GFS News

In GFS Athletics, there is great intentionality around when—and when not—to use technology, ensuring that student growth, relationships, teamwork, and joy remain at the center of the student experience.

On September 27, the community gathered in Hargroves for the annual Multicultural Parents Alliance and Alumni of Color Picnic. Attendees enjoyed food, crafts, and fellowship, and heard from special guests, retired faculty/staff members Lynne Tucker and Karen Rutledge.

The Felsen Cup is back as GFS and Friends’ Central renew their yearlong athletic rivalry, with the Tigers looking to capture the Cup for a sixth consecutive year. After last year’s thrilling 10–8 GFS victory, another chapter begins this week with Field Hockey, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, and Girls Tennis all competing for valuable Felsen Cup points.

Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington ’04 is a professional flutist and educator who is passionate about the ways in which music can connect, engage, and uplift communities. Read about her new album, Path of Light, her career path, favorite GFS memories, and more! 

At GFS, everyone can be a “math person.”

From college fields to the professional stage, GFS alumni are already making their presence felt this fall. With the season still young, several former Tigers have found their way into recent headlines through big moments, leadership, and continued success in their respective sports.

Three GFS alumni crafting stories, experiences, and spaces that shape and mold reality.

A new home, a new season, and plenty of early momentum.   

This summer, the GFS Varsity Boys Soccer team traveled to Winchester, England, for an intensive preseason experience at Winchester College that combined training and competition with cultural exploration and team building.