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Beam raising ceremony marks developments in Wellness Center construction

17Dec

Angie Wang '24No Comments

Beam raising ceremony marks developments in Wellness Center construction

On Dec. 2, 2022, the entire GA community–including students and faculty from all three divisions–gathered in Connor Quad to observe the beam raising for the new Health and Wellness Center. Beam raising, also referred to as “topping out,” involves the last or highest beam being placed on the frame of a building during construction. During […]

7Dec

Carmela Jenckes '24

Claire Theobald '24No Comments

Mi Gente Community Time

Mi Gente, Germantown Academy’s LatinX Culture Club, led the LatinX Heritage celebration during community time and flex on October 20. The community time was dedicated to recognizing LatinX members inside and outside the GA community, while also educating students and faculty about Hispanic Heritage Month. While students learned about accomplished people of LatinX heritage who […]

Students debate political issues in annual history assembly

7Dec

Angie Wang '24No Comments

Students debate political issues in annual history assembly

On Nov. 3, 2022, students in history teacher Robert Moyer’s Power and Politics class participated in GA’s sixth annual history debate assembly, discussing topics ranging from immigration to gun laws to the wealth gap. Titled Exploring the State of Our Democracy: Freedom or Order?, the assembly involved pairs of students debating political issues from the […]

Climate-intensified Pakistan flooding impacts 33 million

31Oct

Roy Zhao '25No Comments

Climate-intensified Pakistan flooding impacts 33 million

The combination of climate change, an abnormal monsoon trough, and a persistent La Niña have brought the largest flood event of Pakistan in recorded history.

30Oct

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Utsav Mittal '25No Comments

Temple University Graduate Shot

On Sept. 23, at 12:30 A.M., 23-year-old Temple University alumnus Everett Beauregard was shot and killed. This occurred near the victim’s apartment on the 400th block of North 35th St. Currently, police are investigating the murder. The police say that they were alerted to the scene by various 911 calls. When they arrived, they found […]

GA Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

27Oct

Zara Bhatt '24No Comments

GA Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Mi Gente club held a poetry reading, film screening, and community time event in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month. On September 28th, in the Roberts Family Library, Mi Gente held a poetry reading in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins each year on the 15th of September, marks the anniversary […]

The Spanish Exchange Program: A Renewed Exchange Enables Cross-Cultural Connections

25Oct

Ishaan Paladugu '25

Saloni Bhatia '24No Comments

The Spanish Exchange Program: A Renewed Exchange Enables Cross-Cultural Connections

Over the past month, Germantown Academy hosted three foreign exchange students from GA’s sister school in Spain. The three students—Paula Gomez-Luque, Paula Perez, and Marina Prats-Garrido—had the opportunity to experience different American traditions and activities. About eight years ago, a former GA teacher connected with the Europa International School in Seville, Spain. At the time, […]

21Oct

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Eastern State Penitentiary

Every Halloween season, the historic site of Eastern State Penitentiary transforms into a destination for haunted attractions. There are many other events offered at the abandoned prison as well, including both daytime and nighttime tours, themed bars for adults, immersive experiences, and live performances. Eastern State Penitentiary was one the world’s most famous prisons, operating […]

25Sep

Ishaan Paladugu '25

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Angie Wang '24No Comments

Germantown Academy Welcomes New Faculty

22Sep

Shae Sawyer- St. Clair '24No Comments

Goodbye to the Old and Hello to the New

Germantown Academy is making substantial changes to the campus, which include a new building, major renovations, and upgrades to existing structures. Along with renovations to existing buildings, construction for the new Health and Wellness Center has also kicked off. This 25,000-square-foot build is located in the space between the fieldhouse, pool, and Connor Quad. The […]