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See you in September!
See you in September!
June 12, 2024
Jackson Tarbox 26 shows off his custom swag.
Jackson Tarbox ’26 Spins Creativity into Success
May 22, 2024
Humans of Brimmer: Caleb Meranus 26
Humans of Brimmer: Caleb Meranus ’26
May 17, 2024
Photo illustration: Juniors Stephanie Altschul and Noah Panto discuss the Civil Rights Movement in David Cutlers American history class. Ddesigned in Canva.
Rising Seniors Vie For Heaviest Course Load
May 13, 2024
Artist renderings of the new building addition.
BREAKING: $26 Million Campaign Unveiled for New Facility
May 10, 2024
Humans of Brimmer: Caleb Meranus 26
Humans of Brimmer: Caleb Meranus ’26
May 17, 2024
Human of Brimmer: Cecelia Pan
Human of Brimmer: Cecelia Pan
May 2, 2024
Humans of Brimmer: Stephanie Altschul 25
Humans of Brimmer: Stephanie Altschul ’25
April 26, 2024
Introducing Humans of Brimmer
Introducing ‘Humans of Brimmer’
April 26, 2024
Why You Should Join The Gator
Why You Should Join The Gator
May 19, 2024
The new Gator editorial board. Back-row (L-R): Multimedia Manager Chloe Rose Scolnick 25, Co-Managing Editor Edward Flint 26, Editor in Chief Amelia Bowman 25, Co-Managing Editor Mary Wang 26. Front-row (L-R): News Editor Rachael Rosenberg 27, Co-Sports Editor Gabe Cohen 27, and Co-Sports Editor Tavio Mares-Van Praag.
Gator Announces Its Youngest Editorial Board in History
May 1, 2024
Newsroom Closed For Break
Newsroom Closed For Break
March 8, 2024
The Gator Earns Pacemaker Nomination
The Gator Earns Pacemaker Nomination
February 28, 2024
McCoy hall during the Blizzard of 2020.
Anatomy of a Snow Day
February 7, 2024
Examining Bitcoins Environmental Impact
Examining Bitcoin’s Environmental Impact
May 28, 2024
Varsity Tennis Head Coach David Argasinski, formerly in the top 1,600 in the world, hits a backhand during a practice at the 2018 Davis Cup. Argasinski leads both the Boys and Girls tennis programs at the School.
Love-All: Mentorship Creates Winning Players
May 10, 2024
Photo illustration of a student being tempted to cheat with AI.
Editorial: Don’t Use AI Humanizers to Complete Work
May 9, 2024
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
April 26, 2024
The scene outside The Bondi Junction Westfields Shopping Mall after a deadly stabbing in Sydney, Australia. The stabbing resulting in six deaths, a reminder that it is imperative to be vigilant of our surroundings.
Op-Ed: Tragedy Strikes at Bondi Junction
April 23, 2024
Temperatures dipped below 10 °F on campus today. Faculty and staff are encouraged to keep windows open to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Comic: It’s Cold Inside
January 11, 2022
Comic: Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas
Comic: Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas
December 17, 2021
The U.S. Justice Department recently filed a lawsuit against Texas over curbing voting by mail.
Comic: Justice Dept. Sues Texas Over Voting Restrictions
November 5, 2021
Comic: Wanna Be My Friend?
Comic: Wanna Be My Friend?
November 3, 2021
Comic: Get Your Booster Shot
Comic: Get Your Booster Shot
October 26, 2021
Members of the Massachusetts Youth Climate Coalition rally outside the Massachusetts State House during their lobby week in January 2024. The coalition, made up of several organizations in the state, including the Schools environmental club, wrote a climate education bill currently in the Ways and Means Committee.
Power to the Youth
May 31, 2024
Evan Michaeli 24 receives the CSPA Gold Crown in New York with advisor David Cutler 02.
Flipping Chapters: Graduation
May 31, 2024
Janeata Robinson Retires After 22 Years of Service
Janeata Robinson Retires After 22 Years of Service
May 30, 2024
Catering Manager and Kitchen Assistant Melany Ferrimy prepares yogurt for the Lower School students.
Series: Heroes in Aprons
May 13, 2024
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
April 13, 2024
GNN LIVE: Honors Convocation
GNN LIVE: Honors Convocation
June 5, 2024
Podcast: Year in Review
Podcast: Year in Review
June 3, 2024
GNN LIVE: Commencement 2024
GNN LIVE: Commencement 2024
May 31, 2024
Jonathan Walsh plays spikeball as his friends look on.
