Vincent Zhou ’26 – The Edition GA

7Jan

Vincent Zhou '26No Comments

Why Winter Track?

As the mornings transition from crisp to cold and the days get scarily short, many aspiring athletes are gearing up for the season of winter track. For some, it’s a way to hang out with friends. For others, it’s to get in shape for the spring season. It is a common sentiment around the GA […]

Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling reshapes college admissions

27Oct

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Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling reshapes college admissions

In the college admissions process, affirmative action is a policy where schools consider a student’s race, ethnicity or other factors as a part of their application process. Its goal is to help certain groups of underprivileged, underrepresented or racial minority students to gain easier access to higher education and to promote diversity on campuses. Although […]

10Jun

Vincent Zhou '26

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GA’s Upcoming Prefects Ready to Step Up

At the heart of every House lies its Prefects. These three leaders of each House’s student body represent the House and bring them together to form the GA House System. They work closely together with each other and also their House Heads, playing a critical role in the House System. “I think they’re a vital […]

GA students face a competitive club crisis

29May

Aiden Swartz

Jiaming Hu '26

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GA students face a competitive club crisis

CLUB OF CHAMPIONS Helena Liang ‘25 represents GA’s Speech and Debate Team at the 49th University of Pennsylvania Tournament over the weekend of May 11. Liang went on to win first place in her oral interpretation event. Photo courtesy of Helena Liang.

Robotics team strives for excellence in 2023-2024 season

18Feb

Vincent Zhou '26

Jiaming Hu '26No Comments

Robotics team strives for excellence in 2023-2024 season

During the winter season at Germantown Academy, students gather after school each day to build robots in hopes of succeeding at the competitive stage. Every year, the leading organization, VEX Robotics, creates a game to test students’ abilities to adapt to new challenges through building and coding – this year’s challenge is called “Over Under.” […]

New Year Brings Fresh Motivation, Energizes GA community

29Jan

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New Year Brings Fresh Motivation, Energizes GA community

Each year, on Dec. 31, people from all over the world gather in celebration of another cycle around the sun. For many, it’s a time to look back and reflect on good memories, new experiences and lessons learned. For others, it’s time to set goals to improve themselves in the coming year. I’ve picked out […]

GA students’ favorite winter beverages showcase diverse tastes

18Dec

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GA students’ favorite winter beverages showcase diverse tastes

As days grow shorter and a crisp chill fills the air, the season of winter arrives accompanied by its own special charm. The following months bring with them a unique set of traditions and comforts, and for many, it’s all about the beverages that warm both hearts and spirits. “Hot chocolate is the perfect drink,” […]

Sailing Club Embarks into a New Era: Begins in Fall

6Oct

Benjamin Moorhouse '26

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Sailing Club Embarks into a New Era: Begins in Fall

Danika Staples ‘24 is organizing a renovated sailing team at GA that runs after school during the fall and spring seasons and is hosted through the Corinthian Yacht Club. Though the team initially began last year in the spring, it was renovated as a new opportunity that begins in the fall. The sailing program is […]