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The student news site of Brookline High School

The Sagamore
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Sagamore
2015-2016 Sagamore staff photos

Kendall McGowan, Managing News Editor

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    • Getting into college!
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Videos: Retiring Teachers

Videos: Retiring Teachers

June 10, 2016
Cohen and social studies teacher Malcolm Cawthorne pose at her final Race Reels event before retiring. Kendall McGowan/Sagamore Staff

Librarian Lynn Cohen

June 10, 2016

9 tips for second semester seniors

May 10, 2016
Guest speaker Schuyler Bailar is the first openly transgender athlete on a Division 1 team. He currently swims on the mens team for Harvard.

G-block: Schuyler Bailar

May 4, 2016
Second bomb threat call leads to evacuation

Second bomb threat call leads to evacuation

April 14, 2016
Students evacuated onto Tappan Field following a bomb threat called into the school.

Bomb threat calls interrupt Brookline, other high schools

April 11, 2016
Students lead discussion on Asking for Courage day dedicated to racial issues

Students lead discussion on “Asking for Courage” day dedicated to racial issues

March 19, 2016
Juniors Will Guzman, Gabriela Percheva, Eli Levin, Moe Wakai, Makena Binker-Cosen and Marjie Rowe

2016 Junior Semiformal Photo Gallery

March 19, 2016
Speakers listen to a speech at the B-block Tell Your Story assembly.

B-block – Auditorium: Tell Your Story

March 17, 2016
Retiring librarian Lynne Cohen leaves remarkable legacy

Retiring librarian Lynne Cohen leaves remarkable legacy

March 13, 2016
Cohen and social studies teacher Malcolm Cawthorne pose at her final Race Reels event before retiring. Kendall McGowan/Sagamore Staff

[Photo] Librarian Lynne Cohen hosts her final race reels

February 9, 2016
Peeps on the Street: Students react to the initial protest

Peeps on the Street: Students react to the initial protest

February 2, 2016
Peeps on the Street: Students discuss protest on inaction regarding race

Peeps on the Street: Students discuss protest on inaction regarding race

January 22, 2016
Senior Donnaya Brown sits in protest in the atrium with juniors KeiAntey Gamble and Destiny David during C-block. Photo by Kendall McGowan/Sagamore staff.

Senior calls for action on race and equality in protest

January 22, 2016
UPDATED MIDYEARS 2016 SCHEDULE

UPDATED MIDYEARS 2016 SCHEDULE

January 20, 2016
Peeps on the Street: Community reacts to second advisory lesson addressing race

Peeps on the Street: Community reacts to second advisory lesson addressing race

January 13, 2016
Charts show the demographics of students who were suspended at the high school during the 2013-2014 school year. Data is from the Massachusetts Department of Educations website.

New state law inspires change in school suspension policy

January 13, 2016
Spencer Brown 14 in a documentary he made about being mixed-race called Identity Crisis. PHOTO BY KENDALL MCGOWAN/SAGAMORE STAFF

Race Reels event features local connection

January 11, 2016
Where will they go?

Where will they go?

December 2, 2015
Senior Phil Mahler poses by an airplane. Mahler says his experience working as a teenager has taught him important lessons. PHOTO PROVIDED BY PHIL MAHLER.

Student feature: Pilots

November 3, 2015
Actor Johnny Depp signs an autograph for a fan. Photo by Kendall McGowan.

Johnny Depp, other celebrities visit Brookline for “Black Mass” screening

September 15, 2015
The 2015 Boston Pride Parade took place on Saturday, June 13. Photo by Sofia Tong.

Boston Pride Parade 2015 in photos and video

June 19, 2015
STEAM explores integration of project-based learning in the classroom

STEAM explores integration of project-based learning in the classroom

June 18, 2015
Integrity of Physics I final compromised

Integrity of Physics I final compromised

June 17, 2015
This Years Retiring Teachers

This Year’s Retiring Teachers

June 11, 2015
A meal from the cafeteria, consisting of one main dish, two sides and a drink. Some students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals have struggled with the lack of clarity surrounding what components constitute a breakfast or lunch. Photo by Sofia Tong.

Students unclear about free and reduced lunch options

May 27, 2015
Override vote draws debate

Override vote draws debate

May 4, 2015
Annual Day of Dialogue provides platform for LGBTQ voices

Annual Day of Dialogue provides platform for LGBTQ voices

April 16, 2015
Students vs. Staff: How we spend our day

Students vs. Staff: How we spend our day

March 27, 2015
Recap: Asking For Courage Day of discussion on race and racism

Recap: “Asking For Courage” Day of discussion on race and racism

March 3, 2015
ROM: the Regal Beagle

ROM: the Regal Beagle

January 21, 2015
The African, Latin and Hip Hop Dance class performs at the MLK Day assembly on 1/15/15.

Students communicate experiences with race at MLK assembly

January 16, 2015
Headmaster vetoes Legislatures homework bill

Headmaster vetoes Legislature’s homework bill

January 13, 2015
Where are they now? 1988 girls varsity soccer team

Where are they now? 1988 girls varsity soccer team

December 23, 2014
Students attend Black Lives Matter protest

Students attend Black Lives Matter protest

November 26, 2014

Community gathers to discuss events in Ferguson

November 25, 2014
The Shakespeare play, Loves Labour Lost, utilizes the theme of the 1920s to highlight the womens right movement.

Love’s Labour’s Lost: A Review

November 7, 2014
Halloween Costumes 2014

Halloween Costumes 2014

November 1, 2014
Where to go? An update on the towns space expansion plans

Where to go? An update on the town’s space expansion plans

October 22, 2014
Student describes her experience at past weekends climate march

Student describes her experience at past weekend’s climate march

September 23, 2014

Summer school offers varied experiences

May 5, 2014
Photo by Kendall McGowan

Photography teacher’s zeal inspires students

April 9, 2014
Photo provided by Kate Rhodes

Alumni say BHS culture generally leads to college success

January 23, 2014

Parents assist children with online safety

December 3, 2013
Team traditions promote unity

Team traditions promote unity

November 30, 2013
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