Reflections on Beloved History Teacher’s Legacy
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.
Congresswoman Discusses Ongoing Violence against Asian Community
The Asian Affinity group recently hosted an open meeting for the School’s community with Congresswoman Grace Meng of New York about the recent spike of violence against Asian Americans in the United States.
The Fate of Globalization
The fate of globalization is as uncertain as ever, and the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed its limitations. The pandemic has revealed the dangers of globalization, as arguably lethal dependencies on foreign industry (especially in Asia) led to fragile supply chains and colossal shortages in personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as other goods such as cars and electronics.
The ZOO Podcast Sports Branch Episode 25
In the final episode of the school year, Ben and Matthew discuss the ongoing NBA and NHL playoffs, the Julio Jones trade, and other sports news like the NBA awards and the Knicks season.
Opinion: The Death of Discourse
Conversations are not as healthy as they used to be. They’re not thought-provoking, nor can you gain a better understanding about the given topic. The only thing you can gain from unhealthy discussions is a yelling match.
The ZOO Podcast Sports Branch Episode 24
Matthew and Ben talk about the ongoing NBA and NHL playoffs. They also discuss the ongoing situation of Falcons star Julio Jones and the reigning MVP and Jeopardy cohost Aaron Rodgers.
Cooking with the Mr. Soles Pod
Gus and Spencer enjoy Mr. Soles’ breakfast. While they feast with Mr. Soles and the lads, the mighty men from the ZOO podcast dive into Soles Food and show us what it is like when you are in the pulse of school culture.
Discussing the Challenges of Mental Health at School
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.
The ZOO Podcast Sports Branch Episode 23
Benjamin and Matthew talk about the recent events surrounding the New York Rangers and also discuss last weeks NFL Draft.
Vaccine Makes its Way to Teachers
Many members of the faculty have received their doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. They found the process to be relatively painless and are fortunate to have received the vaccine.
The ZOO Podcast Sports Branch Episode 22
Matthew and Ben talk about recent sporting events like the UFC fight last Saturday. They also discuss who they think will be taken in the NFL Draft and make a mock draft of their first 15 picks.
Behind the Front Desk: Interviewing Ms. Rodriguez
In this episode, Ms. Rodriguez comes on as the first ever female guest on the ZOO. She and Gus discuss the impact she has on the community. It is safe to say Ms. Rodriguez is the Mama Panther.
The ZOO Podcast Sports Branch Episode 21
Benjamin and Matthew examine the new Super League in pro soccer and search to explain the possible reasons behind it. They also examine the Yankees’ struggles in April.
The ZOO Podcast Sports Branch Episode 20
In episode 20, Benjamin and Matthew discuss Julian Edelman’s retirement and give their thoughts on the potential contenders in the NFL. You can also find a thoughtful hockey debate as well.
The ZOO Talks with Pro Tennis Players
In this very special episode, Ben gets the chance to have conversations with professional tennis players Tommy Paul, Victoria Azarenka, and Kevin Anderson.
Middle Schoolers attend a Groundbreaking Seminar about Purpose
The Middle School attended an eye-opening, three-day, online seminar led by Ross Wehner of the World Leadership Program. There, students learned about purpose, life mapping, personalization, and more.
The ZOO Podcast Sports Branch Episode 19
Benjamin and Matthew break down the March Madness tournament championship game then move into a discussion about Opening Day and the MLB season. They also assess the significance of different moves at the NBA trade deadline.
Talking Baseball with MLB Writer Ken Davidoff
In this very special episode of the sports branch of the ZOO, Benjamin gets the chance to interview MLB columnist for the New York Post, Ken Davidoff. The two talk about the difficulties of sports reporting during the pandemic, the upcoming MLB season, and much more.
Assessing Students in a Hybrid Format
One of the differences between in-person school and hybrid school is taking in-class assessments. Some classes have stuck to a traditional assessment system, while others have gone for a more inquiry-based learning and giving more at-home assessments.
Alumnus Starts Work on New High School in Kenya
The Fleischer Foundation, founded by Stephen Fleischer ‘10 and his family, has been providing teenagers from Nairobi access to a high school education.