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Middle Schoolers Spread Environmental Awareness
May 11, 2023
Location of where students board for this years prom, Rowes Wharf.
Q&A: Prom-goers to Seas the Night
May 9, 2023
Jared Smith teaches Owen Williams 23 during chemistry.
The Legacy of Science Teacher Jared Smith
May 3, 2023
Maddie Pogoda ’25 and Math Lab Tutor Stanley Szwartz discuss a problem.
Stanley Szwartz: The Man Behind the Math Lab
April 26, 2023
Police personnel stand outside the entrance to the New York Criminal Court during the arraignment of Former President Donald Trump. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Community Reacts to Trump’s Indictment
April 26, 2023
Community Reflects on Lasting Pandemic Changes
Community Reflects on Lasting Pandemic Changes
January 5, 2023
Zak Adler 23, who recently recovered from COVID-19, returns to school with a mask on. Masks are more a common sight in the hallways this week.
‘Alive and Well in the Community’: COVID-19 Cases Continue
September 22, 2022
Prices have fluctuated on online shopping sites like Amazon. Photo purchased at BigStock.com
Op-Ed: The Supply Chain Crisis is Not Over
June 3, 2022
School Nurse Beth Escobar takes care of students and adults alike here. She hands a COVID-19 test to second grade teacher Angela Park.
School Sees Uptick in COVID-19 Cases
May 2, 2022
Zak Adler 23 and Alison Rimas 23 walk down a one-way hallway last year, one of many health restrictions we have moved past since the start of the pandemic.
March 12: A Day to Define Our Generation
March 12, 2022
Teachers and administrators recently announced the closure of the solarium, after repeated warnings to students to keep the space neat and clean during Upper School lunch.  
Closed: Solarium Left a Mess
May 15, 2023
A display of past yearbooks supplied by the School.
What Happened to Desktop Publishing?
May 11, 2023
The Summer Reading bracket outside the library.
Students to Choose Summer Reading
April 12, 2023
A model of the set for the US Musical. Photo by Evan Michaeli
Get Tickets for Upper School Musical
February 22, 2023
Gamble 23, Nielsen 23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
Gamble ’23, Nielsen ’23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
January 25, 2023
Isar II power plant at work. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Germany, a Pioneer in the Nuclear-Free Era
May 9, 2023
Taking an exam. Photo purchased from BigStock.com.
Op-Ed: As Finals Rapidly Approach, Self-Care is Key
May 3, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Op-Ed: Florida’s Bills are Unacceptable
April 21, 2023
Op-Ed: What is Letterboxd and Why is it Becoming so Popular?
Op-Ed: What is Letterboxd and Why is it Becoming so Popular?
April 17, 2023
A 2021 Volkswagen Atlas in a parking lot. Photo Courtesy of Wikemedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Volkswagon Prioritizes Profit Over Safety
April 12, 2023
Lower School students created a pride flag collage for Pride Month this year.
Editorial: In Support of Northwest High School’s Newspaper
September 23, 2022
Zak Adler 23 and Alison Rimas 23 walk down a one-way hallway last year, one of many health restrictions we have moved past since the start of the pandemic.
March 12: A Day to Define Our Generation
March 12, 2022
Editorial: School Deserves Praise for Community Uplift
Editorial: School Deserves Praise for Community Uplift
December 14, 2021
The Editorial Board strongly encourages all members of the School community who are eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they can.
Editorial: Students, Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine
April 20, 2021
Gator Announces Next Years Leadership
Gator Announces Next Year’s Leadership
March 31, 2021
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
People ride in the underground in Boston, commonly refereed to as the T. The metro Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates heavy-rail, light-rail and bus transit services in the Boston metropolitan area.
Tackling Public Transit in Massachusetts
May 25, 2023
History teacher Ted Barker-Hook engaging with his students. Photo by David Barron.
World History II Explores the Purpose of Education
May 24, 2023
Fans unfurl a Boston Strong banner during the 2013 Red Sox World Series Parade. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Ten Years Later, We Remain Boston Strong
April 19, 2023
A rotating globe shows the carbon monoxide output around the world. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Pollution: Undermining Our Planet’s Health
February 8, 2023
Students gather together at the Delegate Dance, a tradition at YMUN.
