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2011 Archive

Dec 28, 2011

George School invites alumni, parents, and friends to a Philadelphia gathering at the Public House on Thursday, January 5, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Dec 26, 2011

Boys Track Team Sets New School Records

The Varsity Boys’ Indoor Track team got off to a great start this season. In the first meet on December 10, 2011 at Lehigh University, the sprinting team of Evan Clinton ’13, Jackson Liu ’14, Curran Prasad ’12, and Chandler Rex ’13 combined to run 4:03.07 and medaled in the 4x400-meter relay. In the distance events Alex Atwater ’13 lowered his indoor school record in the 800-meter run to 2:17.00 and Zander Giuffrida ’12 set a new indoor school record in the 3,000-meter run by running 10:22.76 in the fifteen lap race.

Dec 26, 2011

Priscilla Wiggins Qualifies for State Championships

Priscilla Wiggins ’12 qualified for the Indoor State Championships at the final Delaware Valley Girls Track Coaches Association meet on Friday at Ursinus College. Priscilla left nothing to chance in the stacked pre-holiday field for the one mile race. Her time of 5:17.07, well under the state qualifying time of 5:23.93, placed her in the top five in the state rankings in the mile for the season.

Dec 21, 2011

“Occupy North Pole” Dance Promotes Harmony

Each year, George School dance students and their teacher collaborate to produce a show that is entertaining for the audience. This year’s theme, Occupy North Pole, can be seen as a modern-day version of A Christmas Carol, where Ebenezer Scrooge’s heart is touched by a child.

Dec 20, 2011

Year-End Gifts Benefit GS and Donors

In this season of giving, please consider a gift to George School. Donations from alumni, parents, and friends enable us to support our talented faculty to maintain and enhance our beautiful campus and to sustain our commitment to socioeconomic diversity.

Dec 19, 2011

Varsity Girls Track Sets New School Records

George School’s Varsity Girls’ Track team started the season right where they left off last year. In the team’s debut last week three school records were set.

Dec 18, 2011

Cougars Claw Past Bulldogs

PhillyBurbs.com highlights the varsity boys’ basketball team’s victory against Morrisville High School on Saturday, December 17, 2011.

Dec 14, 2011

Dance Kicks Off Holiday Weekend

As the cold weather sets in, anticipation is building at George School for Holiday Weekend, a beloved annual tradition scheduled for December 16 through 18, 2011. The holiday spirit will officially kickoff on Friday with the annual Holiday Dance Performance from 10:25 to 11:10 a.m. in Walton Auditorium.

Dec 14, 2011

Honor Thy Coaches

The newly completed Cougar Track and Cougar Field will be named in honor of four legendary coaches whose dedication has made athletics such an important part of the history and life of the George School community. Each coach will be recognized at a separate event.

Dec 09, 2011

Alumni Friends Connect at Boston Gathering

Twenty-five George School alumni had a chance to reconnect with old friends and to forge new relationships during a gathering on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at the Westin Copley Plaza in Boston. Head of School Nancy Starmer and five other members of the George School staff were in Boston for The Association of Boarding Schools conference and invited alumni and friends in the area to get together.

Dec 08, 2011

Student Diversity Leadership Focuses on Building Community

Five George School students had a unique opportunity to rethink how they view others. Joining 1,500 students from independent schools across the country, Raven Hollaway ’12, Jake Kaplan ’12, Jack Kang ’12, Arne Nelson ’13, and Maia Valdepeñas-Mellor ’15 attended the Student Diversity Leadership Conference in Philadelphia.

Dec 05, 2011

George School Wrestling Opens Season with a Win

The varsity wrestling team once again opened its season with a match against Chestnut Hill Academy (CHA) on November 30, 2011 and enjoyed a 40-30 victory over the Blue Devils.

Dec 02, 2011

GS Rolls Into Cougar Classic Final

The varsity girls’ basketball team opened its season with an exciting victory over Villa Victoria 46-7 in the first round of the Cougar Classic on Friday, December 2, 2011.

Nov 30, 2011

Health Educator speaks at Parent Meeting on December 6

Brenda Conlan, a well-known health educator, will be bringing her lively, honest presentation style to parents on Tuesday, December 6 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Anderson Library Conference Room. This special program, which is sponsored by the George School Parents Association, will focus on how parents can maintain a dialogue with teens in order to help them navigate social life during high school.

Nov 28, 2011

A Communion of Saints by Terry Culleton Published

Poet and George School English teacher Terry Culleton has been writing poems about a delightful assortment of quirky fictional saints for about a dozen years. Now that collection, A Communion of Saints, has been published by Anaphora Literary Press.

Nov 21, 2011

GS Community Makes Fall Blood Drive a Success

On November 8, members of the George School community once again donated their time and their blood to collect 61 pints for the Red Cross. It was a solid number, especially considering that a computer problem halted collection temporarily and backed up donors.

Nov 21, 2011

Friends Gather at Chatham-Summit NJ

On Sunday, November 20, 2011, George School alumni will take part in meeting for worship at Chatham-Summit Quaker Meeting in New Jersey. This event builds on the success of a similar gathering at Swannanoa Valley Friends Meeting in Black Mountain, North Carolina, and at Fifteenth Street Meeting in New York City.

Nov 21, 2011

Traveling Mercies Opens at George School

Photographer and activist Aldo Magazzeni is exhibiting his work, Traveling Mercies: Activism for a Better World, in Walton Gallery from December 5, 2011 to January 20, 2012. The exhibit features Aldo’s photographs during his global missions to assist communities in need. An artist reception is scheduled from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8. Aldo will also share his experiences during a student assembly on Monday, December 19.

Nov 15, 2011

Boston Gathering Scheduled

George School invites alumni to a Boston gathering on December 1, 2011 at the Westin Copley Plaza on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Head of School Nancy Starmer and other members of the George School staff will be in Boston for The Association of Boarding Schools conference and would love to see any and all alumni in the area.

Nov 14, 2011

Getting Ready for the Indoor Track Season

Winter track and field athletes are looking forward to the upcoming season and training on the brand new 400 meter all-weather track and field here at George School, including the state-of-the-art dual long and triple jump pits, shot put throwing area, and vertical jumping areas.

Nov 13, 2011

Cougars On Turf

The Bucks County Courier Times highlights the varsity girls’ field hockey team and their first game on the new turf field.

Nov 10, 2011

Susan Wilf Contributes Translations in Book by Nobel Laureate

Susan Wilf, George School English and History teacher, translated poems and essays included in No Enemies, No Hatred: Selected Essays and Poems, by Chinese writer and human rights activist Liu Xiaobo who was awarded the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize, despite being imprisoned for “inciting subversion of state power.” She also edited some of the essays.

