Eliza Yu ’28 – The Edition GA

Lower school launches new playgrounds for students

7Jun

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Lower school launches new playgrounds for students

An eight-year-old dream finally came to fruition last April. Under the cooperation between GA and multiple groups that specialize in construction and design, the new Lower School (LS) playground has been completed and is now open for lower schoolers to enjoy. Ideas for the playground started eight years ago, when the LS was considering new […]

Ms. Ritz Steps down as Truesdell House Head

19Mar

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Ms. Ritz Steps down as Truesdell House Head

From the moment uncertain freshmen step foot into the GA Upper School to the moment they walk across the stage at graduation as seniors, House Heads walk alongside students, watching their journey and helping them grow. This year, Ms. Sara Krupnick-Ritz, Truesdell House Head, will walk with graduating Truesdellians for the last time in her […]

SNAP funding and eligibility changes increase struggles for low-income families

5Dec

Jessica Ma '28

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SNAP funding and eligibility changes increase struggles for low-income families

On July 4, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), enacting various changes to government assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), cutting funding by $186 billion over the next decade. SNAP also underwent delays and interruptions during the 2025 government shutdown, leading to tremendous burdens being placed upon […]

GA builds community by decorating house spaces for the holidays

2Dec

Sophia Li '28

Sophie Sun '28

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GA builds community by decorating house spaces for the holidays

The fall season has slowly come to an end, making way for winter weather and the nearing holiday season. As the Germantown Academy (GA) community gets ready to enjoy holiday festivities, the environment of House spaces takes up a large role in the promotion of holiday spirit throughout the Upper School. The leaders of each […]

Latin Service Class Uses Ancient Philosophy to Help Community

19Nov

Zoe Brownstein '28

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Latin Service Class Uses Ancient Philosophy to Help Community

Inspired by previous service-learning classes, which are classes that connect the course curriculum to ways students can positively impact their community, as well as her graduate classes on Roman philosophy, Ms. Lindsey Stamer, Upper School Latin teacher, has developed a program for her Latin V Honors class this year to provide a unique route for […]

Trump policies bring changes for families, students

15Sep

Xavier Tubio

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Trump policies bring changes for families, students

President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law on July 4, which made significant changes to federal college programs. The bill is a part of an agenda marked by a shifting relationship between the government and universities, as well as big changes affecting students and families across the country. The […]

Audrey Yu competes in international science fair

9Jun

Eliza Yu '28

Sophie Sun '28No Comments

Audrey Yu competes in international science fair

This spring, hundreds of students from across the county came together in the Germantown Academy Field House to present their science research. Among these was Audrey Yu ‘26, whose hard work, passion and dedication led her to create one of the most successful projects in that room. “To come up with your project, you have […]

8Jun

Sophia Li '28

Eliza Yu '28

Sophie Sun '28No Comments

Student body elects next year’s SGA cabinet members

With the seniors leaving, the time has come for the Student Government Association’s (SGA) new presidential cabinet. This past year, Larry Zhan ‘25 was an important part of the Germantown Academy community as he served as SGA president, alongside vice president Andreas Szautner ‘26 and secretary Gabriel Meinstein ‘26. As Zhan moves on to college, […]

Swimmers, divers prepare for transition to college

7Jun

Arden Keitel '27

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Swimmers, divers prepare for transition to college

Germantown Academy’s swimming and diving seniors leave behind a long legacy as they prepare to transition to college. The swimming and diving team is one of the strongest in the country, with the Germantown Academy Aquatic Club – more commonly known as the GAAC – ranking as a silver medal club and scoring almost 15,000 […]

Seniors continue the GA tradition of the class stone

7Jun

Sophia Li '28

Eliza Yu '28

Sophie Sun '28No Comments

Seniors continue the GA tradition of the class stone

The senior graduation plaque is a tradition in Germantown Academy history that traces back over 100 years into the early developments of the school. The class stone’s purpose is to recognize and remember the graduating classes’ time at GA. It incorporates multiple student-made artistic decisions into the weeks-long process of development. This year, the honor […]