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7Feb

DC Riots

On January 6th, 2021, pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, sparking a wave of destruction and intense emotion across the nation. The Capitol was vandalized and damaged by the angry mob, while lawmakers had to be quickly rushed to safety. The rioters terrorized the Capitol building, a monumental symbol of democracy, in an attempt to […]

Washington School District Omits Asians from People of Color

19Jan

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Washington School District Omits Asians from People of Color

Recently, a school district in Washington state excluded Asian American students from their “students of color” category in their latest equity report. While the district included Black, Latinx, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students in the “students of color” category, Asians were included in a “White/Asian Student” category. This news received a lot of […]

18Jan

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Faculty Spotlight: Ms. Kennedy

The work our faculty do at GA to maintain a safe and positive environment during the pandemic often goes unnoticed. Many faculty members do a great deal in keeping our schedules organized, keeping us healthy, and making sure the school year runs smoothly. One faculty member in particular who has gone above and beyond in […]

The Ambler Theatre: How Local Businesses Have Adapted to COVID-19

16Jan

Saloni Bhatia '24No Comments

The Ambler Theatre: How Local Businesses Have Adapted to COVID-19

As people started to become more aware of the pandemic, they switched their day-to-day activities to online platforms. People started to order food online for groceries and take-out, which affected local restaurants and stores. To maintain social distancing people stopped going to malls and movie theatres, which affected places like The Ambler Theatre. The Ambler […]

1Jan

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Olivia Krey '24No Comments

Update on Club Events

Clubs at Germantown Academy are a way for Upper School students to participate in positive environments that explore their interests. Most importantly, clubs bring the community together by making sure that students are given the opportunity to think creatively, work effectively with other peers, and follow the mission statement. While clubs are still running this […]

GA’s Speech and Debate Team Competes Virtually at La Salle Forum Invitational

27Dec

Celina Bagchi '24No Comments

GA’s Speech and Debate Team Competes Virtually at La Salle Forum Invitational

On the weekend of 12/10 to 12/12, GA students ranging from freshmen to seniors competed in the La Salle Forum Invitational. The competition was held virtually on the platform Tabroom and marked GA’s first virtual debate tournament of the year, so competitors had to navigate technology over the course of the day. Leading up to […]

24Dec

Carolyn Connolly '23No Comments

Upper School’s New Winter Plan

Correction: While the article originally stated that only the Upper School was participating in GA at home, all of GA will be studying virtually until January 11. This decision was made to keep the whole community safe given the risks of holiday travel. Mr. Schellhas, head of School, announced on December 12th that until January […]

18Dec

Sofia Eichsteadt '22No Comments

Virtual Holiday Traditions

As the holiday season ramps up, many beloved yearly traditions have had to adapt to accommodate pandemic restrictions. Most recently, Thanksgiving Day parades cut their routes shorter and incorporated pre-recorded performances into their broadcasts. Black Friday was also much more subdued, with all of the sales being moved almost entirely online. Additionally, the New Year’s […]

14Dec

Olivia Krey '241 Comment

Travel During the Holidays

With the holiday season upon us, people have begun planning their celebrations for this year. Typically, this would include visiting family and friends, attending or hosting large gatherings, and celebrating with holiday activities. However, as Covid-19 cases surge, not only in Pennsylvania but around the country, people must adapt how they will celebrate this year […]

11Dec

Alan Liu '24No Comments

The COVID-19 Vaccine

Currently, COVID-19 is at the top of everyone’s minds. All of society is affected by the pandemic and hoping for a return to normalcy. However, it seems that the virus will not go away by itself. One of the most effective ways to end the pandemic is herd immunity. Herd immunity occurs when most of […]