Gator Staff

Happy Winter Break: Newsroom Closed Until 2025

Gator Staff
December 17, 2024

The newsroom will be closed this exam week and will not reopen until we return from Winter Break in 2025.

Newsroom Wins National Award for Overall Excellence

Gator Staff
December 13, 2024

The Gator is one of just 2o other digital news sites nationwide to receive this honor.

Photos: Girls Varsity Soccer vs Penguin Hall

Gator Staff
October 22, 2024

Girls Varsity Soccer beat Penguin Hall 5-1 at home on October 10th.

Students Named Pacemaker Finalists

Gator Staff
October 8, 2024

Last year's staffers earn top honor.

Photos: V. Cross Country Boys Win Third Consecutive Race

Gator Staff
September 27, 2024

Varsity Boys Cross Country won a tight Massachusetts Bay Independent League race on Wednesday by a single point, edging out Boston University Academy, which scored 61 points to the Gator's winning...

The Gator Wins National Honors for Best Editorial, Sports Story

Gator Staff
September 4, 2024

The Gator continues to thrive.

Join The Gator and Shine

Gator Staff
September 3, 2024

Impress potential colleges and make a difference in our community.

Closed for Summer. See you in September!

Gator Staff
June 12, 2024

We wish everyone a restful and rejuvenating time away from campus.

Breaking: Sculpture Class Ignites Creativity with Raku Pottery

Gator Staff
May 23, 2024

This hands-on experience allowed students to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of Raku pottery.

Photos: Juniors Tackle TreeTop Adventures

Gator Staff
May 22, 2024

To help the Class of 2025 bond before becoming the eldest students on campus. Upper School Head Joshua Neudel organized a trip to Tree Top Adventures in Canton, Massachusetts. "This annual trip...

Gator Smashes Record, Wins 17 Regional Journalism Awards

Gator Staff
May 3, 2024

The newsroom also won its 6th-consecutive All-New England Award.

Gator Announces Its Youngest Editorial Board in History

Gator Staff
May 1, 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...

Introducing ‘Humans of Brimmer’

Gator Staff
April 26, 2024

The 'Humans of Brimmer' series aims to deepen connections within our community by sharing the diverse stories and experiences of our members. It will highlight personal achievements, challenges, and...

BREAKING: New Senate Executive Board Elected

Gator Staff
April 14, 2024

Stephanie Altschul '25 was elected President. Charlotte Wolfstich '26 and Mimie Manigat '26 will jointly serve as Co-Vice Presidents after receiving an equal number of votes. Mary Wang '26...

V. Baseball Embraces a New Era with Full Field Advantage

Gator Staff
April 9, 2024

For the first time in its 20-year existence, the team has a diamond all to itself.

Student Capture 9 Scholastic Art Awards

Gator Staff
April 9, 2024

Students won in photo, sculpture, and ceramics.

BREAKING: Eclipsing Expectations

Gator Staff
April 8, 2024

Armed with special sunglasse, students and faculty gazed in awe of today's solar eclipse, witnessing the celestial event together.

Newsroom Wins CSPA’s Highest Accolade

Gator Staff
March 15, 2024

The award stands as one of the nation's most coveted prizes for overall excellence in scholastic journalism.

Newsroom Closed For Break

Gator Staff
March 8, 2024

Have a great time away. See you in two weeks!

BREAKING: V. Boys 1 Make History Despite Championship Loss

Gator Staff
March 4, 2024

Head Coach Tom Nelson's strategy of facing highly competitive teams early in the season prepared his young players for future challenges, proving his foresight.

BREAKING: Curling Repeats Bonspiel Win

Gator Staff
March 1, 2024

For the second year in a row, Curling Coaches Amanda Eppers and Paul Murray led the Gators to a clean sweep of all four divisional matches at yesterday's bonspiel against Winsor. "Brimmer...

