Rebecca Rong ’26 – The Edition GA

1Jul

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Diversity in Faculty & Administration

GA’s classrooms are filled with students from various cultural backgrounds, boasting a student body comprising around 30% of people of color. Even 56 years ago, when the first student of color graduated, the thought of having a diverse student body, let alone a diverse faculty, seemed unattainable. The school has undoubtedly come a long way […]

Performing Arts Concert + Seniors’ Last Performances

11Jun

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Performing Arts Concert + Seniors’ Last Performances

This year’s performing arts finale, the annual Spring Concert, took on a brand-new arrangement. Three enthralling evenings featured performances from both the Middle School and Upper School choir, orchestra, and band musicians. For the first time, a mix of individual performances and combined numbers between the two divisions showcased the strength and direction of GA’s […]

18Mar

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Hypnosis Act Arouses Skepticism Among Students

The phrase “You’re getting very, very sleepy…” paired with a swinging pendulum or a monochrome swirling pattern induces people into a deep sleep and subjects them to total mind control. This is how most people perceive hypnosis, due to its portrayal in TV shows and movies. Many of the students who volunteered to go onstage […]

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

13Feb

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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 […]

Trump-Biden rematch remains likely despite voters’ negative outlook

16Dec

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Trump-Biden rematch remains likely despite voters’ negative outlook

The 2024 United States Presidential Election, to be held on Nov. 5, 2024, is now less than a year away. While the process is still in its early stages, some candidates are emerging as more prominent than others. Following incumbent President Joe Biden’s announcement of his re-election bid, he is the most likely Democratic candidate […]

Fall concert brings all musicians together on one stage

14Dec

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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 […]

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

13Nov

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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 […]