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28Feb Richard Liao '24No Comments

Profiles on Science Fair Students

 Richard Liao ‘24 highlights the hard work and dedication of Science Fair students: Spencer Westover ‘23, Aayush Kevadia’ 23, Joseph Ricahrds ‘23, and Ishaan Paladugu ’25 by interviewing them about the overall trajectory and progress of creating their projects. Spencer Westover ’23 is doing his independent science research project (ISRP) on the impact of fertilizers […]

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25Feb Claire Theobald '24No Comments

Black History Month at GA

A look into Black History Month at GA and events that have been planned by BSA and GA faculty, as well as some thoughts from Mrs. Ayers, the BSA Advisor.  Throughout February, GA faculty, students, and BSA (The Black Student Alliance) have been working together to celebrate and honor Black History Month as a community. […]

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10Feb Larry Zhan Aidan Gor '25No Comments

Debate Team Highlights

 The Debate Team perseveres through challenging Covid restrictions! Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many activities at GA had to be restricted and some had to be temporarily shut down. However, many were still able to persevere and find ways to operate and compete. One of the activities that is able to continue, despite the pandemic, […]

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6Feb Sanya Bandekar '25No Comments

Maya Angelou to be the first black woman featured on the U.S. quarter

The first rolls of quarters featuring Maya Angelou on the tails side were distributed on January 10 as a part of the American Women Quarters Program. This program honors notable female figures throughout American history.  Her arms uplifted, a bird behind her flying into the sunrise landscape, she stands proudly: a tangible symbol of one […]

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2Feb Taryn DiFranco '25No Comments

MLK Day service and events at Germantown Academy

Each year on MLK Day, GA celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with various events. This year, GA students and faculty collected essential supplies for people in need. Along with this, a virtual event was held on January 17 in honor of the national holiday.  Every year, GA holds several activities to commemorate […]

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1Feb Neha Jonnalagadda '25 Roma Reddy ' 25No Comments

Stories of Resilience: Faculty Voices 2022

 Recently, GA continued its annual tradition of the Faculty Voices assembly, highlighting Ms. Cravero, Mr. Bratton, and Ms. Ritz.  They shared life-changing experiences and the lessons learned from them. On Friday, January 14, Germantown Academy continued its annual tradition of the Faculty Voices assembly. This year’s speakers, Ms. Elizabeth Cravero, Mr. Roxie Bratton, and Ms. […]

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21Jan Alaina Steck '22No Comments

New Year, New Guidelines: Updated GA Omicron Rules

With the current record number of COVID-19 cases in part due to the emergence of the Omicron variant, the GA administration decided to update its COVID-19 policies. Over winter break, the number of COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania surged, reaching an all-time high. On December 17 (the Friday prior to winter break), PA recorded 8,629 positive […]

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6Jan Maria Petko '23 Angie Wang '24No Comments

GA’s Response to the Omicron COVID-19 Variant

As the new Omicron COVID-19 variant spreads around the world, the GA community must find ways to remain safe. The new Omicron COVID-19 variant, first reported by Botswana to the United Nations on Nov. 11, 2021, is quickly spreading across the U.S. and other countries around the world.  The Omicron variant spreads more easily than […]

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4Jan Saloni Bhatia '243 Comments

The 2021 CSO Holiday Program

This year the Holiday Drive, one of GA’s fondest celebrations, took a different direction due to Covid-19 guidelines. The CSO Holiday Program is one of Germantown Academy’s most memorable traditions because of its outreach to various charities. All students and faculty of the GA community are encouraged to donate new and unwrapped gifts to their […]

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23Dec Roma Reddy ' 25 Neha Jonnalagadda '25No Comments

Different Holiday Traditions Around GA

During Winter Break, many different special religious holidays occur. Some significant celebrations include Hanukkah (Nov. 28- Dec. 6), Las Posadas Day (Dec. 16- Dec. 24), Winter Solstice (Dec. 21), Soyal (Dec. 22), Christmas (Dec. 25), Kwanzaa (Dec. 26), and Bodhi Day (Jan. 10). Before break, decorations were put up all around campus to embrace the […]

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