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Fans cheer during the girls' game against Boston Trinity Academy.
Homecoming Invites School Spirit and Celebration
October 7, 2025
The seniors pose for the annual class photograph at nearby Larz Anderson.
Tradition: Class of 2026 Enjoys Senior Sunrise at Larz
September 18, 2025
The first-ever Gator Games ceremony. (Photo by David Cutler)
Upper School Launches Year with Camp JORI Retreat
September 13, 2025
Gator Wins Five Individual Pacemaker Nods
Gator Wins Five Individual Pacemaker Nods
September 12, 2025
Upper School Head Joshua Neudel and Head of School Judith Guild welcome the Upper School back to campus.
Photos: Opening Day, 2025
September 2, 2025
Photo Day Rescheduled to Wed. Oct. 1
Photo Day Rescheduled to Wed. Oct. 1
September 24, 2025
Gator Introduces Text-to-Speech
Gator Introduces Text-to-Speech
September 16, 2025
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
May 16, 2025
Gator writers win national recognition.
Gator Journalists Win Big Awards
April 17, 2025
New Gator Editorial Board Announced
New Gator Editorial Board Announced
April 2, 2025
As Attacks on DEI Escalate, Our School Stands Firm
As Attacks on DEI Escalate, Our School Stands Firm
October 7, 2025
Editorial: Summer Improvements Bring Upgrades for Learning
Editorial: Summer Improvements Bring Upgrades for Learning
October 3, 2025
Show host Jimmy Kimmel delivers his opening monologue at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 10, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake
What Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Means for Free Speech
September 30, 2025
Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder, puts on a MAGA hat during the AmericaFest 2024 conference sponsored by conservative group Turning Point in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. December 19, 2024. REUTERS/Cheney Orr
What We Can Learn From The Shooting of Charlie Kirk
September 18, 2025
Finish Strong: Summer is Almost Here
Finish Strong: Summer is Almost Here
May 29, 2025
Editorial: Summer Improvements Bring Upgrades for Learning
Editorial: Summer Improvements Bring Upgrades for Learning
October 3, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump steps from Air Force One upon arrival in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., February 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Editorial: We Stand With the School on Remaining Independent
February 27, 2025
A photo illustration of a student who uses ChatGPT to study.
Editorial: As Midterms Approach, Uphold Academic Integrity
December 10, 2024
Editorial: Prioritizing Respectful Political Discourse On Campus
Editorial: Prioritizing Respectful Political Discourse On Campus
November 7, 2024
Photo Illustration of Kaan Ladha '25 Coughing Courtesy of Amelia Bowman
Editorial: Stay Healthy, Stay Home
October 4, 2024
Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid "Mayhem"
Editorial Cartoon: Brimmer Excels Amid “Mayhem”
May 6, 2025
Winterim approaches.
Winterim’s Coming!
February 20, 2025
Gator Poll.
Gator Poll
February 11, 2025
School was canceled yesterday due to forecasts of severe weather, but ultimately, there was barely a dusting. Once again, meteorologists got it wrong about snowy weather this winter.
Wacky Weather
February 7, 2025
President Trump's Executive Orders.
Who Needs Congress?
January 31, 2025
New Faculty Profile: Ben DiNardo, Science Teacher
New Faculty Profile: Ben DiNardo, Science Teacher
September 24, 2025
New Faculty Profile: Elizabeth Davenport, Art Teacher
New Faculty Profile: Elizabeth Davenport, Art Teacher
September 24, 2025
New Faculty: Stephanie McCully, Spanish Teacher
New Faculty: Stephanie McCully, Spanish Teacher
September 19, 2025
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Science Teacher Zoë Stublarec Departs After Four Years
May 27, 2025
After 12 Years, Spanish Teacher Mirna Goldberger Moves On
After 12 Years, Spanish Teacher Mirna Goldberger Moves On
May 13, 2025
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On the Ball: Jacob Williams’ Soccer Stardom
September 27, 2025
GNN: Construction Update
GNN: Construction Update
September 24, 2025
GNN: Fall Sports Preview
GNN: Fall Sports Preview
September 24, 2025
An inflatable Brimmer-themed decoration waves before Opening Convocation.
