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David Cutler in his classroom, awaiting students.
School Hosts Proctored Lunch Discussion on Presidential Election
November 13, 2024
Breiman plays in 2016 Homecoming.
Humans of Brimmer: Shani Breiman ’18 Returns to Coach
October 31, 2024
College Counselor Julia Esquivel helps student Lincoln Jiang with his Common Application.
Countdown to College: Seniors in the Final Stretch!
October 29, 2024
A fireman looks for hot-zones using drone technology. Photo courtesy of Weston Fire Department.
BREAKING: Local Brush Fires Cause Poor Air Quality
October 28, 2024
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Quick Facts About the 2024 Election
October 22, 2024
Students Named Pacemaker Finalists
Students Named Pacemaker Finalists
October 8, 2024
Traffic Caution: Stay Alert
Traffic Caution: Stay Alert
October 7, 2024
The Gator Wins National Honors for Best Editorial, Sports Story
The Gator Wins National Honors for Best Editorial, Sports Story
September 4, 2024
Join The Gator and Shine
Join The Gator and Shine
September 3, 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
Editorial: Prioritizing Respectful Political Discourse On Campus
Editorial: Prioritizing Respectful Political Discourse On Campus
November 7, 2024
Clive Sutton's predication of how the electoral map will play out.
Presidential Election Forecasts Show Mixed Signals
November 1, 2024
Florida Recovers Amid Political Tensions
Florida Recovers Amid Political Tensions
October 22, 2024
Hurricane Milton off the coast of Mexico on 6 October 2024
Hurricanes Devastate Southern United States
October 9, 2024
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Did the VP Debate Move the Needle?
October 9, 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
Joe Iuliano helps out Cristoph Kasper '25 in AP Human Geo.
Inside the Classroom: AP Human Geography
October 31, 2024
Karen Bernake teaches a section of CORE, which meets inside the Pappas Lab.
Inside the Classroom: CORE
October 15, 2024
Supreme Court Teacher Ken Levine
Supreme Court Teacher Ken Levine
October 9, 2024
Charlotte Woolley '30 leads a pack of runners at last year's Middle School Cross Country Championship.
Humans of Brimmer: Charlotte Woolley ’29
October 2, 2024
Assistant AD Justin Sellar
Assistant AD Justin Sellar
September 12, 2024
Charlotte Woolley '30 leads a pack of runners at last year's Middle School Cross Country Championship.
Humans of Brimmer: Charlotte Woolley ’29
October 2, 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
GNN: Students React to Trump's Win
GNN: Students React to Trump’s Win
November 13, 2024
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Ryan Hurst Casts Ballot for the First Time
November 6, 2024
Series: 14 Questions
Series: 14 Questions
October 23, 2024
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
October 23, 2024
GNN: Required Summer Community Reading
GNN: Required Summer Community Reading
October 15, 2024
GNN: Students React to Trump's Win
GNN: Students React to Trump’s Win
November 13, 2024
GNN: Required Summer Community Reading
GNN: Required Summer Community Reading
October 15, 2024
GNN: Fall Sports Preview
GNN: Fall Sports Preview
September 12, 2024
GNN Live: Opening Convocation
GNN Live: Opening Convocation
September 9, 2024
GNN LIVE: Honors Convocation
GNN LIVE: Honors Convocation
June 5, 2024
Photos: V. Cross Country Boys Win Third Consecutive Race
Photos: V. Cross Country Boys Win Third Consecutive Race
September 27, 2024
Team Captains Lucas Williams 25' and Christoph Kasper 25' congregate with BTA and refs before match.
Photos: V. Boys Soccer vs BTA
September 20, 2024
The Gators take the pitch.
Photos: V. Boys Soccer vs BUA
September 19, 2024
The harvest moon on the night of September 17. (McKinlee DePaola)
View the Moon for Mid-Autumn Festival
September 19, 2024
Coach Hardman encourages the team
Photos: V. Boys Soccer vs LCA
September 13, 2024
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Ryan Hurst Casts Ballot for the First Time
November 6, 2024
Series: 14 Questions
Series: 14 Questions
October 23, 2024
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
October 23, 2024
Podcast: Upper School Head Discusses Start of School
Podcast: Upper School Head Discusses Start of School
October 2, 2024
Podcast: Private School Enrollment Rises in Nearby Cities, Towns
Podcast: Private School Enrollment Rises in Nearby Cities, Towns
September 16, 2024
GNN: V.1 Boys' Basketball to Kick Off Season Saturday
GNN: V.1 Boys’ Basketball to Kick Off Season Saturday
November 14, 2024
From Underdogs to Champions
From Underdogs to Champions
November 8, 2024
Dodgers Defeat Yankees to Win World Series
Dodgers Defeat Yankees to Win World Series
November 4, 2024
The team gets hyped before a game.
BREAKING: Girls V. Soccer Wins in Penalty Kick Thriller
October 31, 2024
Rimon Zhao '27 Kicks Off a New Chapter
Rimon Zhao ’27 Kicks Off a New Chapter
October 25, 2024
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“Heretic:” A24 Strikes Again!
November 14, 2024
Nassim at the Huntington Calderwood Pavilion.
Nassim: A Universal Play
November 6, 2024
Double the Magic with Fall Plays
Double the Magic with Fall Plays
October 17, 2024
The stage of Romeo & Juliet.
Review: ART’s Romeo and Juliet
October 10, 2024
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‘The Substance’: Pretty Girls Should Never Smile
October 8, 2024
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“Heretic:” A24 Strikes Again!
November 14, 2024
Op-Ed: Gatsby and The American Dream
Op-Ed: Gatsby and The American Dream
September 19, 2024
The harvest moon on the night of September 17. (McKinlee DePaola)
View the Moon for Mid-Autumn Festival
September 19, 2024
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
The stage of Romeo & Juliet.
Review: ART’s Romeo and Juliet
October 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. Joy's "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
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Caleb Meranus

