Opinions – The Edition GA

24Apr

Nick Lohin '27No Comments

Community Time Needs a Rethink

The purpose of Community Time is to bring the entire Upper School community together. It gives everyone a break from classes and creates an experience that can be shared by the whole community. However, Community Time doesn’t always feel like something students want to be a part of. The biggest issue with Community Time for […]

24Apr

Erica Liang '28No Comments

Exploring Humanities for Underclassmen

At GA, privileges are handed to students as they get older. This includes getting to choose what electives students would like to take as classes. Some of the electives, such as humanities classes, can’t be taken until a student is a senior. But should they really wait until senior year? Personally, I think that humanities […]

6Apr

Arthur Hu '26No Comments

Detention

Most afternoons, from three to four, students can be seen sitting begrudgingly in either the library or U302 under the watchful eye of librarians and teachers. Only the sounds of keyboards clacking and an occasional rustling of a history textbook can be heard from across the room. Although detention is something most students would prefer […]

Student-Athletes Stand to Benefit from Optional PE

19Nov

Jessica Ma '28No Comments

Student-Athletes Stand to Benefit from Optional PE

Physical education (PE) classes are mandatory for students in the 9th to 11th grade, with the intention of exposing students to a variety of sports, giving them a break from academics during the school day and making sure they stay active. However, for student-athletes who already get hours of fitness every week, is it really […]

Students voice opinions on arts department funding

18Jun

Sophia Stampes-BlackburnNo Comments

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 […]

Germantown Academy Balances Joy, Education Through Snow Day Policy

17Dec

Roy Zhao '25No Comments

Germantown Academy Balances Joy, Education Through Snow Day Policy

Germantown Academy recently unveiled its snow day policy for the winter of 2023-24, a plan that reflects GA’s emphasis on student happiness and safety while being prepared to maintain educational continuity during emergency situations. There is a unique sense of joy that unfolds when students wake to find school unexpectedly canceled due to a blanket […]

15Dec

Bri Katz '26

Ava Dalton '26

Bryce Presley '26No Comments

GA’s Debate on Holiday Music

There is an ongoing debate around holiday music and when is the appropriate time to listen. The students and faculty at GA had a lot to say about the issue. After a series of interviews with GA students and faculty, 43% voted that the appropriate time to listen to holiday music is after Halloween while […]

WHAT IS TOUCH DEPRIVATION AND WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?

13Aug

Atharv Awasthi '221 Comment

WHAT IS TOUCH DEPRIVATION AND WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?

The coronavirus pandemic has severely changed various facets of our daily lives. Even from the early stages of quarantine, many individuals experienced mental health problems such as stress, insomnia, and emotional exhaustion. This harsh reality was initially perplexing – there didn’t seem to be a scientific cause behind the sudden prevalence of the conditions. In […]

24Mar

Alaina Steck '22No Comments

THE IMPORTANCE OF AN ARTS EDUCATION

We all have those days, the ones packed with homework, sports, and extracurricular activities. Our lives are stressful; however, by turning to creative outlets, we can help reduce that stress. The arts provide personal time to relax and take time away from schoolwork. Art allows students to explore new boundaries and ideas. Art classes in […]