During his 25 years at Browning, Dr. Protheroe has impacted the lives of a generation of Browning students and inspired a love of history in countless young minds.

As a result of the new concerns over the community’s mental wellbeing, students, parents, and teachers meet with Jessi Soles, the High School Wellness Counselor, or Amy Anselmo, the Director of Wellness and the Lower and Middle School Wellness Counselor.

In a normal year, it is common to introduce the new Browning faculty at a school assembly. Due to COVID-19, this could not take place. The Grytte asked our new members the following two questions so that the community can get to know them better:

The Grytte staff presents its fifth annual dedication to Dr. Brett Wisniewski, beloved Middle and Upper School Classics teacher.

In a sea of blue and white, the Panthers entered the Columbia Lion’s den. It was in the third quarter when the ball was thrown down the court. The ball started left but was passed to the right to the open player. He releases the trigger almost immediately and swooshes. The Columbia fans go quiet, but the Panthers roar loud in support of Alex L. ’20 and his 2,000th point.

Quarantining has not prevented the Student Council from ensuring that the School maintains its traditional value of community, even through unprecedented times.

Coach Lauck Blake, who has been residing in Vermont since the pandemic began, reflects on athletic memories and how life has been since quarantine.

Rapper Skizzy Mars is a Browning alumnus who at 26 already has a handful of albums and Billboard hits to his name.

This year Dean of Faculty Michael Ingrisani celebrates his 50th anniversary as a teacher at the School.

Biology teacher Maggie Olney knows all about cells, natural selection, species and scrums. Yes, scrums. As in rugby scrums.

Before becoming a teacher, Sam Permutt, Browning’s new dean of student life, had an entirely different career—he played professional basketball in Israel.

Students want their voices heard. This year, student council president Austin S. ’20, intends to listen to the voices of the Browning community to help him develop and initiate plans for positive change.

Cafeteria Chef Manager Oscar Sanclemente’s days are packed, starting at 5:00 a.m. and ending in the evening as late as 9:00 p.m., depending on the day.

Thirteen new faces joined the teaching faculty behind the red doors.