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The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
The student news site of Brookline High School

The Cypress
Ava Varrell

Ava Varrell, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Editor

Ava Varrell is a senior and has been on the Sagamore’s staff since 2020. In her free time, she loves to bake, spend time with her friends and family, and play tennis. Ava has only left the country once, but hopes to travel more!

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Meet the captains: spring athletics

Ava Varrell, Amy Sun, Carlotta Zanini, Seth Wolpowitz, Payson Marshall, and Julienne Montrond
May 22, 2023
After spending much of her life on the golf course, Julia Imai attributes much of her success to her determination for improvement.

Julia Imai putts to perfection

Ava Varrell, Sports Managing Editor
March 31, 2023
At third base, senior Leander Goessling prepares for the pitch during a game against Sharon High School at Parsons Field. Goessling balances playing baseball and the cello.

Hitting the right note: athletes who are also artists

Ava Varrell and Molly Louison
January 9, 2023
On Sunday, Nov. 20, the Brookline girls and boys varsity cross country teams swept the Division I State Championship meet: each team brought in their first state titles since 1997 and 2011, respectively.

Girls and boys varsity cross country teams are Division I State Champs

Ava Varrell and Amy Sun
November 25, 2022
The Data Science and Social Justice class works to apply mathematical ideas to social justice issues students are passionate about.

New class intertwines mathematical topics with social justice issues

Ava Varrell, Sports Managing Editor
October 21, 2022
3rd and 4th graders during a 2022 production of "There's A Monster In My Closet." Most of the shows performed by Artbarn's youngest troops are original productions, put together by students and staff.

Young actors gain confidence from formative years in Artbarn Community Theater

Ava Varrell and Audrey Garon
May 14, 2022
Alice Macgarvie Thompson advocates for William Allen

William Allen is one step closer to freedom

Ava Varrell, DEI Editor
April 12, 2022
In part of the fight for their contract, the BEU is asking for additional protections for BIPOC staff, as both students and teachers agree that having more BIPOC staff would be beneficial of all students.

Diversity clause sparks dispute in negotiations

Audrey Garon, Raiya Khan, Ava Varrell, and Mila Seifert
March 24, 2022
March 16 marks one year since six Asian-Americans were killed in a shooting in Atlanta, Georgia. This event is not an isolated incident of violence targeted at Asian people in the U.S.

Remembering: One year after Atlanta shooting

Anya Rao and Ava Varrell
March 16, 2022
In his professional career, Robert Stull has had the opportunities to curate galleries and work with Marvel Comics.

Q&A with artist Robert Stull

Ava Varrell, DEI Editor
March 12, 2022
Danzy Senna

Danzy Senna

Ava Varrell, DEI Editor
February 24, 2022
Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai

Ava Varrell, DEI Editor
February 24, 2022
Audre Lorde

Audre Lorde

Ava Varrell, DEI Editor
February 24, 2022
Rebecca Lee Crumpler

Rebecca Lee Crumpler

Ava Varrell, DEI Editor
February 24, 2022
Roland Hayes

Roland Hayes

Ava Varrell, DEI Editor
February 24, 2022

Enrollment in school by race

Ava Varrell, DEI Editor
February 4, 2022
The swastika was found drawn on a whiteboard in the basement of the Schluntz Gymnasium.

Crew team responds to finding fourth swastika this year

Anisa Sharma and Ava Varrell
January 17, 2022

Staffing data by race in Brookline and surrounding towns

Ava Varrell, DEI Editor
January 13, 2022
Since its founding, BRAVE has been able to unify the different efforts of local activist groups.

BRAVE bridges the gap between activist groups

Ava Varrell, DEI Editor
January 11, 2022
Problems can arise from the History curriculum only being viewed from a Western lens.

History teachers recognize flawed curriculum

Ava Varrell and Nate Parry Luff
December 13, 2021
Social media harms student mental health

Social media harms student mental health

Charlotte Dresser and Ava Varrell
December 4, 2021
Nate Harris

Nate Harris

Ava Varrell, DEI Editor
October 28, 2021
Isis Contreras

Isis Contreras

Ava Varrell, DEI Editor
October 28, 2021
The guidance counselors and social workers want the incoming freshmen to know that there are many things they can do to alleviate their stress.

Guide to stress and mental health

Ava Varrell, DEI Editor
June 26, 2021
Taking place over Zoom on March 26 at 7:00 p.m., the high school's virtual Open Mic Night was an enjoyable and entertaining event.

Open Mic Night was a fun and light production

Anisa Sharma and Ava Varrell
April 5, 2021
The Artistry Club meets virtually to share their passion for creating artwork and provides a chance for students to connect over Zoom.

Artistry Club provides a safe space for artists of all levels

Ava Varrell, Staff Writer
February 27, 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Class of 2021 and college admissions officers have had to adapt to the changes in the college process.

Seniors adapt to changed college processes due to COVID-19

Ava Varrell, Staff Writer
February 26, 2021
"Concrete Rose," the newest release by Angie Thomas, author of "On the Come Up" and "The Hate U Give," follows a connected set of characters in a new time period.

Angie Thomas inspires readers through vivid characters and realistic challenges in “Concrete Rose”

Ava Varrell, Staff Writer
February 5, 2021
Although Concert Orchestra, Orchestra and Advanced Chamber Orchestra are all fully remote, the teachers and students create a positive environment for all to participate and thrive.

Orchestra classes thrive despite challenges of remote learning

Ava Varrell, Staff Writer
January 16, 2021
Through the use of popular video games, 9th grade history teacher Sam Dickerman creates a unique and engaging classroom experience for his students while on Zoom.

Dickerman meshes Minecraft and learning

Ava Varrell, Staff Writer
January 10, 2021
Along with changes to swim practices like mask requirements out of the water, the team has had to change its traditional team-building activities.

Girls varsity swim and dive grapples with bonding challenges

Ava Varrell, Staff Writer
December 22, 2020
The graph above shows the average daily COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people in Mass., the Brookline, Boston, Cambridge, and Newton area, and Brookline.

Expert Advisory Panel 4 discusses new COVID-19 testing site in Brookline

Ava Varrell and Anisa Sharma
October 20, 2020
Alexander Craven

Alexander Craven

Ava Varrell, Staff Writer
October 18, 2020
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