Photos: Field Day, 2024
May 29, 2024
GNN LIVE: Spring Athletic Awards Ceremony
GNN LIVE: Spring Athletic Awards Ceremony
May 22, 2024
GNN LIVE: Honors Convocation
GNN LIVE: Honors Convocation
June 5, 2024
GNN LIVE: Commencement 2024
GNN LIVE: Commencement 2024
May 31, 2024
GNN LIVE: Spring Athletic Awards Ceremony
GNN LIVE: Spring Athletic Awards Ceremony
May 22, 2024
GNN: Spring Sports Update
GNN: Spring Sports Update
May 8, 2024
Behind the Auctions Success
Behind the Auction’s Success
April 30, 2024
Jonathan Walsh plays spikeball as his friends look on.
Photos: Field Day, 2024
May 29, 2024
Sophia Horning braves the course at TreeTop adventures.
Photos: Juniors Tackle TreeTop Adventures
May 22, 2024
Giulia Laurenza 25 works on her math homework for Math Teacher Nancy Bradley.
Photos of The Week
April 17, 2024
Maya Lownie 24 works in the Math Lab.
Photos of the Week 3/31
April 4, 2024
Michelle Levy 24 works in the Math Lab.
Photos of the Week 2/25
March 1, 2024
Podcast: Year in Review
Podcast: Year in Review
June 3, 2024
School Urges Considerate Driving
School Urges Considerate Driving
May 17, 2024
Series: 14 Questions
Series: 14 Questions
April 23, 2024
Spring Sports Flash
Spring Sports Flash
April 4, 2024
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
February 28, 2024
Where Are They Now? Alumni Athletes in the Spotlight
Where Are They Now? Alumni Athletes in the Spotlight
June 7, 2024
Adrian Mathiesen 26 pitches a winning game yesterday against Boston Trinity Academy for the 3-1 win, sending the Gators to the championship for the first tine since 2018.
BREAKING: Baseball Heads for Finals After Close Playoff Win
May 14, 2024
Caitlin Clark and Nike Swoosh courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Caitlin Clark Receives Record Nike Contract
May 7, 2024
Co-Captain Baden Howard 24 pitches against a strong Gann Academy team, with the Gators losing 17-0 at Tuesdays season-opener.
AD Optimistic for Turnaround After Spring Start
April 11, 2024
Christoph Kasper 25 tries to get the out at last years semi-finals against Gann, with the Gators coming up short, 13-3. Today at 4:15 p.m., the team will get the chance for revenge when they face off against the Red Heifers for the season-opener.
V. Baseball Embraces a New Era with Full Field Advantage
April 9, 2024
Creative Arts Chair Bill Jacob gives a Cafe Award to Daniel Murray 24.
Don’t Miss the Creative Arts Academy Awards
May 29, 2024
teacher Amy Carpenter skillfully handles a ceramic piece during the Raku firing session, highlighting the exciting and intense nature of this traditional technique.
Breaking: Sculpture Class Ignites Creativity with Raku Pottery
May 23, 2024
Album cover courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Song Review: Chick Corea’s ‘Spain’
May 9, 2024
Cooper Horn 27 plays the piano for Gator Scales
Gator Scales: Instrumental Ensemble’s Name Change
April 25, 2024
Without You Matinee performance.
Review: Without You, Life Goes On
April 10, 2024
Album cover courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Song Review: Chick Corea’s ‘Spain’
May 9, 2024
Billy Idol performs in 2021. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Song Review: The History Behind Billy Idol’s ‘Eyes Without a Face’
January 30, 2024
Album Review: Mt. Joys Mt. Joy
Album Review: Mt. Joy’s “Mt. Joy”
January 9, 2024
Toni Morrison, a Nobel Prize-winning author.
Mercy in Adversity: Toni Morrison’s Timeless Message of Compassion
December 1, 2023
Old key in a keyhole
Book Review: A Secret History
November 14, 2023
Lily pads in the solarium
Artists For Humanity Lights Up the Solarium
May 29, 2024
Isaac Morrison 27 studies in the library
Quiz: Where Do Students Hang Out at School?
May 22, 2024
A photo illustration of Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
Feuds Ignite a Competitive Frenzy in the Rap Game
May 5, 2024
Flooded warning sign on an impassable road San Martin, California.
Confront Climate Culture Complacency
April 11, 2024
Gabe Cohen 26 and Coach John Calipari share a moment at the Basketball Hall Of Fame in Springfield Massachusetts last August.
Kentucky Basketball Takes a Hit, But is it All Calipari’s Fault?
April 10, 2024
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See you in September!
See you in September!
Gator Staff • June 12, 2024
We wish everyone a restful and rejuvenating time away from campus.
Jackson Tarbox 26 shows off his custom swag.
