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The Gator
David Cutler in his classroom, awaiting students.
School Hosts Proctored Lunch Discussion on Presidential Election
November 13, 2024
Breiman plays in 2016 Homecoming.
Humans of Brimmer: Shani Breiman ’18 Returns to Coach
October 31, 2024
College Counselor Julia Esquivel helps student Lincoln Jiang with his Common Application.
Countdown to College: Seniors in the Final Stretch!
October 29, 2024
A fireman looks for hot-zones using drone technology. Photo courtesy of Weston Fire Department.
BREAKING: Local Brush Fires Cause Poor Air Quality
October 28, 2024
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Quick Facts About the 2024 Election
October 22, 2024
Mary Wang '26, as narrator, points to the audience.
‘Puffs’ Packs the House
November 19, 2024
Students Named Pacemaker Finalists
Students Named Pacemaker Finalists
October 8, 2024
Traffic Caution: Stay Alert
Traffic Caution: Stay Alert
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
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Trump Sweeps Election in Landslide Victory
November 20, 2024
Editorial: Prioritizing Respectful Political Discourse On Campus
Editorial: Prioritizing Respectful Political Discourse On Campus
November 7, 2024
Clive Sutton's predication of how the electoral map will play out.
Presidential Election Forecasts Show Mixed Signals
November 1, 2024
Florida Recovers Amid Political Tensions
Florida Recovers Amid Political Tensions
October 22, 2024
Hurricane Milton off the coast of Mexico on 6 October 2024
Hurricanes Devastate Southern United States
October 9, 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
Joe Iuliano helps out Cristoph Kasper '25 in AP Human Geo.
Inside the Classroom: AP Human Geography
October 31, 2024
Breiman plays in 2016 Homecoming.
Humans of Brimmer: Shani Breiman ’18 Returns to Coach
October 31, 2024
Karen Bernake teaches a section of CORE, which meets inside the Pappas Lab.
Inside the Classroom: CORE
October 15, 2024
Supreme Court Teacher Ken Levine
Supreme Court Teacher Ken Levine
October 9, 2024
Charlotte Woolley '30 leads a pack of runners at last year's Middle School Cross Country Championship.
Humans of Brimmer: Charlotte Woolley ’29
October 2, 2024
Breiman plays in 2016 Homecoming.
Humans of Brimmer: Shani Breiman ’18 Returns to Coach
October 31, 2024
Charlotte Woolley '30 leads a pack of runners at last year's Middle School Cross Country Championship.
Humans of Brimmer: Charlotte Woolley ’29
October 2, 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
Souper Delicious: Cuban Black Bean
Souper Delicious: Cuban Black Bean
November 20, 2024
GNN: Students React to Trump's Win
GNN: Students React to Trump’s Win
November 13, 2024
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Ryan Hurst Casts Ballot for the First Time
November 6, 2024
Series: 14 Questions
Series: 14 Questions
October 23, 2024
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
October 23, 2024
Souper Delicious: Cuban Black Bean
Souper Delicious: Cuban Black Bean
November 20, 2024
GNN: Students React to Trump's Win
GNN: Students React to Trump’s Win
November 13, 2024
GNN: Required Summer Community Reading
GNN: Required Summer Community Reading
October 15, 2024
GNN: Fall Sports Preview
GNN: Fall Sports Preview
September 12, 2024
GNN Live: Opening Convocation
GNN Live: Opening Convocation
September 9, 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
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Ryan Hurst Casts Ballot for the First Time
November 6, 2024
Series: 14 Questions
Series: 14 Questions
October 23, 2024
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
October 23, 2024
Podcast: Upper School Head Discusses Start of School
Podcast: Upper School Head Discusses Start of School
October 2, 2024
Podcast: Private School Enrollment Rises in Nearby Cities, Towns
Podcast: Private School Enrollment Rises in Nearby Cities, Towns
September 16, 2024
GNN: V.1 Boys' Basketball to Kick Off Season Saturday
GNN: V.1 Boys’ Basketball to Kick Off Season Saturday
November 14, 2024
From Underdogs to Champions
From Underdogs to Champions
November 8, 2024
Dodgers Defeat Yankees to Win World Series
Dodgers Defeat Yankees to Win World Series
November 4, 2024
The team gets hyped before a game.
BREAKING: Girls V. Soccer Wins in Penalty Kick Thriller
October 31, 2024
Rimon Zhao '27 Kicks Off a New Chapter
Rimon Zhao ’27 Kicks Off a New Chapter
October 25, 2024
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“Heretic:” A24 Strikes Again!
November 14, 2024
Nassim at the Huntington Calderwood Pavilion.
Nassim: A Universal Play
November 6, 2024
Double the Magic with Fall Plays
Double the Magic with Fall Plays
October 17, 2024
The stage of Romeo & Juliet.
Review: ART’s Romeo and Juliet
October 10, 2024
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‘The Substance’: Pretty Girls Should Never Smile
October 8, 2024
Illustration designed with Canva. Movie poster courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
“Heretic:” A24 Strikes Again!
November 14, 2024
Op-Ed: Gatsby and The American Dream
Op-Ed: Gatsby and The American Dream
September 19, 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
The stage of Romeo & Juliet.
Review: ART’s Romeo and Juliet
October 10, 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
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The Gator
The student news site of Brimmer and May School | Chestnut Hill, MA

