Nicole Ward

Snow days create memories for GA students
4Dec Nicole WardNo Comments

Snow days create memories for GA students

Many students at Germantown Academy look forward to and hope for snow days every year. The moment that the email comes through, students are relieved to finally have a break. Although snow days have become less predictable these past few years, students still have plans for how they would spend the day. “I am looking […]
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GA club fair expands students’ horizons
15Nov Nicole Ward Bri Katz '26No Comments

GA club fair expands students’ horizons

Every year, GA holds a club fair for students to get to know clubs both old and new. The club fair is a great way to get everyone involved in the community and to meet new people. “The club fair helps because it’s the best way to get in front of a ton of students […]
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Katz creates stunning dress designs
7Jun Nicole Ward Bri Katz '26No Comments

Katz creates stunning dress designs

Ava Katz ‘26 has been a great addition to the Honors Sculpture program this year, bringing her creativity and talents to the class. What is especially impressive about Katz is her work outside of school; she designs and creates dresses in addition to her work in her sculpture class. She makes these creations for fun.  […]
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13Jan Bri Katz '26 Nicole WardNo Comments

Club Sports’ Contributions to the GA Community

Many GA student-athletes utilize the sports program offered at school. Some do more sports outside of school which helps them practice more than one season. GA team members find themselves doing outside-of-school club sports to improve during their off-season.  Quinlan Rink ‘26 is part of an outside-of-school club, playing soccer for HEX FC club team.  […]
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Volleyball continues their success
4Nov Nicole WardNo Comments

Volleyball continues their success

Last year, the GA volleyball team’s season ended victoriously, as they emerged with their second-ever Inter-Ac title and first-ever PAISSA title. A lot of work is put into creating a winning culture, but skill is not the only thing that makes GA volleyball continuously successful. The team has most girls returning with Hadley Evans ‘25, […]
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Students Seek Change in GA Disciplinary System
18Jun Bri Katz '26 Nicole WardNo Comments

Students Seek Change in GA Disciplinary System

The Upper School penalizes lateness, missed lunch duties and other infractions with detention or a loss of student privileges. Detentions take place after school for one hour and can cause many students to miss or be late to a sports practice or arrive home at a later time.  This system is a controversial topic for […]
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