Op-Ed: What YMUN Taught Me About Speaking Up
February 1, 2023
Class of 1973 Embarks on Nostalgic Campus Tour
Class of 1973 Embarks on Nostalgic Campus Tour
May 24, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Peter Slaski
Education of Our Educators: Peter Slaski
May 23, 2023
Madeleine Pogoda, 25, works on her Journalism article.
Photos: Week of May 4
May 18, 2023
Artificial Intelligence: Beyond the Buzzword
Artificial Intelligence: Beyond the Buzzword
May 16, 2023
GNN: Devorah Heitner, Students and Screens
GNN: Devorah Heitner, Students and Screens
May 5, 2023
Class of 1973 Embarks on Nostalgic Campus Tour
Class of 1973 Embarks on Nostalgic Campus Tour
May 24, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Peter Slaski
Education of Our Educators: Peter Slaski
May 23, 2023
Artificial Intelligence: Beyond the Buzzword
Artificial Intelligence: Beyond the Buzzword
May 16, 2023
GNN: Devorah Heitner, Students and Screens
GNN: Devorah Heitner, Students and Screens
May 5, 2023
GNN: Spring Sports Update
GNN: Spring Sports Update
May 1, 2023
Madeleine Pogoda, 25, works on her Journalism article.
Photos: Week of May 4
May 18, 2023
Sophia Bruno 23 discusses her schedule with Mr. Szwartz.
Photos: Week of Apr. 3
April 19, 2023
Audrey Pontiff 24 working on her Science homework.
Photos: Week of Mar. 27
April 4, 2023
Photos: Backstage Memories at Something Rotten
Photos: Backstage Memories at ‘Something Rotten’
March 11, 2023
Penelope Zimmerman 25’ works on her English project.
Photos: Week of Feb. 27
March 2, 2023
In the woods, first-place finisher and league MVP Brian Gamble 23 takes a commanding lead at the 2022 league championships.
Podcast: XC Star Brian Gamble ’23 on Running, School, Life
November 17, 2022
“The middle school gardening club and these awesome radishes we grew.” — Jared Smith
Podcast: (Almost) Anything Goes with Jared Smith
April 11, 2022
Photo courtesy of Greg Lewis.
Podcast: Former NBC Olympic Broadcaster, Greg Lewis
February 16, 2022
Digital illustration by Edan Zinn 23.
Podcast: Mahlet Woldemariam ’95 on Vaccine Development
April 7, 2021
Digital illustration by Edan Zinn 23.
Podcast: Fighting the Pandemic with Dr. Kathy Taylor
March 31, 2021
Athletic Director Brett Kelly leads the fall commitment ceremony for students.
Q&A: Brett Kelly Reflects on First Year as Athletic Director
May 23, 2023
GNN: Spring Sports Update
GNN: Spring Sports Update
May 1, 2023
Race for the 2023 Stanley Cup
Race for the 2023 Stanley Cup
April 25, 2023
V. Boys Lax Gears Up for Season Opener
V. Boys Lax Gears Up for Season Opener
April 21, 2023
Ultimate Frisbee Reinstated as Physical Education Activity
Ultimate Frisbee Reinstated as Physical Education Activity
April 13, 2023
Aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Netflix Docuseries Captures Boston Marathon Manhunt
May 23, 2023
Evil Dead Rise: is Horror on the Brink of Artistic Standstill?
Evil Dead Rise: is Horror on the Brink of Artistic Standstill?
May 18, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
The New Winnie-the-Pooh Horror Movie is Horrendous
May 2, 2023
A poster for thee Super Mario Bros. Movie. Photo provided by Wikimedia Commons.
Super Mario Movie Smashes Expectations
April 19, 2023
Infographic: The Powerful Psychology of Arts Education
Infographic: The Powerful Psychology of Arts Education
April 13, 2023
Aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Netflix Docuseries Captures Boston Marathon Manhunt
May 23, 2023
A poster for thee Super Mario Bros. Movie. Photo provided by Wikimedia Commons.
Super Mario Movie Smashes Expectations
April 19, 2023
Album cover courtesy of Apple Records.
Album Review: The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’
February 23, 2023
Album cover courtesy of Columbia Records.
Album Review: Billy Joel’s ‘The Stranger’
February 23, 2023
Rihanna performs live in Paris in 2011.
Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” Honors Chadwick Boseman’s Life
February 16, 2023
Photos Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Poll: Which Cat Outfit at the Met Gala was Better?
May 3, 2023
Screen with ChatGPT chat with AI or artificial intelligence. Man search for information using artificial intelligence chatbot.
No, AI Shouldn’t be Banned in School
April 21, 2023
Baden Howard 24 enjoys some free time in the Innovation Space.
Q&A: Incoming Senate President Baden Howard
April 13, 2023
National World Parkinson’s Day Raises Awareness
April 11, 2023
The Mandalorians Helmet featured in the series. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Review: Star Wars Fans Must Watch The Mandalorian
April 5, 2023
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David Cutler, Adviser

