Arts and Tech

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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8Jun Jocelyn Rizzi '27No Comments

GA media lab creates iconic “Best of GA” video

Each year, the students in the Honors Digital Media course participate in a school-wide tradition: creating the “Best of GA” video. This special compilation of short videos highlights the best work from Digital Media students and kicks off House Olympics, one of the most anticipated days of the year.  Under the guidance of Digital Media […]

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7Jun Isabella Munski '28No Comments

Anastasia P. explores a career in art through internship with GACLP

Straight from a full day at school to the museum to help out with planning and set up for visiting classes–this reflects the daily schedule that Anastasia Podgornaya ‘26 was on throughout her five week internship at Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia.  Through the GA Cooperative Learning program (GACLP) this year, Podgornaya worked in the […]

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7Jun Sophia Li '28 Eliza Yu '28 Sophie Sun '28No Comments

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 […]

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7Jun Om Popat '28 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 […]

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7Jun Maya Soffer '28No Comments

Belfry’s production of Mamma Mia nominated for seven Philadelphia Independence Awards through strong preparation

Belfry’s latest production of “Mamma Mia” has been nominated for seven Philadelphia Independence awards. Leading actresses Gianna Mooney ‘25 and Lauren Sass ‘26 put hard work into the musical along with the rest of Belfry leading to these nominations.  “It’s really exciting that our company is getting honored in that way,” Sass said. It’s just […]

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6Jun Zoe Brownstein '28 Sophie Sun '28No Comments

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 […]

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27Apr Misimi Owolabi '25No Comments

Belfry Club presents production of  “Mamma Mia!”

Germantown Academy’s Belfry Club will be presenting its highly anticipated spring musical “Mamma Mia!” on March 7,  March 8, and March 9 in the Art Center.  Featuring the popular music of ABBA, “Mamma Mia!” follows the journey of Sophie Sheridan, a young woman preparing for her wedding while trying to discover the identity of her […]

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9Apr Eliza Yu '28 Sophie Sun '28No Comments

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, […]

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