Anshul Shah '28


GA should emphasize voluntary mental health programs over compulsory mental health education

GA should emphasize voluntary mental health programs over compulsory mental health education

Throughout the duration of the Germantown Academy school year, one can expect numerous events regarding mindfulness, yoga and meditation, among others. These activities are meant to maintain our emotional, psychological and social well-being.  These structured activities, most notably Venerable Losang Samten’s comprehensive mindfulness session, have consistently attracted large numbers of individuals, all seeking genuine respite […]
AI in astronomy classroom preps students for new era

AI in astronomy classroom preps students for new era

Typically, the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) in academic classes at Germantown Academy has been discouraged and sometimes outright prohibited due to the lack of academic integrity that often results from its usage.  The possibility of violating the honor code, facing the Honor Council and acknowledging an honor offense on one’s college transcript pushes students […]
GA’s new schedule offers schoolwide benefits for all

GA’s new schedule offers schoolwide benefits for all

Throughout the last school year, students have struggled to perform two important tasks: memorizing and predicting their classes. Students often relied heavily on the use of the mini-schedule on their IDs, unable to navigate Upper School life effectively without it.  Additionally, students often found parts of the schedule preceding lunch especially repetitive and tiring. The […]
House Olympics builds team spirit, community at GA

House Olympics builds team spirit, community at GA

House Olympics is a competition between the seven Houses at Germantown Academy that features a wide range of athletic, academic and creative events. This annual tradition is one of the most anticipated parts of the school year, bringing students together through friendly competition and fostering strong school spirit throughout the community. This year marked the […]