Aayush Kevadia

Aayush Kevadia ‘23 first joined the Academy Edition in the beginning of his sophomore year. He began writing as a News and Sports Desk Staff writer, writing articles spanning from athletics to academic updates due to COVID. With that said, his role will expand in junior year as a Copy Editor for the Sports Desk. His favorite piece of work is writing about the triumphs and adversities of The Philadelphia 76’ers from the 2020-21 season. His goal for junior year is to effectively edit and write articles regarding athletics and to begin his own column. His favorite font is the classic and infamous Times New Roman.


The Swimming Super Star

The Swimming Super Star

Jack Maketa ’22, a senior at GA, has spent his entire life dedicated to one sport; as a well-accomplished athlete on the GA swim team, he serves as an inspiration to younger swimmers. His journey first began at just seven years old, joining his friends and neighbors on a local summer league team. Maketa said, […]
Reflections on GA resilience: Winter sports during COVID-19

Reflections on GA resilience: Winter sports during COVID-19

For decades, athletics at Germantown Academy have enabled students to showcase their skills through collaboration, communication, and competition. As the chapter of the fall season comes to a close, a new chapter begins as winter sports carries the baton for another athletic season. It is difficult to believe that just one year ago, COVID-19 isolated […]
Sixers Update

Sixers Update

As the 2020-2021 NBA season approaches the halfway point, the Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers are leading the Eastern Conference sitting at 24 wins and 12 losses. Sixers are taking over the league by storm with Joel Embiid as the MVP frontrunner, Ben Simmons’s rise of defensive prowess, and Doc Rivers’s impressive coaching that transformed the franchise into […]
College Board: SAT Subject Tests

College Board: SAT Subject Tests

Those currently in high school and applying to college are familiar with the SAT. The SAT is imperative for college admissions, and testing is a stage that enables students to showcase their knowledge. But as of January 19, 2021, the SAT subject tests and the optional SAT Essay has been officially discontinued by the College […]
New Winter Sports Update

New Winter Sports Update

For decades, it has been a tradition for Germantown Academy students to play sports competitively and collaboratively. Covid-19 has plunged the world in a period of uncertainty; as restrictions and Covid cases rise by the day, the likelihood that sports can continue diminishes. Nevertheless, GA sports have persevered in the face of adversity. The Inter-Academic […]