Elaine Li '24

Elaine Li ’24 joined the Edition at the beginning of her freshman year as a staff writer. She went on to become a desk editor for the Op-Ed Desk during sophomore year. Now, she is a Op-Ed copy editor and a part of the Print Layout Staff. She hopes to further educate our school’s community on relevant events and master her layout skills. Her favorite font is Times New Roman.


Class of 2022 Explore Their Passions through Senior Projects

Class of 2022 Explore Their Passions through Senior Projects

As the 2021-2022 school year comes to a close, the class of 2022 conclude their senior projects. Serving as a capstone for seniors’ Germantown Academy career, these projects represent a significant transition from highschool to college.  Though creating a senior project is mostly independent, Germantown Academy offers a general process for students to follow. Students […]
Will Smith Controversy

Will Smith Controversy

On March 27, 2022, the world watched in suspense as actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock across the face on live television during the 94th Academy Awards ceremony, more commonly referred to as the Oscars. This prestigious ceremony annually celebrates international cinematic achievements; however, this year, the most noteworthy event of the night was […]
Senior Retreat

Senior Retreat

On Monday, January 18th, the senior retreat, one of Germantown Academy’s newer traditions, took place. The seniors came together virtually to discuss issues that they may face in college. This year, the Senior Retreat was modified to follow COVID-19 guidelines. The virtual platform made it difficult for the faculty and staff to plan a fun […]
Spirit/GAPC Week

Spirit/GAPC Week

GA/PC week was a flurry of events for both students and faculty at Germantown Academy. From spirit week to rivalry with Penn Charter, Germantown Academy continues to uphold its traditions even during a global pandemic. Spirit week is an annual tradition that leads up to GA/PC day. Mr. Moll, Washington House Head, comments, “It is […]
California Wildfires

California Wildfires

The California wildfires beginning in late August have continued to cause trepidation along America’s West Coast. Covering over 4,000,000 acres as of October 2, the uncontained flames have destroyed houses, communities, and unfortunately, lives. What was originally a gender reveal party in San Bernardino, California, spiraled into an inferno caused by a playful smoke bomb […]