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Students, Faculty Gear Up for Winterim Trips
March 3, 2023
Actors rehearse a scene for the musical. Photo by Bill Jacob.
‘Nothing’s as Amazing as a Musical’: Come See ‘Something Rotten!’
March 1, 2023
A former all-gender student bathroom is now locked and only open to faculty due to substance use concerns.
Faculty, Administrators Address Vaping at School
February 23, 2023
Meet the next Editorial Board, a group of all-new student editors. Gator file photos.
Newsroom Announces 2023-2024 Editorial Board
February 3, 2023
History and Journalism Teacher David Cutler demonstrates how AI can write essays. Photo illustration by Edan Zinn.
Teachers Debate AI in Education 
January 30, 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
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
Maya Lownie 24 and Haripriya Mallidi 23 perform a traditional Indian dance.
Circles 19: A Coffee House Returns in the Dining Commons
January 19, 2023
Gator Wins Third Crown Award
Gator Wins Third Crown Award
January 10, 2023
Photo courtesy of David Barron.
New Faculty Profile: Alex Ostergard
January 9, 2023
Aerial view of the train derailment in East Palestine that took place on February 3. Photo taken by the National Transportation Safety Board, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Ohio Train Derailment Highlights Distrust for Authorities
March 3, 2023
A Polar Bear Mother and her cub. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Acknowledging International Polar Bear Day
February 27, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers a speech at COP27 in Egypt. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Op-Ed: Global Collaboration is Key to Fight Climate Change
February 24, 2023
Wolfstich ‘26 performs a scene with the cast of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Photo by Edan Zinn ‘23.
Op-Ed: Theatre is Worth the Commitment
February 15, 2023
The aftermath of the earthquakes destruction in Adıyaman, a city in southeastern Turkey.
Op-Ed: Humanity in the Face of Natural Disasters
February 15, 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
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
Stahley poses with the Gator during a pep rally. Photo courtesy of Grace Papas 23
Hidden Hero of the Game: Trainer Larry Stahley
January 18, 2023
Demonstrators protest in Melbourne for a safer climate. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Summer 2022 Showcases Climate Crisis On Full Display
September 23, 2022
Leni Hicks-Dutt 23 starts a new 12th-grade tradition at the School.
Leni Hicks-Dutt ’23 Leads Community Mural Painting
September 21, 2022
Outdoor Ed Takes On Franconia Notch.
Outdoor Ed Takes On Franconia Notch
March 3, 2023
Penelope Zimmerman 25’ works on her English project.
Photos: Week of Feb. 27
March 2, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Parker Curtis
Education of Our Educators: Parker Curtis
March 2, 2023
Souper Delicious: Cajun-Style Chicken and Rice
Souper Delicious: Cajun-Style Chicken and Rice
March 1, 2023
Varsity I Boys Basketball Brings the House Down at Senior Night
Varsity I Boys Basketball Brings the House Down at Senior Night
February 23, 2023
Outdoor Ed Takes On Franconia Notch.
Outdoor Ed Takes On Franconia Notch
March 3, 2023
Education of Our Educators: Parker Curtis
Education of Our Educators: Parker Curtis
March 2, 2023
Souper Delicious: Cajun-Style Chicken and Rice
Souper Delicious: Cajun-Style Chicken and Rice
March 1, 2023
Behind the Stage with Bill Jacob
Behind the Stage with Bill Jacob
February 22, 2023
Nolan Suraci 26 anchors Souper Delicious, a new Soup review series.
Souper Delicious: Cream of Chicken Rice
February 21, 2023
Penelope Zimmerman 25’ works on her English project.
Photos: Week of Feb. 27
March 2, 2023
Nicholas Kozhemiakin 25 works with English Teacher Bradley Starr on English homework.
Photos: Week of Feb. 6
February 15, 2023
Abigail Jacobs 25 and Mae Gordon 25 work in the library.
Photos: Week of Jan. 30
February 2, 2023
Ady Jaeckel 25 writes on a water mat during the Temple Fair.
Photos: Week of Jan. 23
January 28, 2023
The festival.
Photos: Community Celebrates Year of the Rabbit with Temple Fair
January 26, 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
Daniel Murray 23 competes in his final Bonspiel.
Varsity Curling Sweeps Bonspiel Championship
February 28, 2023
Varsity I Boys Basketball Brings the House Down at Senior Night
Varsity I Boys Basketball Brings the House Down at Senior Night
February 23, 2023
Head Coach Jamie Lin, surrounded by her players after the win, holds the trophy.
Varsity II Boys Basketball Triumphs Over CCA in Championship
February 17, 2023
Bryce Ruglass Dortch 24 drives to the hoop.
Varsity Boys Basketball Team Shines on the Court
February 2, 2023
Gamble 23, Nielsen 23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
Gamble ’23, Nielsen ’23 to Join Division I Athletic Teams
January 25, 2023
Actors rehearse a scene for the musical. Photo by Bill Jacob.
‘Nothing’s as Amazing as a Musical’: Come See ‘Something Rotten!’
March 1, 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
Behind the Stage with Bill Jacob
Behind the Stage with Bill Jacob
February 22, 2023
Wolfstich ‘26 performs a scene with the cast of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Photo by Edan Zinn ‘23.
Op-Ed: Theatre is Worth the Commitment
February 15, 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
My Sister, the Serial Killer: Who is Innocent?
My Sister, the Serial Killer: Who is Innocent?
February 16, 2023
The poster for My Policeman, courtesy of Prime Video.
Review: ‘My Policeman’ Surprises and Delights Audiences
February 9, 2023
Photo courtesy of wikimediacommons.org
Poll: Apple Juice or Orange Juice
February 16, 2023
Rihanna performs live in Paris in 2011.
Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” Honors Chadwick Boseman’s Life
February 16, 2023
My Sister, the Serial Killer: Who is Innocent?
My Sister, the Serial Killer: Who is Innocent?
February 16, 2023
A screenshot of the Chess.com homepage.
Students Flock to Online Chess
February 15, 2023
Alternative to pork buns: mixed green salad
Our Veggie-Friendly School: Why I Never Leave Hungry
February 9, 2023
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Adiele 23 Wins Limbo at Carnival

