Germantown Academy
Germantown Academy is a historic, coeducational, nonsectarian day school founded in 1759. It is the oldest nonsectarian day school in the United States, offering education from Pre-K through 12th grade.
It is known for its rigorous academics, vibrant arts, competitive athletics, and a strong sense of community. It is located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, and is a member of the Inter-Academic League.
Address: 340 Morris Rd, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone: (215) 646-3300
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Germantown Academy’s Bryce Presley Gets His Love of the Game from His Basketball Coach Dad
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Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes Uses AI to Detect Guns in Schools, Improve Safety
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Jenkintown’s Bradley Cooper’s Devotion to Hometown and Philadelphia Eagles Soars Above Stardom
Superstar Bradley Cooper is known for his hometown pride, especially when it comes to the Philadelphia Eagles, but recently he…
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Forbes’ 2023 Mega-Wealthy List: One Montco Resident Annually Outearns the Country of Iceland
Forbes released its 2023 world’s billionaire list, which includes what may be some startling news for area residents: A line…
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Germantown Academy Grad Named 2023 Marketer of the Year by Local Chapter of American Marketing Association
Ed Harris, the President and CEO of Discover Lancaster, has been named 2023 Marketer of the Year by the Saint…
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Weavers Way Co-op in Ambler Still Fights Hunger Despite Closure of Community Fridge
Although the Weavers Way Co-op community refrigerator in Ambler has closed its doors, the member-run grocery store is still finding…
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Where Does Your School Rank Among the 2024 Best Schools in Philly Area?
The numbers are in. Niche has published the 2024 Best Schools in the Philadelphia Area and here is where Montgomery…
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Germantown Academy’s Jess Aponik’s Perseverance Pays Off, Commits to Kutztown
While her journey to playing college basketball had a lot of bumps and turns along the way, Germantown Academy’s Jess…
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Inter-Academic Athletic League Keeps Philadelphia Area Student-Athletes in the Game
The Inter-Academic Athletic League has been supporting student-athletes for more than 130 years, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business…
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Montco Private Schools Investing Millions in New Health Centers, Other Special Projects
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Collegeville Native Advocates for Paying Bone Marrow Donors to Save More Lives
The number of donors of bone marrow could be boosted if donors were being compensated, writes Natalie Dowzicky for Reason.…
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After a Quarter-Century, Germantown Academy’s Girls Basketball Coach to Step Away from the Sidelines
Germantown Academy’s girls basketball coach Sherri Retif said she will retire at the end of the school year after 25…
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Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank Award $365,000 to 24 High School Seniors
The Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank recently awarded 24 high school seniors from Greater Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley…
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Germantown Academy Grad Wins ‘Greatest Heptathlon Competition the World Has Seen’
Germantown Academy graduate and University of Georgia star Kyle Garland has won the men’s heptathlon and set a new collegiate…
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Skippack Baker Honed Her Spicy Background on Food Network’s Holiday Gingerbread Showdown
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Abington Swim-Legend Turned Whistleblower Takes Stand Against Sexual Abuse
The now disgraced Harvard University and Olympic swim coach Joe Bernal — also known as Hugo Bernard Calderon — has…
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Having Parsed Montco’s Public Schools and Districts for 2023, Niche Now Rates Its Private Ones
Montgomery County is home to 13 of 50 best private high schools in Pa. for 2023, according to a new…
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National Merit Scholarship Semifinals List Reveals In-County High School High Achievers
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