Germantown Friends School
Recent News About Germantown Friends School
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J-Term Prints for Progress Highlights Social Change Through Visual Art
Upper School students in the J-Term Prints for Progress class have been studying visual artists who create work based on social change.
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Varsity Basketball - Boys vs. Westtown School on January 4
Varsity Basketball - Boys vs. Westtown School on January 4.
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Varsity Wrestling - Coed vs. Belmont Charter School on January 5
Varsity Wrestling - Coed vs. Belmont Charter School on January 5.
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Upper School Assembly Welcomes Environmental Leaders
When a series of explosions occurred at the South Philadelphia oil refinery in June 2019, questions emerged about residents’ safety in the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Upper School Squash Adds Depth and Experience to Coaching Staff
Upper School Squash looks to strengthen its already established program with the addition of two experienced coaches, while still being guided by former Head Coach Chris Longman, who has been with the program since 2017.
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Luke Anderson ’99 Named New Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Moses Brown School
In a national search, Luke Anderson '99 distinguished himself as a compassionate and expert leader with the strategic planning and interpersonal skills needed to lead DEI work across the Moses Brown School.
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GFS Friends Take Part in the Broad Street Run
Rachel Bradburd, Spanish Teacher and 9th Grade Dean, and Lauren O'Garro-Moore, Esq., Director of Upper School Admissions and Diversity Recruitment, took part in the Blue Cross Broad Street Run, a ten-mile race and Philadelphia tradition for more than 40 years.
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Planting Trees at Awbury Arboretum!
Planting Trees at Awbury Arboretum!
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
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School Supplies Drive Success!
School Supplies Drive Success!
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GFS Alumna Wins First Game of the Season as Interim Head Soccer Coach
Sept. 21.Earlham women's soccer picked up their first win of the season in a 1-0 win at Muskingum University last week.
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GFS Featured in Grid Article about Teaching Anti-Racism
Director of Middle School Keino Terrell, Associate Head of School Page Fahrig-Pendse, and senior Martina Kiewek were quoted in an article about teaching young people anti-racism.
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Varsity Cross Country - Girls - First Day of US Fall Practices on August 23
Varsity Cross Country - Girls - First Day of US Fall Practices on August 23.
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Varsity Soccer - Boys - First Day of US Fall Practices on August 23
Varsity Soccer - Boys - First Day of US Fall Practices on August 23.
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Announcing the 2021 Maguire Innovation Fund for Progressive Education Awards
This past year, our incredible faculty and staff developed innovative strategies to power us through COVID-19 challenges, keep our students engaged and healthy, and support meaningful lessons about injustice, advocacy, and community.
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Announcing the 2021 Maguire Innovation Fund for Progressive Education Awards
This past year, our incredible faculty and staff developed innovative strategies to power us through COVID-19 challenges, keep our students engaged and healthy, and support meaningful lessons about injustice, advocacy, and community.