News
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2013 All-School Art Show
The K-12 annual show on May 30 features works of art by students across the divisions.
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A Roaaaaring Good Spirit Day!
On Thursday, April 4, the entire GFS community gathered on the Common for a surprise “Spirited” celebration of Dick Wade.
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Writers’ Assembly
Each spring, students in grades 6-12 take the stage at a special Writers’ Assembly, showcasing their original work.
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Indoor Track Team Earns All-American Status
At the New Balance Indoor Nationals in New York on March 8-9, the indoor track team scored 10 medals, set five school records and earned four All-American titles.
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Ten Seniors Named National Merit Finalists
Next up for these academically-talented students? A shot at a Merit Scholarship.
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Award-Winning Author David Wiesner Gives Inspiring Assembly
At a recent Lower School assembly, Caldecott Award-winner David Wiesner shared his artistic process and encouraged students to do what they love.
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Sami Aziz ’13 Competes at the Nike Cross Country Nationals
Sami Aziz ’13 (pictured with Coach Rob Hewitt) placed 70th in a field of 196 runners at the 8th annual Nike Cross Nationals (NXN). Read about the fantastic finish to his high school running career in the Chestnut Hill Local, and his journey to the NXN in Penn Track.
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South African Professor and Activist Visits GFS
Mbuelo Mzamane, described by Nelson Mandela as a “visionary leader,” addressed Lower School students about education and apartheid in South Africa.
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Introducing New Head of School Dana J. Okeson
We are excited to announce the appointment of Dana J. Okeson as the next Head of Germantown Friends School. She is the first female to hold this position since 1869.
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We Are the Champions—Again!
The Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country teams impress with their eleventh straight Friends School League Championship wins—and defend their PA Independent Schools (PAIS) State Championship titles!
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