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The Cypress
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
Lauren Mahoney

Lauren Mahoney, Sports Multimedia Managing Editor

  • If you could interview one person, dead or alive, who would it be?
    • Moses
  • What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery?
    • A Sagamore windbreaker
  • What is your biggest pet peeve?
    • People who step on the backs of their shoes
  • What is your favorite quote?
    • “I’m walkin’ on sunshine.”

 

All content by Lauren Mahoney
Senior Cassiann Foster competed in the third installment of Top Chef with a menu she called Little Italy.

Restaurant 108 Top Chef: Cassiann Foster

Jilli Goldstein and Izzy Gonzalez
May 7, 2018
Local middle schooler Abby Gonzalez who attends Beaver Country Day, puts her own spin on the official portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama done by Kehinde Wiley and and Amy Sherald, respectively.

Review: Presidential Portraits

Ella Kitterman, Co- Editor in Chief
April 7, 2018
Where can students at the high school legally park?

Where can students at the high school legally park?

Ella Kitterman, Izzy Gonzalez, and Lauren Mahoney
April 5, 2018
Senior Anthony Vieti leads Thursday's protest against racism by raising his arm in solidarity with the hundreds of community members shocked by the epithet-filled videos. There were two protests, one at 9 a.m. and one at 2 p.m.

Brookline community recoils from racist videos, looks to future

Ella Kitterman and Chloe McKim Jepsen
November 30, 2017
Above is a picture of the email Headmaster Anthony Meyer and Superintendent Andrew Bott sent out to faculty and high school families this evening. The email addresses the events and says that the faculty has launched an investigation into the issue and students involved.

Administration addresses racist student videos

Ella Kitterman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2017
Camerata-Orchesta concert review

Camerata-Orchesta concert review

Ella Kitterman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2017
Q&A with athletic trainer Alex Jzyk

Q&A with athletic trainer Alex Jzyk

Lauren Mahoney, Sports Managing Editor
November 6, 2017
Senior Maya Seicol drew a comic for her Experiential, Project-based, Innovative Capstone [EPIC] course capstone project. Seicol's goal is to break down stigmas regarding mental health through her comics. Lauren Mahoney/Sagamore Staff

Students display capstone EPIC projects

Lauren Mahoney, Sports Writing Editor
June 1, 2017
The majority of students who took the survey distributed via Facebook and Canvas feel either very or somewhat comfortable discussing race in their world language classes.

How comfortable do students feel talking about race in world language classes

Sascha Wolf-Sorokin and Lauren Mahoney
May 31, 2017
Q&A with Brookline school committee election candidates

Q&A with Brookline school committee election candidates

Ella Kitterman, News Writing Editor
April 30, 2017
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[Photo] Blog: Israeli agriculture conquers the desert

Adi Mayer, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2017
The Sagamore's Portraits of BHS

The Sagamore’s Portraits of BHS

Ella Kitterman, News Editor
February 28, 2017
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[Photo] Junior Mitchell Schroeder

February 23, 2017
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[Photo] Junior Sonia Wiecek

January 25, 2017
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[Photo] Junior Emily Jack

January 24, 2017
Practice time commitments differ between sports

Practice time commitments differ between sports

Izzy Gonzalez, News Layout Editor
February 14, 2017
Peter Fletcher

[Photo] Senior Peter Fletcher

February 10, 2017
Drew Ervin

[Photo] Junior Drew Ervin

February 6, 2017
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[Photo] Freshman Saya Ameli

February 2, 2017
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[Photo] Junior Ben Kremer

February 1, 2017
Although the tangible results from the Lunch and Learn Series in the world language department are difficult to measure, the series aided a process of diversifying the curricula.

Lunch and Learn Series adds to diversification of world language classroom conversations

Ella Kitterman, News Feature Writing Editor
February 2, 2017
The Lunch and Learn Series helped the English teachers to hear students concerns and desires for their future curricula.

Lunch and Learn Series proves effective for the English department

Ella Kitterman, Feature News Writing Editor
January 31, 2017

Teachers share the impact of major historical events

Elene Chamberlin and Izzy Gonzalez
January 29, 2017

Peep on the street: reactions to MLK assembly

Izzy Gonzalez, News Layout Editor
January 20, 2017
Peeps on the street: What was your favorite moment from 2016? What's your New Year's resolution?

Peeps on the street: What was your favorite moment from 2016? What’s your New Year’s resolution?

Ella Kitterman and Maddie Nagler
January 17, 2017
Superintendent Andrew Bott explains the urgent need for the high school's expansion in order for class sizes to stay down.

Public meeting covers the beginning stages of high school expansion

Ella Kitterman, Feature News Writing Editor
January 16, 2017
Student government, which consists of 34 students and a handful of teachers, meets weekly to discuss timely issues at the high school and plans for the high school's future. The team hopes to have a successful year with the guidance of Interim Headmaster Anthony Meyer.

Student government hopes for productive school year

Ella Kitterman, Feature news writing editor
December 3, 2016
My favorite place to go in Boston is the Boston Commons because it is an open area. It's near Chinatown and they have a lot of activity and small restaurants. - senior Jiahao Chi. ELLA KITTERMAN/ SAGAMORE STAFF

Peeps on the Street: Where are your favorite places to go in Boston?

