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The student news site of Brookline High School

The Sagamore
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Sagamore
Eleanor Bergstein

Eleanor Bergstein, Arts Editor

Eleanor Bergstein is a junior and has been on The Sagamore staff since 2020. She loves to play soccer, spend time outside and travel. This summer, she went to Costa Rica! She also bakes delicious chocolate chip cookies.

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Noa Fischer (left), Awyn Carson (behind) and Sasha Grande (right) are all enrolled in PSB K-8 schools through the Non-Resident Tuition Program.

Teachers concerned about future of Non-Resident Tuition Program

August 4, 2022
The Girls Varsity Softball team gathers at a game. The team spends a lot of time with each other, so forming good relationships is important to the captains.

Varsity softball focuses on bonding during building year

May 19, 2022
Over 900 educators went on strike on Monday, May 16. This violates the injunction issued on Friday, May 13 by the Norfolk County Superior Court, which prohibits the BEU from striking.

BEU fined $50,000 in contempt of court

May 16, 2022
900 educators gathered in front of schools, demanding a fair contract. Many carried signs that read, Brookline Educators on strike, We would rather be teaching and Fair contract now!

Educators strike for fair contract

May 16, 2022
Members of the BEU at a protest outside Town Hall on Saturday morning, May 14. The BEUs most recent statement signals a likely strike on Monday, May 16.

BSC and BEU fail to reach agreement; BEU to strike Monday

May 15, 2022
Thousands protest for abortion rights on Boston Common

Thousands protest for abortion rights on Boston Common

May 14, 2022
Educators gathered outside of town hall on Saturday, May 14 at 10 a.m. in protest for a fair contract following months of negotiations with the BSC.

BEU rallies at town hall as final push for a written agreement from BSC

May 14, 2022
Dr. Natasha Goldman presented to around 90 students and staff on Thursday, April 14, educating on the history of the swastika and the hate it has come to represent.

Dr. Natasha Goldman sheds light on the Nazi swastika’s history

April 26, 2022
25 year old pop star Lorde performed at the Boch Center Wang Theatre in downtown Boston on Tuesday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 13.

Lorde enchants Boston with “Solar Power”

April 17, 2022
Dean Summer Williams (third from right) with the cast and writer of Sandblasted, an Off-Broadway play that Williams took a leave of absence to direct this winter.

Dean by day, director by night: Summer Williams and the lives she leads

April 5, 2022
Artist Katherine Mitchell DiRicos show, ill believe in anything for a while, ran at Praise Shadows gallery in Coolidge Corner from February to March. DiRico graduated Brookline High School in 1997.

Back to her beginnings: BHS alum exhibits thought-provoking art in Coolidge Corner

March 10, 2022
Tensions permeate contract negotiations

Tensions permeate contract negotiations

February 17, 2022
English teacher Dave Mitchells empty desk. Mitchell is transitioning from teaching to woodworking this month

Dave Mitchell moves on from the high school

February 4, 2022
Getting a little bit of exercise every day can improve your ability to focus, get a good night of sleep and maintain good health

Take a break: exercise

January 28, 2022
Writing a letter to someone is a great way to bring happiness into their life as well as yours

Take a break: write a letter

January 23, 2022
The hill behind the high school is a great place to wander around during a free block or lunch period

Take a break: go for a walk

January 14, 2022
How to make a chocolate bundt cake

How to make a chocolate bundt cake

January 11, 2022
Holiday gift guide

Holiday gift guide

December 25, 2021

A look through the windows at BHS

December 4, 2021
Senior Sahara Curry has been drawing since she was young. Her artwork often depicts her reactions to themes in the media

Sahara Curry’s drawings are inspired by her morals and politics

November 7, 2021
Brookline Open Studios was held on Saturday, Oct. 2. Local artists exhibited their work at two Brookline locations

Local artists display their work at Brookline Open Studios

October 8, 2021
Higher level classes are more crowded and pose a challenge to both teachers and students. This year, all AP Spanish and AP Calculus classes have over 30 students.

Advanced classes show an increased class size and lack of room

October 1, 2021
Chemistry teacher Steve Lantos playing the standup bass as a high school student. Lantos graduated BHS in 1980 and returned as a staff member in 1985.

Returning to their roots: graduates who came back as teachers

June 23, 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
Museums are staring to open up all around Boston as COVID-19 restrictions lift. The Sagamore has compiled a list of museums open to the public now if youre looking for a fun place to go.

Boston museum tour

May 8, 2021
As students returned to in-person learning and the social distancing protocol was lowered from 6 feet to 3 feet, questions about student safety arose

Rise of in-person learning provokes reassurance of safety at school

May 2, 2021
Life in a Day is a YouTube original documentary that premiered on Feb. 6, 2021 and the official video now has over 15 million views. The 80-minute film features 320,000 people who all filmed a specific day in they lives.

“Life in a Day” provides an opportunity to see the world from new perspectives

April 9, 2021
“Separate ≠ Equal” was made up of a compilation of short plays, each with its own message.

Virtual Spring Play, “Separate ≠ Equal,” addresses racial injustice through entertaining performances

March 15, 2021
English teacher Zac Broken Rope

Zac Broken Rope builds meaningful connections with his students

March 1, 2021
Senior and captain of boys varsity soccer, Rex Feldgoise (in white), sees strengths in each player that unite the team.

Rex Feldgoise focuses on team rather than individual success

January 18, 2021
Soccer star Rapinoes new memoir, One Life, provides inspiration for all

Soccer star Rapinoe’s new memoir, One Life, provides inspiration for all

November 19, 2020
Using digital platforms to create her art, junior Fiona McGill has created detailed portraits amongst other pieces. McGill hopes to one day work in animation.

Artist of the Month: Fiona McGill

November 16, 2020
Protestors gathered in Boston Common to protest the nomination of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

Women’s rights march protests nomination of Justice Amy Coney Barrett

October 28, 2020
Betty Strong

Betty Strong

October 21, 2020
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