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

The Gator

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

The Gator

College Counselor Daniel Birdsall teaches a college counseling course to seniors.
Most Competitive Year Yet for College Admissions
Chloe Rose Scolnick, Multimedia Manager • April 10, 2025
Seniors faced one of the most competitive college admissions cycles in years, with a surge in applications and growing interest in public universities.
Gym Construction Disrupts Campus Parking, Pick-Up, and Drop-Off
Gym Construction Disrupts Campus Parking, Pick-Up, and Drop-Off
Mary Wang, Editor-in-Chief • April 1, 2025
Students and parents can choose between two drop-off options: satellite or a slightly altered campus spot.
Gator Announced Among Nation's 'Top Scholastic Websites'
Gator Announced Among Nation’s ‘Top Scholastic Websites’
Gator Staff March 14, 2025
The Gator joins 33 other newsrooms from across the country in receiving this prestigious honor.
Newsroom to Reopen After Winterim and Spring Break
Newsroom to Reopen After Winterim and Spring Break
Livvy Avignon, Chief Illustrator • March 9, 2025
We will resume coverage upon returning on Monday, March 31, featuring in-depth reporting on sports and construction.

Official artwork for the 2025 Winterim Video Contest.
Don’t Miss Out: Submit to the 2025 Gator Winterim Video Contest
Gator Editorial Board (2024-2025) March 6, 2025
Submissions for the contest are due for when students return from spring break, April 7, 2025.
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Winterim Preparations Elicit Excitement from Students and Faculty
Kingston Woolley and Clive Sutton March 5, 2025
As Winterim trips are close at hand, students and faculty are prepare with enthusiasm for the travel ahead.
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Cover photo of the original Thompson Gymnasium under construction in 1968.
Spring Sports Bring Uncertainty Without Thompson Gymnasium
Kingston Woolley, Journalist • February 20, 2025
The spring sports season faces some challenges—but students and faculty are committed to working through them.
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Robotics Team Ends Season With Success at Regionals
Robotics Team Ends Season With Success at Regionals
Clive Sutton, Journalist • February 12, 2025
Students choose between block coding, C++ or Python to understand technical skills for robot programming.
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Breaking: Temple Fair Wishes Good Luck to Community
Breaking: Temple Fair Wishes Good Luck to Community
Lucas Williams, Photographer • February 7, 2025
The community celebrated its seventh annual Temple Fair today, attended by students and teachers in all divisions.
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School Temple Fair to Celebrate The Year of the Snake
School Temple Fair to Celebrate The Year of the Snake
Kingston Woolley, Journalist • February 4, 2025
Temple Fair will open to students on Friday, offering a chance for students to engage in different cultures, traditions, and customs.  
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Jason Craige Harris, delivering his keynote speech.
20th Bissell Grogan Symposium Tackles Civil Discourse
Mary Wang, Edward Flint, and Kingston Woolley January 29, 2025
The Symposium speech and workshops give students an opportunity to indulge in topics related to civil discourse.
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School Adopts Policy on Making Political Statements
Rachael Rosenberg, Editor-in-Chief • January 28, 2025
Head of School Judith Guild says the policy will provide the community with more guidance in the face of polarizing political events.
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TikTok Ban Sparks Controversy
TikTok Ban Sparks Controversy
Edward Flint, Executive Editor • January 24, 2025
The recent TikTok ban has opened new conversations about the security of students on campus.
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This Spring, There's Still A Week Left to Join The Gator
This Spring, There’s Still A Week Left to Join The Gator
Gator Staff January 23, 2025
The Gator is among the most honored student news sites in the nation, and we want you to join our team to learn essential writing and communication skills.
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It' Winter Break!
Happy Winter Break: Newsroom Closed Until 2025
Gator Staff December 17, 2024
The newsroom will be closed this exam week and will not reopen until 2025.
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School Presses Pause on Argentina Exchange Program
Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor • December 14, 2024
The decision comes after some issues arose last spring.
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Newsroom Wins National Award for Overall Excellence
Newsroom Wins National Award for Overall Excellence
Gator Staff December 13, 2024
The Gator is one of just 2o other digital news sites nationwide to receive this honor.
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Students from the Class of 2023 engage in the inaugural destress fest, making stuffed lions.
Stuff Plushies, De-Stress Before Exams and Have Fun
Clive Sutton, Journalist • December 10, 2024
The Senate-sponsored events offers students a chance to unwind with friends.
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The entrance to the gym parking lot from Middlesex Road.
BREAKING: Dean Urges Students to Drive Safely by School
Mary Wang, Editor-in-Chief • November 21, 2024
Any students observed engaging in unsafe driving will lose their parking privileges.
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Meet the Staff
Amelia Bowman
Amelia Bowman
Outgoing Editor-in-Chief

Amelia has been on The Gator since the start of her freshman year. She enjoys writing op-eds and movie reviews. In her spare time, she loves reading horror novels, reviewing movies on Letterboxd, and rock...

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