The Gator Earns Pacemaker Nomination

Gator Staff
February 28, 2024

The young newsroom is making School history.

BREAKING: Illness Cancels Opening Performances of ‘Big Fish’

Gator Staff
February 28, 2024

Due to illness in the cast, Thursday night and Saturday matinee performances are cancelled.

Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories

Gator Staff
February 26, 2024

NEW: David Cutler '02 shares an in-depth feature about his time as a student and teacher here.

Snow Day: Tuesday, Feb. 13

Gator Staff
February 12, 2024

All afternoon and evening activities are also canceled

Photo | Semi-Formal Set for Saturday Night

Abigail MacLean, Social Media Manager
January 28, 2024

Students take to the photo-booth at least year's semi-formal "Starry Night,"

Renowned Reporter Chats with Newsroom

Gator Staff
November 29, 2023

Costas Christ, Editor-at-large for National Geographic spoke to the newsroom today discussing the importance of journalism.

Boys’ XC Shines at NEPSTA

Nolan Suraci and Gator Staff
November 27, 2023

The junior varsity squad won its race, triumphing by 19 points over Berwick Academy.

Get Tickets for Upper School Musical

Gator Staff
February 22, 2023

Don't forget to get your tickets to 'Something Rotten' for March 2-4.

Gator Wins Third Crown Award

Gator Staff
January 10, 2023

This is among the highest honors for overall newsroom excellence.

Survey Results: Breakfast at School

Gator Staff
November 30, 2022

Check out the results, including what types of food are most popular here for breakfast.

Nico Jaffer Wins NSPA Sports Story of the Year

Gator Staff
November 13, 2022

Executive Editor Grace Papas '23 also won an honorable mention for Multimedia Feature Story of the Year.

GNN: Class of 2022 Commencement

Gator Staff
June 3, 2022

Click here to watch live coverage Friday, June 3 at 4:00 p.m.

Ismani Cepeda ’22 Commits to Emmanuel College

Gator Staff
May 17, 2022

Ismani Cepeda ‘22, who is set to graduate from the School next month, recently committed to play basketball at the Division I level at Emmanuel College. In March, Cepeda won All-NEPSAC recognition with...

Gator Wins NESPA Awards

Gator Staff
May 12, 2022

For the fourth consecutive year, The Gator earned All-New England status from the New England Scholastic Press Association.

Band, Choirs Perform Spring Concert

Gator Staff
May 2, 2022

Last Thursday, several ensembles at the School performed their annual Spring Concert. View videos and photos from the concert here.

Students Win Awards at Virtual SISAL Exhibition

Gator Staff
April 13, 2022

Sophomores Abby Jacobs, Stephanie Altschuln, Kelly Rimas, and senior Hebe Quing took home accolades.

Gator Wins NSPA Accolades

Gator Staff
April 11, 2022

In front of over 2,000 people, The Gator was recognized as a Pacemaker finalist.

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

Gator Staff
March 4, 2022

A $5,000 donation from Garth Smith and Susan Kirwan (P ’27) provides the newsroom with new equipment.

Newsroom Receives Top Honor

Gator Staff
March 2, 2022

The Gator received earned a Pacemaker Finalist award for overall excellence.

Nelson Celebrates 100 Wins with Varsity I Boys Basketball

Gator Staff
February 23, 2022

Players celebrated a historic win against Saint George's School and Head Coach Tom Nelson's 100th win with the team.

Journalists Win National Awards

Gator Staff
January 27, 2022

Marlie Kass '23 and Nico Jaffer '23 win coveted recognition from the National Scholastic Press Association.

Newsroom Wins 5 Localizing Awards

Gator Staff
January 20, 2022

Don't miss out on these award-winning stories from the current academic year.

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

Madeleine Pogoda, Senior Journalist
January 14, 2022

In the Middle and Upper School Library here, books about social justice issues are shown on display.

