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Mckinlee DePaola

Mckinlee DePaola, Photojournalist

Mckinlee joined The Gator in 2023. She has been at Brimmer since 7th grade and loves it. She also loves photography, reading, listening to music, and horseback riding.

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Movie Review: Red, White, and Royal Blue

Movie Review: Red, White, and Royal Blue

Mckinlee DePaola, Photojournalist
September 28, 2023

Amazon's summer film, "Red, White & Royal Blue," chronicles the covert love affair between Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz, portraying their transition from enemies to lovers who must...

New Science Teacher Nia Gipson teaches AP Biology.

Photo | New Faculty Profile: Nia Gipson, Science Teacher

September 19, 2023

New Science Teacher Nia Gipson teaches AP Biology.

Photos: Week of May 25

Mckinlee DePaola, Photojournalist
May 31, 2023

Athletic Director Brett Kelly leads the fall commitment ceremony for students.

Q&A: Brett Kelly Reflects on First Year as Athletic Director

Mckinlee DePaola, Photojournalist
May 23, 2023
Though new here, Brett Kelly is a veteran educator, coach, and administrator
Madeleine Pogoda, 25, works on her Journalism article.

Photos: Week of May 4

Mckinlee DePaola, Photojournalist
May 18, 2023

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Jared Smith teaches Owen Williams 23 during chemistry.

The Legacy of Science Teacher Jared Smith

Mckinlee DePaola, Photojournalist
May 3, 2023
Students showed their appreciation for the beloved educator by naming him last year's senior honorary class member.
Maddie Pogoda ’25 and Math Lab Tutor Stanley Szwartz discuss a problem.

Stanley Szwartz: The Man Behind the Math Lab

Mckinlee DePaola, Photojournalist
April 26, 2023
Several teachers work in the Math Lab, but Stanley Szwartz, who runs the program, is especially beloved.
Sophia Bruno 23 discusses her schedule with Mr. Szwartz.

Photos: Week of Apr. 3

Mckinlee DePaola, Photojournalist
April 19, 2023
Students working hard to gear up for the end of the year in the library and in the Papas Lab.
Audrey Pontiff 24 working on her Science homework.

Photos: Week of Mar. 27

Mckinlee DePaola, Photojournalist
April 4, 2023
Students hard at work after getting back from March break.
Williams in her astronaut suit. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Common.

Sunita Williams: An Inspiration to All

Mckinlee DePaola, Photojournalist
April 3, 2023
From being rejected by colleges, to setting world records in space, Sunita Williams is an inspiration to all.
Penelope Zimmerman 25’ works on her English project.

Photos: Week of Feb. 27

Mckinlee DePaola, Photojournalist
March 2, 2023
Students get work done before next week's Winterim.
Nicholas Kozhemiakin 25 works with English Teacher Bradley Starr on English homework.

Photos: Week of Feb. 6

Mckinlee DePaola, Photojournalist
February 15, 2023
It was another busy week for the Math Lab and Writing Center as students finished projects before Spring Break.
The poster for My Policeman, courtesy of Prime Video.

Review: ‘My Policeman’ Surprises and Delights Audiences

Mckinlee DePaola, Photojournalist
February 9, 2023
The film has amazing actors and does a beautiful job representing its message to its viewers.
Abigail Jacobs 25 and Mae Gordon 25 work in the library.

Photos: Week of Jan. 30

Mckinlee DePaola, Photojournalist
February 2, 2023
This week, students and faculty showed off their clothes for dress day.
Ady Jaeckel 25 writes on a water mat during the Temple Fair.

Photos: Week of Jan. 23

Mckinlee DePaola, Photojournalist
January 28, 2023
The community celebrates the Lunar New Year.
Maddie Pogoda ’25 and Math Lab Tutor Stanley Szwartz discuss a problem.

Photos: Week of Jan. 16

Mckinlee DePaola, Photojournalist
January 21, 2023
The Math Lab buzzed this week with eager students.
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