Brooks celebrated 91 students in the class of 2025 with three joyful commencement celebrations.
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Brooks’ Asian Student Alliance hosted a celebration of Asian cultures featuring a lion dance, workshops delving into aspects of Asian Pacific cultures and a talk by social justice activist Mai Du.
Brooks’ spring musical “Hadestown” took audiences on a journey to the underworld and back with riveting performances and an impressive revolving set — built by students.
Young alums returned to campus to share their experiences adjusting to life beyond Brooks and reassure the class of 2025 about next steps.
The critical care transport program that helped Wakeman Gribbell '26 get to emergency brain surgery last year returned to share their story and educate students about the organization’s role in saving lives.
Eighteen soon-to-be graduates were welcomed into Brooks’ Cum Laude Society with an induction ceremony demonstrating the school’s commitment to honor scholastic achievement.
Kayla Gutkoski ’25 fields questions about the theater Independent she’s directing — and her experience making art at Brooks for the last four years.
During our annual Kippy Liddle Chapel, Brooks softball-star-turned-coach Britt Hart ’09 shared how the sport helped her deal with depression.
The girls 1st squash team is a prime example of how the sky’s the limit when you try something new with Brooks' support.
Boys 1st basketball head coach Kenya Jones was just named NEPSAC Class B’s best.
Boys 1st basketball steamrolled from sixth-seed position to number one in the NEPSAC Class B Tournament!
For the first time in more than 40 years, Brooks students competed in the Massachusetts State Science Olympiad.
Abby Derderian ’25 used their acting and theater crew experience to transform into a director and slay the winter play, “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.”
Mathematics Teacher and Director of the Crew Program Tote Smith was named Prince Charitable Trust Endowed Chair.
Brooks’ Scottish and Peruvian guests open up about their time on campus and offer advice for the Brooksians who just departed on their global adventures!
Five students flew to Washington, D.C. for a summit centered on civic engagement and learned how to become leaders in their communities.
Twenty Brooks students had a blast competing in the annual Boston Model UN.
During Winter Term there are no regular classes, no block schedule and best of all, no need to fear failure in trying something new. Students share what they’ve learned from that freedom of exploration.
Three-time Olympic ice hockey medalist Kacey Bellamy shared an inspiring speech with students in celebration of the Women’s Sports Foundation’s annual National Women and Girls in Sports Day.
The cast and crew of the fall musical “Mean Girls” paired publicity of their show with a call to action for inclusivity.
Women’s health nurse practitioner and Georgetown University professor Dr. Evelyn Addo-Wallace ’98 spoke on campus about medical racism, to further discussion about this year’s All-Community Read, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
Since the start of the academic year, students have been required to be cell phone- and smartwatch-free during the academic day.
The Campaign Legal Center founder Trevor Potter ’74 shared stories from his past and urged students to look forward during his visit to campus to talk about next month’s presidential election.
Nearly 40 different activity options were on the table during Brooks’ annual club fair.
With 31 course options, students had a lot to consider during the Winter Term Fair — Brooks' annual event when teachers share all the details about their classes and answer everyone's burning questions.
Director of Student Affairs Ingrid Knowles shares an inside scoop on the kickoff of student activities.
A workshop with artificial intelligence in education expert Eric Hudson highlighted teacher preparation for the new year.
Five fast questions for the eight educators starting at Brooks this fall!
We are thrilled to welcome our new faculty to campus this week as we begin to get the 2024-2025 school year started! This week began with a two-day, competency-based education (CBE) workshop.
No vacation vegging here! Students take us inside their months spent experiencing professional work in medicine, finance, government, the arts and a non-profit as part of Brooks’ signature program.
Seamus Barrett ’20 joined the L.A. Dodgers organization this month!
Students, employees, alumni and Brooks School families are invited to join in our deep dive into the biography/science bestseller, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks."
Three recent Brooks graduates shared their insider view of boarding school life with summer campers studying for the SSAT in Brooks School Summer Program’s new “Slam Dunk” class.
Brooks’ weekend of graduation celebrations honored 88 great students poised to take on the world!
Two special opportunities came together behind the scenes to help make Brooks’ production a royal treat.
A postponed game turned into a milestone moment for boys 1st baseball.
The College of the Holy Cross lacrosse standout has had a record-setting sophomore campaign!
Kippy Liddle Day Chapel speakers Margaret Klein '10 and Emilie Klein '13 joined forces to inspire Brooks students to think about how and why collaborating with others makes you stronger.
Henry Hollingsworth ’17 will row in the U.S. men’s eight qualifier next month for the chance to compete in the Paris Olympic Games this summer.
Brooks’ squash players and wrestlers are heading to national championships this week.
Journalist Omar El Akkad got personal discussing the ideas in, and writing of, his dystopian novel, American War.
Two students share an inside view of the international affairs conference in Boston.
Students in the Winter Term enjoy the opportunity to write their own screenplays and work collaboratively to create original movie scripts.
Kata Clark ’25 earned her third title at the NEPSTA Division III Championships.
This year’s musical Footloose is a “surprises filled” celebration of singing and dancing that delivers a unique take on the fan favorite and will get everyone moving.
The Association of Boarding Schools presented Athletic Director and former Associate Head for Student Affairs Andrea Heinze with their prestigious award for Student and Residential Life excellence.
After 15 years at Brooks, Associate Head of School for Academic Affairs Susanna Waters will assume a new leadership role this summer.
A lacrosse phenom prepares to suit up for one of the country’s top collegiate programs.
A hockey and golf athlete reflects on the idea of “team first” through his experiences at Brooks.
From around the world and with expertise as vast, Brooks School’s new teachers are an impressive bunch!