Nov 09, 2011

GS Student Participates in a Tribute to Rabin

The Jewish Exponent highlights George School student Hanna Vaughn ’15, who recently participated in a commemoration of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin’s life.

Nov 08, 2011

You Can’t Take It with You Delights Audiences

The audience couldn't stop laughing at Moss Hart and George Kaufman’s zany comedy, You Can’t Take It with You. “This is the best performance I’ve ever seen on a George School stage—and I’ve seen many,” said one audience member.

Nov 03, 2011

The Ultimate Student-Faculty Game

Students on George School’s Ultimate Frisbee club team vanquished the faculty team 16-14 on November 2. The student-faculty match at the end of first term is a long-standing George School tradition and this year, the student team was out to revenge their 2010 loss.

Nov 02, 2011

Day of the Dead Comes to George School

This week students at George School learned about Dia de los Muertos and had the opportunity to celebrate the holiday with LASO, the Latin American Student Organization. The holiday is a blend of indigenous and Catholic traditions and honors family members and friends who are dead.

Oct 30, 2011

Power Back On

Power has been restored to campus after George School experienced a power outage starting in the early afternoon on Saturday.

Oct 28, 2011

You Can’t Take It with You Premieres at George School

Moss Hart and George Kaufman’s zany comedy, You Can’t Take It with You, opens on Friday November 4 and Saturday November 5 at 8:00 p.m. in Walton Auditorium. The performances are free and open to the public.

Oct 27, 2011

George School Celebrates Diwali

George School embraced Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated in India, parts of Nepal, and around the world on October 26, 2011. Diwali, also known as Deepawali, takes place over five vibrant days marked by lighting lamps and setting off firecrackers to signify the triumph of good over evil.

Oct 26, 2011

Junior Varsity Boys’ Soccer Enjoys Winning Season

The junior varsity boys’ soccer team ended their Friends Schools League (FSL) schedule for 2011 with a 3-1 win over Germantown Friends on Monday, October 24, 2011 and finished with a 7-1 record in FSL play.

Oct 26, 2011

Varsity Girls’ Cross Country Team Defeats Solebury School

George School’s varsity girls’ cross country team defeated Solebury School 23-38 in the final meet of the season on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Nadia Ross ’13 nearly broke the George School girls’ course record on her way to her first individual victory of the season. Her time on the course (21:51) was the fastest time for a girl at George School since Morgan Siem in 2004. It was the third fastest time in the last decade by any George School runner on any 5,000-meter course.

Oct 24, 2011

GS Student Helps Get Newtown Ready for Halloween

The Bucks Local News highlights Kelsey Taylor ’13, who recently displayed her artwork in Newtown to celebrate Halloween.

Oct 23, 2011

Randy Bolton’s Work on Display at Anderson Library

Contemporary artist Randy Bolton’s work mimics the style of early children’s book and scientific illustration and has been characterized as “an exploration of images that seem familiar and comforting on first glance, but become strange and disturbing on further consideration.” A collection of his screen prints is on display at the Class of 1956 Gallery at the Mollie Dodd Anderson Library from October 27, 2011 to December 16, 2011. A gallery talk and artist reception is scheduled at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27.

Oct 21, 2011

Teacher’s Work in Coastal Living Magazine

Though you wouldn’t glean it from the article, a curious case of George School convergence is represented in the September 2011 issue of Coastal Living magazine. There, pictured in a summery breezeway looking out on a deck, is a free-edge walnut bench, designed and made by one George School alum (and current teacher), commissioned by another alum for the home of yet another, which is the subject of the article.

Oct 20, 2011

Students Share Lessons Learned in Costa Rica

Students shared their Costa Rica service learning experiences at a George School assembly in Walton Center on October 14, 2011. Six students—Shelly Chipimo ’13, Jason Cincotta ’13, Jordon Friedman ’12, Simon James ’12, Damon McCasker ’13, and Owen Moon ’13—had traveled in the summer with trip leaders and teachers Pacho Gutierrez ’77 and Richard Polgar. At the assembly, as is a school tradition, they presented photos and discussed their experiences with the entire school.

Oct 20, 2011

Varsity Girls’ Tennis Wins 3-2

PhillyBurbs.com highlights the varsity girls’ tennis team’s win against Westtown School on Thursday, October 20, 2011.

Oct 19, 2011

Marilyn Baffoe-Bonnie Named Outstanding Participant in National Achievement Scholarship Program

George School is proud to announce that Marilyn Baffoe-Bonnie '12 of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, is one of approximately 3,100 Outstanding Participants in the National Achievement Scholarship Program, an annual academic competition created specifically to honor Black American high school students.

Oct 17, 2011

Student Film Takes Top Prize at Bucks Fever FilmFest

“La Continuidad de los Parques,” a Spanish-language short film created by senior Tommy Lodge-Yanez and four of his classmates, was among eleven winning films screened at the eleventh annual Bucks Fever FilmFest on October 16.

Oct 16, 2011

Francesca Aldrich Posts Second Hat Trick

Francesca Aldrich ’12 posted her second hat trick in the varsity girls’ field hockey game against Friends Select School on Friday, October 14, 2011.

Oct 14, 2011

Student Artwork Displayed

George School’s Walton, Hallowell, and Main Galleries showcased work created by student artists. Displayed through Wednesday, November 2, 2011, pieces from Painting and Drawing, Woodworking, Ceramics, and Photography classes are on view.

Oct 12, 2011

Alumna Kellie Edelblut Makes Golf News

The College of William and Mary Tribe Athletics website highlights alumna Kellie Edelblut ’11, who recently closed at the ECU invitational with two consecutive 73s, leading The College of William and Mary to one of the ten best finishes in the history of their women's golf team.

Oct 11, 2011

Boys' Soccer Playoff Push Is On

The Bucks County Courier Times highlights boys’ soccer and the upcoming playoffs.

Oct 10, 2011

Chojnowski Named Centennial Conference Player of the Week

The Mule Sports Daily reports that Jas Chojnowski ’10 has been named the Centennial Conference Defensive Player of the Week in men’s soccer.

Oct 07, 2011

The Curious George Receives Gold

The Curious George, George School’s student newspaper, received Gold Medalist standing from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA). Gold is the highest level awarded as part of the association’s Scholastic Print News Critique process, which assesses school newspapers in the areas of essentials, verbal, and visual content.

Oct 07, 2011

Varsity Boys' Soccer Ties Pennington

Philly.com highlights the varsity boys’ soccer game against The Pennington School on October 6, 2011.

