Ava Dalton '26

Writing Center encourages students to embrace creative writing 
8Dec Ava Dalton '26No Comments

Writing Center encourages students to embrace creative writing 

Every day, many GA students walk into the Writing Center to receive help on English essays and history research papers.  “The Writing Center is a great resource for students to get help on their writing,” Noelle Petersohn ‘26 said. “It’s super helpful.” The Writing Center is commonly used as a resource for academic and analytical […]
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Idahosa ‘26 attends PA Governor’s School for the Sciences
19Sep Rushil Reddy '27 Ava Dalton '26No Comments

Idahosa ‘26 attends PA Governor’s School for the Sciences

At her summer program, Yobosa Idahosa ‘26 walks into class with her math textbooks ready to learn about complex mathematics.  This past summer, Idahosa attended the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences (PGSS) at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.  PGSS is a highly competitive residential summer program for rising seniors across the state with an […]
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GA delivers on English seminars 
7Jun Ava Dalton '26 Rushil Reddy '27No Comments

GA delivers on English seminars 

Every day, 11th and 12th grade students sit down at the Harkness Table to discuss literature.  “I like both of the classes I took a lot,” Noelle Petersohn ‘26, who took Behind Bars and Beyond the Binary, said.  During junior and senior year, students move away from the year-long English courses, and instead, they take […]
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New prefects are ready to lead
6Jun Ava Dalton '26No Comments

New prefects are ready to lead

Osbourn house, led by their Prefects, cheers as they win the 2025 House Olympics.  “Next year, I’m definitely excited to win House Olympics again,” Josh Cain ‘26, one of Osbourn’s new Prefects, said.  House Olympics is the culmination of a year-long rivalry and competition between Kershaw, Alcott Day, Galloway, Osbourn, Roberts, Washington, and Truesdell. However, […]
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Dr. Montemayor publishes new medical physics book
3Apr Ava Dalton '26 Nayan Shah '27No Comments

Dr. Montemayor publishes new medical physics book

Every day for the past few years, Dr. Victor Montemayor finishes up his school day teaching students physics and goes home to begin a night of working on his medical physics book.  Dr. Montemayor and his co-author Dr. George Starkschall published their book, “Foundations of Medical Physics,” this summer. The book covers topics ranging from […]
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Elizabeth Galloway Riding to Success 
7Jan Bri Katz '26 Ava Dalton '26No Comments

Elizabeth Galloway Riding to Success 

The sound of hooves hitting the ground reverberates within her ears as she crosses the finish line for a first place victory.  “I first started horseback riding when I was seven and started competing when I was twelve,” Elizabeth Galloway ‘25 said. “I have been motivated to keep doing it because there is always room […]
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GA’s shift to paper based materials
3Nov Ava Dalton '26No Comments

GA’s shift to paper based materials

For the 2024-2025 school year, GA transitioned back to primarily using paper-based materials in the classroom. In past school years, teachers have prioritized the use of technology for both in-class instruction and homework, meaning this transition marks a sharp change in the school environment.  Ultimately, I strongly believe that the shift to physical paper resources […]
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Superfan Tradition Lives On Through Four New Leaders
3Jun Ava Dalton '26 Bryce Presley '26No Comments

Superfan Tradition Lives On Through Four New Leaders

The tradition of GA Superfans continues into the 2024-2025 school year! This year’s superfans were Madison Destefano ‘24 and Izzy Casey ‘24. Next year, the leadership positions will be taken over by Eddie McGettigan ‘25, Liv Reynolds ‘25, Flinn Brooks ‘25, and Gabby Bowes ‘25.  This upcoming school year, GA has made the huge decision […]
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