English department reflects on impact of diversity in the classroom

Nick Eddinger, Sabrina Zhou, and Taeyeon Kim

May 10, 2019

  The Sagamore spoke with teachers from the English department about the role of diversity (among students and staff) in the classroom....

G-block

Sofia Reynoso and Sabrina Zhou

December 11, 2018

Anti-Semitism/Jewish Identity During G-block, a large portion of the high school gathered in the Roberts-Dubbs Auditorium to grapple with the issue of anti-Semitism through speeches, videos and other presentations.   The assembly was dedicated to the victims of the mass shooting at the Tree of Lif...

Review: Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage

Sabrina Zhou and Mia Thompson

June 14, 2018

The stage lights shined a myriad of colors onto the iridescent backdrop. The warm glow of chandeliers accentuated the gold accents on the walls. It is the summer of 1963 at a resort in the Catskills, a mountain range in New York. This resort is the main setting of a beloved movie and a new musical, Dirty ...

Students recognized at Brookline Youth Awards

Jamie Martinez, Regulars Editor

May 13, 2018

On the night of April 11, 61 Brookline students and four adults received awards and acknowledgement for their hard work in humanitarian and activism arenas. The 2018 Brookline Youth of the Year is junior Sabrina Zhou, who was recognized for her character, hard work and dedication to all aspects of her...

Cooking with Sabrina and Jamie: Chexican Taco

Sabrina Zhou and Jamie Martinez

March 27, 2018

We decided to combine our differing heritages to create a culinary masterpiece. The combination of the Mexican taco with classic Chinese scallion pancakes proves to be a surprisingly delicious meal. We hope you get to try this out for yourselves, enjoy! Yield: about 6 tacos, depending on the si...

Henry Rutherford

Sabrina Zhou, News Writing Editor

November 7, 2017

Cello player and cook Henry Rutherford recently joined the high school community as a paraprofessional. He likes to catch up with family and friends and play soccer on the weekends. This summer, he learned how to cook with leeks! What is one thing you like about working with students? It's kind of surreal...

Student Youthscapers gain job experience

Sabrina Zhou, News Writing Editor

October 25, 2017

CONTRIBUTED BY BRENDAN MCCARTHY   This summer, 22 Brookline High students spent their days weeding, planting, mulching and earning money. Youthscapers is a nonprofit yard work company started by social worker Paul Epstein as a way to connect students interested in working outdoors with jobs offered ...

Review: An Evening with Nik Walker

Sabrina Zhou and Sarah Hughes

June 13, 2017

The excited chatter of Hamilton fans could be heard throughout the auditorium. People of all ages, both families and individual students, anxiously waited for the anticipated alumni to speak. The overwhelming response to the event was evident, as the tickets sold within hours and the auditorium consi...

Peeps on the street: Students and teachers wear dashikis to celebrate the beginning of Black History Month

Sabrina Zhou, Jamie Martinez, and Maisie Kramer

February 3, 2017

Fencing team looks to win a state title

Sabrina Zhou, Staff Writer

January 26, 2017

Imagine having to be on guard all the time, always analyzing and thinking one step ahead of everyone you meet. This year, with numerous hours of training and the right mindset, the fencing team wants to win a state title. According to junior Saam Rasool,  with dedication and practice, it is po...

Alexandra Zembruski

Sabrina Zhou, Staff Writer

October 4, 2016

Special education teacher Alexandra Zembruski, who graduated from Northeastern University and Lesley College, is teaching at the high school for her second year, as she was previously a paraprofessional. Zembruski likes to paint her nails, hang out with her dog and go out for brunch. How did you ...