Newsroom Closed Until 2022

Gator Staff
December 18, 2021

The newsroom will remain closed until Monday, Jan. 3, 2002. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season.

The Gator Wins Repeat CSPA Crown Award

Gator Staff
December 15, 2021

A Crown Finalist Nomination is among the highest honors for overall high school newsroom excellence in journalism.

Gamble Wins Division IV NEPSAC Race, Cementing Historic Team Finish

Gator Staff
November 13, 2021

Brian Gamble '23 crossed the finish line first, besting 135 runners and helping his team tie with its best overall finish at the regional race.

Edan Zinn ’23, Digital Story of the Year Finalist

Gator Staff
October 28, 2021

Zinn's story, "Photo Essay: Band Improvises During Covid-19," gets national spotlight.

Photos: Week of Sept. 27

Gator Staff
October 5, 2021

From clubs, dissections, to a special coffee truck to teachers, it was a packed end of the month.

Neuropsychology Students Dissect Sheep Brain

Gator Staff
October 1, 2021

The dissection was designed to provide students a sensorimotor experience to reinforce the learning.

Kitchen Organizes First Annual End-Of-Year Barbecue

Gator Staff
May 27, 2021

The kitchen also spent two months preparing 450 delicious cookie, ice cream sandwiches, decorated with School-colored sprinkles.

Gator Wins All-New England Journalism Award

Gator Staff
May 12, 2021

The Gator recently earned its third-consecutive “All-New England” award from the New England Scholastic Press Association.

Podcast: Foner Criticizes Standardized Tests

Gator Staff
May 4, 2021

The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian answers questions about his life, career, and thoughts on education.

Gator Wins 5 CSPA Gold Circle Awards

Gator Staff
April 26, 2021

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association national competition attracted 4,203 entrants.

Executive Board Redesigns Site

Gator Staff
April 20, 2021

The Gator's website underwent a partial redesign last week, led by the incoming Executive Board.

Gator Wins CSPA Gold Crown

Gator Staff
March 19, 2021

Winning this most prestigious award brought tears of joy to Adviser David Cutler's eyes. "The only other time that I've cried tears of joy like this was right before my wedding and right after the birth of my son," he said.

Newsroom Reflects on COVID-19

Gator Staff
March 12, 2021

The Gator staff share what they are grateful for a year into the pandemic.

COVID-19 Impacts Traditional Sports Offerings

Gator Staff
March 11, 2021

As the weather warms, the School is hoping to offer traditional spring sports like lacrosse, tennis, baseball, and softball.

2020 Blizzard Closes Campus During Exam Week

Gator Staff
December 17, 2020

"It would not be 2020 if there was not another chance to show our adaptability in the final week of school," writes Upper School head Joshua Neudel.

Greenline Performs New Arrangement of ‘Forever Faithful’

Gator Staff
December 11, 2020

Enjoy a new arrangement of the alma mater.

Virtual Coffee House: Dec. 10 at 6:00 p.m.

Gator Staff
December 10, 2020

Please bring your own coffee. Performers will provide the entertaining.

This Spring, Join The Gator

Gator Staff
December 7, 2020

This spring, we hope that you consider joining the newsroom. The Gator is among the most honored student news sites in the nation, having received the highest recognition and awards possible from local...

Champa ’20 Up for Best Story-of-the-Year

Gator Staff
November 6, 2020

The nod is akin to being nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.

Gator Wins 16 NESPA Awards, Most Ever for Newsroom

Gator Staff
November 5, 2020

The student news site earned its second-consecutive "All-New England" distinction.

This Fall, Join the Gator Newsroom

Gator Staff
May 10, 2020

Please consider joining one of the most award-winning, online private school newspapers in New England.

Zinn ’23 Wins National Award for COVID-19 Coverage

Gator Staff
May 6, 2020

Three journalism organizations jointly sponsor the recognition.

