Publications and Clubs

Germantown Academy offers a large variety of publications and clubs for all ages and communities.  In addition to student-run publications, GA provides continual communication to parents, alumni and students.

 

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The Patriot is GA's magazine for alumni, parents, and friends of Germantown Academy. This publication presents feature articles on the academic life of the institution as well as interesting stories about its students, faculty and alumni. It is published twice yearly.

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Upper School Student Publications

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Published biyearly, The Academy Monthly features student and faculty writing and artwork.

Editors:

Faculty Advisor:

 
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The Edition is the Upper School newspaper. It includes editorials, school news and sports updates as well as commentary on contemporary culture. The Edition now has its own blog -

Editors:

Faculty Advisors:

 
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Frequency provides insight into contemporary music scene through editorials, CD reviews, news about upcoming concerts and album release dates. Students and staff are encouraged to submit material. The Frequency web site includes current and archivedissuesin pdf format.

Editors: Nat Newhall ’10, Adam Rudofker ’10 and Nick Honig ’11
Faculty Advisor:

 
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maGAzine is the Upper School current events/political journal. It included political commentary, articles and artwork by students and staff.

Editors: Ian Ochs '11, Michael Wheatman '11 and Jim Xie '12
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Voyager, the Upper School's Modern Language Journal features articles on world cultures and language. Includes observations, poetry, travel writing and artwork by students and staff.

Editors: Lauren Lipshutz ‘11, Hirsh Shah ‘11, Phil Steinberg ‘11
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First published in 1892, Ye Primer, the yearbook, captures the life of the student body, faculty and staff with pictures, articles and senior pages.

Copy/Photography Editors: Gordon Freas '11 / Brett Felgoise
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middle School Student Publications

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The Middle School Messenger is published multiple times throughout the year, and includes features, news, photos, artwork, interviews and current events - written entirely by students in the Middle School!

Editor: Brendan Carr '17 and Panos Vandris '17
Faculty Advisor:
January 2012 Edition 

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In Our Own Write! is the Middle School's literary magazine. Published twice a year, this magazine is a plethora of Middle School student writing and artistic talent.

Student Editor: Panos V. '17
Faculty Advisor:
Winter 2012 Edition -CLICK HERE

 

 

Activities provide opportunities for students and teachers to mix at various levels and explore areas of common interest. They enable students and teachers to see one another in a different light and provide a regular and productive time together. 

                                                      GERMANTOWN ACADEMY
                                                
CLUBS and ADVISORS 2011-2012

CLUBSPONSOR
 Academy Club (Student/Alumni Liaison Group
Heather Durkin
 Academy Monthly (Student Literary Magazine)
Dwight Peterson
 ACT Club (All Cultures Together)
Chidi Asoluka
 AMV (Anime, Manga and Videogames Club)
Jim Wade
 Art Club
David Love
 ASIA (Asian Students in America)
Wendy Chen
 Beatles Appreciation Club
Chris Horner
 Belfry Club (Drama Club)  
K. Richardson
 BSA (Black Student Alliance)
Carol Ayers
Cappies (Student Reviews of Student Theater Productions)
K. Richardson/Robynne Graffam
Community Partnership School Tutoring
Daniel St. Jean
Computer Gaming Club
Steve Herman
CSO (Community Service Organization)
Peter McVeigh/Danielle Rock
Edition (GA Newspaper)
Julie Kimmel
Ethics Club (Discussions of Issues Relevant to Students)
Peter McVeigh
Film Club (View and Discuss Classics and Contemporary Films)
Rod Thomas/Dwight Peterson
FOCUS (Nondenominational Bible Study)
Ted Haynie
Frequency (Music Club)
Jason Straub
Future Leaders Club
Allison Rader/Peter Drewniany
GAAC (GA Aquatic Club)
Richard Shoulberg
GAEA (GA Environmental Action)
Dick O'Hern/Sarah Smith
GLASS (Gay Lesbian and Straight Students)
Judy Krouse/Jim Wade
Green Ambassadors (Nature Preserve Tour Guides)
Sarah Smith
Irish Culture Club
Stephanie McConnell
Jazz Ensemble
Chris Horner
Jewish Culture Club
Marcia Wexler
KTK Club (Kids Teaching Kids Science)
Jamie Anderson/Lisa Martin
Language Immersion
Juan Leon
MaGAzine (Student/Faculty Journal of Political Commentary)
Bob Moyer
Mock Trial
Steve Bosio/Stephanie McConnell
Model UN
David Hillinck
National Science Honors Society
Sue Johnston
Outdoor Club
Brent Freedland/Daniel St. Jean
Patriot Ambassadors (Student Tour Guides)
Barbara Serrill/Frida Walton
Peer Counseling
Janet Maurer
Quizbowl (Trivia and General Knowledge Competition Team)
Mark Rabuck/Sarah Smith
Relay for Life
Ruth Carver
S.A.F.E. (Students Awareness Forum and Education)
Janet Maurer
SCUBA Club (SCUBA Certification and Diving Trips)
Joe Rozak
SGA (Student Government Association)
Carol Ayers
Simulation Games Club
Mark Rabuck
Small Metals Club
Ms. Russomagno/Ms. Ritz
Stage Crew (Theater Production Technical Crew)
Bill Kingsbury
Voyager (Foreign Language Journal)
Linda Test
Women's Forum (Discussion of Relevant Women's Issues)
Robynne Graffam
Ye Primer (Yearbook)
Sue Negro/Lee Burnett


 


 

Agora
Wednesdays at lunch/Room C2
Mr. Merow

Art Club
Mondays at lunch/Room 256
Ms. Burkus

CSO (Community Service Organization)
Thursdays at lunch – Room A5
Mrs. Rubinfield/Mrs. Daulerio

In Our Own Write
Fridays at lunch/Room A3
Mrs. Donches

Jazz Club
Fridays after school 3:00-4:15/Room 150
Mr. Horner

Math Counts
Tuesdays at lunch/Room B9
Ms. Glick

Middle School Newspaper
Mondays at lunch/Room B4
Mrs. Wagner

Reading Olympics
Wednesdays at break (10:20)/Room A2
Mrs. Daulerio

Student Council
Tuesdays at lunch/Room A4
Mrs. Goodwin & Mr. Xiong

World Issues
Fridays at lunch/Room A6
Mr. Stephens, Mr. Eichsteadt, Mr. Templeton