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The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
Flannery Poon

Flannery Poon, News Editor

Flannery Poon is a junior at Brookline High School. She uses she/her pronouns and this is her second year on The Cypress. Flannery loves acting, reading, and walking her dog. Her favorite artist of all time is Taylor Swift and she loves the song All Too Well (Ten minute Version).

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Released on April 19, 2024, “The Tortured Poets Department” is Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, composed of 31 different songs.

“The Tortured Poets Department” is filled with hidden depth

Flannery Poon, News Editor
May 17, 2024
Come the 2024-25 academic year, the Social Studies Department will offer African American Studies course to students, who can take it for AP or honors credit.

New year, new Social Studies class: AP African-American Studies to be introduced

Flannery Poon, News Editor
April 22, 2024
“You’re meant to be out here, every part of you,” junior Cleo Blanding said in one of the scenes, performed by the Theater for Social Change class, that focused on learning to love all parts of yourself.

Day of Dialogue promotes pride and progress

Flannery Poon, News Editor
April 8, 2024
The LGBTQ Task Force, comprising students across the district, seeks to foster change through ensuring access to gender-neutral bathrooms, updating health curricula and providing education for adults with LGBTQ+ children.

LGBTQ Task Force unites students across district

Flannery Poon, News Editor
December 19, 2023
Taking the internet by storm, the pop star changed the lyrics of one of her songs, "Karma," to refer to Kelce.

Did Taylor Swift put Travis Kelce on the map?

Flannery Poon and Elias Brendel
November 30, 2023
After their win the girls varsity soccer team gathers to celebrate. The girls varsity soccer team won the quarter finals 3-1 against the Wellesley Raiders on Friday, Nov. 10.

Girls varsity soccer wins the quarter finals of playoffs against Wellesley

Flannery Poon, News Editor
November 19, 2023
Girls varsity soccer beat the Needham Rockets 4-0 in the round of 16 playoffs on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Parsons field.

Girls varsity soccer defeats the Needham Rockets 4-0 in the round of 16 playoffs

Flannery Poon, News Editor
November 19, 2023
The girls varsity soccer team beat the Chlemsford Lions 10-0 in the playoffs round of 32 game on Sunday, Nov. 5.

The girls varsity soccer team destroyed the Chlemsford Lions 10-0 in the round of 32 playoffs

Flannery Poon, News Editor
November 13, 2023
Freshman Aubrey Davis and junior Gabi Hunter practice together at the second Unified Basketball practice. The program fosters a community open to all who are interested in forming meaningful connections outside of the classroom.

Unified Basketball expands access to the court

Flannery Poon, News Editor
October 18, 2023
The Club Fair, held in the quad on Wednesday, Sept. 13, helped over 120 clubs advertise themselves to the event's many attendees. Club representatives held signs, interacted with curious students and recorded emails in an effort to recruit possible members.

Club Fair serves as gateway to student communities

Flannery Poon, News Editor
September 21, 2023
"Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" came out on July. 7, 2023, 13 years after the original "Speak Now" and receiving a 13/13 stars.

“Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” stays “Timeless” and enchanting

Flannery Poon, News Editor
July 15, 2023
Students in EPIC create businesses to explore their passions. Seniors Talia Thompson and Cece Wager made an acai business to serve their community.

EPIC pushes students to create life-changing projects

Flannery Poon, Staff Writer
May 15, 2023
As the spring season starts many teams start to host captains' practices. These practices are a way for athletes to meet one another and train in a way that is helpful for both tryouts and the upcoming season.

Captains’ practices lead teams into the spring season

Anna Leschly and Flannery Poon
March 30, 2023
Make Us Visible, a nationwide organization, launched a new chapter in Massachusetts. Ten students at the high school are members working to implement more Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) representation in curricula.

Make Us Visible launches new chapter

Flannery Poon, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
Recreational Basketball resumes after COVID-19.

High School Recreational League Bounces Back

Flannery Poon, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
Contemplating a peer’s painting, the students in AP Art and Design use class time to critique and provide feedback on each other's art work for their portfolios.

AP Art and Design students tackle year-long sustained investigations

Lia Fox and Flannery Poon
November 21, 2022
The high school's singers and musicians produced a memorable joint concert on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

Camerata and Advanced Chamber Orchestra band together

Flannery Poon, Staff Writer
November 13, 2022
Protestors gathered on Newbury St. to protest use of fur in MaxMara's clothing.

People protest luxury fashion brand MaxMara

Hannah Wells and Flannery Poon
October 20, 2022
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October 16, 2022
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