Caleb Meranus, Journalist

Caleb is a 9th-grade student who enjoys photography, and working behind a camera. This is his first semester in the newsroom, and he has been producing multimedia content like the segment Education of our Educators, Nolan’s Soup Review, and other Gator Nation News media. Caleb has also been assisting other writers by taking pictures for their articles. You can find more of Caleb’s photography work on his Instagram.

All content by Caleb Meranus
Caleb Mernaus takes photos at the Lynch Family skatepark in Boston.

Photo | Humans of Brimmer: Caleb Meranus ’26

Cathy Wu, Outgoing Executive Editor
May 17, 2024

Caleb Mernaus takes photos at the Lynch Family skatepark in Boston.

Sous Chef Taran Gavin prepares soup.

Photo | Series: Heroes in Aprons

Ruby Cohen-Weinberg, Journalist
May 13, 2024

Sous Chef Taran Gavin prepares soup.

Huck Jennings '25, who plays Edward, belts out a note with Young Will, played by Tavio Mares-Van Praag '27.

BREAKING: ‘Big Fish’ Cast and Crew Offer Sneak Peak

Caleb Meranus, Journalist
February 26, 2024
At community block, students enjoyed a surprise number from the show, which premiers Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Sophomores Abigail Hofer and Nicole Jones welcomes attendees to the festival.

Photo | Happening Now: Lunar New Year Celebration

Edward Flint, Managing Editor
February 15, 2024

Sophomores Abigail Hofer and Nicole Jones welcomes attendees to the festival.

Album Review: Mt. Joy's "Mt. Joy"

Album Review: Mt. Joy’s “Mt. Joy”

Caleb Meranus, Journalist
January 9, 2024

Mt. Joy is a Philadelphia-based indie rock band, formed in 2016. They can often be compared to bands like Caamp and The Lumineers. Their debut single “Astrovan” was released the same year, followed...

Education of Our Educators: Jessica Christian

Education of Our Educators: Jessica Christian

Nolan Suraci, Cole Thompson, Caleb Meranus, and Nikka Souza
December 15, 2023

GNN: Final Fantasy Enters Playoffs

Gabe Cohen, Caleb Meranus, Nolan Suraci, and Nikka Souza
December 7, 2023

The School's Core Values appear on the wall nearby Dean of Students Paul Murray's office.

Photo | Editorial: A Call for Core Values

Gator Editorial Board (2023-2024)
November 20, 2023

The School's Core Values appear on the wall nearby Dean of Students Paul Murray's office.

Maya Lownie '24 (Agnes) acts out a death scene, before she is resurrected.

Photos: ‘She Kill Monsters’

Caleb Meranus, Journalist
November 20, 2023

Stephanie Altschul '25 and Polly Zimmerman '25 ready to tutor.

Photo | Photos of the Week: Oct. 23

Mckinlee DePaola, Journalist
November 8, 2023

Stephanie Altschul '25 and Polly Zimmerman '25 ready to tutor.

Director Bill Jacob's stagecraft crew helps to put together the set for the fall play.

Photo | Dragons, Drama, and Discovery: ‘She Kills Monsters’

Elle Stangle, Journalist
November 1, 2023

Director Bill Jacob's stagecraft crew helps to put together the set for the fall play.

Caleb Meranus takes a portrait of himself in front of the School.

Op-Ed: Why Film Remains Relevant in the Digital Age

Caleb Meranus, Journalist
October 26, 2023
With photographic film, you are forced to remember a moment with just one picture. It's beautiful.
Associate Director of College Counseling Dan Birdsall.

Photo | Spotlight: Dan Birdsall, College Counseling Associate Director

Evan Michaeli, Outgoing Editor
October 12, 2023

Associate Director of College Counseling Dan Birdsall.

Director of Academic Service Karen Bernanke works with Ruby Cohen-Weinberg '24 in the Learning Center.

