Looking Back Fondly & Marching Ahead
As she prepares for her new position as the Head of The Gateway School, Laurie Gruhn talks about her New York City childhood, her years at The Browning School, and her plans for the future.
Australia is Still Burning
The catastrophic wildfires in Australia are burning half a world away, but for some members of the Browning community, their impact hits close to home.
Frost Valley Builds Camaraderie Among Sophomores
This past Frost Valley trip was nothing less than a great bonding experience. Even though it has been a long-lasting tradition, the class of 2022 built connections that will be embedded inside themselves forever.
The Growth of Basketball
Upper School students attended an event which featured the Commissioner of the NBA, Adam Silver, and the Commissioner of the WNBA, Cathy Engelbert, speaking about the globalization of basketball and the growing women’s sports industry.
Math Class Brings Browning Together with Girls’ Schools
Browning Middle School students have the new opportunity to have an after-school math program with girls’ schools, Spence and Nightingale-Bamford.
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.