Sophie Sun ’28 – The Edition GA

GA’s Belfry prepares for “Shrek: The Musical”

6Apr

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GA’s Belfry prepares for “Shrek: The Musical”

Putting on quality shows requires immense hours of practice and physicality. This year, Germantown Academy’s theater club, Belfry, is preparing for its upcoming production of “Shrek: The Musical.” The show tells the story of a once-loner ogre named Shrek, played by Declan Dean ‘26, who leads many recognizable ‘misfit’ fairytale creatures, such as Humpty Dumpty, […]

Belfry puts together “Peter and the Starcatcher”

19Dec

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Belfry puts together “Peter and the Starcatcher”

As the GA community is settling into a new year, the Belfry Club is getting busy with a new staging for the fall season. This year, the directors have chosen “Peter and the Starcatcher,” a production that is a combination of a play and a musical. It is a prequel to Peter Pan’s story and […]

GA builds community by decorating house spaces for the holidays

2Dec

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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 […]

16Nov

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Freshman class spends a day doing community service

On Oct. 15, the freshmen took a day to dedicate their time to community service. They worked with several organizations, including Gemma Services/Head Strong, Cradles to Crayons, One House at a Time (OHAAT), and Carversville Farm. Each organization provided an introduction to community service. The day-of-service opportunity started last year, with the idea being that […]

Seniors showcase creative talent in senior projects

10Jun

Sophia Li '28

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Seniors showcase creative talent in senior projects

As the school year comes to an end, the seniors finish their senior projects, a multi-week-long individual project tailored to their interests, required for their Germantown Academy graduation. This year, several students chose art-related projects, including Libby Brewer ‘25, Hannah Greenfield ‘25, Julia Coren ‘25, Caroline Smith ‘25 and Katie Martin ‘25. “Creativity is a […]

Audrey Yu competes in international science fair

9Jun

Eliza Yu '28

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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

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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, […]

Seniors continue the GA tradition of the class stone

7Jun

Sophia Li '28

Eliza Yu '28

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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 […]

Aspiring artists to travel to New York on GAXP Trip

6Jun

Zoe Brownstein '28

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Aspiring artists to travel to New York on GAXP Trip

From June 22 to 26, 2025, several art students from across grade divisions will embark on a trip to New York City through Germantown Academy’s Experience (GAXP) program. The trip, led by Mr. Bayard Templeton and Ms. Anne Esposito, will allow students to explore various art forms and gain insight into the world of professional […]

Accomplished musicians participate in Districts

9Apr

Eliza Yu '28

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Accomplished musicians participate in Districts

In December, several students auditioned for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) ensembles, and some earned spots in the District Orchestra and Band. On Jan. 8-10, Jianna Kim ‘25 and Dominic Perazza ‘25 participated in the District Orchestra and qualified for regionals. Umang Mittal ‘25 and Arthur Hu ‘26, as well as Kim and Perazza, […]