The Lower School fourth and fifth grade students experienced the final assembly of the 2024-25 school year where fifth grade students officially became a part of GA’s Middle School, while fourth grade stepped up as fifth graders. 

During the assembly, attendees were treated to band, orchestra, and chorus performances, student readings, and the announcement of several awards. Congratulations to the following recipients:

5th Grade Class of 1891 Kershaw Medals: Sophia S. and Andrew T.

4th Grade Class of 1891 Kershaw Medals: Aahan A. and Reina S.

The Kershaw Medals are presented in memory of Dr. William Kershaw, Headmaster from 1877-1915. Students in the 4th, 5th, and 6th Grades are eligible for award selection based on scholarship, deportment, honor, and general character; the award is given to two students in each grade. A child may receive the Kershaw Award only once while attending the Academy.

5th Grade Elma Coonrad Trupin Award: Joseph B. and Emily K. 

The Elma Coonrad Trupin Award is presented to two 5th Grade students for exemplifying, encouraging, and promoting good human relations at Germantown Academy. Elma Coonrad Trupin was a 5th Grade teacher at Germantown Academy many years ago. Upon her retirement, she left a legacy that continues to inspire and remind us that supporting and respecting one another are two of the most important skills we can have at school.

4th Grade Math Olympiad Award: Erich L.
5th Grade Math Olympiad Award: Ryan S. and Roahn P.

The Math Olympiad is one of the most influential and fun-filled math competition programs in the United States and throughout the world, with more than 120,000 students from every state and 39 additional countries participating each year. The objective is to teach multiple strategies for out-of-the-box problem solving, develop mathematical flexibility in solving those problems, and foster mathematical creativity and ingenuity.

We congratulate these award recipients and all members of the GA Classes of 2032 and 2033 on a fantastic 2024-25 school year!