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During remote learning, students based in China Zoomed in on a 12-hour time difference. Photo illustration by Edan Zinn 23.
International Students Adjust To Life On Campus After Remote Learning
September 21, 2021
Madeline Hsiao 23, Hebe Qiang 23, and Libby Barker-Hook 23 sit outside on the first day of school.
Campus Reopens With Modified COVID-19 Protocols
September 8, 2021
Residents of the Purba Bardhaman District in West Bengal, India after the first COVID-19 positive case was detected in their area.
Teens Grieve For India Amid COVID-19 Crisis
June 11, 2021
Head of School Judith Guild greets a student on the first day of school last September.
Administration Plans Around COVID-19 for 2021-2022 School Year
June 4, 2021
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine available to people ages 12-17.
Op-Ed: Vaccinate Children to Help End COVID-19
June 4, 2021
During remote learning, students based in China Zoomed in on a 12-hour time difference. Photo illustration by Edan Zinn 23.
International Students Adjust To Life On Campus After Remote Learning
September 21, 2021
Elijah Kinney 23 knocks the frisbee away from Jackson Ostrowski 22 during Ultimate Frisbee Day of Cross Country.
‘Almost Back To Normal’: Varsity Teams Get to Work
September 17, 2021
Madeline Hsiao 23, Hebe Qiang 23, and Libby Barker-Hook 23 sit outside on the first day of school.
Campus Reopens With Modified COVID-19 Protocols
September 8, 2021
Leni Hicks-Dutt 23 and Sophia Bruno 23 pose before lacrosse practice.
After Two Long Years, Lacrosse Returns to the Playing Field
June 11, 2021
Zooming in from Kabul, Afghanistan, Mahnaz Aliyar addresses community members during the assembly Tuesday.
Education as a Human Right: Two Voices from Afghanistan
June 8, 2021
The group of eight students pose on the gator bench they constructed.
Q&A: Students Collaborate with Artists for Humanity
June 4, 2021
Gator Wins All-New England Journalism Award
Gator Wins All-New England Journalism Award
May 12, 2021
Students joined the livestream with Director of Global Studies Kelly Neely.
Students Attend WorldBoston Discussion of Armenian Genocide
May 11, 2021
Environmental Panel Discusses Ocean Health
Environmental Panel Discusses Ocean Health
April 27, 2021
The Gator wins6 individual CSPA Gold Crown Awards.
Gator Wins 5 CSPA Gold Circle Awards
April 26, 2021
Residents of the Purba Bardhaman District in West Bengal, India after the first COVID-19 positive case was detected in their area.
Teens Grieve For India Amid COVID-19 Crisis
June 11, 2021
Kieran Cross 23 (front) and Jack Nathanson 23 play the guitar during a rehearsal. You can tell that everyone put in the effort this year to be able to play during COVID times, and I am grateful for having it at all this year, Cross said.
Photo Essay: Band Improvises During COVID-19
May 27, 2021
Christa Katsenes (from left) sits alongside her mother and older siblings.
To Foster Perseverance, Look To The Past
May 12, 2021
Me playing soccer during my sophomore year.
Op-Ed: Outgoing Editor-in-Chief Reflects on Life’s Transitions
May 7, 2021
Upper School History Teacher Ted Barker-Hook gives a lesson on The New York Times.
Curriculum Modified During COVID-19
April 27, 2021
GNN: Class of 2021 Commencement
GNN: Class of 2021 Commencement
June 4, 2021
Lower School students enjoy the mini golf course, built by CAP students.
CAP Students Build Mini Golf Course
June 2, 2021
Kieran Cross 23 (front) and Jack Nathanson 23 play the guitar during a rehearsal. You can tell that everyone put in the effort this year to be able to play during COVID times, and I am grateful for having it at all this year, Cross said.
Photo Essay: Band Improvises During COVID-19
May 27, 2021
Brian Barrera and Behare Goshime belay climbers up the 35-foot wall.
Photos: 11th Grade at Project Adventure
May 21, 2021
Students prepare to go on the zip-line.
11th Grade Fosters Leadership at Project Adventure
May 18, 2021
GNN: Welcome Back to School
GNN: Welcome Back to School
September 21, 2021
Head of School Judith Guild officially opens School, Monday, Sept. 13.
GNN Live: Opening Convocation
September 13, 2021
GNN: Class of 2021 Commencement
GNN: Class of 2021 Commencement
June 4, 2021
Lower School students enjoy the mini golf course, built by CAP students.
CAP Students Build Mini Golf Course
June 2, 2021
Students prepare to go on the zip-line.
11th Grade Fosters Leadership at Project Adventure
May 18, 2021
Gator Nation News Manager Sofia Spring 22 films the first episode of the year, with anchor Haleigh Jacobs 23.
Photos: Week of Sept. 13
September 20, 2021
Kieran Cross 23 (front) and Jack Nathanson 23 play the guitar during a rehearsal. You can tell that everyone put in the effort this year to be able to play during COVID times, and I am grateful for having it at all this year, Cross said.
