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

27Dec

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 '24125 Comments

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 […]

1Dec

Eileen Zhang '21No Comments

College Admissions in a Pandemic

College admissions season generally marks the start of a stressful time for seniors. Whether students are concerned about getting all of their essays and applications ready or stressed about getting into their dream schools, the college admissions process is difficult, and unfortunately not an exact science. However, with COVID-19 added to the picture, there is […]

22Nov

Sofia Eichsteadt '22No Comments

PA: The Fight for 20 Electoral Votes

It has been said before, but this most recent election was unprecedented and historic. Effectively executing an election in the middle of a pandemic amid a slew of controversies and misinformation is no small feat. Pennsylvania, in particular, was at the centerpiece of national campaigns. Pennsylvania is often referred to as a “swing state” when […]

21Nov

Elaine Li '24No Comments

Spirit/GAPC Week

GA/PC week was a flurry of events for both students and faculty at Germantown Academy. From spirit week to rivalry with Penn Charter, Germantown Academy continues to uphold its traditions even during a global pandemic. Spirit week is an annual tradition that leads up to GA/PC day. Mr. Moll, Washington House Head, comments, “It is […]

19Nov

Alaina Steck '22No Comments

Amy Coney Barrett

Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed as an Associate Justice to the Supreme Court on the eve of October 26, by a nail-biter vote of 52-48 in the Senate. With her confirmation, the Court bench will consist of 6 conservatives and 3 liberals. At the young age of 44, Barrett has the chance to serve as […]

12Nov

Alaina Steck '22No Comments

Lanternfly Invasion

Spotted lanternflies are beautiful villains: their red underwings are striking and hard to miss. Don’t let their bright color fool you though; research by Penn State University predicts that this species could potentially be responsible for up to $324 million worth of agricultural damage in PA alone. Lanternflies, first reported in the U.S. in 2014, […]