The ZOO Podcast Episode 2: Sports, School Spirit and Playoff Week
Chasen H. ’20 returns along with Ryan E. ’20 to talk about their various athletic accomplishments.
Last Second Layup Makes Panthers NYCAL Champs
Down by 8 points with 44 seconds remaining, against the #1 seed Columbia Prep Lions, a comeback is tantalizing, but seems impossible. But don’t count the Panthers out until the very end.
Testing Changes
Exams scores can have a significant impact on a student’s performance, so changing the exams was met with a plethora of different opinions.
The ZOO Podcast Episode 1: Road to the Championship
Chasen H. ’20 and Jasper M. ‘22 join Gus to discuss the semifinals and NYCAL championship against the Columbia Lions
Testing Accommodations: Leveling the Playing Field
For those students unable to complete school-administered or standardized tests in the typical time allotted, testing accommodations are necessary. However, some students ineligible for testing accommodations regard them as an unfair advantage for those to whom they are granted.
Reflections on a Lifelong Love of Learning
This year Dean of Faculty Michael Ingrisani celebrates his 50th anniversary as a teacher at the School.
Varsity Basketball Storms Barclays
The varsity basketball team is making good on their promise to defend their title as league champs with an impressive start to the season, winning the LREI tip-off tournament as well as the annual Barclays Center game.
Rugby All-Star Joins Science Department
Biology teacher Maggie Olney knows all about cells, natural selection, species and scrums. Yes, scrums. As in rugby scrums.
Anonymous Sources: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Recently, there has been debate regarding the use of anonymous quotes by journalists.
Exploring Gender Leadership in Wyoming Mountains
Over the summer, I ventured into the picturesque mountains of Wyoming to learn how to become a better leader at school.
Community Flocks to Nearby Chick-Fil-A
Chick-Fil-A, the third most profitable fast food chain in America, recently opened a location near Browning, and on every day during the school year, an upper school student can be spotted eating there.
Runner Takes Gold in State Championship
Fittingly, Ryan Eagan ’20 joined the pantheon of elite runners on Marathon Sunday, participating in the NYSAIS Cross Country State Championship and finishing in first place in the 5K with an impressive time of 16:25.
From the Foul Line to the Classroom
Before becoming a teacher, Sam Permutt, Browning’s new dean of student life, had an entirely different career—he played professional basketball in Israel.
Boys’ Discoveries Published in Harvard Journal
Upper School students have submitted their scientific work for publication in Harvard University’s Journal of Emerging Investigators.
Student Council President Breaks the Mold
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.
New-Look Varsity Soccer Enjoys Winning Season
With time slowly running out, the Varsity Soccer Panthers were down 1-0 against The Masters School, and it seemed that they would suffer a loss.
Soccer Player Takes Shot at Pros
This fall, Fernando ’21 displayed his versatile soccer skills in a New York soccer showcase among top high school players and received invitations to play in front of professional scouts in Los Angeles and Spain.
Upper Schoolers Weigh in on Upcoming Election
The Grytte newspaper staff surveyed students from Form I to VI about their opinions in the upcoming 2020 election in order to further understand the political views and trends of the student body.
Chef Cooks up Connections with Students
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.
Award-Winning Author Offers Boys Insight on Identity
David Levithan, the winner of the Lambda Literary Award and editor of the Hunger Games, spoke to the Middle and Upper School boys, introducing his novel Everyday to foster discussion about the importance of a person’s identity and how it impacts their lives.