The Gator
Karly Hamilton

Karly Hamilton, Editor-in-Chief

Karly has been a member of The Gator since the spring of 2019. In her free time, Karly likes to cook, ski, and read. She enjoys being a student journalist because it has taught her the value of looking at situations from multiple perspectives.

All content by Karly Hamilton
Me playing soccer during my sophomore year.

Op-Ed: Outgoing Editor-in-Chief Reflects on Life’s Transitions

Karly Hamilton
May 7, 2021
My time at Brimmer has made me who I am today.
Student reflecting on alternative graduation attire. Illustration by Karly Hamilton '21.

Photo | Op-Ed: In 2021, Why Are We Still Graduating in All White?

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
April 28, 2021

Student reflecting on alternative graduation attire. Illustration by Karly Hamilton '21.

Vaccine passports may be required for air travel. Digital illustration by Karly Hamilton '21.

Photo | Op-Ed: Vaccine Passports To Aid Return to Normal

Michael Young, Journalist
April 14, 2021

Vaccine passports may be required for air travel. Digital illustration by Karly Hamilton '21.

Digital illustration by Edan Zinn '23.

Podcast: Fighting the Pandemic with Dr. Kathy Taylor

Karly Hamilton
March 31, 2021
Dr. Kathy Taylor comments on the vaccine rollout, different types of vaccines, and vaccine hesitancy. 
Senior citizens and teachers line up to receive a vaccine. Digital illustration by Karly Hamilton '21.

Photo | Teachers Respond To COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Edan Zinn, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2021

Senior citizens and teachers line up to receive a vaccine. Digital illustration by Karly Hamilton '21.

Women have the right to decide to be a mother of a child, pet (or neither), no matter what society dictates. Illustration by Karly Hamilton '21.

Photo | Op-Ed: Societal Standards Aren’t Everything

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
March 2, 2021

Women have the right to decide to be a mother of a child, pet (or neither), no matter what society dictates. Illustration by Karly Hamilton '21.

Illustration by Karly Hamilton '21.

Photo | As COVID-19 Vaccines Roll Out, Mask-Wearing Remains

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
February 23, 2021

Illustration by Karly Hamilton '21.

Families are spending more time with each other, due to the pandemic. Illustration by Karly Hamilton '21. Concept inspired by: (https://www.vecteezy.com/vector-art/208237-family-on-dinner-table).

Op-Ed: Pandemic Changes Family Dynamics

Karly Hamilton
February 18, 2021
The pandemic has shifted the way we interact with others.
Photo Illustration by Edan Zinn '23.

