Zakkai Mares-Van Praag

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist

Zakkai has been at Brimmer since 2016 and is a senior this year. Last summer, he worked on housing assistance at Revere City Hall. He is currently a cross country captain and enjoys acting and singing.

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Gator Jeopardy: Librarians and Academic Support

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
June 3, 2022

See who wins our third and final round.

Review: ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ Exhibits Improv Talent

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
April 26, 2022

'Freestyle Love Supreme' is a show like no other, featuring fast-thinking improv and hilarity.

With Mess, Senior Lounge Loses Furniture

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
April 22, 2022

After months of sustained uncleanliness, Upper School Head Joshua Neudel and homeroom teachers ordered the removal of the Senior Lounge's furniture.

Op-Ed: Bracketology, My March Madness Obsession

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
April 7, 2022

I love to expect the unexpected, and when something happens that even I didn’t expect, it excites me even more.

Gator Founder Lauds 1,500 Posts

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
March 9, 2022

AJ Naddaff '15 addresses the newsroom's success since its 2014 launch.

Photo | Students, Teachers Honor Black History Month

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
February 28, 2022

Librarian Elyse Seltzer's Black History Month posters.

Gator Jeopardy: Science and Math with Humanities Teachers

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
February 24, 2022

Find out what humanities teacher knows the most about subjects outside of their expertise.

17th Annual Humanities Symposium Kicks Off

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
January 21, 2022

Carolyn Chou, the Executive Director of the Asian American Resource Workshop in Boston, tackled the "model minority" stereotype.

Op-Ed: I’m Nervous About Being Back on Campus

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
January 11, 2022

With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 surging in Massachusetts, I can't help but wonder if in-person schooling is the right call.

Gator Jeopardy: History with Math and Science Teachers

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
December 15, 2021

How much history trivia do math and science teachers know? Take a break from studying and find out.

Ring Ceremony to Feature Major Changes

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
December 15, 2021

Past ceremony speeches were deemed hurtful and inappropriate, leading the event to change its format.

Ending Quarter One on a Positive Note

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
November 10, 2021

Students and faculty recall their proudest moments as the first quarter of the school year comes to an end.

Lil Nas X’s ‘MONTERO’ Lives Up to the Hype

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
November 3, 2021

The long-awaited album dropped in September, featuring many hit titles.

Open House Returns In Person

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
October 25, 2021

Tour Guides took many families through the campus in the first in-person Open House since the beginning of the pandemic.

CAP Field Trips Return With ‘Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic’

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
October 8, 2021

The CAP program kicked off their first field trip since the start of the pandemic with tap dancing and music.

Faculty Profile: Librarian Elyse Seltzer

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
October 1, 2021

The librarian is passionate about singing and fantasy books.

Op-Ed: Reflections on Learning About the Civil Rights Movement

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
June 4, 2020

My trip to Alabama taught me more about the history that has disappeared beneath the surface today.

Faculty, Staff Provide Health and Wellness Resources

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
May 6, 2020

Instructional yoga videos, meditation resources, and more can be found on students' Canvas pages.

Photos: Brimmer the Panda

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
March 11, 2020

Catch new glimpses of the cute creature.

Kitchen Prioritizes Dietary Needs, Sustainability

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist
February 19, 2020

The kitchen's effort to make healthy food is often unacknowledged.

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Gator Jeopardy: Librarians and Academic Support

Review: ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ Exhibits Improv Talent

With Mess, Senior Lounge Loses Furniture

Op-Ed: Bracketology, My March Madness Obsession

Gator Founder Lauds 1,500 Posts

Photo | Students, Teachers Honor Black History Month

Gator Jeopardy: Science and Math with Humanities Teachers

17th Annual Humanities Symposium Kicks Off

Op-Ed: I’m Nervous About Being Back on Campus

Gator Jeopardy: History with Math and Science Teachers

Ring Ceremony to Feature Major Changes

Ending Quarter One on a Positive Note

Lil Nas X’s ‘MONTERO’ Lives Up to the Hype

Open House Returns In Person

CAP Field Trips Return With ‘Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic’

Faculty Profile: Librarian Elyse Seltzer

Op-Ed: Reflections on Learning About the Civil Rights Movement

Faculty, Staff Provide Health and Wellness Resources

Photos: Brimmer the Panda

Kitchen Prioritizes Dietary Needs, Sustainability

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