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The Gator

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

The Gator

Athletic Director Brett Kelly leads the fall commitment ceremony for students.
Q&A: Brett Kelly Reflects on First Year as Athletic Director
Mckinlee DePaola, Photojournalist • May 23, 2023
Though new here, Brett Kelly is a veteran educator, coach, and administrator
Race for the 2023 Stanley Cup
Race for the 2023 Stanley Cup
Jack Malloy, Journalist • April 25, 2023
The NHL Playoffs have arrived! Here is a look at the field.
V. Boys Lax Gears Up for Season Opener
V. Boys Lax Gears Up for Season Opener
Caleb Meranus, Nolan Suraci, and Nikka Souza April 21, 2023
The Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team play Gann Academy, away, at 4:00 p.m.

Fenway Park during the 2021 AL Wild Card game against the New York Yankees. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Don’t Count Out the Red Sox Yet
Evan Michaeli, Executive Editor • March 30, 2023
While several insiders and beat writers predict a similar fate for the 2023 Red Sox, I see a different vision. One where the Red Sox wind up as a force in the American League.  
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Daniel Murray 23 competes in his final Bonspiel.
Varsity Curling Sweeps Bonspiel Championship
Kate Hirschen, Outgoing Culture Editor • February 28, 2023
On Monday, the Varsity Curling Team competed in its annual bonspiel competition, sweeping each match in their league.
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Varsity I Boys Basketball Brings the House Down at Senior Night
Varsity I Boys Basketball Brings the House Down at Senior Night
Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor • February 23, 2023
The Boys team secured a hard-fought win for the senior night against Kimball Union Academy.
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Head Coach Jamie Lin, surrounded by her players after the win, holds the trophy.
Varsity II Boys Basketball Triumphs Over CCA in Championship
Nico Jaffer, Outgoing Sports Editor • February 17, 2023
63-46, the team won its first MBIl Championship since 2007, marking a historic season with many successes and challenges.
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Bryce Ruglass Dortch 24 drives to the hoop.
Varsity Boys Basketball Team Shines on the Court
Brian Gamble, Outgoing Managing Editor • February 2, 2023
Despite a rigorous schedule and difficult competition, the team has made history with key wins over some of the highest-ranked teams in New England.
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Gamble 23, Nielsen 23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
Gamble '23, Nielsen '23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
Kate Hirschen, Outgoing Culture Editor • January 25, 2023
Brian Gamble '23 and Quinn Nielson '23 were recognized for their commitment to NCAA Division I teams.
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TaQuan Williams 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Secure Two Wins at Home
Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor • January 24, 2023
The Gators are on fire with a three-game win streak.
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Toni Golston 23 warms up.
Photos: Varsity Girls Defeat Cambridge School of Weston at Home
Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor • January 24, 2023
The girls have a 3-3 record and look to take on Landmark on Wednesday.
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Stahley poses with the Gator during a pep rally. Photo courtesy of Grace Papas 23
Hidden Hero of the Game: Trainer Larry Stahley
Nico Jaffer, Outgoing Sports Editor • January 18, 2023
Community members regard Larry Stahley as a dedicated and kind member of the community, both on the court and in the classroom.
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TaQuan Williams 23 shoots a successful three pointer.
Photos: Varsity Boys Defeat Beaver 66-51
Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor • January 11, 2023
The Gators also defeated Lawerence Academy on Sunday in a 2-0 weekend.
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Kaylee Little 23 makes a layup.
Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Faces Gann
Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor • January 10, 2023
The girls fell to Gann by 10 points in their third game of the season, giving them a 1-2 record.
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An ambulance arrives at a football game. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Life Is Bigger Than Sports
Evan Michaeli, Executive Editor • January 4, 2023
Monday night’s crucial game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills came to an abrupt halt after Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field.
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Xoren Livingston 23.
Photos: Varsity Boys Take on Worcester Academy
Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor • December 1, 2022
The Boys Varsity Basketball team took on Worcester Academy for their first official game of the season.
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A young ESports participant competes in Chinas Summer League of Legends playoff.
Op-Ed: As Esports Booms, Opportunity Looms
Phillip Lull, Guest Writer • November 29, 2022
Pay attention to this new growing industry, which presents career and educational opportunities to students like us.
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Standing Up to Oppression: The Courageous Story of Irans Soccer Team
Standing Up to Oppression: The Courageous Story of Iran's Soccer Team
Sophia Bruno, Journalist • November 26, 2022

Before the World Cup game between U.S. and Iran, the Iranian government threatened to torture and imprison the Iranian players' families if they...

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Nico Jaffer ’23 was the inaugural Sports Editor for the 2022-2023 school year; the position has not since been filled.
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