Oct 06, 2011

Aldrich Hat Trick Paces Cougars to Win

“The Cougars found the back of the cage four times en route to a 4-0 win over nonleague host Morrisville on Wednesday,” reports Karen Sangillo of phillyBurbs.com.

Oct 04, 2011

Anthony Verleysen Recognized as National Hispanic Scholar

George School is proud to announce that senior Anthony Verleysen of Collegeville Pennsylvania was selected as a 2011-12 National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) Scholar. NHRP is an academic program designed to identify outstanding Hispanic/Latino high school students.

Oct 04, 2011

Poet Philip Levine Shares Insights with Students

U.S. Poet Laureate Philip Levine shared insights about his life and poetry at an all-school assembly on Monday, October 3, 2011. He talked about his relationship with poetry in a straight-forward, matter-of-fact style, not mincing any words and was truly funny about “how unpeopled poetry had become” when he first started writing.

Oct 03, 2011

National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist and Commended Students Announced

George School is proud to announce that senior Joshua Platt of Pipersville, Pennsylvania was selected as a semifinalist in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program based on his performance on the 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

Oct 02, 2011

Girls Tennis Tops Pennington

PhillyBurbs.com highlights the varsity girls’ tennis match against Pennington School.

Oct 01, 2011

Varsity Boys Soccer Defeats Hun in Overtime

Zack Kimelheim ’13 scored an unlikely 40-yard shot in a thrilling 3-1 overtime victory over The Hun School of Princeton on Saturday, October 1, 2011.

Sep 30, 2011

Admission Open House Scheduled October 23

Picture Yourself at George School. George School’s fall admission Open House is scheduled for Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Activities include student-guided campus tours, department and program displays, and opportunities to speak with faculty and current parents. Faculty members from all departments will be on hand to answer questions about academics, creative and performing arts, and athletic programs.

Sep 29, 2011

Cougars Remain On Early Season Roll

The Bucks County Courier Times highlights the varsity boys’ soccer game against Valley Forge Military Academy.

Sep 28, 2011

Stephen Sondheim Shares Highlights of Broadway Career

Stephen Sondheim ’46, considered by many as one of the most important and original figures in musical theater within the last fifty years, held a public conversation with Frank Rich, former drama critic of The New York Times, on Monday, September 26, 2011 at McCarter Theater, Princeton University.

Sep 28, 2011

Varsity Boys' Soccer Defeats Moorestown Friends

The Burlington County Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer highlights the varsity boys’ soccer game against Moorestown Friends School.

Sep 23, 2011

Pottery Exhibit Features Work of GS Teacher

Ceramics and sculpture teacher Amedeo Salamoni’s “Turquoise Vase” can be seen as part of the nineteenth annual Strictly Functional Pottery National (SFPN), a juried exhibit of some of the country’s best current functional pottery. The wood-fired stoneware vase was one of only 110 works chosen by juror Mary Barringer from the 1,000 pieces submitted.

Sep 22, 2011

Varsity Boys' Soccer Off to Impressive Start

The Bucks County Courier Times highlights the varsity boys’ soccer season.

Sep 21, 2011

Girls Soccer Notebook: Cougars on Prowl

PhillyBurbs.com highlights the varsity girls' soccer game against Abington Friends School on Friday, September 16, 2011.

Sep 20, 2011

GS Hosts Cross Country Invitational

Fifteen area high school Cross Country teams will compete in the 58th annual George School Cross Country Invitational on Saturday September 24, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. New this year is the addition of a Junior Varsity Girls’ team race.

Sep 20, 2011

Varsity Boys Soccer Ties Friends' Central

The Philadelphia Inquirer highlights the varsity boys' soccer game against Friends' Central.

Sep 17, 2011

Varsity Boys' Soccer Defeats Abington Friends School

George School opened its Friends League campaign with an exciting 1-0 victory over Abington Friends School on Friday, September 16, 2011.

Sep 14, 2011

Varsity Boys' Soccer Defeats Archbishop Wood

The varsity boys' soccer game against Archbishop Wood High School on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 is highlighted in philly.com.

Sep 13, 2011

Community Chorus to Sing Messiah

More than forty members of the George School community came together on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. for the first Community Chorus rehearsal of the 2011-12 season in the meetinghouse. This year, the Community Chorus is rehearsing the Christmas portion of Messiah and the "Hallelujah" Chorus. The Community Chorus concert is scheduled for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

Sep 12, 2011

Civil Rights Pioneer Activist Julian Bond Visits George School

George School welcomed civil rights pioneer H. Julian Bond ’57 to campus for an all-school assembly and discussions with students and faculty on Friday, September 9, 2011. Julian was joined by Mark K. Updegrove ’80, director of the Lyndon B. Johnson Library in Austin, Texas. During the assembly, Mark interviewed Julian about his experiences as a politician, civil rights and student activist, and his remembrances of being one of the few African-American students at George School.

Sep 12, 2011

Varsity Boys' Soccer Wins Against Lower Moreland

After a week of torrential tropical rains, George School enjoyed a few rays of sunshine, new uniforms, and a hard-fought 4-0 victory over a determined team from Lower Moreland High School on Friday, September 9, 2011.

Sep 12, 2011

Varsity Girls' Tennis Wins

The varsity girls’ tennis team enjoyed a strong start to the 2011 season in their game against Stuart Country Day School on Friday, September 9, 2011.

Sep 10, 2011

Varsity Girls Soccer Wins 5-2

The Bucks County Courier Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer highlight the varsity girls soccer game against The Agnes Irwin School on September 9, 2011.

Sep 09, 2011

Alumnus Exhibits Fiber Art at George School

Physician, author, professor, former Swarthmore College president, consultant, scholar, fiber artist, and unquestionable Renaissance man David Fraser ’61 is exhibiting his work in the Class of 1956 Gallery at the Mollie Dodd Anderson Library. The show, called “Twisted Logic,” reveals the beauty, complexity, and geometry of his fiber art.

Sep 08, 2011

Exhibit Displays Talents of George School Arts Faculty

Generally known for inspiring students with their words, five George School artist-teachers can now inspire them with their works. From September 5 to October 7, the breadth and depth of the visual arts faculty’s creative talents are on display in the Walton Center gallery.

Sep 07, 2011

GS Student Studies Global Entrepreneurship

Most students use their summer vacation to get away from the classroom, but not Xiaoyan Liu ’12. For five weeks, she and 75 other high school students from twenty-eight countries learned about entrepreneurship, globalization, team building, project management, leadership, and cultural diversity in business as part of the Pennsylvania School for Global Entrepreneurship, on the campus of Lehigh University.

