Arts and Tech – The Edition GA

Gwen Trainer ‘27 explores engineering at Bucknell summer camp

22Sep

Gwen Trainer ‘27 explores engineering at Bucknell summer camp

After the final school bell rang last June, many of Germantown Academy’s students were eager to ditch their desks in favor of soaking in summer’s rays. However, Gwen Trainer ‘27 wasted little time before returning to the classroom. From June 21 to June 26, Trainer attended Bucknell University’s Engineering Camp, where she was introduced to […]

15Sep

Zoe Brownstein '28No Comments

Belfry begins preparation for fall play

After spending the last three months resuming their usual identities, the actors of Germantown Academy’s Upper School are taking on new roles this fall. The Arts Center’s curtains will be opening once more in just a few months to welcome the Belfry Theatre Club’s latest show: “You Can’t Take It With You.” “It’s a play […]

Amara Nadiga attends Broadway program in New York City

7Sep

Sophie Sun '28

Rhea Yi '29No Comments

Amara Nadiga attends Broadway program in New York City

After acting in several middle and high school productions, Amara Nadiga ‘29 has taken her interest in acting to New York City. This past summer, Nadiga attended a five-day intensive called Broadway Artist Alliance (BAA) after completing a rigorous application process. BAA offers workshops for students who are interested in acting, singing and dancing. Most […]

Spotlight on Belfry’s Seniors in college

11Jun

Damisi Owolabi

Amara Nadiga

Erica Liang '28No Comments

Spotlight on Belfry’s Seniors in college

It’s an Ogre! Lauren Sass ‘26 (Right) playing Fiona, and Declan Dean ’26 playing Shrek in Shrek the Musical. The two had an amazing dynamic both on and off the stage, creating a musical that had everyone drawn in. Photo courtesy of Germantown Academy SmugMug

Derby fans captivate the media with flower headpieces

10Jun

Shyn PatelNo Comments

Derby fans captivate the media with flower headpieces

Three races over the course of five weeks – the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes, known as the Triple Crown Derby. The term “triple crown” is used to describe when a horse and jockey win all three races, a feat only accomplished by 13 horses. The first Kentucky Derby was started […]

Belfry looks ahead to the next two seasons of performances

9Jun

Sophie Sun '28

Zoe Brownstein '28No Comments

Belfry looks ahead to the next two seasons of performances

Germantown Academy (GA)’s renowned theater club, Belfry, has selected the next two productions it will take on during the 2026-2027 school year. For the fall play, they are set to perform “You Can’t Take it With You,” a Pulitzer Prize winner from 1937. Meanwhile, next year’s spring musical is slated to be the more well-known […]

Belfry Camp Provides Leaders with Valuable Experience

9Jun

Maya Rosenzweig '27No Comments

Belfry Camp Provides Leaders with Valuable Experience

By Maya Rosenzweig ‘27 Although school is not in session, over the summer, you may see Germantown Academy’s (GA) campus crawling with kids of all ages. This is due to the wide range of summer camps that GA offers. One of these camps in particular draws a large crowd of counselors from GA. Belfry Mainstage […]

Mr. Eberlein shares highlights from first year at GA

9Jun

Rhea Yi '29No Comments

Mr. Eberlein shares highlights from first year at GA

Sometimes, even the shortest moments can leave a lasting impact on friends, students or even an entire community. And sometimes, all it takes is one person. Joining GA at the start of the 2025 school year, Mr. Jared Eberlein, Belfry’s Theatre Director and Upper School Theatre Arts Teacher, has become involved in the school’s theater […]

Germantown Academy hosts first performing arts showcase

5Jun

Anvi Jadhav

Alex Flem

Angela YangNo Comments

Germantown Academy hosts first performing arts showcase

Recently, Head of School, Mr. Rich Schellhas, announced GA’s Inaugural Performing Arts Showcase, a competition designed to celebrate talent across different artistic disciplines. Unlike typical recitals or concerts, this showcase has a competitive element. Performances were evaluated by a panel of GA alumni, and the top three acts earned a range of prize money for […]

Remembering Isaiah Zagar’s Impact on our Community

24Apr

Zoe Brownstein '28No Comments

Remembering Isaiah Zagar’s Impact on our Community

Walking through the halls of Germantown Academy (GA), it is hard to miss the array of mirror shards, miniature pottery projects and vibrant colors that coalesce in GA’s mosaic mural that fills the hallway between the Honickman Auditorium and our cafeteria. The mural, inspired by the Wissahickon Creek that runs through our campus, brings color […]