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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
Illustration designed with Canva. Movie poster courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
“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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Grace Papas

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor

Grace attended Brimmer for six years and was a part of The Gator for her entire high school career. She enjoys writing, photography, listening to music, and playing soccer. She’s incredibly grateful for the opportunity The Gator gave her to express her ideas.

All content by Grace Papas
A poster for thee Super Mario Bros. Movie. Photo provided by Wikimedia Commons.

Super Mario Movie Smashes Expectations

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
April 19, 2023
With a talented cast and well-paced plot, the movie surpassed all of my expectations and then some.
Edrick Quezada '23 guards Worcester's 24.

V1 Boys Basketball Ends Historic Season at Semifinals

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
March 30, 2023
The boys ended their most historic season yet at NEPSAC semifinals.

Video | Varsity I Boys Basketball Brings the House Down at Senior Night

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
February 23, 2023
The Boys team secured a hard-fought win for the senior night against Kimball Union Academy.
The festival.

Photos: Community Celebrates Year of the Rabbit with Temple Fair

Grace Papas and Marlie Kass
January 26, 2023
The annual fair was a huge success.
Ta'Quan Williams '23.

Photos: Varsity Boys Secure Two Wins at Home

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
January 24, 2023
The Gators are on fire with a three-game win streak.
Toni Golston '23 warms up.

Photos: Varsity Girls Defeat Cambridge School of Weston at Home

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
January 24, 2023
The girls have a 3-3 record and look to take on Landmark on Wednesday.
Ta'Quan Williams '23 shoots a successful three pointer.

Photos: Varsity Boys Defeat Beaver 66-51

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
January 11, 2023
The Gators also defeated Lawerence Academy on Sunday in a 2-0 weekend.
Kaylee Little '23 makes a layup.

Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Faces Gann

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
January 10, 2023
The girls fell to Gann by 10 points in their third game of the season, giving them a 1-2 record.
Xoren Livingston '23.

Photos: Varsity Boys Take on Worcester Academy

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
December 1, 2022
The Boys Varsity Basketball team took on Worcester Academy for their first official game of the season.
Papas sports signature jersey in front of net. Photo provided by Papas.

Op-Ed: Outgoing Goalie Reflects on Final Season

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
November 17, 2022
My high school career was full of accomplishment, growth, and amazing teammates.
In the woods, first-place finisher and league MVP Brian Gamble '23 takes a commanding lead at the 2022 league championships.

Photo | Podcast: XC Star Brian Gamble '23 on Running, School, Life

November 17, 2022

In the woods, first-place finisher and league MVP Brian Gamble '23 takes a commanding lead at the 2022 league championships.

Brian Gamble '23, a Gator-Aide mentor, poses for the camera. Photo courtesy of Nicole DeCesare.

Gator-Aide Mentorship Program Enters Year Two

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
September 20, 2022
A new year of the Gator-Aide Mentorship Program is underway, and mentors and mentees report success so far.
Jeff Gates teaches a physical education class in the late 1990s.

After Nearly Three Decades, Athletic Director Jeff Gates Retires

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
May 31, 2022
Past and current students, teachers, and peers share reflections on a man who dedicated his career to education and scholastic athletics.
Photo purchased from BigStock

Op-Ed: The European Union Must Protect Ukraine

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
March 16, 2022
Russia has embarked on a path of evil, but Ukraine is defending itself and won’t give up its freedom.
Teargas is released outside the United States Capitol.

One Year Later: Remembering January 6

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
January 6, 2022
A protest quickly became violent when the protesters broke into the Capitol building. Gunshots rang out not long after.
Photo purchased from BigStock.

Op-Ed: Distance Can Boost Relationships

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
November 8, 2021
Long distance relationships are not as soulless and hopeless as they're cracked up to be.
For most people with regular ovulation cycles, six weeks is only one or two missed periods, and oftentimes, they don’t even realize that they’re pregnant.

Op-Ed: Why Texas’s ‘Heartbeat Bill’ is Dangerous

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
October 15, 2021
Texas has enacted one of the country’s most restrictive abortion laws, preventing nearly all abortions after a fetus’s heartbeat is detected.
The question "What went wrong in Afghanistan?" on a banner. Purchased from BigStock.

Op-Ed: The U.S. Has Failed Afghanistan

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
October 7, 2021
The hasty retreat plunged Afghanistan back into Taliban control and threw away 20 years of American money and lives.
Zooming in from Kabul, Afghanistan, Mahnaz Aliyar addresses community members during the assembly Tuesday.

Education as a Human Right: Two Voices from Afghanistan

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
June 8, 2021
Students met Mahnaz Aliyar and Friba Rezayee, activists who are protesting the barriers to education that girls face in Afghanistan.
Therapy, while rough and very emotionally draining at times, has helped drastically. I look into the mirror, and I'm starting to see a more hopeful reflection staring back at me. Jackson Ostrowski

Op-Ed: Living with Body Image Issues

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
May 26, 2021
Down I went into the rabbit hole of counting calories and working out every second I had a free moment. It was a spiraling tunnel of misery.
Poster design by Hebe Qiang '23.

