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GA English teachers create their own literature

GA English teachers create their own literature

At GA, English teachers are not only inspiring students with their passion for literature in the classroom, but also making their own mark in the literary world through their own projects that extend far beyond our schools walls.  One example is Mr. Daniel Keefe. When he has free time, Mr. Keefe writes poetry. He has […]
Beth Kander book-ed to visit GA

Beth Kander book-ed to visit GA

Beth Kander’s ideal day looks a lot like something out of a screenwriter’s Pinterest board, swirling with steaming coffee mugs, the muted ambience of a busy coffee shop and the quiet rhythm of typing up a new story. Her reality, though, often looks a little different.   “My ideal writing day is in a coffee shop […]
Holiday season comes to Philadelphia

Holiday season comes to Philadelphia

As the winter season approaches, Philadelphia becomes a city brimming with festive cheer and historic charm. Whether it’s ice skating beneath the tall buildings of City Hall, taking in a classical performance of “The Nutcracker” or enjoying seasonaopping at neighboring markets, Philadelphia ensures something unique for everyone to enjoy during the holidays.  The feeling of […]
Ashley Wang skates to success

Ashley Wang skates to success

On Saturdays at Hatfield Ice Rink, Ashley Wang ‘26 can be seen gliding gracefully over the ice, performing elaborate spins, jumps and more as she hones her figure skating ability on a medium many people can barely move ten feet upright on.  “For me, skating is really artistic,” Wang said. “Obviously it’s also a form […]
GA students experience life across the pond

GA students experience life across the pond

BONDS BEYOND BORDERS In June, six members from the GA community participated in the Tranby Exchange program in England. Hugo Simonetti ‘26, Andrew Lough ‘25, Will Anderson ‘25, Finlay Lough ‘25, Luka Rowden ‘25, Katie Martin ‘25, Taryn DiFranco ‘25, Emma Paulus ‘26, Alayna Sanni ‘25, Layla Gentile ‘26, and Phoebe Proudfoot ‘25 (left to right) built lasting friendships and will reunite come October 2024. Photo courtesy of Alayna Sanni ‘25.
Kiran Bagga continues Bagga Family Legacy

Kiran Bagga continues Bagga Family Legacy

Kiran Bagga ‘25 is the third and last of the three Bagga siblings to thrive on the GA golf team. She and her siblings are all accomplished athletes; however, the Bagga siblings have not only found great success in their GA golf careers but also a deep connection and closeness to one another. Bagga’s proudest […]
Mr. Moll Manages Mushroom Business

Mr. Moll Manages Mushroom Business

Many people know Mr. Steve Moll as the Upper School Dean of Students. Others know him as a math teacher or a track coach. Apart from all of this, Mr. Moll has another passion: growing and selling his own mushrooms. In 2020, during COVID-19, Mr. Moll started growing mushrooms, thinking that it would be an […]

Mr. Freedland reflects on adventure racing career

Over his nearly 20-year-long adventure racing career, Mr. Freedland has participated in around 130 races in many places, ranging from rural Asia to the hot African desert to the Alaskan backcountry.  Adventure races are wilderness-based triathlons in which teams of competitors run, bike and paddle for hundreds of miles in the wilderness. The amount of […]
New Speech and Debate Leadership Sparks Promising Future

New Speech and Debate Leadership Sparks Promising Future

Germantown Academy Middle School Science Teacher and Technology Chair Mr. James DiFranco recently took over the GA Speech and Debate club. After some uncertain years, the club seems to be finally going to gain some much-needed stability.  “I’ve always in my career been in the Middle School,” Mr. Difranco said. “Taking this was a way […]

GA Says Farewell to Spanish Exchange Students

At the start of the 2024-25 school year, the GA community welcomed seven Spanish exchange students from the Europa International School in Seville, Spain, to spend the first month of their school year at GA.  This program was led by Spanish teacher Mr. Carlos Chubb and has been an enriching experience for all involved. As their […]