Video | Adiele ’23 Wins Limbo at Carnival

Marlie Kass, Arts Editor
April 12, 2022
Saturday's classic carnival delights included a bouncy house, field games, BBQ, and more.

Video | GNN: From the Height of COVID-19 to Now

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
April 7, 2022
While the pandemic is still here, life is starting to feel more normal.

Video | Never Too Late to Learn: Mr. J Takes French

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
March 8, 2022
Creative Arts Department Chair Bill Jacob takes French II alongside many of his students.

GNN: Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
January 17, 2022
Several Upper School students and two fifth grade students created a video to honor Dr. King.

COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant

Sophia Spring and Brian Gamble
January 14, 2022
“I feel really good about the mitigation strategies that we have in place,” Chair Carl Rapisarda-Vallely said.
GNN: Preparing for Winter Break

GNN: Preparing for Winter Break

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
December 13, 2021
Tour the Senior Lounge, dive into midterms, and explore Outdoor Education.

Video | Upper School Fall Play Premieres Thursday

November 9, 2021
Don't miss welcoming your peers back to the stage.

Video | Harvestfest Returns to Campus

Marlie Kass, Arts Editor
November 4, 2021
After last year's absence, Harvestfest was held to bring the School together for fall-themed festivities.
GNN: Outdoor Ed Soars with Zoar

GNN: Outdoor Ed Soars with Zoar

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
October 28, 2021
Outdoor education traveled to Zoar Outdoor in Charlemont, Massachusetts, Sunday to enjoy zip lining and the great outdoors.
GNN: Gators Victorious for Homecoming 2021

GNN: Gators Victorious for Homecoming 2021

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
October 18, 2021
With one of the largest Homecoming crowds in School history, both soccer teams deliver a win on a beautiful Saturday.
Lower School students enjoy the mini golf course, built by CAP students.

