Germantown Academy inducted the 96th class of the Academy Club during a special Zoom ceremony on Thursday, July 16, 2020 where Class of 2020 members were honored for their service to GA.
Founded by the members of the Class of 1924, the Academy Club seeks to create and maintain a "closer relationship between the Alumni body of Germantown Academy and the school itself." Chosen by their peers last spring in recognition of their dedication, involvement and school spirit, and their commitment to keep their class connected to GA as alumni, the Class of 2020 Academy Club members have worked on behalf of their class throughout this year.
Each inductee was honored in a speech given by a faculty member. See full list below:
- Bruce Henry '20 - Dave Martin 1760 (Physical Education & Wellness Department Head, Head of Kershaw House)
- Catherine McFadden - Yvette Marquez (Upper School Spanish Teacher, Upper School CSO advisor)
- Alex Browne '20 - Tim Ginter (Director of Athletics, Upper School History Teacher, Varsity Baseball Head Coach)
- Sarah Alhadad '20 - Helga Vutz (Upper School English Teacher, The Edition advisor)
- Hans Lillis '20 - Matt Dence (Physical Education Teacher, Varsity Football Head Coach)
- Isabella Venziale '20 - K. Richardson (Upper School Drama Teacher, Belfry Club Director)
- Noah Spratt '20 - Billy McKinney (Varsity Boys Lacrosse Head Coach)
- Will Martin '20 - Allison Rader (Upper School Math Teacher, Head of Roberts House)
- Elizabeth Van Blarcom '20 - Chris Nelson (Upper School Math Teacher, Varsity Girls Soccer Head Coach)
- Issy Goldstein - Judy Krouse 1760 (Upper School History Teacher, Varsity Girls Cross Country Head Coach)
- Walker Butler '20 - Matt Koziol (Assistant Director of Aquatics, Varsity Boys Water Polo Head Coach, Varsity Girls Water Polo Head Coach)
- Sasha Capers '20 - Becky Pizzino 1760 (Upper School Science Teacher)
- Ella Henry - Mary Fraser '20 (Library Department Head)
- Sadie Andra '20 - Matt Kraynyak (Upper School Science Teacher)
- Matt Sandifer '20 - Pete Jennings (8th Grade Health & Wellness, Assistant Director of Athletics-Middle School, Middle School English Teacher, Varsity Boys Cross Country Head Coach)
- John Karr '20 - Lisa Ledwith (Upper School Math Teacher
- Lily Ernst '20 - David Love (Upper School Visual Arts Chair)
Congratulations to all of the inductees!