Arts and Tech

Germantown Academy Presents the 2023 Alumni Arts Show

Germantown Academy Presents the 2023 Alumni Arts Show

Germantown Academy exhibited the Alumni Arts Show between Oct. 13 and Nov. 13 in the Art Center, showcasing the skill and creativity of our alumni who once pursued their artistic passions at GA. A wide range of work was displayed, including paintings, furniture, interior design layouts, product designs, fashion, and more.  This exhibition expanded the […]
GA’s Annual Pumpkin Carving Competition

GA’s Annual Pumpkin Carving Competition

Every October around Halloween, the seven Upper School Houses participate in the annual Pumpkin Carving Competition. With one pumpkin, some tools and paint, each house must design and create the best jack-o-lantern they can. Like the other House competitions, each house attempts to outdo each other and score the most house points. “It is kind […]
Glimpse Backstage Into Belfry’s Brainstorm

Glimpse Backstage Into Belfry’s Brainstorm

Germantown Academy’s Drama Program, Belfry, is thrilled to announce that this year’s anticipated fall production is titled BRAINSTORM, originally by Ned Glasier, Emily Lim, and Company Three. This drama investigates the complexity of the teenage mind, allowing GA’s student performers to act as playwrights for an entirely new show for this upcoming November, drawing upon […]
Germantown Academy’s annual Faculty Art Show

Germantown Academy’s annual Faculty Art Show

Germantown Academy held its annual Faculty Art Show this September with a spectacular display of photos, paintings, and sculptures from art teachers across all three divisions. In the Art Center are works made by Mr. David Love, Ms. Sara Ritz, Mr. Dainis Roman, Mr. Nicholas Wynia, Ms. Elizabeth Buckman, Ms. Romy Burkus, Ms. Jessica Killo, […]
GA students immersed in art of NYC

GA students immersed in art of NYC

One week after graduation, 15 Upper School students and three faculty sponsors took to the streets of New York in a five-day arts-themed trip.  Middle School teacher Mr. Bayard Templeton came up with the idea for this trip after several successful Broadway trips with Middle School students. After hearing about the GAXP program, a program […]
U.S. military begins preparations for space warfare

U.S. military begins preparations for space warfare

With the rapid advancement of technology, modern-day battlefields are shifting away from the traditional triage of land, air, and water, and moving towards a new frontier: space.  More than ever, humans’ lives rely on satellites in outer space. They are essential for many daily activities, including bank transactions, stock market monitoring, and television viewing. In […]
Possible Spies from China: TikTok Congressional Hearing

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  […]