Features – Page 8 – The Edition GA

10Jun

Audrey Yu '26No Comments

GA Celebrates AAPI Month 2024

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month in May, GA’s Asian American Student Association (AASA) organized a series of different events. These events, ranging from community time activities to poetry readings, serve as a reminder of the diverse and rich culture within the GA community. Behind these celebrations are the dedicated student and […]

GA students return from Spanish exchange

3Jun

Chloe ZhouNo Comments

GA students return from Spanish exchange

Returning from a five-week stay in Seville, Spain as part of the Spanish exchange student program, Edie Leon ‘26 and Giah Sharf ’26 brought back with them plenty of memorable photos, newfound friendships and life-changing experiences and memories. “It was such an amazing opportunity and experience,” Sharf said. “It was definitely the most fun trip […]

Mr. Frank Van Atta departs from choir program

30May

Bri Katz '26

Ava Dalton '26No Comments

Mr. Frank Van Atta departs from choir program

MAESTRO OF MELODY: Choir Director Mr. Frank Van Atta leads the Upper School 1759 Singing Patriots in a vocal warmup exercise to start class in his final month at GA. Photo Courtesy of Jazziah Manning

Mr. Tinsley reflects on his growth and learning at GA

30May

Roma Reddy ' 25No Comments

Mr. Tinsley reflects on his growth and learning at GA

AU REVOIR: Modern language department head Mr. Tinsley discusses the class plan for the day with his Honors French 4 students during his final month at GA. Photo Courtesy of Jazziah Manning.

Luke Philip leaves a lasting impact on SGA

29May

Nick Lohin '27No Comments

Luke Philip leaves a lasting impact on SGA

GENIUS KNOWS NO LIMITS: President Luke Phillip represents Truesdell House as he answers a question during the 2024 Knowledge Bowl. Photo Courtesy of Smug Mug.

18Apr

Hannah Greenfield '25

Sophia Stampes-BlackburnNo Comments

Academy Monthly Club

Germantown Academy is home to various clubs, including Academy Monthly, which is the country’s oldest high school literary magazine. It is run by Carmela Jenckes ‘24, Anastasia Miller ‘26, Mel Shen ‘24, Lauren Kim ‘27 and faculty advisor Ms. McPhillips. “It’s a pretty unique club because it’s based on creativity and trying to get people […]

Rob Eppinger embraces heritage through dance

15Apr

Bri Katz '26

Ava Dalton '26No Comments

Rob Eppinger embraces heritage through dance

From the time he was three years old, Rob Eppinger ‘25 has enjoyed practicing and performing his German dancing for others. “It’s fun and feels great to see how much people enjoy our entertainment,” Eppinger said. Eppinger has devoted much of his life to the style of German dance The Schuhplattler. It is a traditional […]

Ms. Rachel Lintgen thrives in new life at Hathaway Brown

12Apr

Kiran Bagga '25

Taryn DiFranco '25No Comments

Ms. Rachel Lintgen thrives in new life at Hathaway Brown

Ms. Rachel Lintgen served the GA community in various roles over the course of her time as a faculty member. However, Ms. Litgen began her time at GA as a sophomore student. She later returned to GA in 2013 as an English teacher, and ultimately was promoted to several leadership positions including House Head and […]

9Apr

Saloni Bhatia '24No Comments

The End of an Era for GA Football

A few months back, Coach Matthew Dence stepped down as Head Football Coach, passing the torch of the successful football team to Assistant Coach Kyle Donahue. This year marks Coach Dence’s 26th year as a coach. He began coaching at universities like Yale, Amherst, Georgetown and then joined Germantown Academy in 2012 as the Head […]

7Apr

Clara Shafer '26No Comments

GA’s Capture of Flag Football

Flag football: a collection of strength, speed, coordination, and grit. Mentioned as a nominee in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, it is certainly a fierce, and competitive sport. This year, GA takes on flag football in a returning series called “February Flag” conducted by Maddy Donches 24’ and Eva Kraynyak 24’, with student-led teams for […]