Bryce Presley '26


The Super Bowl and Its Impact on the GA Community

The Super Bowl and Its Impact on the GA Community

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest and most exciting sporting events of the year, bringing football fans together to watch the top two teams compete for the championship title. This year, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs are going head-to-head after impressive seasons. The excitement around GA is growing as students […]
The multi-sport standout who skips the off-season

The multi-sport standout who skips the off-season

For most high school athletes, the end of the fall sports season means a much-needed break. Winter becomes a time to rest, catch up on life outside of sports, and maybe even hit the weight room. But for athletes like Mick McKee ‘26, downtime isn’t in the playbook. After wrapping up an outstanding football season […]

Fueling Success: The Role of Nutrition in GA Athletics 

In the GA community, nutrition is crucial for student athletes’ performance and overall well-being. The connection between food choice and athletic success continues to be a topic of discussion between coaches and athletes; these choices impact both practice experiences and game outcomes.  At Germantown Academy, the culinary team prioritizes a variety of nutritious meals. The […]
GA Implements New Cell Phone Policy

GA Implements New Cell Phone Policy

The Positives of the New Cell Phone Policy, written by Bryce Presley: In today’s tech-based world, schools face the challenge of balancing student engagement with cell phone use. This year, GA’s Upper School implemented a new policy limiting phone use in certain areas and during specific times, aiming to promote a more engaged community. While […]
Empowering Fitness: Inside Look at Germantown Academy’s Jordan Center

Empowering Fitness: Inside Look at Germantown Academy’s Jordan Center

The Jordan Center is a state-of-the-art fitness facility that serves the entire GA community, including Middle and Upper School students, employees and external members such as parents, alumni and trustees. It was designed to promote health and wellness with various fitness programs and equipment. While Upper School students are free to use the Jordan Center […]
Superfan Tradition Lives On Through Four New Leaders

Superfan Tradition Lives On Through Four New Leaders

The tradition of GA Superfans continues into the 2024-2025 school year! This year’s superfans were Madison Destefano ‘24 and Izzy Casey ‘24. Next year, the leadership positions will be taken over by Eddie McGettigan ‘25, Liv Reynolds ‘25, Flinn Brooks ‘25, and Gabby Bowes ‘25.  This upcoming school year, GA has made the huge decision […]
Super Bowl Recap

Super Bowl Recap

Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, on Sunday, February 11th, 2024, saw the Kansas City Chiefs overcome a 10-point deficit to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime to become the first team to win back-to-back titles in the Super Bowl in 20 years.   After a back-and-forth game, regulation ended with a tie between […]
GA’s new sports podcast gains popularity

GA’s new sports podcast gains popularity

Every day, Athletic Director Tim Ginter comes to GA and records conversations with both coaches and students about the future of GA athletics.  “I think it’s been going well,” Mr. Ginter said. “It was born out of two things: the first is information. People seem to be generally interested.”  Mr. Ginter started the Patriot Playbook, […]
A New Era In Germantown Academy Girls Basketball

A New Era In Germantown Academy Girls Basketball

After the retirement of legendary girl’s basketball head Coach Retiff, the team didn’t know what the next season would hold, but fast forward a year later, with new head coach Lauren Power, they sit tied for first place with Notre Dame, looking to accomplish their goal of winning the Inter- Ac.  Coach Power grew up […]