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Ella Gertner

Ella Gertner, Arts Managing Editor

Ella Gertner is currently a senior at Brookline High School and has been on the Cypress staff since 2021. She likes to listen to music, make art, write, and go on hikes.

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According to founder Cerise Jacobs, White Snakes Projects is named after a production she co-wrote with her late husband named Madame White Snake.

White Snake opens a curtain for diverse stories

Ella Gertner, Arts Managing Editor
March 8, 2024
For Halloween, fellow librarians Shelley Mains, Maura McGill and Bridget Knightly dressed up as Collins to celebrate her retirement and service to the community.

Collins leaves a lasting legacy

Carlotta Zanini and Ella Gertner
January 6, 2024
Photo Gallery: Boston Lights 2023

Photo Gallery: Boston Lights 2023

Ella Gertner, Arts Managing Editor
November 8, 2023
Students gathered in the Robert-Dubbs Auditorium during E and F-blocks on Thursday, Oct. 12, to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month. Attendees listened to speeches, songs and poetry about being a part of the Latino community.

Latinx assembly puts Latino pride on display

Ella Gertner, Arts Managing Editor
October 22, 2023
Gallery: Brooklines first pride parade

Gallery: Brookline’s first pride parade

Ella Gertner and Kris Sivakumar
June 4, 2023
Seniors Meghna Sundaram, Lia Suk, Charlotte Smith and Hazel Buckley-McMahon

Gallery: Senior Prom 2023

Julienne Montrond and Ella Gertner
June 3, 2023
On Wednesday April 5, Mario and friends raced onto the silver screen.

“Let’s-a-go” into the world of Super Mario

Ella Gertner, Arts Editor
April 10, 2023

Gallery: Junior Semi Formal 2023

Ella Gertner, Ezra Kleinbaum, and Elias Brendel
April 1, 2023
The duo Hanlon & Ben performed two covers and then their own original piece Sick of You at the end.

Jazz concert proves instrumental in raising money for mental health resources

Ella Gertner, Arts Editor
March 27, 2023
For many years, the newspaper printed varying depictions of Indigenous people along with its name.

Brookline High School newspaper to change name

Eleanor Bergstein, Ella Gertner, and Kyla Frey
January 18, 2023
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“Do Re Mi Fall Show” brings show-stopping talent to the stage

Ella Gertner, Arts Editor
November 29, 2022
In her Fierce Latinas collection, Cuevas counteracts stereotypes of Latina women by painting a wide variety of people, reflecting the diversity within the Latino community.

Nayda A. Cuevas uses art as an outlet for healing and expression

Ella Gertner, Arts Editor
November 1, 2022
Amanda Hirst takes over as new director of the Public Library of Brookline

Amanda Hirst takes over as new director of the Public Library of Brookline

Ella Gertner, Arts Editor
October 26, 2022
Having sat through countless Passover dinners myself, I have developed strong opinions on all of the classic dishes served. Here is my take on the best—and worst—foods served during Passover.

The best and worst Passover food

Ella Gertner, Staff Writer
April 18, 2022
Junior Maya Shavit, freshman Jesse Waters-Malone, freshman Flannery Poon, senior Joann Huang and junior Valentia Burlak (left to right) in a March 16 performance of Curse Words. Curse Words was written by students for a statewide performing arts competition.

Students write and star in “Curse Words” for statewide competition

Ella Gertner and Addy Anyaosah
March 27, 2022
Despite efforts having been made to reform the class, students still find flaws in the curriculum.

Students respond to flawed Lifetime Wellness curriculum

Lia Fox and Ella Gertner
March 13, 2022
Author Ken Liu visited the high school on Feb. 9 to share his ideas and teach students of Future World Literature more about futurism.

Ken Liu shares insight into futurism

Ella Gertner and Laura Cleves
February 11, 2022
Unpopular Opinion Thursday

Unpopular Opinion Thursday

Ella Gertner, Staff Writer
February 3, 2022
Fun Graphic Friday: Guide to Composting

Fun Graphic Friday: Guide to Composting

Ella Gertner, Staff Writer
January 28, 2022
Clubs, including the Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA), gathered at the Intersession Day Club Fair, fitting the days theme of A Call to Action.

Intersession Day Club Fair gives students opportunities to make change in community

Laura Cleves and Ella Gertner
January 26, 2022
The Coolidge Corner Theatres plans for expansion focus on creating more space for community interaction and education. Those involved with the expansion assure that the familiar environment of the Coolidge will not change

Coolidge Corner Theatre plans expansion

Ella Gertner, Staff Writer
December 8, 2021
The Dungeons and Dragons club is composed of high school students who participate in the creation of characters and campaigns.

Dungeons and Dragons Club strives to create fun and stress-free environment for students

Ella Gertner, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
Joeanna McPherson

Joeanna McPherson

Ella Gertner, Staff Writer
October 8, 2021
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