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The Gator

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

The Gator

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Rachael Roseberg '27 performs in the Upper School Fall Play, "Puffs."

Photo | Arts Education is Essential

Rachael Rosenberg, News Editor
December 3, 2024

Rachael Roseberg '27 performs in the Upper School Fall Play, "Puffs."

Mary Wang '26, as narrator, points to the audience.

Photo | 'Puffs' Packs the House

November 19, 2024

Mary Wang '26, as narrator, points to the audience.

Huck Jennings '25 and Team Captain Sam Gavin lead the top of the pack at Gann Academy.

Photo | Boys XC Makes School History With Finishes at NEPSTA

November 28, 2024

Huck Jennings '25 and Team Captain Sam Gavin lead the top of the pack at Gann Academy.

The team gets hyped before the game.

Photo | Photos: Girls Varsity Soccer vs Penguin Hall

Gator Staff
October 22, 2024

Elle Stangle '27 beats a defender.

Cassie Abodeely appears as D’Artagnan’s Mother in Upper School's 2019 production of The Three Musketeers.

Photo | Cassie Abodeely Leaves School after 10 Years

Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist
October 8, 2024

Cassie Abodeely appears as D’Artagnan’s Mother in Upper School's 2019 production of The Three Musketeers.

Adrian Mathiesen '26 pitches a winning game yesterday against Boston Trinity Academy for the 3-1 win, sending the Gators to the championship for the first tine since 2018.

Photo | BREAKING: Baseball Heads for Finals After Close Playoff Win

Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist
May 14, 2024

Adrian Mathiesen '26 pitches a winning game yesterday against Boston Trinity Academy for the 3-1 win, sending the Gators to the championship for the first tine since 2018.

The Hastings family poses for a family photograph before Emma '19 receives her diploma. L-R: Mark, Michael '18, Emma, Matthew '18, Lisa.

Photo | BREAKING: $26 Million Campaign Unveiled for New Facility

Amelia Bowman, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2024

The Hastings family poses for a family photograph before Emma '19 receives her diploma. L-R: Mark, Michael '18, Emma, Matthew '18, Lisa.

Christoph Kasper '25 tries to get the out at last year's semi-finals against Gann, with the Gators coming up short, 13-3. Today at 4:15 p.m., the team will get the chance for revenge when they face off against the Red Heifers for the season-opener.

Photo | V. Baseball Embraces a New Era with Full Field Advantage

Gator Staff
April 9, 2024

Christoph Kasper '25 tries to get the out at last year's semi-finals against Gann, with the Gators coming up short, 13-3. Today at 4:15 p.m., the team will get the chance for revenge when they face off...

Yasmine Demeter  '27 sinks a bucket against CSW.

Photo | Varsity Girls Earn Best Record Since 2013

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor
March 8, 2024

Yasmine Demeter '27 sinks a bucket against CSW.

Nolan Suraci '26 delivers a curling stone, indicated by his lunge position with one hand on the handle of the stone and the other outstretched for balance.

Photo | BREAKING: Curling Repeats Bonspiel Win

Gator Staff
March 1, 2024

Nolan Suraci '26 delivers a curling stone, indicated by his lunge position with one hand on the handle of the stone and the other outstretched for balance.

New Head Coach Courtney Sims leads the Varsity Girls to their best record since 2012, going 11-4. Illustration designed with Canva.

Photo | V. Girls Crush It Under New Head Coach

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor
February 28, 2024

Head Coach Courney Sims gives a breakdown at timeout.

Illustration created with Canva.

Photo | Winter Sports Roundup

Max Birnbaum, Journalist
February 27, 2024

Illustration created with Canva.

Illustration created  with Canva

Photo | Winter Sports Roundup

Gabe Cohen and Max Birnbaum
February 22, 2024

Illustration created with Canva

Chloe Scolnick '25 and History Teacher Ted Barker-Hook, who also co-spearheaded the event, perform together at Friday's Coffee House.

Photo | Community Flocks to Circles 20

January 11, 2024

Chloe Scolnick '25 and History Teacher Ted Barker-Hook, who also co-spearheaded the event, perform together at Friday's Coffee House.

Elle Stangle, left of Head Coach Ian Plant, participates in a Varsity Soccer huddle.

Photo | Op-Ed: Navigating the Transition to High School

Elle Stangle, Journalist
January 2, 2024

Elle Stangle, left of Head Coach Ian Plant, participates in a Varsity Soccer huddle.