Student-Directed Play to Feature Philosophical Lobsters

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
May 11, 2021
Marlie Kass '23 takes to the School's virtual stage with a unique two-lobster show on Friday at 7:00 p.m.
Josh Swain reached out to other Joshes on Facebook. Photo by Edan Zinn

Op-Ed: Josh Fight, A Display of Positivity in Viral Media

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
May 5, 2021
A viral year-old meme came to life as a horde of "Joshes" gathered in a random Nebraska field to fight for their name.
Students gathered at lunch on Tuesday to discuss the trial.

Chauvin Verdict Prompts Community Discussion

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
April 27, 2021
Emotions were running high during the discussion as the community awaited the historic verdict.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

TV Review: ‘The Legend Of Korra’ Lives Up to Predecessor

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
April 23, 2021
The much-anticipated sequel to the popular "Avatar: The Last Airbender" excels in some places but lacks in others.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

TV Review: ‘Avatar, The Last Airbender’ Excites

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
April 8, 2021
Filled with emotion, exciting fight scenes, humor, and lovable characters, this is a show worth watching.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com

Op-Ed: Media Hysteria Rages During COVID-19

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
March 12, 2021
Media hysteria in the face of COVID-19 and the new vaccines has gotten much worse.
Illustration by Karly Hamilton '21.

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

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
February 23, 2021
N95, KN95, and double masking methods are seeing increased popularity as the virus mutates.
Photo illustration by Edan Zinn '23.

Op-Ed: Minority Representation Requires Accurate Portrayal

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
February 9, 2021
Accurate representation is needed when writing minority characters in books, television shows, and movies.
Grace Papas examines LBGTQ+ relationships. Photo purchased from Bigstock.com.

Op-Ed: Stop Romanticizing LGBTQ+ Relationships

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
January 14, 2021
We need to build conversations around making queer people feel safe and confident—no matter their relationship status.
An orange cake that Papas's grandmother and her housekeeper made. Photo courtesy of Grace Papas.

Op-Ed: My Greek New Years

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
January 8, 2021
My family celebrates the new year with traditions that are special to my Greek heritage.
COVID-19 Vaccine. COVID-19 Corona Virus 2019-ncov Vaccine Injection Vials Medicine bottles. Vaccination, immunization, treatment to cure Covid-19 Corona Virus infection. Healthcare And Medical concept. Photo courtesy of BigStock.com.

As COVID-19 Vaccines Start, Some Show Skepticism

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
December 15, 2020
Research suggests that there may finally be light at the end of the tunnel, yet vaccine hesitancy is a concern among public health officials—and some students here.
Illustration by Edan Zinn '23.

Q&A: Students Weigh in on School Responses to COVID-19

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
November 10, 2020
The Gator interviewed students from public and private schools in New England on their experiences during the pandemic.
Illustration by Edan Zinn '23.

Q&A: Election Day Aftermath

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
November 4, 2020
Students and faculty share thoughts about the Presidential Election.
McCoy Hall Fall. Gator file photo.

School Focuses on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
October 21, 2020
The administration is taking steps to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: The Importance of Headlines

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
September 30, 2020
Headlines are designed to generate clicks.
Healthcare workers thank the Kids Clothes Club for their mask donations. Photo courtesy of Faith Michaels.

Nonprofit Delivers Masks to Hospitals

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
May 15, 2020
The Kids Clothes Club is supporting healthcare workers during the pandemic.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: Is Love at First Sight Real?

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
May 1, 2020
The concept is not as foreign as it might sound.
Illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Slotnick Returns for 4th Annual Wellness Week

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
February 25, 2020
Students ask for more variety of workshop.
Op-Ed: The Benefits of Routine

Op-Ed: The Benefits of Routine

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
February 12, 2020
The security and comfort of routine is worth the effort of implementation.
Grace Papas examines LBGTQ+ relationships. Photo purchased from Bigstock.com.

Op-Ed: Despite Progress, LGBTQ+ Rights Lag Worldwide

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
January 16, 2020
Some nations are doing more than others to protect love.
Countries represented by the club appear in red. Digital illustration by Camille Cherney '20.

Model UN to Represent Major Countries

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
December 12, 2019
The club hopes to bring home more accolades this year.
Cartoon by Ava Lochart '21.

Op-Ed: It’s Not Easy to Feel Beautiful

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
November 12, 2019
American culture has an unhealthy obsession with unachievable beauty.
Greenline steps on the ice Photo by P ’23 Jessica Purdy.

Greenline Performs at Providence Bruins Game

Edan Zinn and Grace Papas
October 18, 2019
The choir sang "America, the Beautiful."
Anja Westhues '20, who attended the Climate Strike, takes a photo of protest signs.

Youth Lead Climate Strike

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
October 8, 2019
Several students attended the event in Boston.
School Takes EEE Precautions

School Takes EEE Precautions

Grace Papas, Outgoing Executive Editor
September 19, 2019
Nurse Beth Escobar says that the community is treating the outbreak seriously.
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