Sep 07, 2011

GS Student Wins Top Honors for Summer Sailing Season

Katelyn Richerts ’12 ended her summer as a champion sailor in the 2011 Barnegat Bay Yacht Racing Association (BBYRA) Summer Championship Series. In addition to winning the final race in the BBYRA’s Junior Laser Radial series, she was the season’s overall class winner. Katelyn received her awards at the BBYRA’s prize ceremony on September 3, 2011.

Sep 05, 2011

GS Welcomes New International Students

When classes started today, thirty-one new students from outside the United States were in their classrooms, ready for a new school year. Each had attended the International Student Orientation (ISO) just before the start of classes to help them get ready for their studies, make new friends, and feel comfortable on campus.

Sep 02, 2011

George School's Campellone: 'I'm A Football Guy'

The Bucks County Courier Times highlights senior Tyler Campellone and the upcoming football season.

Sep 02, 2011

George School Hosts Pioneering Alumnus Julian Bond ’57

George School is proud to welcome civil rights pioneer H. Julian Bond to campus for an all-school assembly and discussions with students and faculty on Friday, September 9, 2011. Julian, a member of the George School Class of 1957, will be interviewed by Mark K. Updegrove ’80, director of the Lyndon B. Johnson Library in Austin, TX since 2009.

Aug 31, 2011

Community Chorus Forms at George School

On Sunday September 11 at 7:00 p.m. members of the George School community will gather for the first Community Chorus rehearsal of the 2011-12 season in the meetinghouse. The chorus is open to all without audition. George School students, faculty, staff, children, parents, alums, neighbors, friends, and anyone who loves to sing are all encouraged to join.

Aug 30, 2011

GS Community Swim Program Begins Eighth Year

George School’s Community Swim Program will begin its eighth year for lap and open swimming on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Full annual memberships and pay-per-swim plans are available.

Aug 29, 2011

Girls' Soccer and Cross Country Preseason Highlights

The Bucks County Courier Times highlights the upcoming season for the girls’ soccer and girls’ cross country teams.

Aug 29, 2011

Lisa Bernardini Honored

The Bucks County Courier Times highlights alumna Lisa Bernardini ’08 who recently earned First-Team All-Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) honors in women’s lacrosse.

Aug 26, 2011

GS Monitors Hurricane Irene

Hurricane Irene has passed over George School's campus in Newtown, PA and is now traveling north towards New England. All students and community members on campus are safe. Please check the website for information and updates to our programs.

Aug 24, 2011

Cougars Get New Football Field and Track

The Bucks County Courier Times highlights George School’s new field and track.

Aug 20, 2011

George School Helps IB Dance Go Mainstream

Thanks to the success of the International Baccalaureate (IB) pilot program, Dance will become a worldwide, mainstream standard level and higher level course for first year teaching in September 2011, with first examinations in May 2013. George School was one of a small number of secondary schools that took part in the IB’s pilot dance program.

Aug 19, 2011

Students Share Lessons from Vietnam Service Experience

Ten George School students traveled to Vietnam in June to take part in a service project that included working with young children in an orphanage and painting, repairing, and cleaning facilities. While in Vietnam, the students took turns writing blog entries to share their experiences with families and friends.

Aug 16, 2011

New, Renovated, and Green Facilities Welcome Students Back to Campus

When the hum of students winds down for the summer on campus, the hum of construction equipment starts up. This summer George School embarked on a number of capital improvement projects—the most in recent years—which have not only refreshed the look of the century-old campus but also increased educational and recreational opportunities and energy-efficiency.

Aug 11, 2011

George School Day Camp Concludes 34th Successful Season

In two sessions from June 27 to August 12, the regular high-school-age inhabitants of the George School campus were replaced by an energetic bunch of six- to fourteen-year-olds for the popular George School Day Camp (GSDC). After 34 years, there were many activities, traditions, and staff members that returned, but there were also new achievements. Notably, an enrollment of 279 campers set a record for this well-established camp.

Aug 09, 2011

GS Prepares for New School Year

Classes for the 2011-12 academic year begin at George School on Monday, September 5, and the campus is bustling as staff prepare for the arrival of students. With the start of the new year, students will get their first look at the new field and track which will be dedicated during Visiting Day, October 15, 2011.

Aug 08, 2011

Equestrian Education Center Celebrates New Tack Room

George School’s Equestrian Education Center tack room was substantially renovated this summer by the school’s Physical Plant department and the results are remarkable. “Everything has its own place and there is no question about where things need to be put away,” enthused Barn Manager Colleen Crowley.

Aug 07, 2011

Jake McNichol Works with Youth to Prevent Violence

Bucks News highlights senior Jake McNichol. A straight-A student, Jake hopes to stem the tide of gang violence in Trenton by sharing his love of skateboarding with homeless and desperately poor youngsters attending a summer camp run by HomeFront of Mercer County.

Jul 18, 2011

Three Global Service Program Trips Complete

With participants representing thirteen schools in seven states, George School’s Global Service Program launched its first trip to Ecuador and third trips to China and Cuba. Intended to train future service-project leaders from secondary schools and enhance the scope and quality of international service trips for secondary school students, the Global Service Program enrolled eleven teachers, one administrator, and thirty students this year.

Jul 18, 2011

Visit Strengthens Ties with Families

Associate Head of School Scott Spence and Director of Institutional Advancement Ari Betof ’98 traveled to Asia in June 2011 to meet with George School parents, students, prospective families, and alumni. The meetings helped them share news about George School and to take part in a lively question and answer period that followed each presentation.

Jul 15, 2011

New Field and Track on Target for Fall Opening

The construction of a new all-weather running track and synthetic turf field at George School is hard to miss when you visit campus this summer. Teams of engineers, architects, and construction experts have been busy installing the infrastructure.

Jul 11, 2011

Kellie Edelblut Takes First in Philadelphia Junior Tour College Series

The New Hope Gazette highlights recent graduate Kellie Edelblut '11, who placed first at the Philadelphia Section PGA Junior Tour College Series golf tournament at Linwood Country Club.

Jul 11, 2011

Students Achieve IB Success

George School is proud to announce that after two years of rigorous coursework and a demanding set of examinations this past spring, forty-five members of the class of 2011 have been awarded International Baccalaureate (IB) diplomas.

Jun 30, 2011

Sculpture Class Designs New Artwork for Library Gardens

Students from George School’s Mixed Media Sculpture class collaborated on a new sculpture for the gardens located in front of the Mollie Dodd Anderson Library. Installed at the end of the 2011 school year, the artwork represents the culmination of the skills students learned throughout the year in classes.

