News – Page 12 – The Edition GA

22Apr

Aidan Gor '25No Comments

GA COVID Update

On Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, the Germantown Academy administration team decided to go mask optional due to the decrease of COVID-19 cases. In early January, the weekly average of new COVID cases in Montgomery County was 1,500 cases per day. This was the largest spike of new cases in the county ever, while being three […]

14Apr

Harrison Steinberg '25No Comments

Abramovich forced to sell Chelsea

Roman Abramovich has recently been forced to sell Chelsea due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict. On Feb. 24th, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. Within days, it was announced that the United Kingdom would place sanctions on Chelsea FC’s owner Roman Abramovich because of his Russian descent. This caused shockwaves throughout the world of sports. Roman Abramovich was […]

Feminist Forum’s Women’s History Month Events

11Apr

Claire Theobald '24131 Comments

Feminist Forum’s Women’s History Month Events

A look into Women’s History Month at GA as well as insight from The Feminist Forum Club, who planned the events for this month. Women’s History Month is widely celebrated throughout the month of March. This remarkable month reflects on the accomplishments that women in the past and present have brought to society. Women’s History […]

Exemplifying the GA Mission Through our Very Own Student Voices

11Apr

Joseph Richards '23

Taryn DiFranco '25No Comments

Exemplifying the GA Mission Through our Very Own Student Voices

On Friday, March 14, Germantown Academy continued its annual tradition of the Student Voices Assembly, granting Blake Smith ’22, Jack Galloway ’22, Patrick Tronoski ’22, Sangeetha Bhuyan ’22, and Alex Goodridge ’22 the opportunity to share their stories of resilience and how the GA community can learn from their experiences. Some highlights from the event […]

4Apr

Sanya Bandekar '25No Comments

House Talent Show 2022

The 2022 House Talent Show included performances from all seven houses, competing for first place, awarded for creativity and comedy. Substantial planning and organization went into it, and prefects commented on the work their house did. Roberts took the 2022 GA Talent Show win this year, above Kershaw and Washington who tied for 2nd. The […]

The GA Community Celebrates Lunar New Year

3Mar

Roma Reddy ' 25

Neha Jonnalagadda '25No Comments

The GA Community Celebrates Lunar New Year

This year, the GA community joyfully highlighted the importance of the Lunar New Year by celebrating this holiday with many festivities and activities, supporting other cultures and many traditions that surround this day. Lunar New Year is celebrated by many countries all over the world. This year, GA had numerous activities to celebrate this holiday. […]

28Feb

Richard Liao '24No Comments

Profiles on Science Fair Students

Richard Liao ‘24 highlights the hard work and dedication of Science Fair students: Spencer Westover ‘23, Aayush Kevadia’ 23, Joseph Ricahrds ‘23, and Ishaan Paladugu ’25 by interviewing them about the overall trajectory and progress of creating their projects. Spencer Westover ’23 is doing his independent science research project (ISRP) on the impact of fertilizers […]

25Feb

Claire Theobald '24No Comments

Black History Month at GA

A look into Black History Month at GA and events that have been planned by BSA and GA faculty, as well as some thoughts from Mrs. Ayers, the BSA Advisor. Throughout February, GA faculty, students, and BSA (The Black Student Alliance) have been working together to celebrate and honor Black History Month as a community. […]

10Feb

Larry Zhan

Aidan Gor '25No Comments

Debate Team Highlights

The Debate Team perseveres through challenging Covid restrictions! Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many activities at GA had to be restricted and some had to be temporarily shut down. However, many were still able to persevere and find ways to operate and compete. One of the activities that is able to continue, despite the pandemic, […]

Maya Angelou to be the first black woman featured on the U.S. quarter

6Feb

Sanya Bandekar '25No Comments

Maya Angelou to be the first black woman featured on the U.S. quarter

The first rolls of quarters featuring Maya Angelou on the tails side were distributed on January 10 as a part of the American Women Quarters Program. This program honors notable female figures throughout American history. Her arms uplifted, a bird behind her flying into the sunrise landscape, she stands proudly: a tangible symbol of one […]