Jackson Tarbox '26 Spins Creativity into Success
Gabe Cohen, Co-Sports Editor • May 22, 2024
He is planning on releasing new merchandise such as shorts, tank tops, socks, and hats.
Humans of Brimmer: Caleb Meranus 26
Humans of Brimmer: Caleb Meranus '26
Cathy Wu, Outgoing Executive Editor • May 17, 2024
He identifies with street photography, viewing each shot as an act guided by intuition.
Photo illustration: Juniors Stephanie Altschul and Noah Panto discuss the Civil Rights Movement in David Cutlers American history class. Ddesigned in Canva.
Rising Seniors Vie For Heaviest Course Load
Amelia Bowman, Editor-in-Chief • May 13, 2024
A surge of enrollment in AP courses sparks concerns among faculty and students.
Artist renderings of the new building addition.
BREAKING: $26 Million Campaign Unveiled for New Facility
Amelia Bowman, Editor-in-Chief • May 10, 2024
The gym will be replaced with a cutting-edge Recreation and Wellness Center.
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Gator students show off the 17 awards, including the All-New England award for overall excellence, outside of Boston Universitys College of Communications. L-R: Gabe Cohen Cohen 26, Edward Flint 26, Bede Paasch-Pearce 27, Cooper Horn 27, Amelia Bowman 25, Adviser David Cutler, Mary Wang 26, Livvy Avignon 26, Jack Malloy 25. Designed in Canva.
Gator Smashes Record, Wins 17 Regional Journalism Awards
Gator Staff • May 3, 2024
The newsroom also won its 6th-consecutive All-New England Award.
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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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Photo Illustration: Charlotte Hurley 27 looks over her course options
New Courses Added to Curriculum Guide for 2024-2025 Year
Will Lawson, Journalist • May 1, 2024
Students have until May 10 to complete their course selection form.
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Photo Illustration of a student using an AI humanizer, also known as a text-spinner.
AI Humanizers in Education: A Test of Student Integrity
Mary Wang, Co-Managing Editor • April 29, 2024
Platforms like undetectable.ai promises to "bypass AI algorithms and ensure that your writing remains undetectable to AI detectors.”
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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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Edward Flint spots a mouse by the lockers near Upper School Head Joshua Neudels office.
School Crumbs Together to Outsmart Mice
Edward Flint, Co-Managing Editor • April 19, 2024
To mitigate the presence of mice and other unwelcome creatures, don't leave food unattended.
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BREAKING: New Senate Executive Board Elected
BREAKING: New Senate Executive Board Elected
Gator Staff • April 14, 2024

Stephanie Altschul '25 was elected President. Charlotte Wolfstich '26 and Mimie Manigat '26 will jointly serve as Co-Vice Presidents...

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Decision Time: Kozhemiakin or Altschul for Senates Top Spot
Decision Time: Kozhemiakin or Altschul for Senate's Top Spot
Chloe Rose Scolnick, Multimedia Manager • April 10, 2024
Before casting your vote, listen to each candidate's interview.
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BREAKING: Eclipsing Expectations
BREAKING: Eclipsing Expectations
Gator Staff • April 8, 2024
Armed with special sunglasse, students and faculty gazed in awe of today's solar eclipse, witnessing the celestial event together.
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New Committee to Govern Winterim
New Committee to Govern Winterim
Mary Wang, Co-Managing Editor • April 5, 2024
Destinations must be reachable via a direct flight no longer than eight hours to Boston or New York City.
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English teacher Kenley Smith gives some final pointers before students in Villains class take an in-class essay Watchmen, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.
Spotlight: Kenley Smith, English Teacher
Mckinlee DePaola, Journalist • April 2, 2024
Students express appreciation for both Smith and her classes, and are awestruck by her vast reservoir of knowledge.
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Co-Editor-in-Chief Evan Michaeli 23 poses with CSPA Director Jennifer Bensko Ha and Adviser David Cutler upon receiving the Gold Crown. Illustration created with Canva.
Newsroom Wins CSPA's Highest Accolade
Gator Staff • March 15, 2024
The award stands as one of the nation's most coveted prizes for overall excellence in scholastic journalism.
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Fresh off his starring role in Big Fish Huck Jennings 25 plays musical chairs.
Special Activities, Trips, Before Spring Break
Rachael Rosenberg, News Editor • March 5, 2024
Students spent Thursday morning playing fun games in the gym, before venturing off-campus for field trips.
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Co-Sports Editor Tavio Mares-Van Praag 27
Tavio Mares-Van Praag
Co-Sports Editor

Tavio Mares-Van Praag is a 9th grade student in his first year in the newsroom. He enjoys writing and filming sports content. He enjoys playing and watching soccer along with sailing, snowboarding, and...

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