Tag: Arts & Tech

24Apr Zoe Brownstein '28No Comments

Remembering Isaiah Zagar’s Impact on our Community

Walking through the halls of Germantown Academy (GA), it is hard to miss the array of mirror shards, miniature pottery projects and vibrant colors that coalesce in GA’s mosaic mural that fills the hallway between the Honickman Auditorium and our cafeteria. The mural, inspired by the Wissahickon Creek that runs through our campus, brings color […]

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24Apr Sophia Li '28No Comments

Jazz Combo uses improvisational music to drive unique sound

One of the more notable musical ensembles this year was the Germantown Academy (GA) Jazz Combo, a separate ensemble created to focus more on the improvisation of jazz music. Directed by Mr. Christopher Horner, the Jazz Combo plans to participate in four events this year. So far, the group has already played in two major […]

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24Apr Om Popat '28 Henry Gulati '28 Matthew DePhillips' 28No Comments

Robotics Season Reflection article

Since mid-November, five teams made up of over thirty GA students have been tirelessly working on designing, creating, and competing with their robots. With help from faculty advisors Mr. Michael Rheam and Ms. Diane Goldstein, both US science teachers, started out the season by researching and developing ideas on how to make a robot that […]

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24Apr Alicia Shen Rhea Yi '29No Comments

Belfry Members Work Hard Behind the Scenes in Musical

The audience sees the lights, the costumes, and the characters. What they do not see is everything that makes those moments possible. At Germantown Academy (GA), Belfry Club gives students the opportunity to explore musical theatre, technical theatre, costume design, and stage makeup while producing shows like Mamma Mia! In 2025 and Shrek: The Musical, […]

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24Apr Damisi Owolabi Rhea Yi '29 Alicia ShenNo Comments

Orchestra Prepares for Luncheon Trip Performance  

Music is one of the most popular extra curricular activities in the performing arts. Here, at Germantown Academy (GA), students have the opportunity to play music in Band, Choir, and Orchestra. The GA high school Strings Orchestra consists of about 30 students, playing the violin, viola, cello or bass under the direction of conductor Mr. […]

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6Apr Zoe Brownstein '28 Sophie Sun '28No Comments

GA’s Belfry prepares for “Shrek: The Musical”

Putting on quality shows requires immense hours of practice and physicality. This year,  Germantown Academy’s theater club, Belfry, is preparing for its upcoming production of “Shrek: The Musical.” The show tells the story of a once-loner ogre named Shrek, played by Declan Dean ‘26, who leads many recognizable  ‘misfit’ fairytale creatures, such as Humpty Dumpty, […]

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19Mar Sylvie Harrington '26No Comments

In Online Era, Newspapers are Threatened

If you picked up this newspaper and are reading this article, good for you. You’re not just unique, you’re a part of the 5% that still reads physical newspapers. You chose to skip the common, easy choice: type a couple words in a browser and scan whatever comes up. Instead, you’re opting for an unwieldy […]

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19Nov Alicia Shen Alex Flem Angela YangNo Comments

The Dangers of AI Misinformation

In the twenty-first century, artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly more prevalent. For example, many now turn to AI for a way to have various tasks completed by just a click of a button. These softwares have even been used as a complimentary therapeutic service. AI has evolved drastically over the past few years- programs […]

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17Sep Zoe Brownstein '28 Isabella Munski '28No Comments

Upper School implements new “bell-to-bell” cellphone policy

With the beginning of this school year comes the beginning of a major change in cellphone policy in the Germantown Academy Upper School. From the 8 a.m. bell that commences the final 3 p.m. bell that dismisses students, cellphones are not to be seen.  Mr. Dave Samson, Head of Upper School, has led the charge […]

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17Sep Sylvie Harrington '26No Comments

Best Music and Podcast Summer Moments

Summer 2025 was an action-packed few months full of music, podcasts, and delight, and as school’s familiar responsibilities begin yet again, it’s important to reminisce on some of the best listening moments this season has had to offer.  From Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s record-breaking podcast episode to Alex Cooper’s famous and controversial “Call Her […]

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