Larry Zhan – The Edition GA

27Oct

Larry ZhanNo Comments

AJ Towsen and Xavier Stearn thrive under Coach Donahue’s new regime

With Coach Donahue stepping up as the new Football Head Coach, many GA students are excited to see what the football team can accomplish this Fall season, with many players competing at an extremely high level. Two players to look out for are Captain AJ Towsen ‘25, a wide receiver, and quarterback Xavier Stearn ‘26. […]

18Jun

Utsav Mittal '25

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2024 Graduates Take Unique Paths

On the hot afternoon of June 14, after many speeches, songs, and walks, the members of the Class of 2024 will throw their graduation caps in the air as they have one of the last moments on GA campus to celebrate many years of hard work. These students will go off to college and pursue […]

To raise or not to raise: Pennsylvania minimum wage stalls

16Feb

Utsav Mittal '25

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To raise or not to raise: Pennsylvania minimum wage stalls

The federal minimum wage has been set at $7.25 for the last 14 years. In the United States, 40 million Americans work for minimum wage or make under $15 per hour, which is the minimum in many part of the US. This comes out to almost one out of every four working adults. And what’s […]

GA Valentine’s Day traditions divide community

5Feb

Aidan Gor '25

Utsav Mittal '25

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GA Valentine’s Day traditions divide community

From the start of the New Year until Feb. 14, pink and red streamers line the endless pharmacy aisles that are packed with chocolate roses, greeting cards adorned with hearts, and boxes of sweets. Are they gifts, symbols, and gestures of love, or simply the tacky products of the marketing schemes of these large companies? […]

19Dec

Utsav Mittal '25

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GA School Spirit on the Rise

In recent years, GA’s Athletic Department has increased efforts to create school spirit centered around sports teams. Leading the charge is Mr. Tim Ginter, the head of the department. School spirit is a key part of strengthening the GA community, which brings people together to support the school. Additionally, creating school spirit is vital to […]

Emily Hamill ‘25 and Landon D’Ariano ‘24 Qualify for Olympic Trials

7Oct

Utsav Mittal '25

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Emily Hamill ‘25 and Landon D’Ariano ‘24 Qualify for Olympic Trials

In late June, Emily Hamill ‘25 and Landon D’Ariano ‘24 qualified for the Olympic team trials during the Phillips 66 National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana. Hamill qualified for the 100m and 200m backstroke events and D’Ariano qualified for the 200m and 400m individual medley events. The Olympic Trial events will be held in June 2024 […]

Germantown Academy International Food Festival

26May

Utsav Mittal '25

Larry ZhanNo Comments

Germantown Academy International Food Festival

Recently, GAIFF, hosted by a hard-working team of many GA students and faculty, brought back a pre-Covid opportunity to share the GA community culture through food. On April 24, 2023, the Upper School affinity groups, Feminist Forum (FemFo), and Students United in Multicultural Awareness (SUMA) club brought back the Germantown Academy International Food Festival, a […]

Possible Spies from China: TikTok Congressional Hearing

20May

Utsav Mittal '25

Larry Zhan1 Comment

Possible Spies from China: TikTok Congressional Hearing

TikTok is one of the most popular apps in America, boasting more than 150 million active users. It is generally used as a social media forum, centering on short-form video content, typically between 15-60 seconds. Tiktok’s popularity led to the explosion of similar types of content on other social media platforms like Instagram and Youtube […]

New year, same issues: Lunar New Year shootings

16Apr

Utsav Mittal '25

Larry Zhan1 Comment

New year, same issues: Lunar New Year shootings

The Lunar New Year is a time to celebrate, renew, and welcome the new year for many families. However, tragedy struck amidst celebrations in the communities of Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay in California. On Jan. 22 inside a dance studio in Monterey Park, eleven people were shot and killed while celebrating the Lunar […]

16Dec

Utsav Mittal '25

Larry ZhanNo Comments

World Cup Returns

Every four years, since 1930, soccer teams from around the world come to one city to compete for the most desired and prestigious soccer championship. This event is called the World Cup. Currently, the World Cup is taking place in Qatar, a small country in the Middle East. Unlike the previous events, it is taking […]