May 28, 2025
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
May 16, 2025
GNN: What's Next After Gym Demolition?
GNN: What’s Next After Gym Demolition?
May 8, 2025
An inflatable Brimmer-themed decoration waves before Opening Convocation.
GNN Live: Opening Convocation, 2025
September 8, 2025
GNN Live: Honors Convocation
GNN Live: Honors Convocation
June 3, 2025
GNN Live: Commencement, Class of 2025
GNN Live: Commencement, Class of 2025
May 28, 2025
GNN: What's Next After Gym Demolition?
GNN: What’s Next After Gym Demolition?
May 8, 2025
BREAKING: Students Witness Demolition of Thompson Gym
BREAKING: Students Witness Demolition of Thompson Gym
April 30, 2025
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
May 16, 2025
The cast of crew of Hadestown take a bow.
Photos: Hadestown
April 1, 2025
BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
March 8, 2025
English teacher Bradley Star and Administrative Associate Mark Sehnert enjoy some looking at photos of the gym and its use over the decades.
School Honors Thompson Gym
March 7, 2025
Former Head of School Emily C. Thompson breaks ground from the Gym, which is due to be demolished March 10.
School To Bid Farewell to Gym
March 3, 2025
Mary Wang Wins Senate Runoff for Upper School President
Mary Wang Wins Senate Runoff for Upper School President
April 29, 2025
“Hadestown” Touted as Top Upper School Musical
“Hadestown” Touted as Top Upper School Musical
April 3, 2025
Binyam Tsegai '26: In the Spotlight of 'Hadestown'
Binyam Tsegai ’26: In the Spotlight of ‘Hadestown’
March 4, 2025
Series: Inside Winterim Trips
Series: Inside Winterim Trips
February 26, 2025
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
January 29, 2025
Hardman hypes up the team before a game.
Chris Hardman Steps Down After 20+ Years as Head Varsity Soccer Coach
September 10, 2025
Kingston Woolley '28 pitches five complete innings, allowing just three runs and capturing six strikeouts.
BREAKING: V. Baseball Wins MBIL Championship
May 15, 2025
Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) prepares to pass the ball in the third quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Shedeur Sanders: How a Top-Tier Quarterback Fell to The Fifth Round
May 14, 2025
Will Apen ’25 makes contact during the team’s 10–7 win over Gann on Thursday, May 1.
V. Baseball Clinches Spot in Second Straight Championship
May 13, 2025
Student-Led Ultimate Frisbee Makes Its League Debut
Student-Led Ultimate Frisbee Makes Its League Debut
April 30, 2025
Movie Review: F1 Puts You in the Driver’s Seat
Movie Review: F1 Puts You in the Driver’s Seat
September 15, 2025
"Maybe Happy Ending" at the Belasco Theatre.
Review: Broadway’s Maybe Happy Ending Touches Hearts
May 28, 2025
Award-winning student art from the SISAL awards.
Art Students Receive Regional Accolades
May 5, 2025
Maddie Pogoda '25 introduces her long-requested song, "Danny Boy" by Frederic Weatherly.
Spring Concert Celebrates Music Around the World
April 27, 2025
The cast of crew of Hadestown take a bow.
Photos: Hadestown
April 1, 2025
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Historic Change: First Major Schedule Revamp in Two Decades

Historic Change: First Major Schedule Revamp in Two Decades

Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor • October 3, 2023
The modifications aim to cultivate more consistent class meeting times and deepen community bonding.
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History Department Chair Kelly Neely's Women's Studies Class wrote an "Upper School Declaration of Community Support," adorning the outside of the girls' bathroom where the racist message was found.

Community Unites Against Hate: A Call for Education, Empathy, and Advocacy

Amelia Bowman, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • October 2, 2023
The School responds with urgency and reflection after the discovery of racist graffiti inside the girls' bathroom.
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A screenshot of the teacher login page to Veracross, which is Web-based, unlike the previous student information system.

Q&A: New Information System for New School Year

Cathy Wu, Outgoing Executive Editor • September 27, 2023
Veracross acts as a repository for grade entries and attendance records, consolidating information and creating report cards.
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Middle School English and Drama teacher Caitlin Johnson demonstrates how to use Apple Classroom (photo illustration).

Middle School’s New iPad Monitoring Policy Sparks Controversy

Rachael Rosenberg, Editor-in-Chief • September 27, 2023
A student petition was sent via School email before it was removed for containing false and misleading information.
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Stephanie Altschul '25, Eli Lewis '25, and Abigail Jacobs '25 gather at a designated peer tutoring table to review material.

Juniors Revive Peer Tutoring Program

Amelia Bowman, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • September 26, 2023
Juniors Eli Lewis and Conno Wagner are spearheading the effort.
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New Science Teacher Nia Gipson teaches AP Biology.

New Faculty Profile: Nia Gipson, Science Teacher

Rachael Rosenberg, Editor-in-Chief • September 19, 2023
Learn about Nia Gipson, the School's new Middle and Upper School Science Teacher.
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Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Middle Schoolers Spread Environmental Awareness

Charlotte Wolfstitch, Journalist • May 11, 2023
Increasing awareness about the negative effects of plastic and other pollutants in daily life.
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Location of where students board for this year's prom, Rowes Wharf.

Q&A: Prom-goers to Seas the Night

Mary Wang, Editor-in-Chief • May 9, 2023
Students will dance the night away in Great Gatsby glamour on the high seas.
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Jared Smith teaches Owen Williams '23 during chemistry.

The Legacy of Science Teacher Jared Smith

Mckinlee DePaola, Journalist • May 3, 2023
Students showed their appreciation for the beloved educator by naming him last year's senior honorary class member.
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Maddie Pogoda ’25 and Math Lab Tutor Stanley Szwartz discuss a problem.

Stanley Szwartz: The Man Behind the Math Lab

Mckinlee DePaola, Journalist • April 26, 2023
Several teachers work in the Math Lab, but Stanley Szwartz, who runs the program, is especially beloved.
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Police personnel stand outside the entrance to the New York Criminal Court during the arraignment of Former President Donald Trump. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Community Reacts to Trump’s Indictment

Edward Flint, Editor-in-Chief • April 26, 2023
The news has no precedent in American history, Government Teacher David Cutler said.
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Even at larger School events like the Temple Fair, fewer students wear masks this year.

End of National COVID-19 Emergency

James Yu, Senior Journalist • April 26, 2023
The announcement will not impact the School's operations, according to School Nurse Beth Escobar.
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