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Dressed to Shell-Ebrate: Prom To Take a Deep Plunge
May 15, 2025
The Gator Just Made History: Join Us This Fall to Make More!
The Gator Just Made History: Join Us This Fall to Make More!
April 29, 2025
Photo Illustration of Asian Affinity Club members.
Asian Affinity Club Seeks to Grow Membership in Fall
April 23, 2025
Janet Singer Appelfield, 90, shares her courageous story of survival as a Jewish child during the Holocaust, speaking to Middle and Upper School students during a special assembly.
“Be a Witness”: Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Story
April 18, 2025
Construction progress in the parking lot, as of April 8.
New Drop-off, Pick-up, Parking Change Runs Smoothly
April 17, 2025
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
May 16, 2025
Gator writers win national recognition.
Gator Journalists Win Big Awards
April 17, 2025
New Gator Editorial Board Announced
New Gator Editorial Board Announced
April 2, 2025
English teacher Bradley Star and Administrative Associate Mark Sehnert enjoy some looking at photos of the gym and its use over the decades.
School Honors Thompson Gym
March 7, 2025
Former Head of School Emily C. Thompson breaks ground from the Gym, which is due to be demolished March 10.
School To Bid Farewell to Gym
March 3, 2025
Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid "Mayhem"
Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid “Mayhem”
May 6, 2025
Black smoke rises from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, indicating no decision has been made to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Pope Francis Dies, Future of Papacy Unclear
May 6, 2025
Stella Bowman calling "Road to Hell" in Hadestown.
Technical Theatre: What the Audience Doesn’t See
April 17, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump holds an executive order about tariffs increase, flanked by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 13, 2025. REUTERS
Trump’s Second Term: What is America Becoming?
April 9, 2025
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Editorial: Remain Flexible Now for a Brighter Tomorrow
April 2, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump steps from Air Force One upon arrival in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., February 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Editorial: We Stand With the School on Remaining Independent
February 27, 2025
A photo illustration of a student who uses ChatGPT to study.
Editorial: As Midterms Approach, Uphold Academic Integrity
December 10, 2024
Editorial: Prioritizing Respectful Political Discourse On Campus
Editorial: Prioritizing Respectful Political Discourse On Campus
November 7, 2024
Photo Illustration of Kaan Ladha '25 Coughing Courtesy of Amelia Bowman
Editorial: Stay Healthy, Stay Home
October 4, 2024
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
April 26, 2024
Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid "Mayhem"
Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid “Mayhem”
May 6, 2025
Winterim approaches.
Winterim’s Coming!
February 20, 2025
Gator Poll.
Gator Poll
February 11, 2025
School was canceled yesterday due to forecasts of severe weather, but ultimately, there was barely a dusting. Once again, meteorologists got it wrong about snowy weather this winter.
Wacky Weather
February 7, 2025
President Trump's Executive Orders.
Who Needs Congress?
January 31, 2025
After 12 Years, Spanish Teacher Mirna Goldberger Moves On
After 12 Years, Spanish Teacher Mirna Goldberger Moves On
May 13, 2025
Chasing the Current: Charlie Winder’s Race to the Top
Chasing the Current: Charlie Winder’s Race to the Top
May 1, 2025
Beyond the Buzzer: A.J. Reeves '18
Beyond the Buzzer: A.J. Reeves ’18
February 25, 2025
Inside the Classroom: Supreme Court
Inside the Classroom: Supreme Court
February 19, 2025
Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
February 18, 2025
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
May 16, 2025
GNN: What's Next After Gym Demolition?
GNN: What’s Next After Gym Demolition?
May 8, 2025
BREAKING: Students Witness Demolition of Thompson Gym
BREAKING: Students Witness Demolition of Thompson Gym
April 30, 2025
Mary Wang Wins Senate Runoff for Upper School President
Mary Wang Wins Senate Runoff for Upper School President
April 29, 2025
