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GA alum Walker Butler joins water polo coaching staff

5Dec

Om Popat '28

Matthew DePhillips' 28

Henry Gulati '28No Comments

GA alum Walker Butler joins water polo coaching staff

Walker Butler ‘20, Varsity Boys Water Polo Assistant Coach, graduated from GA in 2020. “Walker is one of the most decorated players in Germantown Academy history,” Varsity Water Polo Coach Mike Koziol said. “He had an awesome career.” In his four years of playing GA water polo, Butler was the all-time leading scorer and was […]

Snow days create memories for GA students

4Dec

Nicole WardNo Comments

Snow days create memories for GA students

Many students at Germantown Academy look forward to and hope for snow days every year. The moment that the email comes through, students are relieved to finally have a break. Although snow days have become less predictable these past few years, students still have plans for how they would spend the day. “I am looking […]

Holiday season unites GA community with gifts and memories

3Dec

Justin Huang '27

John Brightcliffe

Asher Pfeffer '27No Comments

Holiday season unites GA community with gifts and memories

With the holiday season quickly approaching, many members of the Germantown Academy (GA) community are ready to write their wish lists. Looking forward to the gifts and traditions that make this time of the year remarkable, students and faculty discuss what they hope to receive, the trends that influence this year’s choices, and the moments […]

Estimation Game 2.0: New Team Continues Campus Classic

2Dec

Nash Salomon '28

Luke Kolecki '28No Comments

Estimation Game 2.0: New Team Continues Campus Classic

The wait is over. The Estimation Game, a school favorite Morning Meeting tradition from last year, has been revived, rebranded and reloaded. Taking the reins this year are Andreas Szautner ‘26, Declan Dean ‘26 and Hugo Simonetti ‘26, a trio determined not just to replicate last year’s success, but to surpass it. With a revamped […]

Latin Service Class Uses Ancient Philosophy to Help Community

19Nov

Zoe Brownstein '28

Eliza Yu '28No Comments

Latin Service Class Uses Ancient Philosophy to Help Community

Inspired by previous service-learning classes, which are classes that connect the course curriculum to ways students can positively impact their community, as well as her graduate classes on Roman philosophy, Ms. Lindsey Stamer, Upper School Latin teacher, has developed a program for her Latin V Honors class this year to provide a unique route for […]

New SGA leadership aims for meaningful change at GA

18Nov

Rushil Reddy '27No Comments

New SGA leadership aims for meaningful change at GA

Every Day 1 at Flex, over 40 students gather for an SGA meeting led by President Andreas Szautner ‘26, Vice President Gabe Meinstein ‘26, and Secretary Sophia Song ‘27. They set the agenda, take input from other members, and strategize ways to make every day better for the student body. This year, these three members […]

Mi Gente celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at GA

17Nov

Jason Ma '28

Vihaan Patel '28No Comments

Mi Gente celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at GA

Each year, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, people across the world celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The month is dedicated to celebrating the diverse culture of Hispanic people and to recognizing the contributions they have made, and for individuals to take pride in their Latinx identities. “As a Spanish teacher, I prioritize culture all the […]

16Nov

Sophia Li '28

Sophie Sun '28No Comments

Freshman class spends a day doing community service

On Oct. 15, the freshmen took a day to dedicate their time to community service. They worked with several organizations, including Gemma Services/Head Strong, Cradles to Crayons, One House at a Time (OHAAT), and Carversville Farm. Each organization provided an introduction to community service. The day-of-service opportunity started last year, with the idea being that […]

15Nov

Nicole Ward

Bri Katz '26No Comments

GA club fair expands students’ horizons

Every year, GA holds a club fair for students to get to know clubs both old and new. The club fair is a great way to get everyone involved in the community and to meet new people. “The club fair helps because it’s the best way to get in front of a ton of students […]

Meinstein ‘26, Reddy ‘27 stand out at FBLA National Leadership Conference

19Sep

Jessica Ma '28

Ava Dalton '26No Comments

Meinstein ‘26, Reddy ‘27 stand out at FBLA National Leadership Conference

In the middle of the summer, while most students were relaxing in the sun, Rushil Reddy ‘27 and Gabe Meinstein ‘26 were busy preparing presentations, taking practice tests and boarding a flight to California. Not for a getaway–but to compete in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference. The competition hosts about […]