Arts and Tech – The Edition GA

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

6Apr

Sophie Sun '28No Comments

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, […]

In Online Era, Newspapers are Threatened

19Mar

Sylvie Harrington '26No Comments

In Online Era, Newspapers are Threatened

If you picked up this newspaper and are reading this article, good for you. You’re not just unique, you’re a part of the 5% that still reads physical newspapers. You chose to skip the common, easy choice: type a couple words in a browser and scan whatever comes up. Instead, you’re opting for an unwieldy […]

Belfry puts together “Peter and the Starcatcher”

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 […]

Hard work is on display at Upper School art show

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 […]

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 […]

New Lenovo ThinkBooks Retire Surface Pros at GA

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 […]

What Apps and Websites Are GA Students Using?

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, […]

Winter entertainment helps with the GA community’s seasonal spirit

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]