Photo | Spotlight: Karen Bernanke, Director of Academic Services

Mckinlee DePaola, Journalist
October 5, 2023

Director of Academic Service Karen Bernanke works with Ruby Cohen-Weinberg '24 in the Learning Center.

GNN: Community Takes on New Schedule

Gabe Cohen, Caleb Meranus, and Nikka Souza
October 4, 2023
Hear faculty and students views on new schedule and learn the reasons behind its implementation.

GNN: Fantasy Football Frenzies

Caleb Meranus, Nolan Suraci, Nikka Souza, Cole Thompson, and Gabe Cohen
September 26, 2023

Fantasy football is currently sweeping the Gator Nation. We hit the ground and talked to some participants to see how their season is going.

Stephanie Altschul '25, Eli Lewis '25, and Abigail Jacobs '25 gather at a designated peer tutoring table to review material.

Photo | Juniors Revive Peer Tutoring Program

Amelia Bowman, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2023

Stephanie Altschul '25, Eli Lewis '25, and Abigail Jacobs '25 gather at a designated peer tutoring table to review material.

GNN: From Classroom to Campfire

GNN: From Classroom to Campfire

Caleb Meranus, Nikka Souza, and Hadley Reardon
September 19, 2023
Students bond at Camp Wingate*Kirkland in Yarmouth, before returning to campus to formally kick off the year.

Class of 1973 Embarks on Nostalgic Campus Tour

Caleb Meranus, Cole Thompson, and Nikka Souza
May 24, 2023
The alumnae returned in full force with 16 out of 21 members to celebrate their 50th Anniversary.

GNN: Devorah Heitner, Students and Screens

Nolan Suraci, Caleb Meranus, Cole Thompson, and Nikka Souza
May 5, 2023
Kids should be weary of what adults want to ban, the "Growing Up in Public" and "Screenwise" author tells Gator Nation News.

GNN: Spring Sports Update

Nolan Suraci, Cole Thompson, Caleb Meranus, and Nikka Souza
May 1, 2023

Student Sylvie Stikoff '28 sharing her groups project with exhibition guests.

Photo | Seventh-Graders Create Wearable, Recycled Animal Sculptures

Nolan Suraci and Caleb Meranus
April 21, 2023

Student Sylvie Stikoff '28 sharing her groups project with exhibition guests.

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.

Video | Ultimate Frisbee Reinstated as Physical Education Activity

Nico Jaffer, Outgoing Sports Editor
April 13, 2023
After a six-year absence, Ultimate Frisbee has returned as a physical activity instead of a team sport.
The Summer Reading bracket outside the library.

Photo | Students to Choose Summer Reading

Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist
April 12, 2023

The Summer Reading bracket outside the library.

GNN: Behind the Scenes

GNN: Behind the Scenes

Nolan Suraci, Caleb Meranus, and Cole Thompson
April 6, 2023

Get a closeup at what goes into Gator Nation News, including filming, producing, and coming up with story ideas.

GNN: Windston Legentus ’26 Lights Up V1 Basketball

Nikka Souza, Caleb Meranus, Nolan Suraci, Cole Thompson, and Adrian Mathiesen
March 31, 2023
After an explosive debut season, the 9th grade star already has offers from four D1 teams.
Donald Reese finalizes Portugal details with students in their last meeting.

Photo | Students, Faculty Gear Up for Worldwide Winterim Trips

Edward Flint, Managing Editor
March 3, 2023

Donald Reese finalizes Portugal details with students in their last meeting.

Behind the Stage with Bill Jacob

Video | Behind the Stage with Bill Jacob

Nikka Souza, Multimedia Journalist
February 22, 2023
Get a behind-the-scenes look at set building for the upcoming Upper School production of 'Something Rotten.'
Nolan Suraci '26 anchors Souper Delicious, a new Soup review series.

Souper Delicious: School Lunch Reviews

Nolan Suraci, Caleb Meranus, Cole Thompson, Nikka Souza, and Madeleine Pogoda
February 15, 2023
Nolan Suraci '26 recently launched Souper Delicious, a new Soup review series of school lunches
Alternative to pork buns: mixed green salad

Photo | Our Veggie-Friendly School: Why I Never Leave Hungry

Amelia Bowman, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2023

The School offers Tofu Bao Buns on Thursday.

The faculty pose at Commencement last year. Photo courtesy of David Barron.

GNN: The Education of Our Educators

Nolan Suraci, Nikka Souza, Caleb Meranus, Cole Thompson, and Madeleine Pogoda
February 1, 2023
This new video series aims to investigate the formative educational experiences of School faculty members.
Head of School Judith Guild officially opens School, Monday, Sept. 9.

Photo | GNN Live: Opening Convocation

Gator Nation News
September 13, 2021

Head of School Judith Guild officially opens School, Monday, Sept. 9.

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