Audrey Yu ’26 – The Edition GA

2Apr

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Angie Wang reflects on gap year

After graduating from Germantown Academy, Angie Wang ‘24 followed an unconventional path before starting her college journey. Instead of heading straight to Georgetown University, she decided to take a gap year – one that has taken her across multiple countries and given her new experiences along the way. In the fall of 2024, Wang set […]

Heartstrings and hometowns: GA Belfry presents Almost, Maine

27Oct

Audrey Yu '26

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Heartstrings and hometowns: GA Belfry presents Almost, Maine

This fall, the Belfry Club will present “Almost, Maine”, a 2004 play by John Cariani that explores love and loss in a remote, magical town. This play also marks Belfry Theatre Director Mr. Sean Gibbons’ first show at GA. Rehearsals are well underway, with student actors already over a month into the process. The show […]

10Jun

Zoe Shu '26

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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 […]

5Jun

Misimi Owolabi '25

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Ms. Hearn Going to Broadway

Ms. Hearn bids farewell to GA. Ms. Emma Hearn, a GA alum who has previously graced Broadway in productions like “Cats,” brought her immense experience and talent to Germantown Academy following COVID-19. Now, as she prepares to depart from her role as Assistant Belfry Director, she has significantly influenced students. In an interview, Ms. Hearn […]

GA’s Lunar New Year traditions continue to prosper in 2024

13Feb

Rebecca Rong '26

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GA’s Lunar New Year traditions continue to prosper in 2024

The GA community eagerly anticipates the arrival of Feb. 10, the Lunar New Year. Preparations for another annual celebration of the special day are in full swing. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar. Originating in China and rooted in centuries-old traditions tied […]

6Feb Rebecca Rong '26 Chloe Zhou Audrey Yu '26 Zoe Shu '26No Comments

That’s a wrap: Sandwich Bar reopens after four years

The 2023-2024 school year is a time to put a freeze on many accommodations made during the Covid-19 pandemic. An essential part of the GA community, the cafeteria, has been preparing a surprise: custom sandwiches. Reopened in early November, the sandwich bar has become a student favorite, presenting a customizable and convenient lunch option and […]

GA Students Embark on Musical Excellence at PMEA

29Jan

Chloe Zhou

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GA Students Embark on Musical Excellence at PMEA

In December of 2023, several members of the GA Band and Orchestra successfully auditioned for PMEA Districts Band/Orchestra: Andrei Vava ‘24, Ethan Page ‘24, Dominic Perazza ‘25, Jianna Kim ‘25, Umang Mittal ‘25, Arthur Hu ‘26 and Rebecca Rong ‘26. PMEA, which stands for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, holds annual three-day festivals at the […]

Fall concert brings all musicians together on one stage

14Dec

Audrey Yu '26

Rebecca Rong '26No Comments

Fall concert brings all musicians together on one stage

The Upper School had its Fall Concert on Nov. 30. Music directors and student musicians worked hard to put together a program leading up to the performance. This year’s concert, however, was particularly special. For the first time since the fall of 2019, the families of the band, choir, and string orchestra musicians sat in […]

Students reflect on Power and Politics Assembly

20Nov

Chloe Zhou

Zoe Shu '26

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Students reflect on Power and Politics Assembly

On Nov. 2, students from the Power and Politics class taught by Mr. Bob Moyer, along with guest speakers Greg Scott, State Representative for Pennsylvania’s 54th District, and Ryan Manion, Township Supervisor for Doylestown Township and CEO of the Travis Manion Foundation, gathered in the Arts Center for the annual History Assembly. This year, the […]

Senior Brendan Hodgens ‘24 Commits to Georgetown University’s Diving Team

13Nov

Audrey Yu '26

Rebecca Rong '26No Comments

Senior Brendan Hodgens ‘24 Commits to Georgetown University’s Diving Team

A senior is making waves in both the world of diving and academics. He found himself settling for a college long before many of his peers even began to think about applying. Brendan Hodgens ‘24 recently committed to Georgetown University for diving. This achievement is a testament to the power of hard work and dedication […]