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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
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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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‘The Substance’: Pretty Girls Should Never Smile
October 8, 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
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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Zoe Kaplan

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor

Zoe’s favorite subject is English, and she loves to read. Outside of the newsroom, she loves to sing and hang out with friends.

All content by Zoe Kaplan
Student reflecting on alternative graduation attire. Illustration by Karly Hamilton '21.

Op-Ed: In 2021, Why Are We Still Graduating in All White?

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
April 28, 2021
Students should be wearing something they feel comfortable and confident in, regardless of their gender or other variables.
Women have the right to decide to be a mother of a child, pet (or neither), no matter what society dictates. Illustration by Karly Hamilton '21.

Op-Ed: Societal Standards Aren’t Everything

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
March 2, 2021
It is important to be aware of unrealistic expectations and acknowledge that no two people will live the same life.
Illustration by Tyler Stephanon '24.

Op-Ed: Mental Health During COVID-19

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
February 16, 2021
It is incredibly important to make mental health a priority during the pandemic.
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Outside Speakers Address Community Virtually

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
February 1, 2021
This year, events that were previously held in-person are being hosted virtually over Zoom.
Op-Ed: Giving Back to The Jimmy Fund

Op-Ed: Giving Back to The Jimmy Fund

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
January 11, 2021
This year has put a lot of things into perspective, and I want to give back to The Jimmy Fund.
Banners in the college counseling office. Gator file photo.

Op-Ed: COVID-19 Changes College Celebrations

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
December 4, 2020
The pandemic has changed how many students plan to celebrate.
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Op-Ed: How COVID-19 Has Changed Family Gatherings

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
November 17, 2020
Holiday celebrations and gatherings will look different this year.
Illustration by Edan Zinn '23.

Q&A: Teachers on Hybrid Learning

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
November 11, 2020
Teachers share their thoughts on the new learning environment.
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Sitcom Review: The Good Place

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
November 9, 2020
The NBC sitcom's humor and creativity is unmatched.
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Op-Ed: Gender Reveals Gone Wrong

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
October 20, 2020
Gender reveals have become more of an event, but not in a good way.
Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: How Therapy Has Helped Me

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
October 5, 2020
Different methods work for different people, and I'm glad to have a system that works for me.
Illustration by Ava Lockhart '21.

Op-Ed: Body Positivity During Quarantine

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
September 29, 2020
Social media can send multiple messages about self-love.
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School Spearheads Diversity Initiative

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
June 4, 2020
The program will help attract teachers of color.
Colorful ribbons on pink background, cancer awareness. Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Op-Ed: My Diagnosis, Five Years Later

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
May 4, 2020
Reflecting on everything I've been through, I realized how strong I am.
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Op-Ed: My Passover in Quarantine

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
April 20, 2020
Family connections are important during COVID-19.
Op-Ed: Seventeen and Self-Quarantined

Op-Ed: Seventeen and Self-Quarantined

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
April 14, 2020
It might not have been the birthday this writer planned, but she made the most of her day.
Creative Arts Department Chair Bill Jacob plays guitar as Anja Westhues '19 sings during the 2019 Coffee House.

After 30 Years, Jacob Prepares for Sabbatical

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
March 4, 2020
After "Urinetown," he will head to Puerto Vallarta and Mexico City.
Op-Ed: Don't Trivialize Trauma

Op-Ed: Don’t Trivialize Trauma

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
February 6, 2020
It's time to stop joking about trauma.
“I want to continue to develop my abilities in the sport while working on my own curling skills. I want all the curlers to enjoy coming to curling everyday and improve along the way.” — Curling Co-Captain Samantha Estrada ’20

Player’s Insight on Winter Sports Season

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
December 10, 2019
How are teams shaping up?
Admissions Holds In-School Open House

Admissions Holds In-School Open House

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
November 7, 2019
Over 35 applicants and their families attended the event.
Photo illustration by Edan Zinn '23.

Op-Ed: Internet Addiction is Real

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
October 22, 2019
Let's be open and honest about our own Internet tendencies.
(L-R) Middle School Math and Science teacher Jared Smith, Middle and Upper School Spanish teacher Claudia Romero, Middle and Upper School History teacher Parker Curtis pose for a photo during their first faculty work day in August. Photo by Nicole DeCesare.

School Welcomes New Faculty

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
September 24, 2019
Get the inside scoop of the newest adults on campus.
Ms. Abodeely teaches students in the new classroom.

Faculty Profile: Cassie Abodeely

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
May 3, 2019
Learn about this teacher's background in criminal law.
Director of Innovation Kathryn Lee helps out Jaden Cheung '21 in the Maker Space.

Faculty Profile: Kathryn Lee

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
April 24, 2019
See how Lee is implementing innovation in the classroom.
Math teacher Peter Slaski teaching AP Calculus.

Faculty Profile: Pete Slaski

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
April 24, 2019
Get to know the person behind the teacher.
Dean of Students Paul Murray teaches his 9th grade English class. Photo by Noa Schabes '17.

Faculty Profile: Paul Murray

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
February 28, 2019
"Never take yourself too seriously," the Dean says.
Faculty Profile: Janeata Robinson

Faculty Profile: Janeata Robinson

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
February 7, 2019
The School's registrar once worked for the Boston City Counsel.
Debbie O'Malley hard at work with inventory.

Faculty Profile: Debbie O’Malley

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
February 6, 2019
Get the inside scoop on a 19-year faculty member.
School to Host MLK Day Discussions

School to Host MLK Day Discussions

Zoe Kaplan, Associate Editor
January 22, 2019
The School is planning to host breakout discussions during assembly tomorrow.
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