Mr. Cutler is a 2002 graduate of Brimmer and May. He also teaches American History, Latin American History, Government, and Popular Culture in American History. Outside of teaching and writing, he enjoys superheroes, comic books, and spending time with friends and family.

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Upper School Head Joshua Neudel and Class of 2022 homeroom teachers decided to shutdown the senior lounge Thursday, after students routinely leave behind a mess.

Photo | With Mess, Senior Lounge Loses Furniture

April 22, 2022

Upper School Head Joshua Neudel and Class of 2022 homeroom teachers decided to shutdown the senior lounge Thursday, after students routinely leave behind a mess.

The new gear funded by Garth Smith and Susan Kirwan (P ’27).

Photo | Gator Recieves $5K Gift from Kirwan Smith Family

March 4, 2022

The new gear funded by Garth Smith and Susan Kirwan (P ’27).

School Nurse Beth Escobar takes care of students and adults alike here. She hands a COVID-19 test to second grade teacher Angela Park.

Photo | Q&A: “All Things COVID” With School Nurse Beth Escobar

January 28, 2022

School Nurse Beth Escobar takes care of students and adults alike here. She hands a COVID-19 test to second grade teacher Angela Park.

Head of School Judith Guild supervises a science class.

Photo | With Omicron Surge, ‘All-Hands-On-Deck’ For Teacher Absences

January 21, 2022

Head of School Judith Guild supervises a science class.

The Environmental Club is working to help ban plastic straws in Newton

Photo | Op-Ed: Environmental Club Works to Ban Plastic Straws in Newton

January 13, 2022

The Environmental Club is working to help ban plastic straws in Newton

Texas banns more books, discouraging young people from reading (photo illustration).

Photo | Op-Ed: Texas Lawmakers, Let Kids Read Diverse Books

January 14, 2022

Texas banns more books, discouraging young people from reading (photo illustration).

Basketball players Raymond Baez 24, Jackson Ostrowski 22, Theo Johnson 22, and David Kaplansky 22, huddle with their coaches during timeout.

Photo | Mask Mandate, Gym Closures Impact Winter Sports

January 7, 2022

Basketball players Raymond Baez '24, Jackson Ostrowski '22, Theo Johnson '22, and David Kaplansky '22, huddle with their coaches during timeout.

Sylvia Tejada 22 gets creative with Anything-But-A-Backpack day.

Photo | Photos: Week of Oct. 4

October 13, 2021

Sylvia Tejada '22 gets creative with "Anything-But-A-Backpack" day.

Brian Barrera and Behare Goshime belay climbers up the 35-foot wall.

Photos: 11th Grade at Project Adventure

David Cutler, Adviser
May 21, 2021
The Class of 2022 spent last Friday on the high-ropes course at Project Adventure in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Wild Turkeys Visit Campus

Wild Turkeys Visit Campus

David Cutler, Adviser
April 12, 2021
History teacher David Cutler spots two turkeys, who explored campus early Monday.
Photo illustration purchased from Bigstock.com.

Op-Ed: Teaching and learning amid false claims of voter fraud

Karly Hamilton and David Cutler
January 7, 2021
Disagreement can be civil. I know because I often have views contrary to those of my classmates, and we can communicate and listen to each other with respect and open-mindedness.
David Cutler presents about the lack of private school journalism at the 2019 Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Photo courtesy of The Feather Online.

Op-Ed: The Dying State of Private School Media

David Cutler, Adviser
December 9, 2020
David Cutler seeks to help other private schools honor their mission statements by supporting student voice.
Prom will be held on the field to accommodate social distancing guidelines.

Photo | COVID-19 Disrupts 2019-2020 School Year

April 22, 2020

Prom will be held on the field to accommodate social distancing guidelines.

Jordan Minor 19 interned with Athletic Director Jeff Gates for his Senior Project, helping in a Lower School gym class.

Photo | Senior Project, Learning Beyond the Classroom

May 9, 2019

Jordan Minor '19 interned with Athletic Director Jeff Gates for his Senior Project, helping in a Lower School gym class.

Photos: Newsies Dress Rehearsal

Photos: ‘Newsies’ Dress Rehearsal

David Cutler, Adviser
March 6, 2019
Get a sneak peak at the cast and crew in action.
Dylan Rigol 18 celebrates his last home game, playing for the Gators. Photo by David Cutler.

Seniors Celebrate Last Home Game, Happening Now

David Cutler, Adviser
February 24, 2018
Eight senior boys are being honored tonight.
At her last home game, Amy Nwachukwu ’18 celebrates with her team during halftime. Photo by David Cutler 02.

Amy Nwachukwu Celebrates Senior Game

David Cutler, Adviser
February 23, 2018
Amy Nwachukwu '18 helped her team defeat Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, 39-34.
Sneak Peek: The Addams Family

Sneak Peek: The Addams Family

David Cutler, Adviser
February 21, 2018
Get your tickets today!
Students Debate Use of A-bomb to End WWII

Students Debate Use of A-bomb to End WWII

David Cutler, Adviser
May 16, 2016
Earlier today, juniors debated whether America acted justly in using atomic weapons to end World War II.
Captain America: Civil War Schools DC Universe

Captain America: Civil War Schools DC Universe

David Cutler, Adviser
May 6, 2016
Marvel just completely schooled DC on how to make a superhero match-up movie.
Batman v. Superman: Yawn of Justice

Batman v. Superman: ‘Yawn’ of Justice

David Cutler, Adviser
March 29, 2016
This is one big, overcrowded mess about a disgruntled Batman going after an unchecked, omnipotent Superman.
Photo purchased from BigStock.com.

State of The Gator

David Cutler, Adviser
December 15, 2014
Few small independent schools boast an online news site—and certainly not one equal to The Gator.
How The Gator Will Enhance Student Voice

How The Gator Will Enhance Student Voice

David Cutler, Adviser
October 23, 2014
Brimmer and May students have worthwhile, valuable, and change-making ideas—and the world should hear them.
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