Gator Staff

GNN: Class of 2022 Commencement

June 3, 2022

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

Ismani Cepeda ’22 Commits to Emmanuel College

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

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

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

April 13, 2022

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

Gator Wins NSPA Accolades

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

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

March 2, 2022

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

Nelson Celebrates 100 Wins with Varsity I Boys Basketball

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

January 27, 2022

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

Newsroom Wins 5 Localizing Awards

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

January 14, 2022

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

Newsroom Closed Until 2022

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

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

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

October 28, 2021

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

Photos: Week of Sept. 27

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

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

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

May 12, 2021

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

Gator Wins 5 CSPA Gold Circle Awards

April 26, 2021

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

Executive Board Redesigns Site

April 20, 2021

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

Gator Wins CSPA Gold Crown

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

March 12, 2021

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

COVID-19 Impacts Traditional Sports Offerings

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

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’

December 11, 2020

Enjoy a new arrangement of the alma mater.

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

December 10, 2020

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

This Spring, Join The Gator

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

November 6, 2020

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

Gator Wins 16 NESPA Awards, Most Ever for Newsroom

November 5, 2020

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

This Fall, Join the Gator Newsroom

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

May 6, 2020

Three journalism organizations jointly sponsor the recognition.

Podcast: Foner Criticizes Standardized Tests

May 4, 2020

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

CAP to Sponsor Virtual Coffee House

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

April 28, 2020

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

Spring ’22 Promoted to Editorial Board

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

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

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

April 17, 2020

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

Gator Undergoes Site Redesign

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

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

April 8, 2020

Mark Waid, among the most popular and sought after authors in the superhero comic book industry, teleconferenced with David Cutler's students in Popular Culture in American History.

Gator Wins Quill and Scroll Awards

March 23, 2020

A journalism honor society, recently awarded Brian Gamble '23 and Nate Suraci '21 honorable mentions for news and political writing, respectively.

Gator Wins Two NESPA Awards

January 16, 2020

Check out the award-winning coverage.

Mynahan ’19 Selected as Story of the Year Finalist

October 21, 2019

Earlier today, the National Scholastic Press Association named former Gator Editor-in-Chief Abigail Mynahan's '19 piece, Reeves '18 is on Fire, as one of the top-10 digital sports stories in the country for 2018-19.

Cross Country Wins Back-to-Back Championships

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

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

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

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”

October 18, 2014

The past few weeks have been extremely busy for the cast of this year's fall play, "Great Expectations."

Varsity Field Hockey: Slideshow Action

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

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

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

October 14, 2014

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

Students Honored at Lecture Series

October 9, 2014

Chosen for their superior academic performance and community involvement, five seniors were nominated as James Otis Scholars, and attended a special lecture series Faneuil Hall on Sept. 17: Robert Brooks, Keenan Iuliano, Dora Garcia, Elizabeth Leeder, and Sam Girioni.

ACL Tear: Every Athlete’s Nightmare

October 6, 2014

As a competitive athlete who grew up in this new world order, I'm a believer in performing to the best of my ability—and at the highest level of play. But since my ACL injury, I’ve acquired a new perspective on the competitive sports system for young adults. I have even begun to question whether it makes sense for young men and women to be participating at a level of play that heightens the risk of enduring such traumatic injuries.

The Pride of Musical Theater

October 6, 2014

Students from the Creative Arts Diploma Program (CAP) and Musical Theater went to see The Lion King in Boston on Thursday Oct. 1. For two hours at the Boston Opera House, students were transported to the African Savanna for an incredible adventure. Originally a 1994 Disney animated movie, in 1997, The Lion King opened as a Broadway musical directed by Julie Taymor—and has since taken the American public by storm.