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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

Introducing Humans of Brimmer
Introducing 'Humans of Brimmer'
Rachael Rosenberg, Journalist • April 26, 2024
NEW: Learn about what drives new Senate President Stephanie Altschul ’25, including her interest in linguistics.
Edward Flint spots a mouse by the lockers near Upper School Head Joshua Neudels office.
School Crumbs Together to Outsmart Mice
Edward Flint, Managing Editor • April 19, 2024
To mitigate the presence of mice and other unwelcome creatures, don't leave food unattended.
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 after receiving an equal number of votes. Mary Wang '26 was chosen as the Secretary, while Ady Jaeckel, who was the sole candidate for the position, will take on the responsibilities of Treasurer. Students voted during Friday's activities period, after candidates for each position delivered speeches. Editors' note: This is a breaking news story. Please check back next week for follow up coverage about the new Executive Board.

Decision Time: Kozhemiakin or Altschul for Senates Top Spot
Decision Time: Kozhemiakin or Altschul for Senate's Top Spot
Chloe Rose Scolnick, Journalist • April 10, 2024
Before casting your vote, listen to each candidate's interview.

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, Senior Journalist • 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, Journalist • March 5, 2024
Students spent Thursday morning playing fun games in the gym, before venturing off-campus for field trips.
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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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Illustration created using Canva.
Academic Priorities Limit Club Meeting Periods
Rachael Rosenberg, Journalist • 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, Co-Editor-in-Chief • February 17, 2024
The School has received reports of Upper School students filming TiKTok videos in bathrooms.
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Ryan Hurst 25 welcomes attendees to to the event with celebratory chocolate.
Happening Now: Lunar New Year Celebration
Edward Flint, Managing Editor • February 15, 2024
Mandarin language students are manning various booths, from Chinese calligraphy, traditional yo-yo, and more.
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Harry Hall 25 admires Ka Moana PāKīpiKa, by Brook Kapūkuniahi Parker from Kahalu’u, O’ahu, who skillfully integrates his Hawaiian royal heritage and his fathers artistic influence.
Library Hosts Indigineous Art Exhibit
Mckinlee DePaola, Journalist • February 1, 2024
The exhibit also supports work to decolonize the library, particularly the Dewey Decimal system.
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After the holiday break, The School began transitioning to naturally flavored beverage options, which contain minimal sugar.
School Swaps Sugary Juice for Flavored Water
Mary Wang, Senior Journalist • January 23, 2024
The World Health Organization recommends no more than 40 grams of sugar daily. Each serving of juice contained 8 grams.
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Dr. Raja-Elie Abdulnours P 29 keynote, Beyond the Classroom: The Future of AI-Augmented Learning and Work, addresses biases in how AI depicts him.
AI Takes Center Stage at Bissell Grogan Symposium
Edward Flint, Managing Editor • January 22, 2024
Dr. Raja-Elie Abdulnour P ’29 provided the keynote, "Beyond the Classroom: The Future of AI-Augmented Learning and Work."
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Chloe Scolnick 25 and History Teacher Ted Barker-Hook, who also co-spearheaded the event, perform together at Fridays Coffee House.
Community Flocks to Circles 20
Rachael Rosenberg, Journalist • January 11, 2024
Over the years, Circles has served as a platform to showcase talents and foster a sense of community here.
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Elias Kazin 20 and Cora Williams 20.
Ring Ceremony Continues with Recorded Speeches
Edward Flint, Managing Editor • December 13, 2023
Upper School Senate President Baden Howard '24 says that the changes allow students to speak more confidently.
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Lucas Williams 25 tutors 7th graders Lila Saghbini and Ben Weaver in math.
Rebooted Peer Tutoring Program Thrives
Mckinlee DePaola, Journalist • December 6, 2023
Students report enjoying learning from a peer in a less serious setting, especially as midterms approach.
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Elle Stangle
Elle Stangle
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Elle Stangle is a 9th grader. She joined Brimmer in 5th grade and has loved it since. This year, she has taken a great interest in her English 1 class. She also enjoys playing varsity soccer for Brimmer.

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