Meet Our Students
Michael H. '30
Hi, I’m Michael, and I am in the 5th Grade. I came to GA in Kindergarten and I immediately got welcomed in by the kind students and teachers. One of my favorite things about GA is the diversity of the activities that students can participate in. You can participate in lunch and recess clubs that specialize in all sorts of different categories. I have participated in clubs like SGA or Student Government Association, in which you can help GA become a better community and place to learn. Also, at GA you can learn things in fun and creative ways. For example, in science, we get to work with fun materials like dry ice and liquid nitrogen, and we can also do fun experiments. The teachers come up with fun projects that help us learn using things that we actually want to do.
But probably my favorite thing at GA is the community. When I first arrived here in Kindergarten, the community immediately helped me find my voice. They inspired me to make friends and included me in their activities. They helped me get comfortable with the community and I appreciate GA’s community very much. They helped me get used to this new environment and enjoy school, which I enjoy very much.
Neve M. '30
Hi! My name is Neve and I joined GA in 2nd Grade. When I first walked into the school, I knew I would be welcomed and greeted by all the amazing security guards and all the staff members. Currently, I am in 5th Grade and it has been such an awesome experience. I absolutely love it!
My favorite part of GA is the teachers and people that help and honor the kids with amazing projects and subjects. Every day when I come to school, I’m always so excited to start a new day and see so many smiles on everyone’s face. Also, in all the specials it's not just classes - it’s opportunities to learn something new. I love that all the kids here get everything that they need and have so much support when they're feeling low. Even in 5th Grade there will always be a teacher or friend to depend on. There is such a beautiful campus with amazing gardens and ponds and so much wildlife that you can hear and see.
I'm so lucky to be at GA and to get the help and support that this school gives. Whatever time I leave this outstanding school, there are so many goodbyes from my home room and all the fantastic teachers. I always feel excited to come back the next day! GA is the most heartfelt school there can be!
John Brightcliffe '27
Hi! I’m John, and I’m in 8th Grade. I came to GA in 5th Grade and the community immediately welcomed me.
One of my favorite parts about GA is how students are given so many opportunities. I have participated in sports and clubs, meeting new people along the way. I am a part of CSO (Community Service Organization). We focus to help people in need and to make kind acts to brighten the community. I also play three sports at GA - football, basketball, and baseball. Sports give me an opportunity to compete and connect with others. In sports, I have met so many friends and learned great lessons from my coaches.
In school, not only do I learn about the subject, but also I am prepared for the Upper School. For our homework, sometimes we learn different ways to take notes. Also, we are encouraged to make our own study guides in preparation for quizzes and tests.
In conclusion, GA’s great community makes me feel welcomed and included through the opportunities and the great teachers we have.
Emma Polduka '27
Hi! My name is Emma and I’m an 8th grader at Germantown Academy. I joined GA in 6th grade during COVID-19. During this time I felt thoroughly welcomed by the community regardless of masks and social distancing. Since then the sense of unity has only gotten stronger.
Becoming a leader of the 8th Grade Girls Group has given me the opportunity to make a difference in a leadership role for issues I care about. Sports are another way I can be a leader in my community, specifically, playing softball for Middle School. Sports and clubs have helped me to make great friends and become more involved in making a difference.
Academics have always been a priority for me and GA has challenged and helped me become a more determined and advanced learner. Math has pushed me the most to study and work hard for my grade and English and History let me delve into topics that interest and intrigue me. I can’t wait to continue making memories here and I hope you are excited to join me!
Keeran K. '30
Hi, I’m Keeran and I’m a 5th Grader at Germantown Academy. I came to GA in PreK, and I have enjoyed being a part of such an amazing community ever since.
What I love most about GA is that every day is packed with fun subjects like science, art, PE, CBO (choir/band/orchestra), and many more. Another thing about GA is how you have so many opportunities. I participate in sports and clubs. The club I like best is biking club, where we bike around the school. I also swim for GAAC (Germantown Academy Aquatic Club). Swimming gives me a chance to compete against my friends.
In school, teachers and my friends help me prepare for Middle School by being more independent. I know that math will be harder and everything is more challenging there. I am also excited about our new Health & Wellness Center. I have been lucky to watch the new building come out of the ground and I can’t wait to use it.
Kaylin Trent '27
Hi! My name is Kaylin, and I'm in 8th grade. Germantown Academy is a great school full of wonderful opportunities and amazing students and staff. There is such a wide variety of activities and clubs to choose from for every student!
I'm interested in giving back to the community and every student can do that by joining CSO (Community Service organization). CSO gives back to not just the GA community but the whole community. We work to set up tons of fundraisers throughout the year and it is really fun to work with my classmates. Another club I participate in is SGA (student government Association). During SGA we plan fun events during the school year. I love SGA because even if you're not president or vice president, your opinion is always heard and put into action.
The sports community at GA is amazing, I play Soccer and run track. Playing these sports have been amazing and I've made some really good friends. I love how every sports team supports each other and their accomplishments.
Germantown Academy is incredible, and what I shared is not even close to all of the reasons why I love GA. I always feel included and like my voice is heard. All the teachers and students are so nice and I love going to school everyday.
Holden Jackson '27
Hi I’m Holden and I am in 8th Grade. Here are three things that I like about Germantown Academy. I came to GA when I was in 3rd Grade. I felt a part of the community immediately. I joined a club called CSO (Community Service Organization) this past year. They help others by donating meals for Thanksgiving, giving presents to people in need for the holidays, and they help raise money for Alex’s Lemonade Stand and Childhood Cancer.
Sports are a big part of my life and GA helps me develop that. I played soccer this past fall and made Middle School varsity. I’ll also play basketball and tennis later this year. There’s a team for everyone, whether it’s Varsity, Junior Varsity, Third Team, or Intramurals.
My favorite thing about GA is the accepting community. They make sure new students feel welcome. They have a program called Patriot Ambassadors that I participated in which allows current students to host potential students, showing them around and introducing them to the campus and the other kids.
These are only three things that I thought to share with you, because there is so much more!
Louisa H. '30
Hi! I’m Louisa and I am in 5th Grade. I came to GA in 2nd Grade, and I was immediately welcomed to the community.
One of my favorite parts of GA is how students are given so much opportunity to join all these amazing clubs. For example I am in CSO (community service organization) and SGA (student government association). I enjoy these clubs because they are student-led.
I really enjoy art. One of my projects that we are doing right now is creating a clay bust. My bust is going to be Donkey from Shrek. I picked Donkey because he is always my favorite character, and he always makes me laugh.
The thing I like best about 5th Grade is we get so much more freedom. We have key cards and we get to walk to specials by ourselves which means our teachers trust us.
My favorite part of the civility pledge is that we honor differences. I feel that our community does a good job of taking that seriously. GA is a very welcoming place for everybody - I love it here.