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In 2023, students enjoy Harry Potter Studio Tour in London, England.
Winterim Whirlwind: Students Set to Embark on Global Journeys
October 4, 2024
Cartoon by Livvy Avignon '26.
Community Responds to Phone Policy Reinforcement
September 24, 2024
West Nile Virus Risk Increases In Newton
West Nile Virus Risk Increases In Newton
September 17, 2024
Seniors Huck Jennings and Lincoln Jiang show enthusiasm during Thursday night's talent show.
After 10 Years, Upper School Camp Shifts to New Location
September 11, 2024
Closed for Summer. See you in September!
Closed for Summer. See you in September!
June 12, 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
Students Named Pacemaker Finalists
Students Named Pacemaker Finalists
October 8, 2024
ERT Urges Traffic Caution: Stay Alert for Instructions
ERT Urges Traffic Caution: Stay Alert for Instructions
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
Photo Illustration of Kaan Ladha '25 Coughing Courtesy of Amelia Bowman
Editorial: Stay Healthy, Stay Home
October 4, 2024
Op-Ed: Trump’s Delusion Strikes Again—And It’s a Whopper
Op-Ed: Trump’s Delusion Strikes Again—And It’s a Whopper
September 25, 2024
Op-Ed: A Nation Numb to Massacres
Op-Ed: A Nation Numb to Massacres
September 19, 2024
Mary Wang, with her New York Times press lanyard, relaxing with friends at a silent disco during the program.
Op-Ed: Reporting in the Big City with SoNYT
September 13, 2024
Examining Bitcoin's Environmental Impact
Examining Bitcoin’s Environmental Impact
May 28, 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
Cassie Abodeely Leaves the School after Ten Years of Service
Cassie Abodeely Leaves the School after Ten Years of Service
October 8, 2024
Charlotte Woolley '30 leads a pack of runners at last year's Middle School Cross Country Championship.
Humans of Brimmer: Charlotte Woolley
October 2, 2024
Q&A: Justin Sellar, New Assistant AD
Q&A: Justin Sellar, New Assistant AD
September 12, 2024
Members of the Massachusetts Youth Climate Coalition rally outside the Massachusetts State House during their lobby week in January 2024. The coalition, made up of several organizations in the state, including the School's environmental club, wrote a climate education bill currently in the Ways and Means Committee.
Power to the Youth
May 31, 2024
Evan Michaeli '24 receives the CSPA Gold Crown in New York with advisor David Cutler '02.
Flipping Chapters: Graduation
May 31, 2024
Podcast: Upper School Head Discusses Start of School
Podcast: Upper School Head Discusses Start of School
October 2, 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
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
September 20, 2024
The Gators take the pitch.
Photos: V. Boys Soccer vs BUA
September 19, 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
GNN LIVE: Commencement 2024
GNN LIVE: Commencement 2024
May 31, 2024
GNN LIVE: Spring Athletic Awards Ceremony
GNN LIVE: Spring Athletic Awards Ceremony
May 22, 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
Podcast: Upper School Head Discusses Start of School
Podcast: Upper School Head Discusses Start of School
October 2, 2024
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
September 20, 2024
Podcast: Private School Enrollment Rises in Nearby Cities, Towns
Podcast: Private School Enrollment Rises in Nearby Cities, Towns
September 16, 2024
Podcast: Year in Review
Podcast: Year in Review
June 3, 2024
School Urges Considerate Driving
School Urges Considerate Driving
May 17, 2024
Charlotte Woolley '30 leads a pack of runners at last year's Middle School Cross Country Championship.
Humans of Brimmer: Charlotte Woolley
October 2, 2024
Photos: V. Cross Country Boys Win Third Consecutive Race
Photos: V. Cross Country Boys Win Third Consecutive Race
September 27, 2024
Nelson on Recruiting Players, Coaches
Nelson on Recruiting Players, Coaches
September 24, 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
Op-Ed: Gatsby and The American Dream
Op-Ed: Gatsby and The American Dream
September 19, 2024
Creative Arts Chair Bill Jacob gives a Cafe Award to Daniel Murray '24.
Don’t Miss the Creative Arts Academy Awards
May 29, 2024
teacher Amy Carpenter skillfully handles a ceramic piece during the Raku firing session, highlighting the exciting and intense nature of this traditional technique.
Breaking: Sculpture Class Ignites Creativity with Raku Pottery
May 23, 2024
Album cover courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Song Review: Chick Corea’s ‘Spain’
May 9, 2024
Cooper Horn '27 plays the piano for Gator Scales
Gator Scales: Instrumental Ensemble’s Name Change
April 25, 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
Old key in a keyhole
Book Review: A Secret History
November 14, 2023
Designed in Canva. Photos courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.
‘The Substance’: Pretty Girls Should Never Smile
October 8, 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
A photo illustration of Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
Feuds Ignite a Competitive Frenzy in the Rap Game
May 5, 2024
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The Gator

Charlie Rossi, Journalist

Charlie is a freshman and a new journalist for The Gator. Charlie looks forward to covering stories for the School, especially sports stories as he enjoys playing sports.

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Nelson on Recruiting Players, Coaches

Nelson on Recruiting Players, Coaches

Charlie Rossi, Journalist
September 24, 2024
The Athletic Director talks about recruiting players and coaches—and helping other teams thrive.
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