Photo Essay: Band Improvises During COVID-19
May 27, 2021
Brian Barrera and Behare Goshime belay climbers up the 35-foot wall.
Photos: 11th Grade at Project Adventure
May 21, 2021
Ugo Adiele 23 and Kieran Cross 23 sort clothes for community service.
Photos: Week of Apr. 26
May 3, 2021
Wild Turkeys Visit Campus
Wild Turkeys Visit Campus
April 12, 2021
Digital illustration by Edan Zinn 23.
Podcast: Mahlet Woldemariam ’95 on Vaccine Development
April 7, 2021
Digital illustration by Edan Zinn 23.
Podcast: Fighting the Pandemic with Dr. Kathy Taylor
March 31, 2021
Podcast: Gov. Baker Talks Fostering Civil Discourse
Podcast: Gov. Baker Talks Fostering Civil Discourse
December 13, 2020
A portrait of Eric Foner, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.
Podcast: Foner Criticizes Standardized Tests
May 4, 2020
Podcast: Acclaimed Archivist, Historian Zooms with Students
Podcast: Acclaimed Archivist, Historian Zooms with Students
April 22, 2020
Elijah Kinney 23 knocks the frisbee away from Jackson Ostrowski 22 during Ultimate Frisbee Day of Cross Country.
‘Almost Back To Normal’: Varsity Teams Get to Work
September 17, 2021
All winners, even Simone Biles, can take breaks. Cartoon by Jennifer Ngo 22.
Op-Ed: Why Simone Biles’s Decision Is Important For Mental Health
September 17, 2021
Leni Hicks-Dutt 23 and Sophia Bruno 23 pose before lacrosse practice.
After Two Long Years, Lacrosse Returns to the Playing Field
June 11, 2021
Rachel Sobel 23 catches a lacrosse ball.
Spring Sports Lifts Students’ Sprits
May 6, 2021
Students play soccer for the Green and White teams.
COVID-19 Impacts Traditional Sports Offerings
March 11, 2021
One of the few promotional posters for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, courtesy of Marvel Studios.
Op-Ed: Why Didn’t Marvel Promote ‘Shang-Chi?’
September 24, 2021
The group of eight students pose on the gator bench they constructed.
Q&A: Students Collaborate with Artists for Humanity
June 4, 2021
Kieran Cross 23 (front) and Jack Nathanson 23 play the guitar during a rehearsal. You can tell that everyone put in the effort this year to be able to play during COVID times, and I am grateful for having it at all this year, Cross said.
Photo Essay: Band Improvises During COVID-19
May 27, 2021
Music Review: Gojiras Fortitude
Music Review: Gojira’s ‘Fortitude’
May 27, 2021
The shows ultimate message is that at the end of the day life is not a game to be won, but a ride to be enjoyed through all its ups and downs.
‘Ride the Cyclone,’ a Musical Journey You Won’t Forget
May 26, 2021
Music Review: Gojiras Fortitude
Music Review: Gojira’s ‘Fortitude’
May 27, 2021
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com
‘Invincible’ Superhero Series Exceeds Expectations
May 19, 2021
Music Review: Brave Little Abacuss Just Got Back from the Discomfort
Music Review: Brave Little Abacus’s ‘Just Got Back from the Discomfort’
May 19, 2021
Music Review: Revisit The Beatles Transitional Rubber Soul
Music Review: Revisit The Beatles’ Transitional ‘Rubber Soul’
May 12, 2021
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.
Movie Review: ‘Mortal Kombat’ Bores Audiences
May 6, 2021
One of the few promotional posters for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, courtesy of Marvel Studios.
Op-Ed: Why Didn’t Marvel Promote ‘Shang-Chi?’
September 24, 2021
All winners, even Simone Biles, can take breaks. Cartoon by Jennifer Ngo 22.
Op-Ed: Why Simone Biles’s Decision Is Important For Mental Health
September 17, 2021
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.
Guest Column: My Experience On and After 9/11
September 13, 2021
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine available to people ages 12-17.
Op-Ed: Vaccinate Children to Help End COVID-19
June 4, 2021
A memorial for George Floyd in Minneapolis. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: George Floyd, One Year Later
May 26, 2021
The Editorial Board strongly encourages all members of the School community who are eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they can.
Editorial: Students, Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine
April 20, 2021
Gator Announces Next Years Leadership
Gator Announces Next Year’s Leadership
March 31, 2021
The Editorial Board strongly encourages all members of the School community who are eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they can.
Editorial: COVID-19, One Year Later
March 12, 2021
Photo purchased from BigStock.com.
Editorial Board Apologizes for Lapse in Judgement
February 24, 2021
Illustration by Edan Zinn 23.
Editorial: Admin. Deserves Thanks for COVID-19 Testing
December 1, 2020
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During remote learning, students based in China Zoomed in on a 12-hour time difference. Photo illustration by Edan Zinn 23.
International Students Adjust To Life On Campus After Remote Learning
Brian Gamble, Senior Journalist • September 21, 2021
After battling time differentials while learning remotely from overseas, some international students are finally back on campus.
