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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

BREAKING: Gator Earns Distinguished Site Badge
BREAKING: Gator Earns Distinguished Site Badge
Gator Staff May 29, 2026
With just hours left in the national contest, The Gator earns the national honor.
Students play hacky sack during a free period.
Hacky Sack’s Unexpected Comeback Engages Students
Benjamin Weaver, Journalist • May 22, 2026
From circles on the field to clips on Instagram, hacky sack is back.
Photo illustration: Canvas is back up and running after a worldwide cyberattack.
School Restores Canvas After Cybersecurity Scare
Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Editor-In-Chief • May 19, 2026
Students and teachers struggled to adjust during a week without Canvas, with lingering questions about its security after the massive hack.
Golden hour at Brimmer and May School, though Prom will be held downtown.
Prom Night 2026: An Evening Worth its Weight in Gold
Merrin Lindenfelser, Managing Editor • May 7, 2026
After taking photos at the Head's House, students will gather at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf for an evening of food, dancing and waterfront views.
Editor-in-Chief Rachael Rosenberg, Editor-in-Chief Tavio Mares-Van Praag ’27, and outgoing Editors-in-Chief Mary Wang ’26 and Edward Flint ’26 pose with the NESPA First Place Class III Award.
BREAKING: News Site Wins First Place, Guild “Freedom to Write” Award
Gator Staff May 4, 2026
The Gator made history at the 2026 New England Scholastic Press Association's spring convention.

L: Director of DEIB Jessica Christian poses with Nydia Comenzo '27, Gloria Laurenza '29, Sari Cooper '29, and Nahla Criswell '29.
A Day of Connection: AISNE Students of Color Conference
Vivian Agola, Journalist • April 30, 2026
Several Upper School tudents traveled to Regis College in Weston last week to participate in the annual AISNE High School Students of Color Conference.
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The Gators earned its most impressive showing ever at the annual Private School Journalism Association's Portfolio Contest.
Three Gator Journalists Win Top National Writing Honors
Gator Staff April 21, 2026
The Gator achieved its best performance ever at the PSJA/Quill and Scroll Portfolio Contest, earning three top national individual awards.
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Upper School Senate to Host Elections on Friday
Rohan Muni, Opinion Editor • April 16, 2026
Make your vote count!
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Illustration of a phone that, under the newly proposed legislation, would not be permitted for student use during the public school day.
BREAKING: Proposed State Phone Restrictions Won’t Impact Brimmer
Rohan Muni, Opinion Editor • April 9, 2026
Since it applies only to public schools, the proposed law would not impact Brimmer and May.
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Assistant Head of School Carl Coombs addresses the Middle School during 2025 Commencement exercises.
Coombs Selected to National Leadership Institute Faculty
Merrin Lindenfelser, Managing Editor • March 5, 2026
Assistant Head of School Carl Coombs calls the selection a "tremendous honor."
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Video of missiles by Slaiman. The Gator interviews students that are being impacted by the ongoing conflict.
BREAKING: Beneath the Missiles, Voices from the Middle East
Rohan Muni, Opinion Editor • March 2, 2026
Students in the Middle East respond to missiles overhead
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A person kneels near posters with images of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, after they were fatally shot in two separate incidents by federal immigration agents, following a vigil in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Seth Herald
Alumnus Reflects on ICE Activity Impact in Minnesota
Mary Wang, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • February 25, 2026
These unlawful killings and unjust acts by ICE agents have sparked protests and outrage throughout the nation. 
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BREAKING: Digout Continues; School Closed Again Tuesday
BREAKING: Digout Continues; School Closed Again Tuesday
Eric Smith, Guest Contributer • February 23, 2026
Maintenance team member Eric Smith scans the campus and says, “The wind has died down a bit, but the snow is still coming.”
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Due to the impending blizzard and the forecast of 18+ inches of snow from Sunday into Monday, school will be closed on Monday, Feb. 23.
BREAKING: School Closed Monday Due to Snowstorm
Livvy Avignon, Chief Illustrator • February 22, 2026
Due to the impending blizzard and the forecast of 18+ inches of snow from Sunday into Monday, school will be closed on Monday, Feb. 23.
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Share your voice with The Gator!
Guest Contributions
Mary Wang, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • February 21, 2026
Whether you want to submit an opinion story, cover news, take photographs, or illustrate, this is your paper to share your voice. 
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The Gator Debuts Trinity Audio to Read Top Stories Aloud
Gator Staff February 12, 2026
World Languages reviewed the software and found it highly accurate, though not perfect. Give it a try.
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Head of School Judith Guild addresses the Class of 2026 at Commencement.
Carney, Sandoe & Associates Begins Head of School Search
Mary Wang, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • February 6, 2026
Gaines-Pell and Parsons hope for the search to be completed by this summer.
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The Haus of Glitter Dance Company leads Afro-Latinx Dance + Activism, showing students how movement, storytelling, and social justice come together to inspire healing, imagination, and community change.
Students Engage in Workshops at Humanities Symposium
Antonio Vargas, Journalist • February 1, 2026
The annual symposium had a total of 10 breakout sessions.  
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Maintenance spent most of Monday a doing their best to clear campus and make it safe for School to open.
BREAKING: School Closed, Again, Tuesday, Jan. 27
Livvy Avignon, Chief Illustrator • January 26, 2026
This marks the first time since 2015 that a snowstorm caused back-to-back school cancellations.
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Due to the impending blizzard and the forecast of 18+ inches of snow from Sunday into Monday, school will be closed on Monday, Feb. 23.
BREAKING: Snow Day, Monday, Jan. 26
Livvy Avignon, Chief Illustrator • January 26, 2026
Enjoy sleeping in, sledding, and some extra rest!
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Ben is a 9th grade student in his first semester in the Gator. He enjoys playing and watching sports, specifically soccer. He is interested in sports journalism and photography in the newsroom.

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