Alumni

Now in its seventh year, the Philadelphia Youth Film Festival has grown from the wild idea of a few industrious students into a well-oiled machine that perennially impresses.

Chris Allen’s drive to tell complex, untold stories was born at GFS. 

Germantown Friends School has launched the public phase of Picture This: A Campaign for Learning in Community, to realize a bold vision, build on the school’s strong foundation of excellence in teaching and learning, and amplify the power of learning from one another – in community.

Olivia Fiechter Weaver ‘14, made history at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile last week. Earning two gold medals and one silver medal, the squash star helped Team USA set a record.

Our community gathered together to welcome artist Kevin Snipes for the annual Cohen Art Lecture.

In January, students had a virtual visit with guest artist Santi White ’93 aka Santigold.

For our annual Mercer Tate ’48 Lecture for Public Service, we welcomed Kellan White ’04.

Recording artist and entrepreneur Claire Khodara ’04 released the first single from her forthcoming album

James Wright '18 received Frederick Emmons Terman Engineering Scholastic Award at Standford and nominated GFS teacher Aaron Preetam as the most influential mentor during his formative years.

Crain’s New York Business recently highlighted Carol Baldwin Moody ’74 in its list of 2022 Notable Black Leaders.