Ella Kitterman, Feature News Writing Editor
November 30, 2016
Camerata Choir sings at a vigil on Nov. 15 sponsored by Pax. The vigil also featured guest speakers, including Hajar Delshad. Lauren Mahoney/ Sagamore Staff

Vigil held by Brookline Citizens for Participation in Political Action brings community together

Lauren Mahoney, Sports Writing Editor
November 16, 2016
English teacher Nicholas Rothstein instructs boxing classes at The Ring located in Boston. Several students attend his classes. Bertina Xue / Sagamore Staff

Boxing provides new athletic opportunities

Izzy Gonzalez, News Layout Editor
November 16, 2016
Psychologist and educator Dr. Beverly Tatum speaks to faculty members regarding the "ABCs" of combatting racism during the professional day on Nov. 8. Her address focused on working to improve the environment in schools regarding race.

Faculty members attend professional day with focus on racial issues

Sascha Wolf-Sorokin and Lauren Mahoney
November 14, 2016
Summer internships allow students to learn skills at places that pique their interest

Summer interns benefit from work experience

Izzy Gonzalez, News Layout Editor
October 19, 2016
Faculty Position Update: Stephanie Hunt, Social Studies and African American and Latino Scholars teacher

Faculty Position Update: Stephanie Hunt, Social Studies and African American and Latino Scholars teacher

Lauren Mahoney, Sports Writing Editor
September 27, 2016
ISABEL GONZALEZ / SAGAMORE STAFF

Review: Needs Improvment Spring Performance

Izzy Gonzalez and
May 15, 2016
IZZY GONZALEZ / SAGAMORE STAFF

Restaurant 108 Top Chef: Alex Ervin

Jason Altshuler and Izzy Gonzalez
March 29, 2016
The light saber fight in the play "Catutstrophe," a mix between Ancient Egypt and Star Wars. LAUREN MAHONEY / SAGAMORE STAFF

Review: Catutstrophe

Lauren Mahoney, Staff Writer
March 23, 2016
Posters and fliers for Project BTC displayed at the Activism Fair. Over 15 students were in attendance.

X-Block – Atrium: Activism Fair

Lauren Mahoney, Staff Writer
March 17, 2016
Review: Massachusetts High School Drama Festival

Review: Massachusetts High School Drama Festival

Paul Miller-Schmidt and Ella Kitterman
February 28, 2016
Girls hockey prevails over Newton North

Girls hockey prevails over Newton North

Ella Kitterman, Staff Writer
February 6, 2016
Peeps on the Street: Community reacts to Paris Terror Attacks

Peeps on the Street: Community reacts to Paris Terror Attacks

Mia Abulaf, Raven Bogues, Penelope Cruz, Jillian Goldstein, Susanna Kemp, Ella Kitterman, Sam Klein, Rachel Myers, Bertina Xue, and Leon Yang
February 1, 2016
AOM: Maya Krantz

AOM: Maya Krantz

Izzy Gonzalez, Staff Writer
February 1, 2016
The draft of the mural, above, is projected to go up onto the back of the Tappan St. Gym this spring.

Food Justice Club plans mural to encourage food donations

Lauren Mahoney, Staff Writer
January 31, 2016
PLAYER PROFILE: Neda Morakabati, girls varsity volleyball

PLAYER PROFILE: Neda Morakabati, girls varsity volleyball

Ella Kitterman, Staff Writer
January 27, 2016
Photo provided by Charles Klein.

PLAYER PROFILE: Tim Weighart, boys cross country

Ella Kitterman, Staff Writer
January 24, 2016
In last years production of "Eternal sunshine of the Spotless Mind" during the Student Directed Festival, former dates Clementine and Joel, played by junior Jack Reed and senior Talia Putnoi once again meet up, after paying for their memories of each other to be erased. The show ended poignantly, with both characters stuck in a never-ending loop of relationships. Photo by Kendall McGowan.

Actors seek credit for theater performances

Ella Kitterman, Staff writer
January 19, 2016
Students and faculty share how to be an ally

Students and faculty share how to be an ally

Maya Morris and Lauren Mahoney
January 18, 2016
At the Gap Year Fair on Jan. 16 in the MLK room, Jason Sarouhan, Vice President of Interim Programs, gave a presentation on how a student should choose the right gap year. Sarouhan said that gap year programs allow students to broaden their scope, which, in turn, helps them with other life skills.

Gap Year Fair details post-high school opportunities

Jillian Goldstein and Izzy Gonzalez
January 17, 2016
Differences between participating in theater in and out of the high school

Differences between participating in theater in and out of the high school

Ella Kitterman, Staff Writer
January 15, 2016
Junior Maya Krantz has been designing and creating jewelry since middle school.

Artist of the Month: Maya Krantz

Izzy Gonzalez, Staff Writer
January 12, 2016
Feature: Brookline Ballet School's "The Nutcracker"

Feature: Brookline Ballet School’s “The Nutcracker”

Izzy Gonzalez, Staff Writer
December 15, 2015
Emily Bivens rides in Lakeville, Massachusetts at Holloway Brook Farm at least four times a week.

Horseback riders encounter unique hurdles

Izzy Gonzalez, Staff Writer
November 20, 2015
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