Jessica Ma '28

Wenneker-N. combines cultural learning, service in Ghana
15Sep Jessica Ma '28No Comments

Wenneker-N. combines cultural learning, service in Ghana

By Jessica Ma ‘28, Features Desk Editor On July 8, while most students were enjoying the sun, Adriana Wenneker-N. ‘28 hopped on a flight to Legon, Ghana, marking the start of a three-week journey: participating in the Leadership and Service in Children’s Education program. Sponsored by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), the three-week […]
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Shyna Patel ‘29 racewalks to victory
9Jun Jessica Ma '28No Comments

Shyna Patel ‘29 racewalks to victory

By Jessica Ma ‘28, Features Desk Editor On April 25, at the University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field, Shyna Patel ‘29 set a new Germantown Academy record: racewalking the 5K in 26 minutes and 14 seconds, breaking down to less than eight and a half minutes per mile. For many, this accomplishment is difficult to do […]
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Nick Lieu trains for success in saber fencing
7Jun Jessica Ma '28 Jason Ma '28No Comments

Nick Lieu trains for success in saber fencing

By Jason M. and Jessica M. For most Germantown Academy students, going home after school means putting on headphones and picking up a pencil to do homework. However, for Nick Lieu ‘28, it means suiting up in a mask and picking up a blade to step on a long, narrow mat where movements happen faster […]
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Language department AI usage helps students thrive
19Dec Andy Yu '27 Jessica Ma '28No Comments

Language department AI usage helps students thrive

Typically, Germantown Academy courses take an anti-AI stance, but the language department has a different approach. In Chinese, French, and Spanish classes, the use of chatbots, mock conversations and vocabulary practice are often encouraged. What is the rationale behind this, and how is it different from AI usage in other subjects? For language classes, AI […]
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SNAP funding and eligibility changes increase struggles for low-income families
5Dec Jessica Ma '28 Eliza Yu '28No Comments

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 […]
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Student-Athletes Stand to Benefit from Optional PE
19Nov Jessica Ma '28No Comments

Student-Athletes Stand to Benefit from Optional PE

Physical education (PE) classes are mandatory for students in the 9th to 11th grade, with the intention of exposing students to a variety of sports, giving them a break from academics during the school day and making sure they stay active. However, for student-athletes who already get hours of fitness every week, is it really […]
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8Jun Zoe Brownstein '28 Jessica Ma '28No Comments

Swartz, Hu shine during debate season

After many years of practicing and competing, Aiden Swartz ‘25 and Arthur Hu ‘26 became significant leaders in Germantown Academy’s small but notable debate program. They rose through the national rankings, achieving a career-high ranking of #35 nationally. Swartz and Hu participate in public forum debate, a partner-style format where they compete against other duos […]
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