features – The Edition GA

24Apr

Damisi OwolabiNo Comments

Mr. Mylod takes abroad opportunity in Italy

Teaching for 30 years and a member of Germantown Academy for four, advisor, math teacher and JV boys tennis coach, Mr. Kevin Mylod, will start a new adventure in Italy for the 2026-2027 school year! Students have walked into his classroom ready to solve math equations, debate problem-solving methods whether at whiteboards or at desks, […]

24Apr

Evan FitchNo Comments

Arjun Lee’s DJ Journey

To start, Arjun Lee ‘27, a junior at GA, has a unique talent and interest in DJing. He has performed for several GA and out-of-school events, from BSA parties to the semi-formal dance in the fall. Before Lee started DJing, he already had an initial interest in music. But what really inspired him to become […]

24Apr

Natalie Esposito

Liv SteinbergNo Comments

Bri Katz’s journey as a dedicated dancer

Senior Bri Katz ‘26 is nearing her final performances as a dancer this spring. She has had a passion for dance since she was two years old. She is a dancer at Pennsylvania Academy of Dance Arts, where she has been performing since 2018. Dance has become a major part of her life. She trains […]

24Apr

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Angela Yang

Alex FlemNo Comments

Aubrey Conley brings fashion show to GA

On April 24th, a new event will be happening at Germantown Academy (GA) through the Community Service Organization (CSO). Aubrey Conley ‘27, who models outside of school, came up with the idea of a charity fashion show featuring the support of a non-profit organization, Marvin’s Home. Students from all grade levels in the Upper School […]

French 4 Honors takes a virtual voyage to Marseille, France

6Apr

Jason Ma '28

Jessica Ma '28No Comments

French 4 Honors takes a virtual voyage to Marseille, France

Over the course of the past few months, the French 4 Honors students have been busy writing messages, recording videos and displaying the culture of Germantown Academy to students across the world in Marseille, France. This year, led by Madame Sonia Robin, Upper School French teacher, the French 4 Honors students have begun a digital […]

Ms. Ritz Steps down as Truesdell House Head

19Mar

Eliza Yu '28No Comments

Ms. Ritz Steps down as Truesdell House Head

From the moment uncertain freshmen step foot into the GA Upper School to the moment they walk across the stage at graduation as seniors, House Heads walk alongside students, watching their journey and helping them grow. This year, Ms. Sara Krupnick-Ritz, Truesdell House Head, will walk with graduating Truesdellians for the last time in her […]

19Mar

Alex Flem

Alicia Shen

Angela YangNo Comments

GA explains Speech and Debate Club

Photo 5: PRACTICE MAKES PERSUASIVE Debate leader Arthur Hu ‘26 preps the team for their future competitions. Photo by Nina Sager ‘26.

Academy Monthly hosts Creative Writing Events throughout Winter

19Mar

Maya Soffer '28No Comments

Academy Monthly hosts Creative Writing Events throughout Winter

Over the course of this winter, Germantown Academy’s student-led literary magazine, Academy Monthly, is planning to hold creative writing competitions and events for students to read and share their original creative works. The Academy Monthly club leaders, Ana Miller ‘26, Jennifer Fox ‘26, Anastasia Podgornaya ‘26 and their faculty advisor, Ms. Kara McPhillips, Upper School […]

Latin Service Class Uses Ancient Philosophy to Help Community

19Nov

Zoe Brownstein '28

Eliza Yu '28No Comments

Latin Service Class Uses Ancient Philosophy to Help Community

Inspired by previous service-learning classes, which are classes that connect the course curriculum to ways students can positively impact their community, as well as her graduate classes on Roman philosophy, Ms. Lindsey Stamer, Upper School Latin teacher, has developed a program for her Latin V Honors class this year to provide a unique route for […]

31Oct

Rushil Reddy '27No Comments

Mr. Moll Manages Mushroom Business

Many people know Mr. Steve Moll as the Upper School Dean of Students. Others know him as a math teacher or a track coach. Apart from all of this, Mr. Moll has another passion: growing and selling his own mushrooms. In 2020, during COVID-19, Mr. Moll started growing mushrooms, thinking that it would be an […]