Jun 27, 2011

Newspaper Staff Earns Honors

Members of The Curious George student newspaper staff captured top honors at the 2011 Summer Journalism Workshop at Columbia University in New York City. Sponsored by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA), the six-day, intensive workshop focused on journalism and newspaper design and was held from June 19 to 24, 2011.

Jun 27, 2011

Student Photography Selected for Exhibition

The works of four George School photography students were accepted to the Phillips’ Mill Photography Exhibition in New Hope, Pennsylvania, June 4 to June 26, 2011. Maria D’Amico ’11 received a Judges’ Award for her photographs of a dancer in the high school section of the exhibit.

Jun 20, 2011

Miracle League Softball Festival Highlighted

Local newspapers highlight the Miracle League's three-day Softball Festival held at George School from Friday, June 17 to Sunday, June 19. In addition to various softball competitions, a movie under the stars, an ice cream social, a dance, and recreational swimming, the weekend included elements inspired by the Olympics—opening and closing ceremonies and a festival village.

Jun 12, 2011

George School Standout Golfer Headed To Division One School

The Newtown Patch highlights Kellie Edelblut '11, who will be heading to The College of William and Mary in August to play Division I golf.

Jun 10, 2011

George School Student Named Gates Millennium Scholar

George School is proud to announce that 2011 graduate Myra Jacobs is one of 1,000 students nationwide to be named a Gates Millennium Scholar. Selected on the basis of academic achievement, community service, and leadership potential, Gates Millennium Scholars receive college scholarships, leadership training, and mentoring.

Jun 10, 2011

Miracle League Holds Softball Festival at George School

The George School campus will be the site of a weekend-long program for special needs athletes from Friday, June 17, to Sunday June 19, when The Miracle League of Northampton Township holds its first Softball Festival. The event is one of several projects through which George School has collaborated with the Miracle League, an organization that provides opportunities for individuals with mental and physical disabilities to participate in sports.

Jun 06, 2011

Alumni Weekend Sets Record for Attendance

With a full schedule of activities for alumni, current students, and families, the 2011 Alumni Weekend was the best-attended reunion celebration in the last decade. Photos highlighting the weekend events and class reunion pictures are posted on the George School website to share with the community.

Jun 05, 2011

George School Student Rings Closing Bell at NY Stock Exchange

George School student Brandon Hodges '14 of Jamison, PA was among a group of Delaware Valley teenagers who participated in the Future Faces of Wall Street program, sponsored by the Delaware Valley Chapters of Jack and Jill of America and the Bucks County Chapter of the Links Incorporated.

May 30, 2011

GS Honors Class of 2011

Members of George School’s Class of 2011 graduated on Saturday, May 28, 2011, at a ceremony that underscored their generosity of spirit and sense of community.

May 28, 2011

Commencement Celebrates Achievements of 2011 Graduates

At the Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 28, Head of School Nancy Starmer described the Class of 2011 as “an extraordinarily talented group of students that has shared their talents regularly and generously with the community." Approximately 99 percent of the graduates plan to go on to college next year, while some plan to take a gap year before moving on to higher education.

May 25, 2011

Jason Sisti Wins Third Consecutive FSL Tennis Title

Members of the varsity boys' tennis team, Jason Sisti '11, Devon Pinkus '11, and Lenny Gottlieb '12, competed in the Friends Schools League Individual Finals on Tuesday, May 14, 2011. Jason won his third consecutive first singles title.

May 25, 2011

Wiggins Ends Nicely

Tom Waring highlights Priscilla Wiggins '12, who recently won the 1,600-meter run at last week's Pennsylvania Independent Schools Championships.

May 23, 2011

Marat/Sade Performances Highlighted

PhillyBurbs.com and Newtown Patch highlight George School's recent theater performance of Marat/Sade.

May 23, 2011

Student Poet Receives Five Scholastic Honors

With two Silver Keys and three Honorable Mentions, Anneke Solomon ’11 has received a total of five honors for her poetry in the regional portion of the 2011 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, known as the oldest, longest-running, and most prestigious recognition program for creative teenagers in the United States.

May 22, 2011

Varsity Boys' Tennis Wins Individual FSL Semifinal

The varsity boys’ tennis team participated in the Friends Schools League (FSL) Individual Preliminaries held at Westtown School on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Four out of George School’s five pairings won their quarter final matches and advanced to the semifinals. George School’s three singles players won their semifinal matches.

May 22, 2011

Varsity Girls' Track Ties for FSL Championship

After seventeen events over the course of six hours, with nearly two hundred athletes competing for 355 total points, George School was locked in a tie for the 2011 Friends Schools League Girls Track and Field Championship with Germantown Friends, each scoring 124 points. Both were declared co-champions of the Friends Schools League for 2011.

May 18, 2011

Girls Track Favored in League Championship

Tom Waring of phillyBurbs.com highlights the varsity boys' and girls' track teams' upcoming participation at the Pennsylvania State Championships.

May 18, 2011

Students Honored in Bucks County High School Poet Competition

Three George School students have been honored in the 2011 Bucks County High School Poet of the Year Contest, chosen from over 150 entrants representing sixteen Bucks County high schools. Andrea Lindsay ’11 was named first runner-up in the competition. Judges also named Arne Nelson ’13 and Anneke Solomon ’11 among this year’s twenty-seven finalists.

May 18, 2011

Varsity Boys Tennis Wins FSL Semifinal

The varsity boys' tennis team traveled to Springfield, Pennsylvania, to take on the second-seeded Shipley School squad in the Friends Schools League (FSL) semifinal on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. The final score: George School: 3, Shipley: 2. George School will play Friends' Central School for the FSL championship on Thursday, May 19, 2011.

May 17, 2011

Varsity Golf Wins Third Consecutive FSL Title

George School shot 333 to finish second to Abington Friends School in the Friends Schools League (FSL) Championship Tournament on Monday, May 16, 2011, but it was good enough for the Cougars to clinch the FSL title for the third consecutive year.

May 15, 2011

Marat/Sade Debuts at George School

When Marat/Sade debuts at George School this week, the audience will find itself in the middle of a dramatic debate and a fascinating look into revolution, power, and human frailty. Performances are on Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. in Walton Center Auditorium and are free and open to the public.

May 10, 2011

Jake Grudberg Completes Service Leadership Project

PhillyBurbs.com highlights Jake Grudberg '11, who recently completed his Eagle Scout Service Leadership Project to rehabilitate an 800-foot section of trail at Silver Lake Nature Center in Bristol, PA.

May 09, 2011

Fighting Fire with Robots

On April 9 and 10, three George School teams again took part in the Trinity College Fire Fighting Home Robot Contest in Hartford, CT, one of the world's best known international robotics competitions. Each team included three to five students and one robot and all three teams performed admirably, distinguishing themselves by extinguishing the fire successfully, a first for George School.

