Arts & Tech – The Edition GA

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

6Apr

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, […]

In Online Era, Newspapers are Threatened

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

18Jun

Kat KouNo Comments

GA welcomes new performing arts teacher

As Germantown Academy says goodbye to Ms. K Richardson, it embraces Mr. Sean Gibbons as the new director of Belfry and performing arts teacher. Mr. Gibbons grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and has been acting since he was seven. His acting career started locally in his hometown, but gradually escalated as he auditioned in cities […]

18Jun

Hannah Greenfield '25No Comments

K. Richardson’s Legacy

For the past 22 years, Upper School performing arts teacher and Belfry director K. Richardson has directed the majority of GA’s theatrical performances and taught students the fundamentals of acting. As she heads into retirement, she will be celebrated and honored by many, especially her student-actors who feel like they have grown under her teaching […]

13Aug

Patrick Tronoski '221 Comment

TAYLOR SWIFT’S FOLKLORE

Most musical artists wait a few years between albums as a time to recharge. Taylor Swift, however, seems to be the exception. Out of nowhere, less than a year after the release of “Lover,” she had a surprise announcement of her new album “Folklore” on July 23rd, just a day before its release date. Given […]

13Aug

Eileen Zhang '215 Comments

Charli D’Amelio Profile

When someone brings up the app “TikTok,” you probably automatically associate it with the biggest creator on its platform: Charli D’Amelio. After being on TikTok for only about a year, the sixteen year old has amassed over 76 million followers and 5 billion likes. Her success on the app has led to numerous opportunities; she […]

10Aug

Emily Luo '22No Comments

Outer Banks: The Show of the Summer

Outer Banks, Netflix’s newest teen drama, features ten episodes jam-packed with adventure, action, mystery, and romance. It primarily focuses on a group of teenagers who refer to themselves as “Pogues” and their search for gold in an ancient shipwreck. The group includes narrator John B, lovable troublemaker JJ, rich girl Kie, and brainiac Pope. Their […]