“Hadestown” Touted as Top Upper School Musical
“Hadestown” Touted as Top Upper School Musical
April 3, 2025
GNN: What's Next After Gym Demolition?
GNN: What’s Next After Gym Demolition?
May 8, 2025
BREAKING: Students Witness Demolition of Thompson Gym
BREAKING: Students Witness Demolition of Thompson Gym
April 30, 2025
Alexa Dykeman goes in for a goal last year in a game against Chapill-Hill Chauncy Hall.
GNN: Season Preview
April 3, 2025
GNN Live: Winter Sports Awards
GNN Live: Winter Sports Awards
April 3, 2025
Gator Jeopardy: Winner Revealed!
Gator Jeopardy: Winner Revealed!
March 7, 2025
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
May 16, 2025
The cast of crew of Hadestown take a bow.
Photos: Hadestown
April 1, 2025
BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
March 8, 2025
English teacher Bradley Star and Administrative Associate Mark Sehnert enjoy some looking at photos of the gym and its use over the decades.
School Honors Thompson Gym
March 7, 2025
Former Head of School Emily C. Thompson breaks ground from the Gym, which is due to be demolished March 10.
School To Bid Farewell to Gym
March 3, 2025
Mary Wang Wins Senate Runoff for Upper School President
Mary Wang Wins Senate Runoff for Upper School President
April 29, 2025
“Hadestown” Touted as Top Upper School Musical
“Hadestown” Touted as Top Upper School Musical
April 3, 2025
Binyam Tsegai '26: In the Spotlight of 'Hadestown'
Binyam Tsegai ’26: In the Spotlight of ‘Hadestown’
March 4, 2025
Series: Inside Winterim Trips
Series: Inside Winterim Trips
February 26, 2025
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
January 29, 2025
Kingston Woolley '28 pitches five complete innings, allowing just three runs and capturing six strikeouts.
BREAKING: V. Baseball Wins MBIL Championship
May 15, 2025
Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) prepares to pass the ball in the third quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Shedeur Sanders: How a Top-Tier Quarterback Fell to The Fifth Round
May 14, 2025
Will Apen ’25 makes contact during the team’s 10–7 win over Gann on Thursday, May 1.
V. Baseball Clinches Spot in Second Straight Championship
May 13, 2025
Student-Led Ultimate Frisbee Makes Its League Debut
Student-Led Ultimate Frisbee Makes Its League Debut
April 30, 2025
Mar 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; General view of the field prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Lucrative Contracts and Stellar Players Hype Up Opening Week
April 18, 2025
Award-winning student art from the SISAL awards.
Art Students Receive Regional Accolades
May 5, 2025
Maddie Pogoda '25 introduces her long-requested song, "Danny Boy" by Frederic Weatherly.
Spring Concert Celebrates Music Around the World
April 27, 2025
The cast of crew of Hadestown take a bow.
Photos: Hadestown
April 1, 2025
Upper School Musical 'Hadestown' Provides a Fresh Take on Greek Myth
Upper School Musical ‘Hadestown’ Provides a Fresh Take on Greek Myth
March 4, 2025
Students Win 27 Scholastic Art Awards
Students Win 27 Scholastic Art Awards
February 5, 2025
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The Gator
The student news site of Brimmer and May School | Chestnut Hill, MA

The Gator
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
Janet Singer Appelfield, 90, shares her courageous story of survival as a Jewish child during the Holocaust, speaking to Middle and Upper School students during a special assembly.

Photo | “Be a Witness”: Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Story

Edward Flint, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2025

Janet Singer Appelfield, 90, shares her courageous story of survival as a Jewish child during the Holocaust, speaking to Middle and Upper School students during a special assembly.

Souper Delicious: Melany's Potato Something, Something Soup

Souper Delicious: Melany’s Potato Something, Something Soup

Nolan Suraci, Caleb Meranus, Tavio Mares-Van Praag, and Gabe Cohen
December 4, 2024

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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Outgoing 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, Editor-in-Chief
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, Outgoing 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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