Raymond Baez '24 and Harry Hall '25 attempt a rebound in the season-opener against Gann.

Photo | VII Boys Defeat Last Year's Champs in Season Opener

December 7, 2023

Raymond Baez '24 and Harry Hall '25 attempt a rebound in the season-opener against Gann.

The team defeated the reigning Division 1 champions Gann Academy for its Monday night season-opener, 63-57.

Photo | Varsity Boys’ II Advances to MBIL Division 1

December 5, 2023

The team defeated the reigning Division 1 champions Gann Academy for its Monday night season-opener, 63-57.

The team defeated the reigning Division 1 champions Gann Academy for its Monday night season-opener, 63-57.

Photo | Varsity Boys’ II Advances to MBIL Division 1

Tavio Mares-Van Praag, Sports Editor
December 5, 2023

Head Coach Jamie Lin coaches her players at halftime, during last season's opening 49-20 win against Commonwealth School on Dec. 11, 2022.

Coach Barker-Hook talks strategy with his runners.

Photo | Boys’ XC Shines at NEPSTA

Nolan Suraci and Gator Staff
November 27, 2023

Patrick Whalen '25 puts in his final kick before reach the finish at the MBIL Championship.

Hadley Reardon '28 dribbles past a defender.

Photo | Op-Ed: Mandating Sports in School is Essential

Hadley Reardon, Journalist
November 17, 2023

Hadley Reardon '28 dribbles past a defender.

Shyla Fernandes '25 plays outside midfield against Newman, winning 2-0.

Photo | Freshman Class Shines for Girls' Varsity Soccer

October 17, 2023

Shyla Fernandes '25 plays outside midfield against Newman, winning 2-0.

Xavier Claiborne '24 attempts to intercept a pass at Homecoming last year against Landmark. Photo courtesy of David Barron.

Photo | Optimism for Fresh Boys’ Soccer Team

Jack Malloy, Senior Journalist
September 26, 2023

Xavier Claiborne '24 attempts to intercept a pass at Homecoming last year against Landmark. Photo courtesy of David Barron.

Will Apen '25 goes for a layup against Covenant Christian Academy defenders. The Gators lose the game, 60-54, one of only two losses over the season.

Photo | Varsity II Boys Basketball Triumphs Over CCA in Championship

Nico Jaffer, Outgoing Sports Editor
February 17, 2023

Will Apen '25 goes for a layup against Covenant Christian Academy defenders. The Gators lose the game, 60-54, one of only two losses over the season.

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

Photo | GNN: The Education of Our Educators

February 1, 2023

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

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

Photo | GNN: The Education of Our Educators

Faculty pose at Commencement last year. Photo courtesy of David Barron.

Bryce Ruglass Dortch '24 drives to the hoop.

Photo | Varsity Boys Basketball Team Shines on the Court

February 2, 2023

Bryce Ruglass Dortch '24 drives to the hoop.

Stahley assists Varsity I Basketball athletes during a game. Photo courtesy of David Barron.

Photo | Hidden Hero of the Game: Trainer Larry Stahley

Nico Jaffer, Outgoing Sports Editor
January 18, 2023

Stahley assists Varsity I Basketball athletes during a game. Photo courtesy of David Barron.

Adrian Mathiessen, an 8th grader, pitches against Gann Academy.

Photo | Middle School Athletes Complete Varsity Rosters

Brian Gamble, Outgoing Managing Editor
April 26, 2022

Adrian Mathiessen, an 8th grader, pitches against Gann Academy.

Brian Gamble '23 strides toward the finish during the MBIL championship race.

Photo | Gamble Wins Division IV NEPSAC Race, Cementing Historic Team Finish

Gator Staff
November 13, 2021

Brian Gamble '23 strides toward the finish during the MBIL championship race.

Alphonse Houndegla '21 learns in person. Photo by David Barron.

Photo | Op-Ed: Applauding Changes to Attendance Policy

Michael Young, Journalist
March 10, 2021

Alphonse Houndegla '21 learns in person. Photo by David Barron.

Sita Alomran '19 hugs math teacher Rupa Houndelga before last year's graduation ceremony. These final embraces will be missed this spring.

Photo | School Modifies Major Spring Events

Natalie Kozhemiakin, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2020

Sita Alomran '19 hugs math teacher Rupa Houndelga before last year's graduation ceremony. These final embraces will be missed this spring.

The Gators strive to get ahead at the start.

Photo | Cross Country Wins MBIL Championship

October 31, 2019

The Gators strive to get ahead at the start.

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