Arts and Tech

19Dec Sophie Sun '28 Sophia Li '28No Comments

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 […]

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9Dec Zoe Brownstein '28No Comments

Hard work is on display at Upper School art show

After working tirelessly to arrive at that final stroke of their paintbrush, the applying of that last filter to their photo, the gluing of just one more cardboard scrap to complete their project and the playing of their film’s credits, Germantown Academy’s Upper School visual art students are ready to showcase their pieces.  “You’re going […]

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6Dec Pennington Marchese Damisi Owolabi Amara NadigaNo Comments

Wicked Movie Review

After about a year-long wait, part two of the two-time Oscar-winning movie “Wicked: For Good” blasted into theaters on Nov. 21, 2025. The movie was adapted from the classic 1939 movie “The Wizard of Oz” and has become a fan favorite for all ages. Its enchanting visuals, catchy soundtracks, detailed sets, and brilliant cast left […]

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6Dec Jason Ma '28 Logan Shelton '28No Comments

New Lenovo ThinkBooks Retire Surface Pros at GA

After years of students using the Microsoft Surface Pros, the Germantown Academy tech office has decided to make the switch to new student devices. The start of the 2025-26 school year at GA introduced new technology upgrades for the Class of 2029 and the Class of 2032. The two grades received new Lenovo ThinkBooks as […]

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4Dec Alicia Shen Rhea Yi '29No Comments

What Apps and Websites Are GA Students Using?

The laptops provided by GA allow its students to access the endless possibilities of the Internet. Some apps or websites are required for school, like Google Chrome and Canvas, and some are restricted by the recent addition of Company Portal. Nonetheless, students have access to a variety of different sites that they use for planning, […]

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1Dec Justin Huang '27 John Brightcliffe Nick Lohin '27No Comments

Winter entertainment helps with the GA community’s seasonal spirit

As the winter comes near, Germantown Academy (GA) students and faculty are relying on their favorite music, movies, and shows to prepare themselves for the holiday season. The article below highlights the entertainment that is drawing the community’s attention, from classic traditions to new innovative festivals gaining popularity, to properly illustrate what people around the […]

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19Nov Alicia Shen Alex Flem Angela YangNo Comments

The Dangers of AI Misinformation

In the twenty-first century, artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly more prevalent. For example, many now turn to AI for a way to have various tasks completed by just a click of a button. These softwares have even been used as a complimentary therapeutic service. AI has evolved drastically over the past few years- programs […]

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17Sep Zoe Brownstein '28 Isabella Munski '28No Comments

Upper School implements new “bell-to-bell” cellphone policy

With the beginning of this school year comes the beginning of a major change in cellphone policy in the Germantown Academy Upper School. From the 8 a.m. bell that commences the final 3 p.m. bell that dismisses students, cellphones are not to be seen.  Mr. Dave Samson, Head of Upper School, has led the charge […]

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17Sep Sylvie Harrington '26No Comments

Best Music and Podcast Summer Moments

Summer 2025 was an action-packed few months full of music, podcasts, and delight, and as school’s familiar responsibilities begin yet again, it’s important to reminisce on some of the best listening moments this season has had to offer.  From Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s record-breaking podcast episode to Alex Cooper’s famous and controversial “Call Her […]

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10Jun Sophia Li '28 Sophie Sun '28No Comments

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 […]

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