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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 floorboard of Thompson Gymnasium.
AFH Transforms Gymnasium Floor Into Sculptural Installation
May 22, 2025
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Dressed to Shell-Ebrate: Prom To Take a Deep Plunge
May 15, 2025
The Gator Just Made History: Join Us This Fall to Make More!
The Gator Just Made History: Join Us This Fall to Make More!
April 29, 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
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
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
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
BREAKING: Students Witness Demolition of Thompson Gym
BREAKING: Students Witness Demolition of Thompson Gym
April 30, 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
Alexa Dykeman goes in for a goal last year in a game against Chapill-Hill Chauncy Hall.
GNN: Season Preview
April 3, 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
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
Mar 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; General view of the field prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Lucrative Contracts and Stellar Players Hype Up Opening Week
April 18, 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
Upper School Musical 'Hadestown' Provides a Fresh Take on Greek Myth
Upper School Musical ‘Hadestown’ Provides a Fresh Take on Greek Myth
March 4, 2025
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Ladanion Payne ’27 scores the winning basket to secure a 63-62 victory.

BREAKING: Gators Defeat Penguins in Quarterfinal Upset

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor • February 29, 2024
LaDanion Payne ’27 hit the winning shot with 6 seconds left in the game, clinching a narrow 63-62 victory in the NEPSAC AA quarterfinals.
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New Head Coach Courtney Sims leads the Varsity Girls to their best record since 2012, going 11-4. Illustration designed with Canva.

V. Girls Crush It Under New Head Coach

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor • February 28, 2024
New Head Coach Courtney Sims took Varsity Girls Basketball to a whole new level, going 11-4—the strongest record since the 2012-13 season.
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The Gator Earns Pacemaker Nomination

The Gator Earns Pacemaker Nomination

Gator Staff • February 28, 2024
The young newsroom is making School history.
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The official program cover.

BREAKING: Illness Cancels Opening Performances of ‘Big Fish’

Gator Staff • February 28, 2024
Due to illness in the cast, Thursday night and Saturday matinee performances are cancelled.
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Winter Sports Roundup

Max Birnbaum, Journalist • February 27, 2024

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Huck Jennings '25, who plays Edward, belts out a note with Young Will, played by Tavio Mares-Van Praag '27.

BREAKING: ‘Big Fish’ Cast and Crew Offer Sneak Peak

Caleb Meranus, Journalist • February 26, 2024
At community block, students enjoyed a surprise number from the show, which premiers Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
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Landmark 81, Vietnam's tallest building, at night.

Exploring Vietnam Beyond Preconceptions

Cooper Horn, Journalist • February 23, 2024
Pulsating with life and heritage, it struck me how misconceived Vietnam's image often is in the mainstream American narrative.
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Winter Sports Roundup

Gabe Cohen and Max Birnbaum • February 22, 2024

Check out next Wednesday's roundup coverage of Varsity 1 Boys Basketball, JV Boys Basketball, and Curling. The episode will also feature Athletic Director Tom Nelson giving his thoughts on his first winter...

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Balancing Justice and Humanity: Rethinking Nitrogen Executions

James Yu, Senior Journalist • February 22, 2024
The distress caused by nitrogen execution prompts a reconsideration of its use in modern justice, urging a cautious stance.
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Opening tip-off between the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks.

The Detroit Pistons: What Went Wrong?

Gabe Cohen, Sports Editor • February 21, 2024
Lack of leadership and failure to commit to a true rebuild pitted the Detroit Pistons in an embarrassing position in NBA history.
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Academic Priorities Limit Club Meeting Periods

Rachael Rosenberg, Editor-in-Chief • February 21, 2024
The Model United Nations Club met just four times prior to its Yale conference last month.
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The TikTok logo on a smartphone screen sticks out of the pocket of a denim jacket. Photo illustration.

Students Instructed to Cease Social Media Use in Bathrooms

Amelia Bowman, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • February 17, 2024
The School has received reports of Upper School students filming TiKTok videos in bathrooms.
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