May 08, 2011

George School Stands Up To Big Schools

PhillyBurbs.com highlights the varsity girls' track team's recent participation in the Lady Rocker Invitational.

May 05, 2011

George School Rededicates McFeely Building for History Department

On Friday, May 13, George School’s renovated McFeely building will be officially rededicated as the new home of the school’s History Department. Speaking at the ceremony will be Head of School Nancy Starmer, former George School teacher and administrator John Streetz, History Department Chair Tom English, and two students.

May 03, 2011

Athletes and Coaches to Celebrate New Athletic Field and Track

George School is planning a special Last Lap farewell parade for Saturday afternoon, May 14, for students, alumni, and parents to take a last lap on its old track with athletes, coaches, and fans as the school prepares to install a new all-weather running track and a synthetic turf field this summer.

May 03, 2011

GS Authors Discuss Coming of Age during a Watershed Era

George School’s Class of 1971 came of age during a watershed era—the Vietnam war, the Black Power movement, second-wave feminism, and more. Six authors from that class will discuss the ways their life experiences have informed their recently published books at an Authors’ Roundtable on Saturday, May 14, as part of Alumni Weekend.

May 02, 2011

Tony Chang Qualifies for Mathematical Olympiad

Tony Chang ’13 enjoys solving difficult math problems. “The more complicated the problems are, the more fun they are to solve,” he says with a large smile. No surprise then, when Tony recently qualified for the 2011 USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad, sponsored by The Mathematical Association of America (MAA).

Apr 30, 2011

JV Boys’ Baseball Wins FSL Tournament

With the sun shining and the teams ready to play, the Friends Schools League (FSL) Junior Varsity Baseball Tournament got underway on Saturday morning, April 30, 2011. At the end of the day, George School’s team was victorious.

Apr 29, 2011

Cougars Make Big Strides at the Penn Relays

The Bucks County Courier Times highlights the varsity girls' track team's participation at the Penn Relays.

Apr 20, 2011

Green Architecture Builds Momentum

Theresa Hegel of phillyBurb.com highlights George School as one of the "area businesses and organizations taking green architecture to new heights."

Apr 20, 2011

Robots Add a New Dimension to Dance Eclectic

Humans weren’t the only performers in the twentieth edition of Dance Eclectic, George School’s annual dance production. A group of student-choreographed robots “danced” in three entr’actes or interludes, called Robot Phases I, II, and III. Their performances followed student dances titled Big Bang Phases I, II, and III.

Apr 19, 2011

Students to Attend Career Workshops

George School’s annual career workshops have been scheduled for Monday, May 2, 2011. Held annually during an assembly timeslot, career workshops give students a chance to attend a career session of their choice.

Apr 18, 2011

Alumni Weekend Planned for May 13, 14, and 15

More than four hundred alumni, friends, and family members will attend the 2011 Alumni Weekend at George School. Open to all parents, students, and alumni, the weekend will start on Friday, May 13, with an all-school assembly featuring the George School Chorale and end on Sunday, May 15, at the All-Community Fair on Red Square.

Apr 18, 2011

Bernardini Named CAA Women's Lacrosse Player of the Week

The Old Dominion Athletics website reports that George School alumna Lisa Bernardini '08 was recently named the Colonial Athletic Association's Player of the Week for women's lacrosse.

Apr 18, 2011

Mabel Houghton to Retire at School Year End

Mabel Houghton will retire at the end of this academic year after thirty-nine years in education. Members of the George School community will honor her at the All-Alumni Gathering at Alumni Weekend on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. in the meetinghouse.

Apr 17, 2011

George School Prevails Against British Guests

The Bucks County Courier Times highlights the George School's varsity girls' lacrosse team's recent game against North London Collegiate School (NLCS) on Saturday, April 16, 2011.

Apr 13, 2011

Edelblut Powers George School Past Shipley

The Bucks County Courier Times highlights the coed golf team's recent victory over The Shipley School.

Apr 12, 2011

Emily Honer Wins Judges Choice Award at Bridge Film Festival

Blink by Emily Honer ’11 of New Hope, Pennsylvania, won the 2011 Judges’ Choice Award for the Public Service Announcement (PSA) category at the Bridge Film Festival. Blink reminds people to appreciate the small things in their lives.

Apr 12, 2011

George School Presents Dance Eclectic

Student choreography, robots dancing with humans, and more will appear onstage at Dance Eclectic, an exciting annual production by George School dance students, on Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. Held in Walton Center Auditorium, the event is free and open to the public.

Apr 12, 2011

Student Work Exhibited at Philadelphia Invitational Furniture Show

Twelve George School students exhibited their furniture creations, made in the school’s woodworking and furniture design classes, at the 17th Annual Philadelphia Invitational Furniture Show. Considered the country’s longest-running craft show devoted to furniture and furnishings, the event took place on March 26 and 27, 2011 at the Cruise Ship Terminal in the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

Apr 11, 2011

Governing Board Celebrates Twenty Years of Success

Over seventy guests attended a reunion event on Friday evening, April 8, 2011, to celebrate twenty years of remarkable achievements at George School. The event to honor former members of the George School Committee (the school’s governing board) was hosted by former committee clerk John Hunt, outgoing clerk David Bruton ’53, incoming clerk Richard Segel, and Head of School Nancy Starmer.

Apr 11, 2011

George School Celebrates Grandparents and Special Friends

On Sunday, April 10, 2011 students welcomed their grandparents and special friends to campus for Grandparents and Special Friends Day. The activities began with meeting for worship in the George School meetinghouse and were followed by a special lunch in the Main Dining Room.

Apr 10, 2011

Art for Relief Highlighted

George School’s sixth annual, student-organized Art for Relief was highlighted in Newtown Patch with a photo slideshow featuring the event’s performances, art show, and silent auction.

Apr 10, 2011

Reed Goossen Plans to Retire

IB/AP Biology teacher Reed Goossen announced plans to retire at the end of the 2010-11 school year after teaching for more than thirty-seven years. Members of the George School community will honor him at the All Alumni Gathering at Alumni Weekend on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the meetinghouse.

Apr 07, 2011

Varsity Girls' Track Defeats Solebury

The girls’ varsity track team defeated Solebury 107 to 43 on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, starting off their season 1-0.

Apr 06, 2011

Students Build Mississippi Homes

Building affordable housing in an impoverished region, enjoying potluck dinners with local community members, and spending an evening at a blues club were all part of spring break for the nine students on George School’s service trip to Mississippi.

