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The student news site of Brimmer and May School | Chestnut Hill, MA

The Gator

Gator Editorial Board (2023-2024)

Amelia Bowman '25, Cathy Wu '24, Evan Michaeli '24, Edward Flint '26

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A sea of educators and supporters of the strike demonstrate in front of City Hall on Saturday. Photo courtesy of the Newton Teachers Association.

Editorial: We Support Newton Teachers

Enough is enough! It's time for Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller to stop hiding, negotiate in good faith, and do her job.
The Schools Core Values appear on the wall nearby Dean of Students Paul Murrays office.

Editorial: A Call for Core Values

At a time when our School's core values should be guiding every action, recent troubling incidents of theft and a lack of respect suggest a disconnect. 
Editorial: Time for Healing After Racist Incident

Editorial: Time for Healing After Racist Incident

We call for unity in the face of hate and oppression. We welcome community members to share their voices.
Students traveled to eight locations for Winterim, and six students submitted videos in the contest. Photos courtesy of the contest entrants listed below.

Winterim Video Contest: Eight Trips, Six Videos

Spring 2021 – Winter 2023 Gator Editorial Board
April 5, 2023
Watch six videos from the eight trips students took earlier this month for the biennial Winterim global travel program.
Lower School students created a pride flag collage for Pride Month this year.

Editorial: In Support of Northwest High School’s Newspaper

Gator Editorial Board
September 23, 2022
Last June, a Nebraska high school shut down its student newspaper because it published LGBTQ+ content. This is unacceptable.
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

Gator Editorial Board
March 12, 2022
Two years ago today, students here took their last steps on campus during a “normal” school year. Our world, shaken by COVID-19, has changed us. Now, we can change the world.
Editorial: School Deserves Praise for Community Uplift

Editorial: School Deserves Praise for Community Uplift

Gator Editorial Board
December 14, 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the School has worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
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

Gator Editorial Board
April 20, 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.
Gator Announces Next Years Leadership

Gator Announces Next Year’s Leadership

Gator Editorial Board
March 31, 2021
The publication will be lead by the youngest and most award-winning student journalists in the newsroom's history.
Teacher hosting online class using video conference. Purchased from BigStock.com.

Editorial: Teachers Deserve Praise For Remote Learning

Gator Editorial Board
April 27, 2020
Students are not the only ones adjusting to the new learning system.
Photo purchased from BigStock.com.

Editors’ Picks: Books, Movies, and More

Gator Editorial Board
March 17, 2020
See how the editors enjoy spending their time.
Illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Editorial: School Takes Safety Measures

Gator Editorial Board
March 13, 2020
Make sure to thank the administration for keeping our school safe and healthy.
Digital illustration by David Cutler.

Editorial: The Consequences of Selective Dress-Coding

Gator Editorial Board
February 5, 2020
The dress code must be enforced for everyone, or not at all.
Illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Editorial: Conservative Views Should Be Welcome

Gator Editorial Board
January 23, 2020
In 2016, Donald Trump won about a third of votes in the state.
Cora Williams ’20 as Cardinal Richlieu reprimands Zakkai Mares-van Praag ’22 as King Anne.

Editorial: Three Cheers for ‘The Three Musketeers’

Gator Editorial Board
December 12, 2019
The production featured powerful female leads.
College counselors Lisa Summergrad and Anya Huston work with seniors. Photo by Nicole DeCesare.

Editorial: College Counselors Deserve Praise

Gator Editorial Board
November 7, 2019
Lisa Summergrad and Anya Huston are an awesome team.
Editorial: Judicial Board Protects Student Voice

Editorial: Judicial Board Protects Student Voice

Gator Editorial Board
October 22, 2019
The Gator applauds all of the candidates, who courageously spoke in front of the entire Upper School.
The team before the opening draw. Photo by David Barron.

Editorial: Tackling Team Roster Shortages

Gator Editorial Board
May 29, 2019
The School risks losing successful teams.
Editorial: School Deserves Praise for Game-Changing Agreement

Editorial: School Deserves Praise for Game-Changing Agreement

Gator Editorial Board
September 27, 2018
This is a huge deal, and students should thank all involved.
Stone Mcaren (Loud)

Editorial: Bravo, Creative Arts Students, Teachers

Gator Editorial Board
April 27, 2018
You help make our community great.
Editorial: Humanities Symposium Merits Praise

Editorial: Humanities Symposium Merits Praise

Gator Editorial Board
January 24, 2018
To everyone involved with planning the event, thank you for going above and beyond. 
The new entrance to the Hastings Center. Photo by Caroline Ellervik 18.

Editorial: Reflecting on the Fall

Gator Editorial Board
November 20, 2017
The Gator Editorial Board shares its thoughts on the year thus far.
Concept trash paper ball throw ideas can

Editorial: Students, Clean Up After Yourselves

Gator Editorial Board
October 31, 2017
Please, don't place the administration in a difficult and unpopular position.
Editorial: Flexibility, Understanding Needed as Clubs Bear Brunt of Growing Pains

Editorial: Flexibility, Understanding Needed as Clubs Bear Brunt of Growing Pains

Gator Editorial Board
October 20, 2017
With so much change this year, not everything will run perfectly all of the time.
Editorial: Tech Department Merits Praise

Editorial: Tech Department Merits Praise

Gator Editorial Board
September 27, 2017
While students enjoyed rest this summer, teachers worked hard to update systems.
Students receive a special welcome to the opening of the Hastings Center. Photo by Caroline Ellervik 18.

Editorial: Saying Thanks for The Hastings Center

Gator Editorial Board
September 19, 2017
When you come across a trustee, donor or administrator, please remember to say thank you.
Editorial: New Schedule Deserves Praise

Editorial: New Schedule Deserves Praise

Gator Editorial Board
May 18, 2017
When it comes to the new schedule, students owe the administration their gratitude.
US Constitution Declaration of Independence Bill of Rights with a Quill pen and shallow depth of field

Editorial: Senate Deserves Applause for Constitution

Gator Editorial Board
May 5, 2017
Smith, Neudel and Senate deserve our applause.
Editorial: Dont Shorten Camp

Editorial: Don’t Shorten Camp

Gator Editorial Board
May 5, 2017
Tiredness is a small price to pay for what two nights at camp delivers.
Editorial: Admin. Should Rethink New Call Home Policy

Editorial: Admin. Should Rethink New Call Home Policy

Gator Editorial Board
April 21, 2017
We fear that the policy will do more harm than good.
Illustration by Samantha Vingers 17.

Editorial: Time for a More Flexible Schedule

Gator Editorial Board
December 15, 2016
With classroom interruption, it's time to rethink the school day.
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