New Semester Brings Proposed Schedule Update

Karly Hamilton
January 25, 2021
Upper School students will have the choice to be on-campus four days a week, with all students learning remotely on Wednesdays.
A view of Loon Mountain. Photo by Karly Hamilton '21.

Photo | Op-Ed: Skiing During COVID-19

Kate Hirschen, Outgoing Culture Editor
January 13, 2021

A view of Loon Mountain. Photo by Karly Hamilton '21.

Nurse Vicki Trinh collects PCR test samples during the community testing day.

New Year Brings Updated COVID-19 Testing Plan

Karly Hamilton and Edan Zinn
January 11, 2021
The School decided on another round of COVID-19 testing, to ensure the safety return possible.
Photo Illustration by Edan Zinn '23.

Gator Holds Forum on Role of Media Today

Karly Hamilton
January 7, 2021
The free and public event will last from 1:00-to-1:40 p.m. Friday.
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.
College counseling class in 2019. Classes look different this year with social distancing in place and some students learning remotely.

College Counseling Adapts to COVID-19

Karly Hamilton
December 15, 2020
Both the class and application process have faced changes this year.
Photo illustration purchased from Bigstock.com.

School Announces Weekly COVID-19 Testing for Community

Karly Hamilton
December 14, 2020
Students will now be tested weekly as well.
Photo illustration of a woman making a "shhh" sign purchased from BigStick.com.

Op-Ed: I’m a Conservative (There, I Said It)

Karly Hamilton, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2020
Unfortunately, I have found myself faced with situations where, as a young conservative, I do not feel safe voicing my opinion.
Karly Hamilton '21 has spent time taking her cat outside while quarantined.

Photo | Pet Adoption During COVID-19

Kate Hirschen, Outgoing Culture Editor
December 8, 2020

Karly Hamilton '21 has spent time taking her cat outside while quarantined.

Hamilton at her cousin's bat mitzvah with her great-grandmother in 2014.

Op-Ed: Coping with Loss During COVID-19

Karly Hamilton
November 17, 2020
Honoring those we have lost looks different during the pandemic.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

School Announces Updated Testing Plan

Karly Hamilton
October 27, 2020
The School is asking students to be tested before returning to campus.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: A New Era of Voting

Karly Hamilton
October 22, 2020
Voting this fall will look different than years past.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: Applying to College During COVID-19

Karly Hamilton
October 7, 2020
The pandemic has significantly impacted the application process.
Gator file photo.

School Receives Historic $5 Million Donation

Karly Hamilton
September 23, 2020
The gift will go toward faculty compensation and retention.
Screenshot of the @blackatbrimmer Instagram account.

School Responds to Claims of Racism, Bias

Karly Hamilton
July 28, 2020
Students take to social media, as School pledges change and acknowledges a long history of institutional bias and racism.
Payroll Protection Program application. Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com

School Receives Federal Loan Amid National Controversy

Karly Hamilton
May 29, 2020
Private schools are stirring controversy by applying for forgivable federal loans.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: Are We Really Staying Connected?

Karly Hamilton
May 6, 2020
Social media can help people stay connected, but it's not the ideal place to find emotional fulfillment.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Q&A: Remote Learning Updates

Karly Hamilton
April 8, 2020
Springs sports are officially cancelled.
Word Cloud: COVID-19

Word Cloud: COVID-19

Karly Hamilton
April 7, 2020
Community members share words they associate with the pandemic.
The parking lot was empty at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday morning, when most students typically arrive. Photo by David Cutler.

School Begins Remote Learning

Karly Hamilton
April 1, 2020
The campus was silent today, as students took to Zoom.
History teacher Ted Barker-Hook engaging with his students. Photo by David Barron.

School Launches Virtual Revisit Days

Karly Hamilton
March 29, 2020
In lieu of on-campus events, online sessions will be held.
Image purchased by BigStock.com.

Q&A: Neudel Addresses School Year Future

Karly Hamilton
March 20, 2020
Head of Upper School provides clarity on the spring ahead.
Op-Ed: Do Your Part to Save Lives, Stop Gathering!

