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Happy Winter Break: Newsroom Closed Until 2025
Happy Winter Break: Newsroom Closed Until 2025
December 17, 2024
Newsroom Wins National Award for Overall Excellence
Newsroom Wins National Award for Overall Excellence
December 13, 2024
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School Presses Pause on Argentina Exchange Program
December 10, 2024
Students from the Class of 2023 engage in the inaugural destress fest, making stuffed lions.
Stuff Plushies, De-Stress Before Exams and Have Fun
December 10, 2024
The Intersection of DEIB, Admissions and School Policy
The Intersection of DEIB, Admissions and School Policy
December 5, 2024
Ady Jaeckel '25 builds a bicycle with Middle School student.
Students Build Bikes for Service Project
December 5, 2024
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Newsroom Closed Until Dec. 2
November 25, 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
A photo illustration of a student who uses ChatGPT to study.
Editorial: As Fall Exams Approach, Academic Integrity Must Be Upheld
December 10, 2024
As Trump Makes Policies, Russia-Ukraine War Hangs in Balance
As Trump Makes Policies, Russia-Ukraine War Hangs in Balance
November 25, 2024
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Trump Sweeps Presidential 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
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
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Inside The Classroom: Bad Women
December 3, 2024
Saying the Right Words: My Journey Through Stuttering
Saying the Right Words: My Journey Through Stuttering
December 3, 2024
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Inside the Classroom: Problem Solving Through Design
November 21, 2024
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
GNN LIVE: V1 Boys's Basketball (Brimmer vs. Redemption Christian)
GNN LIVE: V1 Boys’s Basketball (Brimmer vs. Redemption Christian)
December 13, 2024
GNN LIVE: V. Girls' Basketball (Brimmer vs. Landmark)
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Landmark)
December 13, 2024
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
December 10, 2024
GNN LIVE: V2 Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. CSW)
GNN LIVE: V2 Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. CSW)
December 6, 2024
GNN LIVE: V1 Boys' Basketball (Brimmer vs. Worcester Academy)
GNN LIVE: V1 Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Worcester Academy)
December 4, 2024
GNN LIVE: V1 Boys's Basketball (Brimmer vs. Redemption Christian)
GNN LIVE: V1 Boys’s Basketball (Brimmer vs. Redemption Christian)
December 13, 2024
GNN LIVE: V. Girls' Basketball (Brimmer vs. Landmark)
GNN LIVE: V. Girls’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Landmark)
December 13, 2024
GNN LIVE: V2 Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. CSW)
GNN LIVE: V2 Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. CSW)
December 6, 2024
GNN LIVE: V1 Boys' Basketball (Brimmer vs. Worcester Academy)
GNN LIVE: V1 Boys’ Basketball (Brimmer vs. Worcester Academy)
December 4, 2024
Souper Delicious: Melany's Potato Something, Something Soup
Souper Delicious: Melany’s Potato Something, Something Soup
December 4, 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
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
Series: 2025 Senior Spotlight
December 10, 2024
Andrew Flint Dispels Stuttering Myths
Andrew Flint Dispels Stuttering Myths
December 2, 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
Podcast: Upper School Head Discusses Start of School
Podcast: Upper School Head Discusses Start of School
October 2, 2024
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2024 College Football Playoff Predictions: Who Will Win the National Championship?
December 16, 2024
Huck Jennings '25 and Team Captain Sam Gavin lead the top of the pack at Gann Academy.
Boys XC Makes School History With Finishes at NEPSTA
November 28, 2024
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Rumble in the Ring: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
November 18, 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
Arts Education is Essential
Arts Education is Essential
December 3, 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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“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
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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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Sophia Spring, Multimedia Manager

Sophia Spring has been on The Gator since she was a freshman. She loves making videos and her favorite sport is Cross Country.

 

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Adiele '23 Wins Limbo at Carnival

Video | Adiele ’23 Wins Limbo at Carnival

Marlie Kass, Outgoing 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, Outgoing 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 School's 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.
Guest Contributions

Video | Guest Contributions

Amelia Bowman, Editor-in-Chief
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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