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The student news site of Brookline High School

The Sagamore
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Sagamore
Anisa Sharma

Anisa Sharma, News Editor

Anisa Sharma is currently a junior at Brookline High School and has been on the Sagamore's staff since 2020. In her free time, she likes to travel, run, and spend time outside. Anisa has sciurophobia (the fear of squirrels) and has been inside a glacier!

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The School Curriculum Subcommittee met to discuss the implementation of future classes for the 2022-3 school year.

Brookline School Curriculum Subcommittee considers new courses to increase diversity

January 20, 2022
Members of the high schools Habitat for Humanity club look forward to building high quality homes in the Greater Boston area.

Habitat for Humanity Club plans to build affordable housing

January 11, 2022
When can I get my COVID-19 booster?

When can I get my COVID-19 booster?

January 10, 2022
Alumni from Historically Black College and Universities shared their experiences in college after graduating from the high school in a panel on Nov. 17.

Students hear from alumni in first HBCU college fair

November 21, 2021
The 72nd National Book Awards celebrated some of the most extraordinary literature published in the last year.

Annual National Book Awards celebrates exceptional pieces of literature

November 19, 2021
Gender disparity reduced in merged AP Physics classes

Gender disparity reduced in merged AP Physics classes

November 15, 2021
Senior Masha Gerashchenkos drawings often depict scenes of the rhythmic gymnastics she does.

AOM: Masha Gerashchenko

October 19, 2021
Many visited this years Indigenous Peoples Day celebration and learned about Indigenous crafts.

Community gathers to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 12, 2021
Iranian-American English teacher Solmaaz Yazdiha said that in order to fight discrimination, it is important to start conversations in the Brookline community around Muslim, North African and Middle Eastern identities.

Yazdiha shares insight into post-9/11 experience

September 21, 2021
The Brookline Department of Public Health decided that members of the public will be required to wear masks inside town buildings as of Aug. 9

Face coverings required in town buildings for public starting Aug. 9

August 6, 2021
The Class of 2024 took the Physics MCAS on June 9th at the Old Lincoln School and 115 Greenough

Students recognize repeated questions on Physics MCAS

June 19, 2021
As distribution for the COVID-19 vaccine increases and more individuals are eligible to receive it, everyone has a differing personal experience. In Brookline, many people shared their experiences during and after the vaccine.

Personal experiences contracting COVID-19 and receiving the vaccine

June 16, 2021
Ann Collins (she/her)

Ann Collins (she/her)

June 16, 2021
Kathleen Bernier (she/her)

Kathleen Bernier (she/her)

June 16, 2021
The Coolidge Corner Theater, a staple of the Brookline community, recently reopened with reduced capacity for movies and other featured projections.

Coolidge Corner Theater reopening plays major role in returning to normalcy

May 31, 2021
The flipped classroom model, which has been implemented in many classes throughout a variety of different departments in the high school, has shown to be beneficial for students and promoting racial and gender equity.

Flipped classroom model promotes fairer student opportunities

May 21, 2021
Betsy Davis, who teaches in her French classrooms and serves as the high schools International Student Adviser recently received the Brookline Education Foundation’s (BEF) Ernest R. Caverly Award.

Betsy Davis earns Ernest R. Caverly Award through understanding student perspective

May 19, 2021
When can I get my COVID-19 vaccine?

When can I get my COVID-19 vaccine?

April 14, 2021
The Brookline Parent Education Network (B-PEN) and the Brookline Department of Public Health hosted Light at the End of the Tunnel: Strategies and Resources for the Transitions Ahead, which helped ease the heightened anxiety for students and provide ways to help

“The Light at the End of the Tunnel” helps community respond to heightened anxiety

April 8, 2021
Taking place over Zoom on March 26 at 7:00 p.m., the high schools virtual Open Mic Night was an enjoyable and entertaining event.

Open Mic Night was a fun and light production

April 5, 2021
The Brookline School Committee Finance Subcommittee discussed the new updated budget for the 2021 and 2022 fiscal years and potential noon-personnel cuts.

Finance Subcommittee discusses potential changes to 2021 and 2022 school budgets

March 13, 2021
Two surveys show a majority were worried about COVID-19 after winter break.

Precautions and worries after winter break

March 3, 2021
According to a survey sent out on Dec. 7 asking student athletes at the high school about nutrition, 76 out of 123 students said hydration is a factor of health that they struggle with.

Student athletes struggle with hydration

February 26, 2021
Brookline transitions to pooled testing to mitigate spread of COVID-19

Brookline transitions to pooled testing to mitigate spread of COVID-19

February 19, 2021
Using events from his life as inspiration, junior Connor Yung creates detailed digital art. Yung says art has helped his creativity flourish.

Featured artist: Connor Yung

December 20, 2020
The graph above shows the average daily COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people in Mass., the Brookline, Boston, Cambridge, and Newton area, and Brookline.

Expert Advisory Panel 4 discusses new COVID-19 testing site in Brookline

October 20, 2020
Kelle Griffin

Kelle Griffin

October 18, 2020
This year, 9th graders moved off campus to the Old Lincoln School due to overcrowding. Many freshmen feel isolated on the separate campus and hope for more time as a full grade.

Freshman cohort system creates division

December 7, 2019
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