Op-Ed: Do Your Part to Save Lives, Stop Gathering!

Karly Hamilton
March 16, 2020
This isn't a joke. Don't be selfish.
School Responds to Coronavirus

School Responds to Coronavirus

Karly Hamilton
March 10, 2020
Head of School takes precautions.
Head-to-Head: Student Politics

Head-to-Head: Student Politics

Karly Hamilton and Kolja Westhues
March 2, 2020
A Republican and a Socialist debate the Democratic primaries.
Student engage with their devices rather than each other during a free period.

Op-Ed: Ditch the Electronics, Step Outside

Karly Hamilton
February 26, 2020
Lack of sun exposure can cause serious health problems.
Op-Ed: Media's Role in 2020 Politics

Op-Ed: Media’s Role in 2020 Politics

Karly Hamilton
January 28, 2020
Instead of being swayed by media, rely on personal beliefs.
Cartoon purchased from BigStock.com.

The Rise of Cyber Snow Days

Karly Hamilton
January 10, 2020
More schools are embracing technology to combat cancellations.
Virginia Beech poses with a Lower School Student, who served as Head of School for the day in October.

LS Receptionist Virginia Beech to Retire After 30 Years

Karly Hamilton
December 12, 2019
After three decades of service, Beech leaves behind a legacy.
The team celebrates after its victory against Gann Academy, while also showing off fan signs. Photo by Dr. Nathalie Boileau

V. Boys’ Soccer Triumphs Against Gann Academy

Karly Hamilton
November 14, 2019
Despite the cold weather, the team rallied.
Photo by Paul Murray.

Quiz Bowl Team Makes it to Semi-Finals

Karly Hamilton
November 7, 2019
The team fell just shy of making it to the main tournament.
Gray cat sitting on the balcony against a tree. Photo purchased from BigStock.com.

Beware, Cats Suffer from High-Rise Syndrome

Karly Hamilton
October 17, 2019
Cat owners, keep your windows closed.
Human hand holding a protest banner stop vaping message over a crowded street background. Banning flavored vaping products to discourage people from smoking electronic cigarettes. Health risk concept.

Op-Ed: Vape Ban Helps Black-Market Products Thrive

Karly Hamilton
October 3, 2019
Young people now face even greater health risks.
A student's visa is revoked, representing the increased scrutiny that international students face. Cartoon illustration by Jennifer Ngo '22.

Visa Crackdown Targets International Students

Karly Hamilton
September 20, 2019
This fall, at least three admitted students here experienced visa delays or details.
Photo illustration from Bigstock.com.

Op-Ed: The Controversial Politics of 2020

Karly Hamilton
May 29, 2019
The primary season is sure to be an interesting one.
Exam test sheet with pencil. Education concept. Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

School Implements New AP Class Protocol

Karly Hamilton
May 9, 2019
The School will update its profile for college and universities.
Jussie Smollett at the Los Angeles special screening of 'Alien: Covenant' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Hollywood, USA on May 17, 2017.

Op-Ed: Smollett Should Be Behind Bars

Karly Hamilton
April 19, 2019
The actor has provided hate crime perpetrators with cover to deny accusations.  
Grade Inflation at Private Schools

Grade Inflation at Private Schools

Karly Hamilton
March 6, 2019
From 1998-2016, GPAs at independent schools increased by 8 percent.
Newsies go on strike. Photo by David Cutler.

Buy Tickets: ‘Newsies’ Promises to Deliver

Karly Hamilton
March 1, 2019
Extra! Extra! Seize the Day.
Photo illustration by Michelle Levinger '19.

Op-Ed: Don’t Take Our Guns

Karly Hamilton
February 7, 2019
Weapons should not be taken lightly, but they shouldn't be taken away.
Fuller to Retire after 25 Years as Lower School Head

Fuller to Retire after 25 Years as Lower School Head

Karly Hamilton
January 30, 2019
"Students are my lifeblood," says the career educator.
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