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Marking Yom HaAtzmaut at Gann
A joyful celebration of Israel and Jewish peoplehood The past couple of weeks have been intense here at Gann – along with the rest of
Holding both “Grief and Gratitude” at Gann
A Yom HaZikaron commemoration that connected memory, sacrifice, and the present moment On Tuesday, we gathered as a community to commemorate Yom HaZikaron. While this day is marked
Yom HaShoah at Gann
This past Tuesday, we observed Yom HaShoah as a community. As students arrived at Gann, they were invited to light a yizkor (memorial) candle in memory of the more than six million
From Robobowl to States: A Season of Growth in Robotics
Gann Robotics students at the FTC State Championship, celebrating months of teamwork, creativity, and hands‑on engineering. Last Sunday, Gann’s Robotics teams took part in the
Gann’s DECA Team Builds Momentum, With Students Advancing to ICDC
Gann students at the Massachusetts DECA State Career Development Conference. Last week, fifteen Gann students competed against more than 4,500 peers at the Massachusetts DECA
Gann Delegation Attends National High School Model UN
Gann delegates at the National High School Model UN Conference in New York. From March 13–16, our Model UN team traveled to New York City for the
AZ Krebs ’22 Alum Profile
AZ is set to graduate from MIT in May 2026 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Computer Science. He credits Gann’s
Amy Woogmaster ’07 Alum Profile
Amy knew she wanted to be a teacher long before it became her profession. In fact, as early as elementary school, she believed she had
In the Presence of the Past: Reflections on the Gann Poland Trip
In Jewish life and tradition, we hold pain and joy together. This tension lives not only in our rituals, but in the structure of Jewish
A Closer Look at Gann’s New Courses
This semester, Gann has a fresh lineup of courses designed to ignite students’ curiosity and enrich their experience here on campus. Here are some of the exciting new
Gann Blood Drive
On Wednesday, Gann partnered with The American Red Cross to host a blood donation drive on campus. The school’s first event was a great success, with more than 40 students,
When Hebrew Isn’t Really Hebrew (and Why That’s OK)
How Dr. Jonathan Krasner helped Gann students rethink language, connection, and belonging Have you ever been to Jewish summer camp? While the activities and landscapes
When Creativity Becomes Community
Behind every piece: practice, reflection, and the courage to share. The Winter Arts Festival on Wednesday, January 21, was a great success for the Gann
From the Jim Crow South to Gann: Freedom Riders Share Their Story
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Gann community gathered on Tuesday for an all-school assembly, facilitated by educational non-profit Facing History & Ourselves. Students and faculty welcomed
Sabrina Strapp ’24 Returns with Yale’s “Mixed Company” A Cappella group
Plus an exclusive, hands-on workshop for the ShenaniGanns This past Wednesday morning, Gann students were treated to a performance by “Mixed Company”, a celebrated co-ed a cappella group from Yale University. Gann alum Sabrina Strapp ’24