Opinions – The Edition GA

Students voice opinions on arts department funding

18Jun

Students voice opinions on arts department funding

Germantown Academy’s Arts Center is used for a variety of programs, including digital media, performing arts, and visual arts. Notwithstanding the plethora of arts programs at GA, many arts students feel that athletics are the center of attention, specifically in regards to funding. For example, GA recently invested in the Jordan Center, which is over […]

Students Seek Change in GA Disciplinary System

18Jun

Bri Katz '26

Nicole WardNo Comments

Students Seek Change in GA Disciplinary System

The Upper School penalizes lateness, missed lunch duties and other infractions with detention or a loss of student privileges. Detentions take place after school for one hour and can cause many students to miss or be late to a sports practice or arrive home at a later time. This system is a controversial topic for […]

3Jun

Winston Sun '25

Kiran Bagga '25No Comments

What Students Want in New GA Faculty

The end of the 2023-24 school year marks the departure of several Upper School teachers and faculty. Some departments that will change staff include Modern Languages, Mathematics, Performing Arts, and Computer Science. In addition, the Upper School is undergoing changes in its administrators. With the departure of so many faculty members within the Upper School, […]

GA students face a competitive club crisis

29May

Aiden Swartz

Jiaming Hu '26

Vincent Zhou '26No Comments

GA students face a competitive club crisis

CLUB OF CHAMPIONS Helena Liang ‘25 represents GA’s Speech and Debate Team at the 49th University of Pennsylvania Tournament over the weekend of May 11. Liang went on to win first place in her oral interpretation event. Photo courtesy of Helena Liang.

29May Grace Taylor '24 Angie Wang '24 Elaine Li '24 Saloni Bhatia '24No Comments

Leaving EIC’s Give Final Words

LASTING LEGACY Former Edition editors Saloni Bhatia ‘24, Grace Taylor ‘24, Elaine Li ‘24, and Angie Wang ‘24 (left to right) hold up copies of the Edition. Due to their hard work and dedication to the paper, their legacy follows them through their upcoming graduation in June.

GA needs Head of Upper School who is here to stay.

25Feb

Angie Wang '24No Comments

GA needs Head of Upper School who is here to stay.

GA has seen four Upper School Heads in the past nine years. It’s time for a change. Or rather, stability. As the leader of GA’s largest division of 575 students and 80 faculty members, a Head of Upper School takes on a myriad of responsibilities. These include everything from developing a long-term, strategic vision for […]

Senioritis and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

21Feb

Neha Jonnalagadda '25No Comments

Senioritis and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

As we settle into the new year, I have noticed how I and those around me are caught in the tornado of academic challenges and extracurricular commitments. In the midst of all this chaos, the winter months introduce a new layer of complexity, bringing forth both Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the infamous condition known […]

To raise or not to raise: Pennsylvania minimum wage stalls

16Feb

Utsav Mittal '25

Larry ZhanNo Comments

To raise or not to raise: Pennsylvania minimum wage stalls

The federal minimum wage has been set at $7.25 for the last 14 years. In the United States, 40 million Americans work for minimum wage or make under $15 per hour, which is the minimum in many part of the US. This comes out to almost one out of every four working adults. And what’s […]

Biden back to Pennsylvania: A swinging success

12Feb

Benjamin Moorhouse '26No Comments

Biden back to Pennsylvania: A swinging success

On Jan. 5, President Joe Biden came to Montgomery County Community College to give a speech, kicking off his 2024 presidential campaign season. In his speech, he addressed the Jan. 6 attack and Trump’s involvement. Biden is expressing his need to win Pennsylvania, while the Republicans are going to be fighting against Biden and the […]

6Feb Rebecca Rong '26 Chloe Zhou Audrey Yu '26 Zoe Shu '26No Comments

That’s a wrap: Sandwich Bar reopens after four years

The 2023-2024 school year is a time to put a freeze on many accommodations made during the Covid-19 pandemic. An essential part of the GA community, the cafeteria, has been preparing a surprise: custom sandwiches. Reopened in early November, the sandwich bar has become a student favorite, presenting a customizable and convenient lunch option and […]