CAP Students Build Mini Golf Course

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
June 2, 2021
Creative Arts Diploma students built a festive mini golf course for the Lower School to enjoy.
Students prepare to go on the zip-line.

11th Grade Fosters Leadership at Project Adventure

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
May 18, 2021
The Class of 2022 spent Friday bonding and building leadership skills at Project Adventure in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Varsity tennis served up a win last Monday in the Schools first interscholastic athletic event in over a year since competitive sports shut down due to the pandemic.

Video | Tennis Wins in School’s First Athletic Event in Over a Year

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
May 13, 2021
Since competitive sports shut down last spring, last Monday, Varsity Tennis served up a 5-2 win against Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall.
Spirit Week Commemorates 12th Grade

Spirit Week Commemorates 12th Grade

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
May 3, 2021
The event celebrated the 12th grade in their final week of non-AP classes at the School.
Discover An Elective: Greenline

Video | Discover An Elective: Greenline

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
April 15, 2021
Learn more about Greenline, a choir elective in the Upper School led by Max Holman.
A dozen student hiked Lynn Woods Reservation hiked Lynn Woods Reservation Sunday. 

Video | Outdoor Ed Hikes Lynn Woods Reservation

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
February 23, 2021

A dozen students hiked Lynn Woods Reservation Sunday, enjoying nice weather.

Eleanor Reyelt 23 is making a splash on social media, selling necklaces, earrings and rings.

Student Entrepreneur Sells Jewelry Online

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
February 17, 2021
Eleanor Reyelt '23 is making a splash on social media, selling handmade necklaces, earrings and rings.
Students thank teachers for all of their work.

Students Thank Faculty and Staff

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
February 5, 2021
With everything going on this year, students share their appreciation for adults in the community.
Upper School students engage on a 6-mile hike at Blue Hills.

Outdoor Education Returns

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
February 2, 2021
Students embarked on a 6-mile hike at Blue Hills.
Join The Gator Newsroom

Video | Join The Gator Newsroom

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
January 5, 2021
Whether you want to submit an opinion story, cover news, take photographs, or illustrate, this is your paper to share your voice. 
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Amidst Pandemic, Students, Adults Express Thanks for Community

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
November 27, 2020
Even during COVID-19, there is still reason to be grateful.
Head of School Judith Guild urges safety during Thanksgiving.

Video | Head of School Urges Safety over Thanksgiving

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
November 20, 2020
Amidst a COVID-19 surge, Judith Guild reminds everyone to remain vigilant this holiday, while also enjoying time off.
The Life of a Concurrent Student

The Life of a Concurrent Student

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
November 4, 2020
Follow Neel Kumar '22 as he takes you through a day in the life of a concurrent learner.
Photo purchased from Bigstock.com.

Video | Op-Ed: The First Presidential Debate

Kolja Westhues, Journalist
October 7, 2020
Last week’s presidential debate was one of the worst I have ever watched.
Head of School Judith Guild greets a student on the first day of school last September.

Brimmer in the Age of COVID-19

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
September 22, 2020
Follow Gator Multimedia Manager Sophia Spring '22 as she goes about her day.
Trailer: Urinetown

Trailer: ‘Urinetown’

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
March 6, 2020
Don't miss the show!
GNN: Students Bond at Camp

GNN: Students Bond at Camp

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
September 12, 2019
Take a look at what activities the Upper School enjoyed.
GNN: Teacher Appreciation Week

GNN: Teacher Appreciation Week

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
May 8, 2019
Students give shout outs to adults in the community.
GNN: Cathy Gardner Retires after 20 Years

GNN: Cathy Gardner Retires after 20 Years

Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager
February 20, 2019

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