Om Popat ’28 – The Edition GA

Mamdani’s first months in Office conclude

11Jun

Mamdani’s first months in Office conclude

Victory in the Primary: Mayor Zohran Mamdani gives a victory speech after winning the Democratic primary. Photo courtesy of Julius Constantine Motal, The Guardian

24Apr

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Henry Gulati '28

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Robotics Season Reflection article

Since mid-November, five teams made up of over thirty GA students have been tirelessly working on designing, creating, and competing with their robots. With help from faculty advisors Mr. Michael Rheam and Ms. Diane Goldstein, both US science teachers, started out the season by researching and developing ideas on how to make a robot that […]

Venezuela: Effect on the global energy market

11Mar

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Matthew DePhillips' 28

Henry Gulati '28No Comments

Venezuela: Effect on the global energy market

In early January, the United States captured Nicolas Maduro, the former Venezuelan president, through a military operation involving the activation of the Army’s Delta Force and U.S. Cyber Command, among many others. The capture was a major development in Venezuela, which has been affected by political instability and economic collapse for many years. Maduro’s capture […]

GA alum Walker Butler joins water polo coaching staff

5Dec

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Matthew DePhillips' 28

Henry Gulati '28No Comments

GA alum Walker Butler joins water polo coaching staff

Walker Butler ‘20, Varsity Boys Water Polo Assistant Coach, graduated from GA in 2020. “Walker is one of the most decorated players in Germantown Academy history,” Varsity Water Polo Coach Mike Koziol said. “He had an awesome career.” In his four years of playing GA water polo, Butler was the all-time leading scorer and was […]

Tariffs Reshape Global Trade, Impact Local Communities

15Nov

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Vihaan Patel '28No Comments

Tariffs Reshape Global Trade, Impact Local Communities

The ongoing tariff wars are reshaping international markets, straining trade around the globe, and impacting consumer costs.. Specifically, recent back-and-forths with China have affected everyone in these countries, including members of the GA community. The Trump administration has imposed tariffs, a tax on imports and exports of goods or services, on many countries, such as […]

CompSci curriculum modifications directed toward new demographic

7Jun

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Vihaan Patel '28No Comments

CompSci curriculum modifications directed toward new demographic

Mr. Ryan Baber, the Computer Science Department Head, and Ms. Gaby Russomagno, the Director of Innovation, have worked hard developing new curriculum modifications, with the aspiration of inspiring students who have not experienced the world of computer science. “I think we had no problem attracting students who kind of already know programming or already know […]

Superfans Eager for 2025-2026 Sports Season

6Jun

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Superfans Eager for 2025-2026 Sports Season

Every year, GA has four Superfans, whose job is to announce sports games during morning meetings, organize student sections at games, and get as many people as they can to show out and support the teams. This past year, the Superfans were Eddie McGettigan ’25, Flinn Brooks ’25, Liv Reynolds ’25, and Gabby Bowes ’25. […]

11Apr

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Jason Ma '28

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Spring Sports Kick off at GA

As the snow thaws, Germantown Academy athletes and coaches alike have been hard at work for the upcoming spring season, preparing as early as the end of winter break. Senior leader Colin Minehan ‘25 acts as a role model to the younger baseball players. He worked on improving the team’s coordination and chemistry during the […]