Twenty-six new members of the Class of 2021 were inducted into Germantown Academy's Cum Laude Society chapter during a special ceremony on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in the Common Room. (SEE PHOTOS)

The group recognizes the members of the graduating class who, throughout their Upper School careers, embody the Society's mission to promote excellence, justice, and honor. The Society inducts those students demonstrating a superior academic record in the most rigorous coursework, a deep commitment to integrity and a strong adherence to the GA Honor Code, and a passion for learning both in and out of the classroom.

Head of School Rich Schellhas 1760, who also serves as the President of GA's Cum Laude Society chapter, along with GA Cum Laude Secretary and Director of College Counseling Karen Mason were on hand to induct the new members.

"Cum Laude is the most significant academic honor at Germantown Academy," said Mr. Schellhas. "It is the high school version of Phi Beta Kappa and its ranks are filled with some of the most successful and intellectually adventurous people in the United States. GA is incredibly proud of the following inductees from the Class of 2021."

FALL 2020 INDUCTEES:

• Kevin Cui '21
• Justin Weiss '21
• Emily Wang '21
• Collin McDonald '21
• Bredt Leon '21
• Robert DiDonato '21
• Ryan Quinn '21
• Dillon Agrawal '21
• Anthony Kostacos '21
• Sarah Rojas '21
• Patrick O'Hara '21
• Eileen Zhang '21
• Helen Wu '21

SPRING 2021 INDUCTEES:

• Priyanka Anand '21
• Harry Hou '21
• Jade Dohner '21
• Dennison Qu '21
• Kolby Palmer '21
• Gregory Kraynak '21
• Christina Nguyen '21
• Adam Georgopoulos '21
• Nathan Philip '21
• Stefan Lyntton '21
• Andreas Moeller '21
• Sarah Fineman '21
• Emma Schneck '21

In total, GA is permitted to admit up to 20 percent of each graduating class into the hallowed ranks of Cum Laude. Following the junior year, GA admits 10 percent of the class, and then in June of senior year, the faculty admits another 10 percent based on their performance during their final year at GA.