GNN Live: Opening Convocation, 2025
September 8, 2025
GNN Live: Honors Convocation
GNN Live: Honors Convocation
June 3, 2025
GNN: Construction Update
GNN: Construction Update
September 24, 2025
GNN: Fall Sports Preview
GNN: Fall Sports Preview
September 24, 2025
An inflatable Brimmer-themed decoration waves before Opening Convocation.
GNN Live: Opening Convocation, 2025
September 8, 2025
GNN Live: Honors Convocation
GNN Live: Honors Convocation
June 3, 2025
GNN Live: Commencement, Class of 2025
GNN Live: Commencement, Class of 2025
May 28, 2025
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
School Gathers for Groundbreaking Ceremony
May 16, 2025
The cast of crew of Hadestown take a bow.
Photos: Hadestown
April 1, 2025
BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
BREAKING: Gators Advance to NEPSAC Finals, Set to Face Vermont Academy Wildcats
March 8, 2025
English teacher Bradley Star and Administrative Associate Mark Sehnert enjoy some looking at photos of the gym and its use over the decades.
School Honors Thompson Gym
March 7, 2025
Former Head of School Emily C. Thompson breaks ground from the Gym, which is due to be demolished March 10.
School To Bid Farewell to Gym
March 3, 2025
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On the Ball: Jacob Williams’ Soccer Stardom
September 27, 2025
Mary Wang Wins Senate Runoff for Upper School President
Mary Wang Wins Senate Runoff for Upper School President
April 29, 2025
“Hadestown” Touted as Top Upper School Musical
“Hadestown” Touted as Top Upper School Musical
April 3, 2025
Binyam Tsegai '26: In the Spotlight of 'Hadestown'
Binyam Tsegai ’26: In the Spotlight of ‘Hadestown’
March 4, 2025
Series: Inside Winterim Trips
Series: Inside Winterim Trips
February 26, 2025
Coach Zavala giving advice to Rimon Zhao 27'
Changing the Game: Coach Zavala Sparks a New Era for V. Boys’ Soccer
September 30, 2025
Girls' Varsity Soccer Head Coach Thomas Gatanis.
New Faculty Profile: Thomas Gatanis, Girls’ Varsity Soccer Coach
September 30, 2025
Hardman hypes up the team before a game.
Chris Hardman Steps Down After 20+ Years as Head Varsity Soccer Coach
September 10, 2025
Kingston Woolley '28 pitches five complete innings, allowing just three runs and capturing six strikeouts.
BREAKING: V. Baseball Wins MBIL Championship
May 15, 2025
Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) prepares to pass the ball in the third quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Shedeur Sanders: How a Top-Tier Quarterback Fell to The Fifth Round
May 14, 2025
Movie Review: F1 Puts You in the Driver’s Seat
Movie Review: F1 Puts You in the Driver’s Seat
September 15, 2025
"Maybe Happy Ending" at the Belasco Theatre.
Review: Broadway’s Maybe Happy Ending Touches Hearts
May 28, 2025
Award-winning student art from the SISAL awards.
Art Students Receive Regional Accolades
May 5, 2025
Maddie Pogoda '25 introduces her long-requested song, "Danny Boy" by Frederic Weatherly.
Spring Concert Celebrates Music Around the World
April 27, 2025
The cast of crew of Hadestown take a bow.
Photos: Hadestown
April 1, 2025
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Fans cheer during the girls' game against Boston Trinity Academy.

Homecoming Invites School Spirit and Celebration

Vivian Agola, Journalist
October 7, 2025
From competitive games and steady support to food and the evening dance, Homecoming brought the community together around School athletics.
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