Germantown Academy senior Arthur Hu ’26 has been named a First Prize winner in the Bill of Rights Institute’s 2025 MyImpact Challenge, a prestigious national competition that recognizes high school students for outstanding civic engagement and service.
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Not long before she wore the red, white and blue at the 2025 Pan-American Women's Lacrosse Championship, Maddie Burns ’20 was competing in the red, black and blue of Germantown Academy, representing the Patriots on the basketball court in the winter, on Oberkircher Field for girls soccer in the fall, and for girls lacrosse in the spring.
From Germantown Academy student-athlete to nationally recognized coach, Matt Cox ’07 is making waves in and out of the pool.
This summer, a group of Upper School students spent five days immersed in New York City through the GA Experience Program (GAXP).
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Entering the 2024-25 school year, the Patriot Ambassadors have reemerged, revitalized as the Mackinetts – a name rooted in GA history – with a renewed sense of purpose.
Vincent Zhou '26 writes about the importance of teachers developing strong bonds with their students and how GA students benefit from engaged faculty members.
Playing sports at GA has been an incredible journey for Jazziah Manning '25, teaching resilience, perseverance, and the importance of teamwork. Balancing academics and athletics is challenging, but the rewards—both on and off the field—make it all worthwhile.
Jack Wescott ’25 reflects on his transformative athletic journey at Germantown Academy. Through challenges, tough decisions, and the support of the GA community, he discovered resilience, teamwork, and lessons that will guide him far beyond the field and water.