CAP to Sponsor Virtual Coffee House

Gator Staff
April 28, 2020

Don't miss out on the Zoom event, this Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning American Historian to Zoom with Students

Gator Staff
April 28, 2020

Eric Foner will discuss his life and career, while also answering questions from attendees.

Spring ’22 Promoted to Editorial Board

Gator Staff
April 27, 2020

Spring has produced Gator Nation for the past three semesters, taking the program to new heights.

Podcast: Acclaimed Archivist, Historian Zooms with Students

Gator Staff
April 22, 2020

The celebrated scholar discusses how the U.S. undermined democracy in Latin America before and throughout the Cold War.

Download New Mobile App

Gator Staff
April 18, 2020

Visitors can now also download a free app for Apple and Android devices.

Edan Zinn ’23 Promoted to Gator’s Executive Editor

Gator Staff
April 17, 2020

He is the youngest person to hold this title in the newsroom's history.

Gator Undergoes Site Redesign

Gator Staff
April 17, 2020

For the first time since its launch in 2014, The Gator undergoes a major design overhaul.

Karly Hamilton Named Editor-in-Chief

Gator Staff
April 16, 2020

As the school year reaches its end, the newsroom prepares for new leadership.

Podcast: Mark Waid: DC, Marvel Icon Zooms with Students

Gator Staff
April 8, 2020

Waid says comics should be considered serious literature.

Gator Wins Quill and Scroll Awards

Gator Staff
March 23, 2020

Brian Gamble '23 and Nate Suraci '21 win accolades.

Gator Wins Two NESPA Awards

Gator Staff
January 16, 2020

Check out the award-winning coverage.

Mynahan ’19 Selected as Story of the Year Finalist

Gator Staff
October 21, 2019

This recognition is akin to being nominated for an Oscar at the Academy Awards.

Cross Country Wins Back-to-Back Championships

Gator Staff
October 29, 2014

Varsity Cross Country won its second consecutive Massachusetts Bay Independent League (MBIL) Championship yesterday at Gann Academy in Waltham, Mass.

Dick Hoyt Addresses Community

Gator Staff
October 20, 2014

Boston's Dick Hoyt, who has competed in over 1,000 events (including 72 marathons) with his son Rick Hoyt, addressed the Brimmer and May Community on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

School Introduces Free Breakfast Program

Gator Staff
October 19, 2014

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And this year, Brimmer and May is offering cereal, yogurt and oatmeal—with bagels on Fridays.

New Science Elective Replaces AP Offering

Gator Staff
October 18, 2014

In place of AP Environmental Science, which Department Chair Cecilia Pan phased out last year, the School is now offering a more appealing alternative: Evolution, Ecology and the Environment.

Students to Perform “Great Expectations”

Gator Staff
October 17, 2014

To top last season's well-received productions of "Treasure Island" and "Hairspray," the Theatre Department is “going to pull out all the stops,” according to Director and Creative Arts Chair Bill Jacob.

Varsity Field Hockey: Slideshow Action

Gator Staff
October 14, 2014

The Varsity Girls' Field Hockey team continues to work hard at maintaing a competitive edge against bigger squads. The team is definitely in good hands, coached by Brimmer and May Spanish teacher and former D-1 college player Mirna Goldberger.

Varsity Girls’ Soccer: Slideshow Action

Gator Staff
October 14, 2014

The girls have had a challenging season, made all the more so by Captain Chardon Brooks ’15 ACL tear over the summer. The team suffered losing four other starters, including Kristin Gates ’15, Claudia Slifka ‘16, Rebecca Calhoun ’19, and Sophie Lapat ‘18.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer: Slideshow Action

Gator Staff
October 14, 2014

The boys have had some bumps this season, with Ju’Quan Mills ’17 suffering a concussion early on. But the team remains aggressive and spirited.

Cross Country: Slideshow Action

Gator Staff
October 14, 2014

Coming off the heals of a victorious 2013 season, the Varsity Cross Country team looks as strong as ever.