Apr 06, 2011

Students Teach and Learn in France

Twelve George School students spent their spring break honing their French, helping to teach young children, and getting to know their peers at Lycée Alfred Kastler, a French high school with which George School has held an exchange program since 1957. This was all part of George School’s service and language trip to France.

Apr 06, 2011

George School Awaits First Test

Tom Waring of phillyBurbs.com highlights the varsity girls' track team and their upcoming season.

Apr 05, 2011

Accepted Student Celebration Gives Glimpse into Life at George School

All applicants who have been offered admission for the 2011-2012 academic year were invited to attend the Celebration for Accepted Students on Sunday, April 3, 2011, with their families.

Mar 31, 2011

Fall 2010 Golden Teams

Seven George School athletes were recently selected to the Bucks County Courier Times “Fall 2010 Golden Teams” for their achievements in soccer, field hockey, and football.

Mar 25, 2011

Students Organize Art for Relief

George School’s sixth annual Art for Relief will be held on Saturday, April 9. A student-organized night of art that brings together school and local community members to raise money for relief efforts, the event includes an art show and silent auction. Admission is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged in support of this year’s beneficiary, the Philly Youth Poetry Movement.

Mar 25, 2011

George School Beats Church Farm 5-0

PhillyBurbs.com highlights the varsity boys' tennis team's season opener against The School at Church Farm on Friday, March 25, 2011.

Mar 14, 2011

Mack Lipkin to Receive Alumni Award

A graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Medical School, Mack Lipkin '61 developed the Lipkin model of psychosocial education, a widely-used method of teaching the doctor-patient relationship. Due to his accomplishments in the field of medicine and beyond, George School selected him to receive an Alumni Award on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the All-Alumni Gathering during Alumni Weekend.

Mar 14, 2011

Sheena Wright to Receive Alumni Award

As President and CEO of the Harlem-based Abyssinian Development Corporation (ADC), Sheena Wright ’86 has dedicated the last nine years to developing Harlem’s community and economy. Her achievements motivated George School to select her to receive an Alumni Award on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the All-Alumni Gathering during Alumni Weekend.

Mar 07, 2011

Claudie Fischer Plans to Retire

Members of the George School community will gather together at the All-Alumni Gathering on Alumni Weekend, Saturday, May 14 at 11:00 a.m. in the meetinghouse to honor and thank Claudie Fischer for the thirty-four years of work, love, and service that she has devoted to the school and community. “Claudie’s Francophilia, demanding but warm approach in the classroom, organization and precision, unflappable demeanor, and classy style will be greatly missed,” said Dean of Faculty and Director of Studies Scott Spence.

Mar 07, 2011

Pam Grumbach to Retire at School Year End

Arts Department Head Pam Grumbach announced plans to retire at the end of the 2010-11 school year after more than three decades at George School. Members of the George School community will honor her during Alumni Weekend on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the All-Alumni Gathering in the meetinghouse. “Pam has a gift for holding students to challenging and productive artistic expectations, while providing a fun classroom environment,” says Dean of Faculty and Director of Studies Scott Spence.

Mar 07, 2011

Setting a Sustainable Example

Newtown Patch selected George School as the first subject of “Sustainable Newtown,” a new feature that highlights environmentally conscious practices in the local area. “George School is taking sustainability to a whole new level,” reports Kara Seymour.

Mar 01, 2011

GS Athletes Honored on Friends Schools League All-League Teams

Eleven George School athletes representing basketball, wrestling, and swimming were named to the Friends Schools League’s roster of winter 2010-11 all-league teams. A coeducational high school athletic league made up of nine Philadelphia-area independent schools, the Friends Schools League is founded on Quaker principles and fosters respectful behavior and good sportsmanship on the playing field.

Feb 24, 2011

Registration Open for Lifeguard Training at GS

Enrollment is open to the public for an American Red Cross lifeguard training certification class at George School. Successful completion will result in lifeguard certification valid for three years, first aid certification valid for three years, and CPR certification valid for one year.

Feb 21, 2011

Alumni Participate in Track and Field Events

George School alumna Natalie Ryan '09 participated in the Big East Indoor Championships (NCAA Division I) in Akron, Ohio on February 19 and 20, 2011. Other recent graduates, Josh Margolis '09 and Ian Wiggins '10 will be tuning up for the Centennial Conference Championships (NCAA Division III) to be held at Haverford College on Saturday, February 26, 2011.

Feb 17, 2011

Loescher Wins Friends League Title

Freshman Grant Loescher won his first Friends Schools League (FSL) swimming title for the 100-yard backstroke at the FSL Championships held at Swarthmore College on Saturday, February 12, 2011. Grant is new to the backstroke event and finished in 59.45 seconds.

Feb 15, 2011

Career Workshops Scheduled

George School’s annual career workshops have been scheduled for Monday, May 2, 2011. The Career Workshop Committee of the George School Parents Association is currently seeking submissions from alumni and parents interested in speaking to students about their careers.

Feb 15, 2011

Grease Debuts at George School

George School Musical Theater and Stagecraft students bring Grease, one of America’s favorite musicals, to life at Walton Auditorium on Friday and Saturday, February 18 and 19, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. Created by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Grease has enjoyed continued success since its premiere in 1971, and remains one of Broadway’s longest running shows. The performances are free and open to the public.

Feb 11, 2011

Alumna Named to CAA Preseason All-Conference Team

The Old Dominion Athletics website announced that Lisa Bernardini '08 was named to the 2011 Colonial Athletic Association preseason All-Conference team for lacrosse.

Feb 10, 2011

Winter Track Season Ends With New Records for Girls

The girls’ indoor track team finished their season at Swarthmore College on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. In addition to setting personal records and season best times, the team also broke another indoor school record.

Feb 08, 2011

Empty Bowls Project Raises Funds for Local Charities

George School students and faculty members created, glazed, and donated approximately eighty bowls this year to participate in the Empty Bowls Project, an international grassroots effort to fight hunger. The bowls were sold by a cadre of students for $5 or $10 during Parents Conference Day on February 4, 2011. The $370 proceeds were split between the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) and the Penndel Food Pantry, local nonprofits with which George School community members have long been involved.

Feb 04, 2011

George School Celebrates Chinese New Year

Bidding good-bye to the Year of the Tiger and hello to the Year of the Rabbit, George School Chinese language students and their Chinese and Taiwanese schoolmates celebrated the Chinese New Year on February 1, 2011 with poems, songs, food, a variety of traditional games, a short play, and dance.

Feb 03, 2011

George School's Walendom Keeps Battling Through Stressful Situation

Kevin Cooney of phillyBurbs.com highlights senior Laetitia Walendom on and off the basketball court.

