Arts and Tech

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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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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