Elijah Kinney 23 knocks the frisbee away from Jackson Ostrowski 22 during Ultimate Frisbee Day of Cross Country.
‘Almost Back To Normal’: Varsity Teams Get to Work
Edan Zinn, Editor-in-Chief • September 17, 2021
After four days of preseason practices and an abbreviated first week of school, varsity sports teams here are getting back to their normal season routines.
Madeline Hsiao 23, Hebe Qiang 23, and Libby Barker-Hook 23 sit outside on the first day of school.
Campus Reopens With Modified COVID-19 Protocols
Natalie Kozhemiakin, Editor-in-Chief • September 8, 2021
The School aims to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment while ensuring a greater sense of normalcy.
Leni Hicks-Dutt 23 and Sophia Bruno 23 pose before lacrosse practice.
After Two Long Years, Lacrosse Returns to the Playing Field
Brian Gamble, Senior Journalist • June 11, 2021
As this one-of-a-kind lacrosse season wraps up, athletes reflect on their first and only interscholastic games due to COVID-19.
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Head Chef Craig Roman mans the grill at the kitchens first annual outdoor end-of-year BBQ.
Kitchen Organizes First Annual End-Of-Year Barbecue
Gator Staff • May 27, 2021
The kitchen also spent two months preparing 450 delicious cookie, ice cream sandwiches, decorated with School-colored sprinkles.
Read Story
Commencement will be held on the Athletic Field this year.
School Prepares for In-Person Commencement
Nico Jaffer, Journalist • May 25, 2021
Adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols, The Class of 2021 will experience a modified, in-person Commencement ceremony.
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Sister campers pose in masks on campus.
Camp Returns Amid Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions
Kate Hirschen, Journalist • May 19, 2021
Between sports, academics, and games, camps at Brimmer Summer promise an experience that everyone can enjoy.
Read Story
Ayanna Jefferson 22 will serve as Senate President and Owen Williams 23 will serve as Vice President for the upcoming academic year.
Jefferson '22, Williams '23 to Lead Senate
Brian Gamble, Senior Journalist • May 17, 2021
Students elected Ayanna Jefferson ‘22 Senate President and Owen Williams ‘23 as Vice President for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Students joined the livestream with Director of Global Studies Kelly Neely.
Students Attend WorldBoston Discussion of Armenian Genocide
Marlie Kass, Journalist • May 11, 2021
Students in Global Studies courses watched Armenian Ambassador Varzhan Nerseyan speak at the WorldBoston event.
Read Story
Rachel Sobel 23 catches a lacrosse ball.
Spring Sports Lifts Students' Sprits
Kate Hirschen, Journalist • May 6, 2021
In a year with few interscholastic sports, the start of the spring athletics season has cheered many up on campus.
Read Story
Students hold pins showing where they received their COVID-19 vaccine.
Student COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin
Edan Zinn, Editor-in-Chief • April 30, 2021
More community members here have received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, including students in the Upper School.
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Prom will be held on the field to accommodate social distancing guidelines.
School to Modify Prom for Safety
Natalie Kozhemiakin, Editor-in-Chief • April 30, 2021
The School has implemented several changes, including holding the event outside, to protect attendees.
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Priya Mallidi 23 and Alison Rimas 23 talk outside after school.
Statewide Mask Guidelines Spark Debate
Marlie Kass, Journalist • April 29, 2021
Community members weigh in on Massachusetts' decision to allow people to forgo wearing masks when outside.
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Environmental Panel Discusses Ocean Health
Environmental Panel Discusses Ocean Health
Evan Michaeli, Journalist • April 27, 2021
Last Wednesday, a panel of speakers discussed ocean health via Zoom. If you missed the meeting, catch the full recording here.
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Students gathered at lunch on Tuesday to discuss the trial.
Chauvin Verdict Prompts Community Discussion
Grace Papas, Executive Editor • April 27, 2021
Emotions were running high during the discussion as the community awaited the historic verdict.
Read Story
Upper School Greenline Director Max Holman plays the piano during rehearsal.
Faculty Profile: Music Teacher Max Holman
Charles McLaughlin, Journalist • April 23, 2021
Middle and Upper School Music Teacher Max Holman joins the School this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vicki Trinh organizes COVID-19 test samples.
Staff Profile: School Nurse Vicki Trinh
Brian Gamble, Senior Journalist • April 22, 2021
Nurse Trinh joins the Health and Wellness Team this year, facilitating weekly COVID-19 tests and working in the Lower School.
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Gator file photo.
School to Host Virtual Green and White Auction
Kate Hirschen, Journalist • April 22, 2021
In the virtual event, members of the community have the opportunity to bid and offer items to raise money for the School.
Read Story
Photo illustration courtesy of BigStock.com
Christian, Neudel Reflect on Chauvin Guilty Verdict
Natalie Kozhemiakin, Editor-in-Chief • April 21, 2021
"Don’t confuse this with justice, but accountability is a step forward," says the Director of Equity and Inclusion.
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