Feb 03, 2011

Students Recognized at Model United Nations Conference

On a snowy long weekend in January, thirty-eight George School students and two faculty advisors joined 2,200 others from around the world at the Ivy League Model United Nations (ILMUN) Conference at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Four days and countless committees later, the students returned happy with their performance, with three students—Arne Nelson ’13, Dan Simon ’13, and Sabrina Verleysen ’14—receiving verbal commendations at the closing ceremonies.

Feb 02, 2011

Icy Conditions Delay School Opening

Due to the icy conditions, classes are delayed until 8:50 a.m., arrangement 6, on Wednesday, February 2. Arrangement 7 is canceled. Parents, students, faculty, and staff should consider safety first when deciding whether or not to come to school. If day students will not attend school, parents should notify the Attendance Office before 9:00 a.m. at 215.579.6593.

Feb 02, 2011

Miracle League Dance at GS Highlighted

George School students and Miracle League athletes got to know each other at the school’s first Miracle League Softball Dance on Friday, January 14. The dance is one of several projects developed by George School and the Miracle League of Northampton Township, an organization that provides opportunities for individuals with mental and physical disabilities to participate in sports.

Feb 01, 2011

Live Music Weekend Showcases GS Talent

For two nights, George School's McFeely building became a black-lit, jam-packed club that pulsed with music at historic volumes. The 2011 incarnation of Live Music Weekend, a longtime George School tradition run by student organization Goldfish ’n Java, was held on January 28 and 29, 2011 and was by all accounts a huge success.

Jan 31, 2011

George School's Kirk Wynn Reaches 1,000 Point Milestone in Basketball

Senior captain Kirk Wynn scored a 3-pointer in the third period to record his 1,000th point in the varsity boys' basketball game against The Phelps School on Saturday, January 29, 2011.

Jan 30, 2011

Students Perform with District Orchestra

Two George School musicians performed with the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 11 Orchestra on Saturday, January 29, 2011. Violinist Dora von Trentini ’14 was featured as concertmaster and Emma Wells’13 was selected for the flute section.

Jan 29, 2011

Varsity Girls Basketball Wins Against Solebury School

The Philadelphia Inquirer highlights the varsity girls' basketball team's win against Solebury School on January 29, 2011.

Jan 27, 2011

GS Classes Delayed by Snow Storm

On Thursday, January 27, 2011, the start of the academic day will be delayed until 10:45 a.m., which is arrangement 5, given the signigicant accumulation of heavy snow.

Jan 26, 2011

Gift Provides Gateway of Opportunity for GS

George School is pleased to announce that it will be able to make substantial strides towards the goals of improved faculty/staff compensation and new athletic facilities far sooner than had previously been envisioned. These two goals, which are part of the 2009 Strategic Plan, are critical to George School’s educational program and mission.

Jan 25, 2011

George School Nips ANC Late

The Bucks County Courier Times highlights the varsity girls' basketball team's recent win against Academy of the New Church.

Jan 23, 2011

Winter Track Takes Yale by Storm

George School’s varsity winter track teams broke several indoor school records and the girls’ 4x400 meter relay team took first place at the Yale University High School Invitational in New Haven, Connecticut, on Friday, January 21, 2011.

Jan 21, 2011

IB Science Students Conduct Energy Experiments

Do you know if goldfish breathe more quickly at higher temperatures? If caffeine affects mouse activity levels? Or if faster noises change the oxygen consumption of hamsters? Just ask one of the forty-five George School International Baccalaureate (IB) students who studied these and seven other energy-related questions at the IB Science Retreat on January 14 and 15, 2011.

Jan 20, 2011

George School Swimming Sets New Record

Freshman Grant Loescher recently set a new school record in the 200 Individual Medley in a swim meet against Perkiomen School on Tuesday, January 18, 2011.

Jan 19, 2011

Wynn, George School Win

The Bucks County Courier Times highlights the varsity boys' basketball team's recent win against Friends Select School on Tuesday, January 18, 2011.

Jan 18, 2011

Top Down Sustainability

In an article for Sustainable Facility, reporter Mark Robinson highlights the vegetative roof of the Mollie Dodd Anderson Library.

Jan 17, 2011

GS King Day Commemoration Highlighted

News coverage of George School’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemoration highlighted guest speaker Andre Robert Lee and the school’s screening of his film “The Prep School Negro.”

Jan 14, 2011

Varsity Boys Basketball Defeats Germantown Friends School

The varsity boys' basketball team defeated Germantown Friends School on Friday, January 14, 2011 due to some very stifling defense.

Jan 13, 2011

George School Defeats Moorestown Friends

PhillyBurbs.com highlights the boys' swim team's recent win against Moorestown Friends School.

Jan 12, 2011

George School's Winter Track Team Sets New Records

The George School boys' and girls' track teams braved the elements and boarded a bus to attend a Quad indoor track meet hosted by The Hill School held at Ursinus College on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. The results were worth the extra effort. The girls’ team broke three indoor school records and also qualified our first athlete of the season to states.

Jan 11, 2011

GS Students Hike Mount Tammany

With snow on the ground, the temperature below freezing, and the sun just starting to rise, students, alumni, and teachers packed up and headed north to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area for an outdoor hike on Mount Tammany on January 9, 2011.

Jan 10, 2011

Four Days at GS Celebrate Dr. King

George School will be in session on January 17 for its twenty-second annual all-day commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In addition, a new themed weekend of student activities on January 14 through 16, Unity Weekend, will explore Dr. King’s message of multiculturalism, diversity, service, and peace.

Jan 06, 2011

George School's Kellie Edelblut of New Hope Commits to William and Mary

The New Hope Gazette highlights senior Kellie Edelblut, who has signed a letter of intent to play on the women's golf team at The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Jan 05, 2011

Literary Journal Features GS Teacher

George School English teacher Terry Culleton is the “Featured Poet” in the latest issue of the Schuylkill Valley Journal, a biannual literary magazine of poetry, short fiction, essays, and commentary. In the editor’s note, Publisher and Editor Peter Krok describes Terry as “a master of craft and a poet of exceptional range.”

Jan 04, 2011

GS Community Chorus to Sing Missa Gaia

On Sunday January 9 at 7:00 p.m. members of the George School community will gather for the first Community Chorus rehearsal of the 2011 season in the meetinghouse. The chorus is open to all without audition.

Jan 03, 2011

Exhibits Feature GS Woodworking Teacher

Three free-edged, black walnut benches made by George School woodworking and furniture design teacher Carter Sio ’76 are currently on view at Cheryl Hazan Gallery in New York City. The gallery is one of two places where Carter has recently exhibited his work.